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Holiday Crime Prevention Tips
During the holidays, the potential for thefts and robberies increase. More people are out and about, and they are carrying more gifts and money than during other times of the year. While there's no need to be afraid, you should keep in mind the following holiday safety reminders:
Carry your valuables wisely. Do not keep cash in your wallet. Instead, keep it in an inside pocket and only carry the credit cards you'll need.
Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave packages in your car, put them in the trunk. Keep receipts with you.
Carry a cell phone with you. If someone makes you suspicious or uncomfortable, notify security or call the police.
Whenever possible, park and walk in well-lit areas. Be aware of your surroundings, especially the people around you.
Carry your purse close to you, with the opening or flap towards your body. Never leave a purse unattended in a shopping cart.
Do not keep a wallet, credit cards or cash in a backpack. If you are in a crowd, consider carrying the backpack in front of you. Pickpockets can quickly and easily remove items from a backpack without being noticed by the owner.
Protect your credit card numbers and other personal information. Carefully dispose of receipts that have a credit card number on them.
Don't announce your new high-dollar purchases after the holidays. Break down the boxes of TVs, stereos, computers, etc. and turn them inside out before putting them in the trash.
If you are traveling for the holidays, make your home look "lived in". Have a friend or neighbor collect your mail and newspapers or have your service suspended while you are away. Use timers to turn lights off and on.
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DOB: 4/1/1979
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 135
Hair: Black
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If You Think Media Editorializing Is Only On The Opinion Page, Think Again!
You be the judge: Is the media photo-editorializing?
"Photo editors editorialize freely." American Thinker, March 2006
Are photographs in newspapers and television used to express the opinions of the media? The American Thinker thinks so. In fact, they claim that "photo editors editorialize freely" in reporting the news.
Photos in newspapers and on television are clearly an integral part of news reporting. The term that is used is "Photo-Editorializing." The way that photos are used by the editors of newspapers or television in conjunction with reporting news stories can be an obvious attempt by the media to influence the opinions of their audience toward the subject of their photos.
Is the media using the following photographs to try to influence the opinions of their audience about the subject of the photos? You will have to decide.
When asked about the above photos, Larson said, "Gosh, I thought I had more hair than that, but I do like the ties."
Whether the media was using the above photos for photo-editorializing, he said, "Well, they certainly had a number of other photos to choose from. They made a conscious choice to use the ones they did. Besides, I kinda like the one they use. I also think the public wants a prosecutor who is serious about prosecuting law breakers." |
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Kentucky Supreme Court Scoreboard: The Latest Decisions From The Kentucky Supreme Court
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The Kentucky Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, halted the execution of all condemned killers on Kentucky's Death Row.
Frankfort - Four Justices of the Kentucky Supreme Court voted to stop the use of lethal injection to execute convicted killers on Kentucky's Death Row. They said that the appropriate administrative process was not followed, including holding public hearings before using the method.
Kentucky is one of 35 states which uses three drugs to sedate, paralyze, then execute a condemned murderer who has been through decades of appeals. In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky's method of execution by lethal injection was not cruel or unusual punishment.
As expected, lawyers representing the death-row murderers and the anti-death penalty gang applauded the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision.
Editor's Comment: Don't we wish that the innocent victims of these brutal killers could have had an appropriate administrative process, including a public hearing before these vicious murderers committed the unspeakable acts that got them put on Death Row in the first place? Sadly, these victims' deaths WERE cruel and unusual punishment. What does all of this mean? MORE APPEALS, MORE DELAY!
Kentucky's Supreme Court Approves the Kentucky Legislature's "Early-Release" plan to release convicted criminals from prison, jails, and remove parolees from supervision.
Frankfort - Since May, 2008, 3,565 convicted criminals have been released early from Kentucky's jails and prisons under a plan of the Legislature. In addition, 4,684 convicted criminals who were on Parole have been released for supervision.
The Kentucky Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, said that the Kentucky Department of Corrections has acted properly in releasing all of these convicted criminals and parolees early under the controversial plan.
