Mykal James Alan Gerou, 24, of Newberry, Michigan was found guilty on all counts by a jury on August 20, 2025. Gerou was convicted of four (4) counts of Intimidation as level 5 felonies, and one (1) count of Intimidation as a level six felony. Superior Court Judge Blaine Goode subsequently sentenced Gerou on September 16, 2025, to 12 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with one (1) of those years suspended to probation. The case was tried by Chief Deputy Prosecutor Mark Wynn and Deputy Prosecutor Michaelia Gilbert.

“Gerou has a similar history of egregious behavior in Michigan. His criminal actions continued when he came to Jefferson County. We appreciate the careful consideration of the evidence given by the jury during the trial.”

Deputy Logan Gray, with the Jefferson Coun

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