Four adults appeared in Enon Mayor’s Court on April 6, 2016 to answer to charges filed by the Enon Police Department following an investigation of a brawl that occurred on the Indian Valley School property after a MRGE basketball game on March 11, 2016.

Upon arrival, the Enon Police officer on duty found an estimated 40 people gathered in the parking lot after receiving reports of a fight involving 10 people. The officer requested backup from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department. No arrests were made at the scene however after an extensive investigation by Lt. Mike Holler of the Enon Police Department, charges of Disorderly Conduct were filed against 51 year old Karen Shockey of Arthur Road and 45 year old Teresa Lewis of S. Tecumseh Road. Two coaches for the MRGE program Kyle Lewis age 21 of the same address on S. Tecumseh and James Cooper age 25 of Raymond Drive were charged with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damaging. Holler used video recording from the school in his investigation.

Each individual was called before presiding magistrate Stephen Hume. Shockey requested a continuance so that she could hire an attorney. Greenon Superintendent Brad Silvus confirmed that Shockey is an employee of the district, saying:

“Ms. Shockey is employed with the district as a bus driver, and is currently on administrative leave while we conduct a thorough investigation. We take our responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for all students and staff seriously, and we will continue to take all steps necessary to meet that commitment.”

She will appear before Hume on May 4, 2016 when a hearing will be held.

Teresa Lewis, Kyle Lewis and James Cooper plead guilty to the charges. During his investigation Lt. Holler interviewed a number of witnesses and individuals who participated in the events of March 11. Holler explained that three juveniles were also involved in the incident and one was responsible for providing misinformation which led to the confrontation with Alan Flanegin in the school parking lot. Charges have been filed against the juveniles in Clark County Juvenile Court for disorderly conduct.

According to the information gathered during the investigation, a juvenile reported that Flanegin was ready to engage in physical harm to a juvenile in the parking lot. Upon investigation, Holler found that the three juveniles in question were engaging in the use of foul language and Flanegin suggested that they clean up their act. Name calling by the juveniles began as Flanegin proceeded to walk to his vehicle which was parked in a remote area of the lot.

Holler found that the adults charged in the case acted upon the information provided by the juvenile who re-entered the school building. The adults came out to the lot seeking to enter into a verbal and physical exchange with Flanegin. Holler noted that the mob mentality quickly ensued and both Kyle Lewis and James Cooper engaged in attacking the vehicle of Flanegin. Shockey and Teresa Lewis were reported to be using profanities against Flanegin while he and his young son sat in the vehicle. It was also confirmed that when the crowd surrounding the vehicle left a safe opening, Flanegin was pursued by the men as he left the school lot.

When Kyle Lewis was questioned by Magistrate Hume regarding calling for police support or not taking matters to an aggressive level Lewis stated “this is out of character” for me.

“It was a foolish act,” he said.

He also acknowledged that it never occurred to him to call the police even when he saw the juvenile that was supposedly being harmed standing by the flag pole. “I went on instinct,” said Lewis of his actions.

Mayor Tim Howard spoke on behalf of the Village of Enon prior to the sentencing. “I am disappointed that a situation like this would occur” in Enon said Howard. Actions of this nature “will not be tolerated” he added. He went on to ask Hume to impose the harshest penalty allowed by law on the adults.

After reading the report over related to the conduct of the adults, Hume imposed sentences on the three adults present.

Teresa Lewis, Kyle Lewis and James Cooper stood before the magistrate for sentencing. Hume asked all three if they had any prior offences. All replied that this was their first encounter with the legal system. Kyle Lewis and James Cooper accepted an offer to attend anger management sessions. Teresa Lewis declined the offer but was encouraged by the men to accept. “Maybe, yeah, I guess with everything going on in my household,” said Lewis as she accepted the magistrate’s sentence.

A fine of $250 and 30 days in jail was imposed on Teresa Lewis which Hume suspended if she completes the required anger management program. She was also responsible for court costs of just over $100.

Both Kyle Lewis and Cooper were sentenced for disorderly conduct in the same manner as Teresa Lewis. Regarding the Criminal Damaging charges, both men will be required to pay restitution of $1,070.00 split two ways to the court for damage to the Flanegin vehicle.

All three stated that they had never seen Flanegin prior to the night of March 11. All of the defendants were warned that if they did not comply with the court orders, jail time could be imposed. Hume also imposed a non-reporting six month probation on each defendant.

Lt Holler explained that members of the MRGE board were at the school and on the parking lot area when the altercation occurred. He noted that they were actively attempting to disburse the crowd with little success. When asked if any changes might be coming, Holler stated that the board has assured him that an improved review of coaches will be done for the future.

Holler also noted that this was not the first time this season that incidents involving the same individuals charged for their actions on March 11 have been reported.

Mayor Howard and Chief Wilcox noted their disappointment in the sentence handed down by the magistrate related to the altercation. Both indicated that the Village of Enon will not tolerate this type of behavior.