District Court Proceedings – 10/30/20

Arraignment

• James R. Andrews II – Criminal trespassing: Pleaded not guilty, reset for January 15, 2021
• Melanie N. Edwards – Domestic abuse battery, first offense: Pleaded guilty, sentenced to serve 6 months in the Webster Parish Jail, all but 30 days suspended, with credit for time served, one year active supervised probation, $500 and court costs
• Bobby G. Hudson – Battery of a police officer resulting in medical attention: Pleaded not guilty, status conference set for December 14, 2020
• Marlon Damon Sanders – Resisting an officer with force or violence: Pleaded not guilty, status conference set for January 11, 2021
• Shpromise Scott – Possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, operating a vehicle without current license plates: Pleaded guilty to marijuana charge, sentenced to 15 days in jail suspended, 90 days active supervised probation, $300 and court costs; Other charge dismissed
• Gina M. Sims – Domestic abuse battery, first offense: court costs paid, case nolle prosequi
• Wendell B. Turner – Domestic abuse battery, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, for further disposition on December 4, 2020

Arraignment Bond Return Date

• Cassandra Lavette Barnes – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, possession of a schedule IV CDS: Bench warrant issued, bond forfeited, bond set at $5,000 for each charge, cash only
• Larry H. Gandy – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, operating a vehicle while license suspended/revoked/cancelled, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, improper lane usage: Pleaded not guilty to call charges, for further disposition on January 15, 2021
• Barance Iverson – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, for further disposition on December 18, 2020
• James Watson – Domestic abuse battery, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, for further disposition December 18, 2020
• Brandon R. White – Resisting an officer by flight, speeding 25 and over: Pleaded not guilty, for further disposition on January 15, 2021

Arraignment Summons

• Dallas James Ingram – Failure to abide by commission rules: fines and costs paid, DA satisfied, charge dismissed
• Wesley T. McEachern – Failure to abide by commission rules: fines and costs paid, DA satisfied, passed off docket
• Jonathan Ray Norton, Jr. – Possession of CDS I Marijuana (more than 14 grams), failure to use safety belt, careless operation of a motor vehicle: Bench warrant issued, new bond is $1,550, cash only
• Shane M. Robinette – Misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile: Pleaded not guilty, for further disposition on January 8, 2021

Bond Return

• Nikki R. Lyons – Aggravated second degree battery, 2 counts: Recall bench warrant, re-instate original bond, arraignment set for November 23, 2020

Execution of Sentencing Hearing

• Avery Louis Harris – Simple battery: fine and costs paid, DA satisfied
• Michael L. Scott – Disturbing the peace by fighting: All fines and costs have been paid, passed off docket, cash bond forfeiture
• LaQuann Tarice Wimberly – Resisting an officer (false name): Fines and costs paid, passed off docket, cash bond forfeiture

Fine and Cost Review Hearing

• Cody M. Gibson – Possession of a schedule II CDS: Bench warrant executed, no bond
• Ashlyn Paige Wynn – Illegal use, consumption, possession, or distribution of CDS in presence of persons under 17, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, improper lane use: Fines and costs paid, DA satisfied, passed off docket

For Further Disposition

• Dejarion Dequann Alexander – Illegal carrying of weapons, operating a vehicle with improper headlamps: Dismissed
• James R. Andrews II – Theft under $1,000: Reset for January 15, 2021
• Devyonne Mims Bailey – Theft under $1,000: Passed to January 15, 2021
• Darren Duane Baker – Simple assault, Entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden, theft under $1,000: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 30 days in the Webster Parish Jail with credit for time served, to run concurrent
• Tonya Marie Carroll – Violation of leash law: Trial set for January 15, 2021
• Neikedrian D. Ron Edwards – Sale/distribution/possession of legend drug without prescription, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids: In hospital, bench warrant held in abeyance until January 15, 2021
• Mardarius M. Frazier – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, operating a vehicle with improper tail lights: pleaded guilty to amended charge of careless operation, sentenced to 30 days or $300 and court costs, operating a vehicle with improper tail lights charge dismissed
• Leslie Nicole Gordon – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, hit and run driving: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, sentenced to 120 days in jail suspended, one year active supervised probation, $500 and court costs, four 8-hour days of community service; Hit and run driving charge dismissed if restitution due is paid within 6 months
• Roxanne Hullaby – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, operating a vehicle while license suspended/revoked/cancelled, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles, speeding 1-10 MPH: pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, sentenced to 120 days in jail suspended, one year active supervised probation, $500 and court costs, four 8-hour days of community service; Other charges dismissed
• Richard Charles Kilburn III – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense: For further disposition on January 15, 2021
• Latiea Nicole Kimmons – Simple battery: Sentenced to $50 and court costs or 10 days in jail
• Herbert McDaniel – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, failure to secure registration: Pleaded guilty to careless operation of a motor vehicle, sentenced to 30 days suspended, 90 days active supervised probation, $500 and court costs
• Betty Ann McDowell – Theft under $1,000: Trial set for January 15, 2021
• Christopher C. Sketoe – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, unlawful operation of an off-road vehicle: Passed to January 2021
• Danny R. Slack – Simple battery: Case nolle prosequi
• Nicky R. Smith – Domestic abuse battery, first offense – Drop charges has been filed, passed to January 15, 2021, still needs to pay court costs
• Jack Richard Towery – Simple criminal damage to property under $1,000: Bench warrant issued, $7,500 cash only
• Sheila B. Wentz – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, improper driving left of center: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 120 days in jail suspended, one year active supervised probation, $500 and court costs, four 8-hour days of community service

