A Lorain man facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and aggravated robbery, was scheduled to begin trial this week in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. However, proceedings were unexpectedly halted when a key witness failed to appear in court.
Andrew N. Davison, 42, was indicted last July on six counts, including two charges of aggravated robbery with specifications, two counts of felonious assault, one count of attempted murder, and one count of criminal damaging. The case stems from an alleged incident that occurred in July 2024. A jury trial had been set for the morning of June 9, 2025.
Court records indicate that the complaining witness, identified in filings as Charles Oliver, did not appear despite being served with a subpoena and confirming receipt. As a result, both the prosecution and the defense requested that a capias be issued, and the court granted the request, ordering an arrest warrant for the witness.
Davison is representing himself in the case, though an attorney was appointed to serve in a standby role for purposes of facilitating the discovery process. The case has seen a series of motions and filings, with the defendant raising various procedural objections and requesting access to materials the state had previously withheld under nondisclosure certification.
A psychological evaluation was completed late last year to determine Davison’s competency to stand trial. The court accepted the findings and deemed him competent to proceed. Trial preparations have continued since, with both parties exchanging discovery materials and submitting witness lists.
As of the latest court entry, the jury trial remains scheduled. Multiple subpoenas have been filed for additional testimony in the coming days. The court has not yet set a new trial date but has indicated that proceedings may resume pending the appearance of the subpoenaed witness.