Warrant issued for man who failed to show up for sentencing

YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Shirley J. Christian of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a man, who pleaded guilty last month to illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for making methamphetamine, but failed to show up today for sentencing.

Michael S. George, 35, of East Market Street, Alliance, committed the offense Oct. 22, 2013, in Mahoning County, according to the indictment.

Prosecuting and defense lawyers had jointly recommended a nine-month prison term for George; but, under the law, he could be sentenced to up to three years in prison.

George’s plea agreement says any sentencing recommendation from the prosecution is contingent on his timely appearance for sentencing.