| Officer Don's Crime Prevention Tip |
A large percentage of residential burglaries occur because people leave their garage doors open.
Burglaries are hard enough to solve without us citizens making it easier for the bad guys. So. . .
Crime Prevention Tip of the Week:
Always close your garage door after you go in or out. Don't give burglars an easy target.
. . . says Officer Don Evans. |
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  William Marcum, left, and Carl Newberry, right, must really love golf or maybe just rummaging through people's garages. The two men have both been convicted of Burglary in the second degree, Receiving Stolen Property and Theft by Deception after breaking into several residential garages and stealing large bags which contained golf clubs. It was reported that the golf clubs that were stolen had an estimated value of around $2,700.00.
After they took several sets of golf clubs, Newberry attempted to sell them at the local sports/fitness exchange store. He continued selling the clubs until a store employee identified the men after asking for proper identification and being informed about possible suspects in a string of golf club thefts.
Once the two men were arrested, the victims were able to identify their stolen property at the sports/fitness exchange store. Newberry pleaded guilty to Burglary in the second degree and Receiving Stolen Property and was sentenced to eleven years in prison. Marcum pleaded guilty to Burglary in the second degree and Receiving Stolen Property and received a sentence of ten years in the penitentiary.
Both men have extensive records of previous convictions. Marcum alone has been found guilty of two felonies and over fifty misdemeanors including charges of Identity Theft, Driving under the Influence, and Assault. Likewise, Newberry's record holds three convicted felonies and over twenty misdemeanor counts including Theft, Escape, and Criminal Trespassing.
Article written by Lauren Walker, Intern
Asst. Comm. Atty. Dan Laren and
Intern Lauren Walker work on a
case together. | |
| Death Row Inmate of the Week |
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Thomas C. Bowling
37 at the time
Male, White |
In Fayette County in 1990, this killer, Thomas C. Bowling, rammed the victims' car. He got out and shot all three victims as they sat inside their car. He then returned to his car, but walked back to the victims' car to make sure they were dead, and then drove away. |
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The Racial Make-up of Death Row |
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Total on death row |
39 |
100% |
| White |
30 |
76.9% |
| Black |
8 |
20.5% |
| Hispanic |
1 |
2.6% | |
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Gender of Death Row Inmates |
| Male |
97.4% |
| Female |
2.6% | | | |
| Cops & Robbers News |
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P.E.T.A. Wants Vegetarian Jail Diet for Cannibalism Suspect
A local jail received a fax from the national headquarters of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (P.E.T.A.) recently.
The letter requested that a defendant charged with "cannibalism" be placed on a vegetarian diet to keep him from being "involved in any further senseless killings."
The defendant is jailed for the murder of a 21-year-old woman. When he was taken into custody, there was an ear boiling in a pot of water on the stove and a plate on the kitchen table, with what appeared to be human flesh and a fork.
Editor's Comment: Good grief! This is clearly political correctness run amok!
Prisoner's Lawsuit Says, "It was too easy to escape jail"
He made his first break from the Pueblo County, Colorado jail two years ago through the ventilation system. He was caught two days later and was returned to his cell.
The next escape was through a ceiling tile and ended with him falling as he attempted to rappel on bed sheets down the side of the 85 foot building.
Now, the inmate is suing the sheriff saying authorities caused his injuries because it was too easy to escape and doing "nothing to insure that he could not escape."
Editor's Comment: This guy needs something to do. Another example of the runaway legal system in our country.
Violence by Girls on the Rise
More girls are committing crimes, and the crimes they commit are becoming more violent, according to national statistics. Violent crimes committed by girls increased by nearly 14% from 2001-2005.
While violent crimes get most of the attention, the majority of the arrests were for shoplifting, drug and alcohol violations and assaults.
Editor's Comment: Obviously, gender equality is creeping into the criminal justice system.
Funds for Victims of Crime Slashed by Federal Government
For the second straight year, money distributed to the states from the Justice Department's Crime Victims Fund will decline. Typically, the money goes to state and local agencies which provide assistance of all sorts to victims of crime throughout the U.S. As a result of these drastic cuts, services to crime victims will suffer and so will victims.
