A Defiance woman charged with leaving a threatening note that caused the evacuation of a local restaurant in early 2022 is sentenced in a Defiance County courtroom. Courtney Hennessey, 26, appeared for sentencing on a charge of inducing panic, a fifth-degree felony. She was placed on community control for two years with a 12-month prison term reserved if she violates terms, according to officials in the cas3. Hennessey pled guilty to the charge on Jan. 12 when a pre-sentence investigation was ordered. The charge alleged that she left a note concerning a false bomb threat at Bob Evans Restaurant on Defiance’s North Clinton Street on Jan. 19, 2022, causing the business to be evacuated. Hennessey was represented by attorney John Goldenetz of Defiance.