The court stated in their unanimous opinion approving the "early-release" plan of the Legislature that it "leads to the unmistakable conclusion that the General Assembly intended for the (Department of Corrections) to release or discharge as many prisoners or parolees as possible in order to save as many state dollars as possible."
State Senator Robin Webb, D-Grayson, who was a strong advocate of the "early-release" of convicted criminals, was pleased with the decision of the Kentucky Supreme Court. "I think it has realized cost savings and still protected the public's safety."
Editor's Comment: The Kentucky Legislature, with the stamp of approval from the Kentucky Supreme Court, has effectively bet the safety of the public on their GET OUT OF JAIL EARLY program. Historically the public has lost that bet and suffered the high price of new crimes. We pray this time is different. Unfortunately, history does have a habit of repeating itself. |
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The Murder Of Shuntell Taylor
 On July 12, 2004, 19-year-old Shuntell Taylor was found dead in her apartment by her mother, her two brothers, and a friend. There were no witnesses to the murder and Shuntell's apartment appeared to have been wiped clean. Unfortunately for the defendant, Germaine Whitley, some of his blood was left at the scene and he was identified by a DNA comparison to convicted felons in the state of Tennessee.
Shuntell had been an ideal daughter. She lived at home with her parents for the first year of college. She made enough money at a summer job to rent her own apartment. The defendant was arrested, tried and convicted for Shuntell's murder and was sentenced to life in prison. It should be noted that the defendant in this case had seven prior felony convictions for Aggravated Burglary and numerous other Theft-related charges. He had been placed on parole a few weeks prior to this for Aggravated Burglary and Murder.
Listen as Assistant District Attorney General Alanda Dwyer of Memphis, Tennessee discusses this tragic case on the November 20, 2009 episode of American D.A. - LIVE with host Jack Pattie and Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson.
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Meet First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Lou Anna Red Corn
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Lou Anna Red Corn |
"Lou Anna Red Corn is not only one of the most accomplished prosecutors in Kentucky, she is one of the finest people I know," says Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson.
Lou Anna serves as the Chief Assistant in Fayette County's felony prosecutor's office. In that capacity she works with Ray Larson to manage the prosecution of the most serious and heinous crimes which are committed in Lexington.
"Lou Anna has made a career of prosecuting those individuals who abuse our most vulnerable citizens - our children," said Larson. "These tragic cases are some of the most difficult we prosecute. They are both legally and emotionally hard."
"For example, Sarah Taylor was convicted of killing her boyfriend's 2-year-old child Madison, 'Madi', and was sent to prison for 5 years. Madi's paternal grandmother wrote to Lou Anna - 'Thank you from our family and the bottom of my heart for, in the end making this case about Madi and giving it your all when dealt such a hard case.'"
She is one of the founding Board Members of the Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass; co-authored The Kentucky Attorney General's Sexual Abuse Manual, and is a frequent lecturer and trainer in the areas of child sexual abuse/exploitation prosecutions.
Lou Anna has been with the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Office since 1987. |
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Habitat House To Be Dedicated In Memory Of Emily Burns, Crime Victims' Rights Pioneer
By Gail A. Whitt
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Emily Burns |
With the holiday season upon us, the decision to build a Habitat for Humanity house was an easy one for JMBA, Inc. JMBA, a Lexington general contracting company, was founded by Mike and Emily Burns. Mike and Emily lost their 21-year-old son, Bran, in July, 1991 from a senseless violent attack perpetrated by a juvenile. Disappointed with the criminal justice system due to a weak juvenile justice code, Emily became an activist for crime victims' rights in Kentucky. She continued to help raise awareness of equal rights for crime victims until her untimely death in May, 2008.
Emily had a charitable heart and often volunteered her time and financial resources to causes that promoted fair and equal treatment for crime victims. She was also a supporter of various non-profit agencies with missions that were dedicated to the well being of those affected by crime.
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The "Cain House" |
The "Cain House" was started six weeks ago in Madison County. According to Helen Ward, President of Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties, JMBA gave Habitat the "gift of time and energy" with this surprisingly expedient project.
