Elyria Men Face Charges In Jacobs Field Blast
If Convicted, Men Could Get 70 Years In Prison
UPDATED: 12:36 p.m. EDT July 11, 2002
CLEVELAND -- The case of the exploding firecracker at Jacobs Field sent three Elyria men to a Cleveland courtroom Thursday.
Andrew Mendez, 20, Donald Krieger, 22, and Clifton Oliver, 22, each face aggravated arson and felonious assault charges, and one of the men faces a count of obstruction of justice.
A trial date is set for later this year.
The men could receive 70 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
Andrew Mendez, 20, Donald Krieger, 22, and Clifton Oliver, 22, each face aggravated arson and felonious assault charges, and one of the men faces a count of obstruction of justice.
A trial date is set for later this year.
The men could receive 70 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
Previous Stories:
- June 16, 2002: Fireworks Blast Suspects Claim They're Innocent
- June 14, 2002: 3 Men Charged In Jake Fireworks Blast
- June 13, 2002: 3 Men Jailed After Jacobs Field Explosion
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