Trumbull County Prosecutor opposes parole of man convicted in 1995 murder

WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office is voicing its opposition to the parole of a man convicted in a 1995 murder in Trumbull County.

Forty-nine-year-old Charles Perry, who is serving a sentence of 20 years to life in prison for the 1995 murder of Sheri Reed and attempted murder of Pete Morello, has his first chance of parole in August 2025. 

Trumbull County Assistant Prosecutor Charles Morrow sent a letter to the Ohio Adult Parole Authority asking that Perry is not granted parole.

According to a press release, Perry and Reed were arguing over a $20 crack rock that Perry had given Reed, but Reed refused to pay for. Perry pulled out a revolver and shot at Reed's vehicle, with one of those rounds hitting her in the heart.

Additionally, Morello, Reed's fiancée, was hit several times in the arm, thigh, stomach and chest.

According to the release, Perry's criminal record began when he was just 13, and this particular crime happened just one month after he was released on bond for a burglary charge.

Additionally, Morrow noted that this type of behavior continued during Perry's prison term with him fighting a corrections officer after assaulting an inmate in 2016, as well as a report that he had punched another inmate in 2024.

"Quite simply, Perry has anger issues ... and continues to violate the rules of various institutions. ... This defendant's ability to conform his behavior to be a law-abiding and productive member of society is suspect," Morrow said.

Members of the public can submit their own comments about Perry's potential parole by clicking here.