The house will be occupied by Arvil and Lisa Cain, who will be first time homeowners. Arvil and Lisa are a wonderful hardworking couple. Both are disabled. The Cain House, located at 220 Arledge Court, Berea, Kentucky, will be dedicated on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. |
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Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Represented At State Mock Trial Competition
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Mock Trial Team participants, left to right, Katherine M. Paisley, Brittany MacGregor, Adam Bowling, Nick Mudd, Mark Rouse, and Justin Peterson. |
The Annual State Mock Trial Championship was held this year at the Kenton County Courthouse on November 13 -14, 2009. The tournament featured six teams, two teams from each of the Kentucky law schools - University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Chase. Each team is required to prepare the same case and be prepared to present either the prosecution's case or the defense's case, beginning with motions and ending with closing arguments. The teams use students from their schools to play the witnesses.
The competition consists of three rounds. All six teams compete in the first round, doing one case on defense and one case on prosecution. Four teams then advance to the semifinals and two teams to the final round. The final round of the 2009 Intrastate Competition featured UofL v. UK. The UK team prevailed and featured Nick Mudd and Adam Bowling as the advocates and Mark Rouse and Brittany MacGregor as the witnesses. Nick Mudd served as an intern at the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in the summer of 2009. The team was coached by Justin Peterson, a civil attorney with the law firm of Golden & Walters, and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Katherine M. Paisley. |
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Intern Participates In A Suppression Hearing
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Intern Jonah Brown, left, and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Anthony Gray. |
Jonah Brown is a third-year law student at the University of Kentucky College of Law. He recently participated in a suppression hearing in the Third Division of the Fayette Circuit Court before the Hon. James Ishmael as part of the U.K. Law School's "Legal Internship" class.
A suppression hearing is a judicial hearing where the attorney for the defendant moves to have evidence in a pending case suppressed. Most suppression hearings involve an allegation that a defendant's constitutional rights have been violated.
In preparing for the hearing, Jonah examined the motion to suppress filed by the attorney for the defendant. He then interviewed the main Lexington Police officers involved. At the suppression hearing, Jonah questioned the main arresting officer and made an argument to the judge as to why the evidence should not be suppressed, supported by case law. During the hearing, Jonah also made several evidentiary objections and responded to objections made by the attorney for the defendant. Following the hearing, the Judge requested that each party write a brief further explaining their legal positions.
Jonah is a native of Richmond, Kentucky. He graduated from the University of Kentucky where he served as only the second African American student body president. He is a third-year law student at the University of Kentucky and currently is a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and the Black Law Student Association. |
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Todd Bradbury Named Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
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Todd Bradbury is sworn in by Judge Kimberly Bunnell. |
Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson announced the appointment of Todd Bradbury as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. He was sworn in on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 by Fayette Circuit Judge Kimberly Bunnell.
Todd is from Mt. Washington, Kentucky. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 1991, and received his J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1994. He has previously worked for Fayette County Legal Aid, and for the past 11 years has been in the private practice of law.
"We are delighted that we were able to recruit Todd. We have known him for years and have always respected his trial skills as well as his honesty and candor in dealing with our office," said Larson. "His trial experience will be invaluable as we must deal with increasingly complicated criminal cases in our community. Welcome aboard, Todd!" |
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Felon Responds To Alternative Sentencing With More Crime
Case Off the Docket, Defendant Back in the System
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Defendant Stephen Diehl |
On July 9, 2009 a Lexington police officer working in an off-duty capacity observed a short and thin suspect gathering clothes from the "big and tall" section of a local clothing store. The suspect concealed the clothes under his jacket and exited the store without paying. The officer approached the suspect and identified him as Stephen Diehl, age 35. The officer recovered clothing valued at over $700 from the suspect's person and found another $550 worth of clothing and shoes in the trunk of his car. Diehl was arrested and charged with Shoplifting.
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Prosecutor Dan Laren |
Criminal records show that Diehl had several misdemeanor convictions including Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Theft by Deception before he was granted Pretrial Diversion by the Jefferson Circuit Court in April of 2006 for the felony offense of Complicity to Possession of a Controlled Substance. While on diversion, Diehl received misdemeanor convictions for Theft by Unlawful Taking, Theft by Deception, and Attempted Theft by Unlawful Taking. Then, in September of 2006, Diehl pled guilty to three counts of felony Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and was sentenced to serve four years in the penitentiary. Corrections records show that Diehl was received into the system in December of 2006, violated parole and home incarceration, and served out his sentences in January of 2009.
