Second Delisio Brother Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Robbery Charges

December 26, 2024 by Staff Report

Kevin Delisio, 39, of Chester Township, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony; kidnapping, also a first-degree felony; and aggravated menacing and assault, both first-degree misdemeanors, during his arraignment Dec. 18 at the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas.

Kevin and his brother, Ronald Delisio, 42, also of Chester, reportedly assaulted a tow truck driver who was repossessing a vehicle Oct. 22. According to a press release by Chester Police Chief Craig Young, the driver was forcibly removed from his vehicle by two assailants, one of whom was armed with a gun.

“Two individuals exited the vehicle and confronted the operator, one of whom was armed with a handgun. The armed suspect pointed the firearm at the tow truck driver and demanded the immediate release of the repossessed vehicle,” Young said.

Kevin posted his $100,000/10% surety bond Nov. 1 and is out of jail.

Maximum possible penalties for aggravated robbery and kidnapping include a prison sentence of 3-11 years, with an additional amount added via the Reagan Tokes law. As 11 years is the maximum, Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Paschke said, five and a half years could be added for a total of 16 and a half years in prison. Kevin could also face a fine of up to $20,000.

The felony charges have the addition of a three-year firearm specification for brandishing.

Menacing and assault, if convicted, could each carry a possible 180 day jail sentence and a fine of up to $1,000.

Kevin’s case was assigned to Paschke. His bond was continued, with an addition of pretrial release.

“What that means is that you’re required to be in contact with our probation department once a week,” Paschke said. “That can be either in person or by phone, as they direct.”