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Criminal Court

Possession of Methamphetamine

Janna Marie Pursifull pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 17 months suspended to probation. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 17 months and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay an Administrative Fee of $100 and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. Upon successful completion of executed sentence and probation, the defendant can petition for the judgment of conviction to be reduced to a class A misdemeanor, and the state will not object, if the defendant is eligible by statute.

Brandy M. Lohrey pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 14 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony case. She was given good-time credit for time spent in Inpatient Treatment at Meridian from March 1, 2020 to April 1, 2020. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. She pleaded guilty to Possession of a Narcotic, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 14 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. She pleaded guilty to Possession of a Syringe, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 14 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Brandy M. Lohrey pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another felony case. She was given good-time credit for time spent in Inpatient Treatment at Tara Treatment Center from November 19, 2020 to December 19, 2020. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 14 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. She pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. She pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Legend Drug, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II. She pleaded guilty to Maintaining a Common Nuisance, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 16 months in the FCSC with 14 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I, II and III.

Theft

Myranda M. Schwarm pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and $500 in restitution to the victim. She is to have no contact with the victim.

Residential Entry

Robert E. Bunch pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 12 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to have no contact with the victim. The state is not opposed to the defendant serving the executed portion of his sentence through Fayette County Community Corrections. The defendant is responsible for his own medical expenses while on home detention.

Public Voyeurism

Jacob Vest pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with six months suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for six months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. Defendant shall serve the executed sentence on Home Detention to be monitored by the Fayette County Community Corrections.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Dustin L. Bunch pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 120 days suspended to probation. He was given credit for seven days served and he will not receive a license suspension. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 120 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee.

Possession of a Narcotic Drug

Matthew K. Hamilton pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 15 months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 15 months and ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He pleaded guilty to Possession of a Syringe, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 15 months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Possession of Paraphernalia

Andrew S. Matthews pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $5 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Possession of Marijuana

Joseph E. Cregar pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Shawnya A. Zurborg pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 120 days in the FCSC. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Traci L. Minniear pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. As an additional condition of probation, the defendant shall continue receiving treatment with Groups, recover together program.

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated

Dylan L. Gilreath pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operators License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause. For the purpose of the plea agreement, the state will stipulate this was not a chemical test refusal. He was ordered to pay $3,152.67 restitution to the victim. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Eddie N. Cotton pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 60 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 60 days retroactive to the administrative state of suspension, March 9, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Andrew M. Welke pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with 345 days suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 345 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on June 10, 2019. As an additional condition of probation, defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Timothy J. Wilson pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with 38 days suspended to probation. He was given credit for 11 days served. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 38 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to finding of Probable Cause on January 8, 2014. He pleaded guilty to Failure to Stop, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 158 days suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Criminal Trespass

Kevin L. Paquette pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 230 days in the FCSC. He was given jail-time credit from November 21, 2020 until the date of sentencing, March 18. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to stay away from Midtown Tavern for one year effective on the date of sentencing, March 18. He pleaded guilty to Resisting Law Enforcement, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 230 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent with the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Public Intoxication, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II.

Conversion

Eric A. Benge pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 240 days in the FCSC. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay $700 in restitution to the victim. And defendant shall have no contact with the victim and shall stay off his property.

Driving while Suspended

Michael W. Pecoraro pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 20 days in the FCSC to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed in another misdemeanor case. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year effective on the date of sentencing of March 9.

Michael W. Pecoraro pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 126 days in the FCSC to be served consecutive to sentences imposed in two other misdemeanor cases. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. His Operator’s License was suspended for 180 days effective on the date of sentencing of March 9.