Editor's Comment: As usual, the innocent victims of thugs across America get shafted by the government that they look to to keep them safe.
DNA Evidence from Inmate's Toothbrush is Legal
This defendant was charged with breaking into a woman's apartment and repeatedly raping her. Authorities seized genetic material from his toothbrush in his jail cell after he was arrested on unrelated charges.
The defendant complained that the search of his jail cell was illegal. He lost that one. The DNA from the toothbrush can now be compared to DNA left at the rape scene.
Editor's Comment: DNA technology is a tool which provides law enforcement a great opportunity to solve crimes. Don't forget crime-fighters - unfortunately, DNA isn't left at every crime scene - no matter what CSI tells you. |
Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, January 18, 2008 |
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| 3rd Division - Judge James D. Ishmael, Jr. |
| BROCK, Shawn Allen
Age: 35
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Possess a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, probated 2 years. | |
| ELLIOTT, George Robert Jr.
Age: 51 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Receiving Stolen Property > $300. In a separate case, sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Theft By Unlawful Taking, 1 year enhanced to 10 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sent to prison. | |
| JOHNSON, Michael Dewayne
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, probated 5 years. | |
| KYLE, Michael Glenn
Age: 38
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 month period and 12 months in jail for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards < $100 within a 6 month period, probated 3 years. Required to pay restitution of $344.08 | |
| LEWIS, Nakisha Renee
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, probated 5 years. | |
| MUHAMMAD, Mikail S.
Age: 34
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Sexual Abuse, 5 years of conditional discharge. | |
| SHELBY, Dominique Darnell
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing. Required to pay restitution of $500. Sent to jail. | |
| STRAUSS, Leonard Wilson
Age: 27 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm and 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for Tampering with Physical Evidence and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| THOMPSON, Don Lee
Age: 59
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking < $300, probated 2 years. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine |
| CHIMA, Jerry C.
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 12 months in jail for 2nd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. Required to complete the Hope Center Program and undergo random drug testing and substance abuse counseling. | |
| LAMARR, William Curtis
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 month period, probated 5 years. Required to pay restitution of $647.83, undergo random drug testing, maintain full-time employment, and attend a re-entry program. | |
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| 7th Division - Judge Sheila R. Isaac |
| DAVENPORT, Scott Dewaine
Age: 29 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for Flagrant Non-Support and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. Required to pay arrearage of $19,795.50 and maintain full-time employment. | |
| MISMAR, Deborah S.
Age:
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits < $100 and 1 year in prison for False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits > $100, probated 5 years. Required to pay restitution of $7,794. | |
| TURNER, Keith Allen
Age: 37
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300, 12 months in jail for each of 5 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking < $300 and 12 months in jail for each of 5 counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking Purse Snatching < $300. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. Required to pay restitution of $5,837.92. | |
| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark |
| COCKERHAM, Andrew Thomas
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment, probated 1 year. | |
| COLE, Jordan Samuel
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Robbery, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd Degree Unlawful Transaction with a Minor. First two counts are to run consecutive for a total of 6 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| CRAWFORD, Cory
Age: 25
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation Trafficking in Marijuana, probated 1 year. | |
| FISHER, Emmanuel
Age: 47
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Unlawful Imprisonment, 5 years in prison enhanced to 6 for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Sexual Abuse and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 7 years in prison. Upon release from prison, required to serve 5 years of conditional discharge and register as a sex offender for 20 years. Sent to prison. | |
| HOLLAN, Robert Lewis
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th Degree Assault, 5 days in jail and a $200 fine for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, and a $200 fine for Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assistance, probated 2 years. License is to be suspended for 30 days. | |
| HUGHES, Tammy T.