Diehl was approved for Rapid Disposition, which is an effort by the Commonwealth's Attorney to reduce the number of Class D felony offenses on the court dockets. He pled guilty to felony Theft by Unlawful Taking and was sentenced to 4 years, probated for 5 years on the condition that he complete the Hope Center Program at the Fayette County Detention Center. |
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The Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Criminal Trial Schedule is updated each Monday. To see our trial schedule, click here.
To see the latest returns, including Indictments, Dismissals and cases Returned to District Court, click on the dates below:
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| Who Is On Home Incarceration In Lexington? |
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| Convicted Criminals In The Home Incarceration Program (HIP) in Lexington
Inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences can be placed into the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) under certain circumstances. Offenders who are part of this program are technically still incarcerated; however, they are placed in the community under electronic monitoring rather than being behind the walls of a correctional facility.
To learn the identity of the inmates presently in the Home Incarceration Program in our community, click here. |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, November 12, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
BUTLER, Robert Ray
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, conditionally discharged to a Federal Holder. | |
GOINS, Christopher Lee
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 3 years. | |
HIGGINS, Antwan Demarco
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 4 years. | |
HUGHES, Donna
Age: 48 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 4 years. | |
| MAGGARD, Robert Glen
Age: 41 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana, 1st Offense, probated 4 years. | |
| POWELL, Benjamin Lee
Age: 18
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Arson, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution. | |
| WALKER, Brandon Joseph
Age: 24
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana. Sent to prison. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 13, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
CASTANEDA, Amanda Josephine
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possess Drug Paraphernalia, probated 5 years. | |
KING, Amanda Kay
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Deception over $300, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $2,400 in restitution. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| CHESTNUT, Desmond Lee
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
HERNANDEZ, Cesar
Age: 28 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana < 5 pounds conditionally discharged for 2 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
| HURLEY, Phillip Reid
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary, 12 months in jail for Receiving Stolen Property, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Burglary Tools, probated 5 years. | |
LYNN, Nathan Bradley
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail each for two counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Trespassing, serve 60 days, probated 2 years. | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
ROTHWELL, Riccardo Marcellus
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to time served for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking less than $300. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
| BARNETT, Jonathan Paul
Age: 34
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards U/$10,000, serve 120 days, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $5,316.29 in restitution. | |
BURKE, Janie Renee
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $748 in restitution. | |
GOWER, Marlena Ann
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail each for two counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
HILL, Shileka R.
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $2,160 in restitution. | |
MARTIN, Douglas Rydell
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison each for two counts of 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years. Sent to prison. | |
| MONTAGUE, Jarrod Curtis
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading Police, 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, 90 days in jail each for two counts of 3rd degree Criminal Mischief, and 90 days in jail for Operating on Suspended/Revoked Operators License, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months. Sent to jail. | |
| MUHAYMIN, Jasur Abdul
Age: 46 |
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Assault. Sent to prison. | |
WATTS, Dominique Dwon
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated for 5 years. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, November 19, 2009 | |
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7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
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CROSS, Michael
Age: 48 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Attempting/Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraudulent/False Statement to Practitioner, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
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GREGORY, Charles
Age: 45
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Sentenced to 9 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, probated 2 years. | |
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JACKSON, Taray Edward
Age: 31 |
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Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support and 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Non Support, to run concurrently for a total of 3 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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JONES, Angela Nicole
Age: 30 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $287.79 in restitution. | |
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PALMER, William Shane
Age: 37 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, serve 45 days, probated 4 years. | |
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SEWELL, Tyrone Duan
Age: 27 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence, 3rd or greater Offense within 5 years. Sent to prison. | |
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STEWART, Lamarcus Darnell
Age: 21 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 90 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. | |
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STRAITON, Christopher L.
