Four Columbus Men Charged with Conspiring to Burglarize a Pharmacy

PITTSBURGH - Four residents of Columbus, Ohio, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of burglary of a pharmacy, conspiracy to burglarize a pharmacy, and conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule IV controlled substance, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

The four-count indictment named:

• Travis Russell Maynard, age 36, formerly of Columbus, Ohio;
• Billy David Mayhone, age 25, of Grove City, Ohio;
• Michael Anthony Hanson, age 26, formerly of Columbus, Ohio; and
• Mark A. Hicks, age 26, of Columbus, Ohio.

According to the indictment presented to the court, the defendants are all charged with conspiracy to burglarize a pharmacy and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule IV controlled substance. Travis Maynard, Billy Mayhone, and Michael Hanson are all charged with the burglary of a pharmacy on or about Dec. 7, 2015. Michael Hanson is also charged with possession with intent to distribute Alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance.

For Maynard, Mayhone, and Hanson, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. For Hicks, the law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Barbara K. Doolittle is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bethel Park Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.