The details of Lowe’s firing were confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 16, by court administrator Jacquelyn Jackson.
“There are allegations of violations of court policies and we are conducting an internal investigation,” Jackson said.
Ross’ attorney, L. Patrick Mulligan, said he spoke with his client Wednesday about the allegations and believes they are “reckless” and untrue.
“Mr. Ross complied with every single requirement of the Kettering Municipal Court and his home detention,” Mulligan said. “As far as the vehicle — there was a contract signed and paperwork exists that shows (Lowe) purchased the car.”
Jackson said the Dayton Police Department has been notified, and criminal charges are pending an investigation.
“No official criminal report has been made,” Lt. Patrick Welsh said. “Should information develop of criminal allegations, the Dayton Police Department will fully assist in investigating them.”
Ross, whose family owns the dealerships at 85 Loop Road in Centerville, pleaded guilty in August to charges related to operating a vehicle under the influence, according to Kettering Municipal Court records.
A Kettering judge ordered Ross, of Springboro, to wear the monitoring device, serve three days in jail and spend another 75 on electronic home detention, court records state.
It was during those 75 days that Lowe, 36, did not follow procedures mandated by the court’s electronic home detention program, said Jackson, who declined to elaborate.
Jackson said her department handles the monitoring of the electronic devices for all the county’s municipal courts.
A message left for Lowe was not returned.
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