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One Of The Marion Inmates Accused Of Building Illegal Computers Is Identified

Ohio Inspector General's Office

One of the state prison inmates accused of illegal computer building at the Marion Correctional Institution has been identified.  Adam Johnston is accused of using one of the machines to commit identity theft. Investigators say Johnston also worked to hide the computers in the ceiling of the prison.  Johnston's mother is also suspected of using a debit card acquired through the alleged fraud.  
 

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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