Minute Entry

• Eli Roland Bright – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, handicap parking, first offense: Bench warrant recalled, for further disposition on January 22, 2021
• Benjamin Donald McCann – Loose livestock: Recall bench warrant, all fines and costs have been paid

Probation Revocation Hearing

• Martez D. Johnson – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle: Probation revoked, serve original sentence
• Chazzsmun L. Lewis – Simple burglary, possession of a schedule II CDS: Probation revoked, serve original sentence, to run consecutive with each other and any other charges he will have to serve
• Anthony G. Smith – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, first offense, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, reckless operation of a vehicle: Passed to January 15, 2021
• Daisy Woodard – Simple cruelty to animals (3 counts): Must report to behavioral health, must enroll and complete treatment and follow any treatment they recommend, upon completion of treatment must be employed, for review on January 11, 2021

Sentencing Hearing

• Possession of a schedule II CDS, attempted possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by convicted felon: Sentenced to 2 years at hard labor suspended, 2 years active supervised probation, $2,500 and court costs, and attend teen challenge program for possession of schedule II CDS; Sentenced to 7 1/2 years at hard labor suspended, an additional 3 years active supervised probation, and $5,000 for second charge

Status Hearing

• Cardarius Lamon Casey – Accessory after the fact to aggravated assault with a firearm: Bench warrant issued, held in abeyance until December 7, 2020, bond set at $25,000 cash only
• Tykeyuna Crockett – Aggravated battery: fine and cost paid, dismissed
• Garrett R. Cross – Possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by convicted felon, Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a peace officer, resisting an officer with force or violence: Passed to January 11, 2021 hearing
• Donavan Xavier Fort – Armed robbery: Pleaded guilty to amended charge of aggravated assault, sentenced to serve 60 days in the Webster Parish Jail with credit for time served.
• Floyd D. Gray II – Attempted possession of pornography involving juveniles: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, pre-sentencing investigation ordered, return January 15, 2021 for sentencing
• Dequincy Jones – Aggravated second degree battery: Passed to January 11, 2021
• Chazzsmun L. Lewis – Aggravated assault, possession of a schedule II CDS: Continued to January 11, 2021
• Kristi Burton McKan – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fourth or subsequent offense: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 12 years at hard labor, all but 6 years suspended, 5 years active supervised probation upon release, $3,000 and court costs over first year of probation, all to run concurrent with any other sentences
• John Carl Oneil – Attempted possession of pornography involving juveniles: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, pre-sentencing investigation ordered, return January 15, 2021 for sentencing
• Kyle B. Parden – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 2nd offense, speeding 1-10 MPH, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles: Pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, sentenced to 6 months in the Webster Parish Jail suspended, one year active supervised probation, $1,000 and court costs, 300 hours of community service; Other charges dismissed
• Daisy Woodard – Possession of schedule II CDS (2 counts): Bonds reset, $1,000,000 each or pay bonding fees
• Gilbert Roy Wynne – Distribution of a schedule II CDS (3 counts): Status conference set for December 7, 2020

Trial

• Charles E. Hunter – Simple assault, Operating a vehicle while license suspended/revoked/cancelled: Pleaded guilty, sentenced to $25 and court costs or 5 days in the Webster Parish Jail for simple assault, sentenced to $150 and court costs or 15 days in jail on second charge, fines and cost to run consecutive, time to run consecutive
• Kayla Racha McLemore – Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian: Withdrew not guilty, pleaded guilty, sentenced to 6 months in the Webster Parish Jail suspended, six months active supervised probation, $250 and court costs
• Charles D. Thompson – Violation of a protective order, possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles: In hospital, passed to be reset

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