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LISBON -- A Boardman area contractor convicted in 2024 of stealing from clients was scheduled for a probation-violation hearing in three cases Friday, but he failed to show up in court.
Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam issued a bench warrant for John P. Bartos, 43, of Youngstown, when he did not arrive for the 10:30 a.m. hearing.
His defense attorney, Frank Cassese, who was present, filed a motion shortly before the scheduled time of the hearing to withdraw from the case, citing irreconcilable differences with his client.
The prosecution had filed a motion alleging probation violations by Bartos.
In May 2024. Bartos was sentenced to 90 days in jail as part of his three years of community control for three counts of theft.
Bartos had been accused of taking money from three clients and failing to do the work in Columbiana County. He also faced similar charges in other counties.