FC Court News (Criminal Court)

Courtesy of the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk’s Office

Criminal Court

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Colleen A. Bowman pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 335 days suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 335 days and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (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, if deemed necessary, the 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.

Possession of Methamphetamine

Brian Carl Byrd pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 22 months in the FCSC. He was fined $1 and $185 cost. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. He pleaded guilty to Neglect of a Dependent, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 22 months in the FCSC concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Maintaining a Common Nuisance, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 22 months in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II. He pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, 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, II and III. The Defendant to receive good-time credit from October 28, 2019, through October 1, 2020, for successful completion of Phase I and II of inpatient treatment at Muncie Mission.

Disorderly Conduct

Leslie M. Frye pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 166 days suspended to probation. She was fined $1 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 166 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay an Administrative Fee of $50. She was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management approved by probation. As an additional condition of probation, the Defendant shall successfully complete inpatient treatment at Amethyst Recovery Center. The defendant received good-time credit from October 9, 2019 to October 15, 2019.

Possession of Marijuana

Tyler S. Alsman pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee.

Operating a Vehicle with Controlled Substance in Body

Seth A. Bowling 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 $1 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 finding of Probable Cause on March 5, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the 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.