Age: 34
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 2 years. Required to attend a re-entry program. | |
| NOBLE, Jessica
Age: 28
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Conspiracy to Traffic in a Controlled Substance and 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| SMITH, Deric
Age:
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking < $300, probated 2 years. | |
| VILLA, Miguel Angel
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and a $100 fine for Violation of a Noise Ordinance, probated 2 years. | |
| WILLIAMS, Cheryl Lynn
Age: 27
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, probated 4 years. Required to obtain a GED within 2 years. | |
| WILLIAMS, Kevin Michael
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non-Support, probated 5 years. Required to pay arrearage of $19,501.56 and attend a re-entry program. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell |
| DISMEAUX, Gary
Age: 45
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property > $300, probated 5 years. | |
| GUTIERREZ, Jesus
Age: 32
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, probated 5 years. Required to work 40 hours per week and undergo random drug testing. | |
| HARR, Chaundra Kimyata
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | | |
Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, January 25, 2008 |
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| 3rd Division - Judge James D. Ishmael, Jr. |
| GROTE, Tiffany Sue
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Wit Burglary, probated 2 years. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine |
| HOOTEN, Curtis Spencer Jr.
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Conspiracy to Traffic in Marijuana 8 oz. to < 5 lbs., probated 5 years. Required to maintain full-time employment, undergo substance abuse counseling, random drug testing, and obtain a GED within 3 years. | |
| MALAIS, Christopher
Age: 20
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for each of 3 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana < 8 oz. In a separate case, sentenced to 2 years in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 7 years in prison, probated 5 years. Required to serve 9 months in jail, complete the Hope Center Program, undergo substance abuse counseling and random drug testing, and maintain full-time employment. | |
| ROCHA, Dinah Danielle
Age: 36 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence and 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance. Sent to prison. | |
| STAGGERS, Jabbar
Age: 35
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana > 5 lbs., probated 5 years. Required to undergo random drug testing and attend a re-entry program. | |
| WALTERS, Robert Allen
Age: 43
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 2 years. Required to work 35 hours per week, undergo random drug testing and substance abuse counseling, and attend a re-entry program. | |
| WELLS, Angela Michele
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Receiving Stolen Property > $300, probated 2 years. Required to undergo substance abuse counseling and random drug testing. | |
| WILCOXSON, Carvensus Cruz
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property > $300. Sent to prison. | |
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| 7th Division - Judge Sheila R. Isaac |
| BOWDEN, Corey Dwayne
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st Degree Criminal Mischief, probated 5 years. Required to enter and complete the Hope Center Program in jail. | |
| BROWN, Vincent Conice
Age: 22 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. Required to serve 6 months in jail and obtain a GED. | |
| DERRINGER, Richard Eugene
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking < $300, probated 2 years. Required to pay restitution of $6,189.14. | |
| NEGRON, Javier
Age: 32
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 3rd Degree Burglary. Sent to prison. | |
| SPENCER, Elmer Ray
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Burglary, probated 5 years. Required to pay restitution of $500. | |
| STONE, Jason William
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for Trafficking in Marijuana < 8 oz., and 12 months in jail for Failure to Wear Seat Belts, probated 5 years. | |
| WASHINGTON, Rufus Laron
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 month period, probated 3 years. Required to pay restitution of $2,159.85. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark |
| FULTZ, Adam Jeremy
Age: 20
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 3 years. | |
| MEYER, Helen
Age: 68
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Conspiracy to Wit Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, and 12 months in jail for 3rd Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison. Required to pay restitution of $1,160. Sent to prison. | |
| NOBLE, Laura Meyer
Age: 42
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Conspiracy to Wit Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree and 5 years in prison for Trafficking in in Prescription Blank for Controlled Substance. 3 years of 2nd charge is to run consecutive with 1st charge for a total of 8 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| PERKINS, Todd Lee
Age: 38
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment, probated 2 years. Required to obtain a GED within 2 years and attend domestic violence counseling. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell |
| GAMMONS, Larry Todd
Age: 30
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300. Sent to prison. | |
| HUTCHINSON, Jonathan Blair
Age: 45 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non-Support, probated 5 years. Required to pay child support and arrearage. | |
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Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney
