ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man has been sentenced to prison after violating the terms of his community control stemming from a prior breaking and entering case, according to court records.
Cody A. Kimbler was originally indicted in July 2024 on multiple charges, including breaking and entering (F5), theft (M1), and receiving stolen property (M1). The indictment followed earlier municipal court filings that also included vandalism and related offenses.
Court records show Kimbler was initially granted bond and later entered a guilty plea in November 2024. As part of his sentence, he was ordered to serve two years of community control, complete 200 hours of community service, and have no contact with victims or co-defendants. He was also ordered to remain in custody until placement at a Community-Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) became available.
However, in early 2026, Kimbler was accused of violating the terms of that community control. A capias warrant was issued in January 2026, and he was subsequently taken into custody.
Following court proceedings, a judge found Kimbler guilty of the violation and imposed the original suspended sentence. According to a March 11, 2026 judgment entry, Kimbler was sentenced to:
12 months in prison on the breaking and entering charge 180 days in prison on the theft charge 180 days in prison on the receiving stolen property charge
The sentences result in a total stated prison term of approximately one year, with jail-time credit of 143 days applied.
Additional records indicate Kimbler had outstanding financial obligations tied to the case, which were eventually sent to collections.
The case has now proceeded through sentencing, with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responsible for conveying the defendant to the appropriate correctional facility.
As with all cases, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, though in this case, a conviction and sentencing have been formally entered by the court.
