The State of Ohio,

Franklin County
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INDICTMENT FOR: Involuntary Manslaughter with
Specification (ORC 2903.04) (F1) (1 Count);
Endangering Children with Specification (ORC 2919.22)
(F3) (1 Count). Total: 2 Counts.
Grand Jury Term
Beginning September 8, 2017

Count One Involuntary Manslaughter, 2903.04, F1

Defendants Steven Matthew Wallen
Date of Offense On or about September 10, 2017
The Jurors of the Grand Jury of the State of Ohio, duly selected, impaneled, sworn and charged to
inquire of crimes and offenses committed within the body of Franklin County, in the State of Ohio,
upon their oath do find and present that Steven Matthew Wallen late of said County, on or about
September 10, 2017, within the County of Franklin aforesaid, in violation of section 2903.04 of the
Ohio Revised Code, did cause the death of J.W. and such death was the proximate result of Steven
Matthew Wallen committing or attempting to commit the felony offense of Endangering Children.
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT ONE - Firearm Specification - 3 year, 2941.145(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that Steven Matthew Wallen had a firearm on or about his
person or under his control while committing the offense and displayed the firearm, brandished the
firearm, indicated that he possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate the offense.

Count Two Endangering Children, 2919.22, F3

Defendants Steven Matthew Wallen
Date of Offense On or about September 10, 2017
The Jurors of the Grand Jury of the State of Ohio, duly selected, impaneled, sworn and charged to
inquire of crimes and offenses committed within the body of Franklin County, in the State of Ohio,
upon their oath do find and present that Steven Matthew Wallen late of said County, on or about
September 10, 2017, within the County of Franklin aforesaid, in violation of section 2919.22 of the
Ohio Revised Code, being a parent, guardian, custodian, person having custody or control, or person
in loco parentis of a child under eighteen years of age, to wit: three (3) years of age, did recklessly
create a substantial risk to the health or safety of J.W., by violating a duty of care, protection, or
support. Furthermore, the violation resulted in serious physical harm to J.W..
SPECIFICATION ONE TO COUNT TWO - Firearm Specification - 3 year, 2941.145(A)
The Grand Jurors further find and specify that Steven Matthew Wallen had a firearm on or about his
person or under his control while committing the offense and displayed the firearm, brandished the
firearm, indicated that he possessed the firearm, or used it to facilitate the offense.
All of the above conduct being contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided,
and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

Ron O'Brien
Prosecuting Attorney
Franklin County, Ohio

A TRUE BILL

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Jennifer M. Rausch, 0075138
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

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Foreperson, Grand Jury
The following is information for the Clerk of Courts only

State of Ohio v. Steven Matthew Wallen

Address: 390 Albion St., Pickerington, OH 43147
DOB:
Sex/Race: Male/White
Date of Arrest:
SSN:
Police Agency: Madison Township Police Department
Municipal Reference:
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Count 1: Involuntary Manslaughter 2903.04, F1

Firearm Specification - 3 year, ORC 2941.145(A)

Count 2: Endangering Children 2919.22, F3

Firearm Specification - 3 year, ORC 2941.145(A)

Case No.