Of cases heard in circuit court, many were women…Grand Jury rescheduled to Feb., no indictments for January
Lawrence County Circuit Court was held Jan. 27, after being rescheduled due to last week’s snowstorm. Several criminal cases were heard, many of which were women. The Grand Jury did not meet, and was rescheduled for February, at which time they will consider indictments.
Circuit Court cases are as follows….
Tammy Akers, 34, was sentenced on pre-trial diversion, 5 years, with 53 days jail credit, for Knowingly Exploit Adult By Person Over $300.
Missy Borders, 35, pled guilty and was sentenced to 5 years diversion, supervised 5 years for Complicity Burglary 3rd Degree. The same sentence was imposed for Complicity Theft By Unlawful Taking Parts From Vehicle Under $500, and for Complicity Theft if Motor Vehicle Registration Plate/Renewal Decal. The charge of Complicity Possession of Burglary Tools was dismissed. Final sentencing Feb. 26.
Sandra Bowens, 54, pled guilty and was sentenced to 5 years probation five years, 365 days in home incarceration. The same sentence was imposed for Complicity Fraudulent Use of ID Card of Electronic Code for Benefits. Sentences to run concurrently. Final sentencing Feb. 26.
Shelly Collins, 28, pled guilty and was sentenced to 5 years for each of the following charges: Complicity Traffick In Controlled Substance, (6) counts of Complicty Fraudulent Use of ID Card of Electronic Code for Benefits, 7 years for Complicity Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 3 months each for Complicity Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possession, and Complicity Possession of Marijuana.
The charge of Persistent Felony Offender enhanced Count I to 10 years. Sentences to run concurrently. Final sentencing Feb. 26.
Sherry J. Cook, 45, was not present, a bench warrant was issued.
Amber Fleming, 46, was scheduled for pre-trial conference on charge of Knowingly Exploit Adult By Person Over $300. Pre-trial conference Feb. 26. Defendant also pled not guilty to charge of Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Defendant remains incarcerated.
Steven Hunt, 25, was sentenced to 1 year for Tampering With Prisoner Monitoring Device. Sentence to run consecutive to a separate charge of Bail Jumping 1st Degree. A charge of Escape 2nd Degree was dismissed. In a separate case, Hunt was sentenced to 10 years for Complicity Manufacture Meth, 1 year for Possession Controlled Substance 1st Degree, and 12 months for Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possession. Sentences to run concurrently, with 326 days jail credit.
Johnathan Lester, 27, pled guilty to charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking -Shoplifting, and sentenced to 3 years probation, supervised 5 years and other conditions. In a separate case, Lester was sentenced to 5 years probation, 5 years supervised and other conditions, for Complicity Burglary 3rd Degree. The same sentence was imposed for Complicity Theft By Unlawful Taking Parts From Vehicle Under $500. Charges of Complicity Possession of Burglary Tools and and Complicity Theft of Motor Vehicle Registration Plate/Decal was dismissed. Final sentencing April 22.
James G. Moore, 65, was arraigned, pleading not guilty on charge of Failure to Comply With Sex Offender Registration. Pre-trial conference Feb. 26. Defendant remains incarcerated.
Kevin Murphy, 21, was not present, a bench warrant was issued.
Stephen P. Salyers, 53, was arraigned, pleading not guilty to multiple drug charges. Pre-atrial conference Feb. 26.
Chad A. Stepp, 31, pled guilty and was sentenced as follows: 5 years each for two charges of Complicity Trafficking In Controlled Substance, and Complicity Fraudulent Use of ID Card of Electronic Code for Benefits as well as a month sentence for same charge, 90 days for Complicity Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possession and for Complicity Possession of Marijuana. A charge of Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree, enhanced sentence to 10 years.
Cody Williams, 38, was scheduled for trial on Feb. 24 on Assault and Wanton Endangerment charges.
Information taken from Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
