Jeremy Alspaugh, 34, pleaded to first-degree felony involuntary manslaughter, second-degree corrupting another with drugs, third-degree tampering with evidence and fifth-degree trafficking in drugs in the March 25 death of Michael Henderson, 44, of Piqua. He also pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence in a March 23 incident.
Defense lawyer Andy Pratt said Alspaugh was pleading as part of a plea deal in which prosecutors would recommend four years in prison. He could receive up to 23 years in prison and fines totaling $47,500.
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County Prosecutor Tony Kendell said Alspaugh was accused of knowingly administering heroin to Henderson, knowingly selling or offering to sell him cocaine and causing the death. The tampering with evidence charge included accusations he attempted to alter the scene of the crime.
Visiting Judge William Wolff Jr. found Alspaugh guilty on all charges and ordered a presentence investigation. Sentencing will be held Jan. 16.
Alspaugh is free on a recognizance bond.
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