Norwood, OH – Jets Realty Group LLC, headed by owner and President Mark Derrick, has been sentenced following a guilty plea to illegally storing hazardous waste at a property in Hamilton County. The case, investigated by state environmental regulators, revealed a pattern of unauthorized storage stretching back over a year.
According to court documents, between July 2008 and January 26, 2010, Jets Realty Group utilized the property located at 2511 Highland Avenue in Norwood as an unlicensed hazardous waste storage facility. Derrick allegedly authorized, tolerated, or directly directed the storage of these materials without obtaining the necessary permits or adhering to established environmental regulations. The nature of the hazardous waste has not been publicly disclosed by authorities.
The investigation, which spanned several years, culminated in charges being filed against the company on October 27, 2014. Sources close to the investigation indicate that neighbors raised concerns about unusual activity and potential environmental risks at the Highland Avenue location, prompting the initial regulatory review. The EPA’s subsequent inspection confirmed the presence of improperly stored hazardous materials, triggering the criminal probe.
On December 15, 2014, Jets Realty Group LLC entered a guilty plea to violating state environmental regulations. The company accepted responsibility for the unlawful storage practices, avoiding a potentially lengthy and costly trial. The plea agreement was reached after negotiations between the prosecution and the company’s legal counsel.
Sentencing and Penalties
On January 28, 2015, Hamilton County Common Pleas Court handed down the sentence. Jets Realty Group LLC was placed on 12 months of probation. In addition to probation, the company was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine to the state and $1,500 in restitution to cover costs associated with the remediation and investigation of the site. The terms of probation reportedly include regular environmental compliance audits.
Key Facts
- Defendant: Jets Realty Group LLC
- Owner/President: Mark Derrick
- Location: 2511 Highland Avenue, Norwood, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Timeframe of Violation: July 2008 – January 26, 2010
- Laws Violated: State Environmental Regulations (specific statutes not publicly disclosed)
- Penalty: 12 months probation, $10,000 state fine, $1,500 restitution
GrimyTimes is continuing to investigate the specifics of the hazardous waste stored at the Norwood location and potential long-term environmental impacts. We are also looking into whether additional parties may have been involved in the illegal storage operation.
Source: EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Database
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