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LISBON — Melvin W. Vollmar, 60, Lisbon Street, Hanoverton, pleaded guilty in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court to four counts of rape.

If the counts could be served consecutively, Vollmar faces up to 44 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. A sentencing hearing is set for July 2. Vollmar will be required to register as a Tier III sex offender.

The sex offenses, which occurred with a girl who was at least 13 but less than 16 at the time, began in the summer months of 2016 and continued until December of 2016. Vollmar was initially facing 12 charges — four counts of rape, four counts of sexual batter and four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Courtney M. Franklin, 29, Youngstown, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drugs for tramadol and oxycodone in March 2016. After being found eligible for intervention in lieu of conviction, Franklin was placed on a four year treatment plan.

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