Gheen Found Guilty of Perjury

A jury has found a Zanesville man guilty of perjury.

The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office said 40-year-old Wayne Gheen was found guilty after hearing from Detective Randy Wilson.

Authorities said Gheen was present in a local drinking establishment when a dispute broke out between a Columbus motorcycle gang member and a female patron. Officials said the Columbus man pulled out a gun, a local man also produced a gun and the crowd rapidly dispersed. The Prosecutor’s Office said Gheen was seen on video observing the persons leaving the bar.

Officials said Gheen and numerous other bar patrons were called before the Muskingum County Grand Jury to give testimony about what occurred at the bar. After being sworn in, they said Gheen lied about what occurred at the bar, lied about what he saw and lied about his previous interactions with officers.

The trial jury heard from Det. Randy Wilson, who investigated the case, and had access to the grand jury transcripts, and audio recordings which proved Gheen lied during his testimony before the grand jury.

The crime of perjury is punishable by imprisonment up to 36 months.

Gheen faces sentencing at a later date.