Age: 36 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $45,066 in restitution. Served 60 days in jail.
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WEBB, Ryan Gregory
Age: 31 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution. | |
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YORK, Nicholas Lee
Age: 18 |
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Sentenced to 12 months each in jail for two counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $250 in restitution. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 20, 2009 | |
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3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
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BURNSIDE, Joseph
Age: 46
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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HALL, Jeron
Age: 25 |
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Sentenced to 10 years each in prison, Lifetime Sex Offender Registration with a 5-year Sex Offender Conditional Discharge, for 2 counts of 1st degree Sodomy and 3 years in prison for 1st degree Sexual Abuse, 10 years and 3 years are to run consecutively and the remaining count concurrently for a total of 13 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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HILLEBRAND, Alexander Stewart
Age: 26 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana, 8oz to less than 5 lbs, 1st Offense, serve 1 weekend in jail, probated 2 years. | |
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MARTINEZ, Fortino Garcia
Age: 40 |
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Sentenced to 3 years in prison for being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Sent to prison. | |
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STRUNK, Tiffany Lynn
Age: 21 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana, 8oz to greater than 5 lbs, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
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STURGIS, Adrian Stonewall
Age: 24 |
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance without a Firearm and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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WILSON, Sandra Marie
Age: 54 |
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Sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, all felony time to run consecutively and all other time to run concurrently for a total of 7 1/2 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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ZHENG, Donna Dan
Age: 38 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Counterfeit Intellectual Property over 100 items, 2nd Offense or greater than $1,000, and, in a separate case, 2 years in prison for Counterfeit Intellectual Property over 100 items, 2nd Offense or greater than $1,000, to run consecutively for a total of 3 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
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CALDER, Travis Keith
Age: 24
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards under $100 within a 6-Month Period, 12 months in jail for Receiving Stolen Property under $300, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay $817.83 in restitution. | |
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GARR, Mario Alan
Age: 23 |
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and, in a separate case, 9 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, the 5 years and 9 years are to run consecutively and all other counts to run concurrently for a total of 14 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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PETRUCELLI, Anthony Joseph
Age: 36 |
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Driving a Motor Vehicle while License Suspended for DUI, 3rd or greater Offense, and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. | |
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RUST, Robert Winford
Age: 39 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. | |
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TORRES-GAETA, Miguel Angel
Age: 25 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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VERA-REYES, Jose Angel
Age: 25 |
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ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, conditionally discharged 2 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
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MOORE, Cody Matthew
Age: 20 |
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Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Burglary, 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, and 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Escape, and, in a separate case, 10 years in prison for 1st degree Burglary, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Theft of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for 3rd degree Terroristic Threatening, and 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, the 10-year sentences are to run consecutively and all other counts concurrently for a total of 20 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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ROSE, Thomas
Age: 42 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Receiving Stolen Property under $300. Sent to prison. | |
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PRATER, James Monroe, Jr.
Age: 35 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $9,000.95 in arrearages. | |
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8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
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CRAIG, Amanda Jo
Age: 25 |
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary, probated 4 years. | |
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FOGLE, Kevin Scott
Age: 29 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
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FRYE, Antonio L.
Age: 21 |
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Sentenced to 7 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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HALE, Daniel Beach
Age: 19 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, probated 2 years. | |
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PALMATIER, James Allen
Age: 32 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 3 years. | |
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SEWELL, Samuel Tilden
Age: 31 |
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary, probated 4 years. | |
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9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
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COLE, Joseph
Age: 34 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000 and 12 months in jail for Possession of Burglary Tools, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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COOK, Curtis Wesley
Age: 33 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $17,658.55 in restitution. | |
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HARRELL, Phillip Dwan
Age: 33 |
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Sentenced to 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of Flagrant Non Support, to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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KATUZIAN, Ali
Age: 29 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Complicity to Receiving Stolen Property over $300, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
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ROBERTS, Jamaica Lachelle
Age: 23 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Harassment with Physical Contact, probated 2 years. | |
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WAHLER, David Matthew
Age: 35 |
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
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WILSON, Kurt Lee
Age: 20 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
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