Franklin County Court News from Franklin Circuit Court I and Franklin Circuit Court 2

Compiled by John Estridge

Possession of a syringe

Samantha Conn pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with nine months suspended to probation. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. She was placed on probation for nine months and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $100 and a $30 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, she was ordered to schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. She also pleaded guilty to Possession of a controlled substance, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with three months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

David B. Collins pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with 15 months suspended to probation. He was given jail-time credit from Jan. 24, 2020 until the date of sentencing on June 17, 2020. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 15 months and was 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, he was ordered to schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Jesse A. Conn pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with eight months suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for eight months and was ordered to pay a $100 PUF and a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, he was ordered to schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. Upon successful completion of probation, if the Defendant passes all drug screens, pays off all fines and fees, and successfully completes all other conditions of probation, the State is not opposed to the judgment of conviction being entered as a misdemeanor.

Theft

Alaina M. Laird pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $1 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. She was ordered to stay off the premises of Brookville Family Dollar Store. Upon successful completion of probation, if the Defendant pays all fines and fees, passes all drug screens and completes all other terms of probation, the State is not opposed to the judgment of conviction being entered as misdemeanor.

Chelsea S. Barker pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to four months and 20 days in the FCSC. She was fined $1 and was charged $185 costs. She was ordered to stay away from the Metamora Family Dollar.

Compulsory school attendance

Tonya K. Isaac pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. She was fined $250 and $185 costs. She was placed on probation for 180 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. She was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As an additional condition of probation, the Defendant shall ensure the child’s attendance at Connersville Middle School.

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated

Stephen S. Shumaker pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 50 days in the FCSC. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was ordered to pay a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for one year retroactive to the finding of Probable Cause on May 24, 2017.

Reckless driving

Colton D. Wilson pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs.

Battery

Gary R. Martin Jr., pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 18 months in the FCSC with 17 months and 14 days suspended to probation.  He also pleaded guilty to Public intoxication, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to six months in the FCSC with five months suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. All fines, court costs and probation fees to be waived due to defendant’s indigency. He received jail time credit for time served from Oct. 10, 2018 to Oct. 29, 2018.

Harassment

Skylar E. Parsley 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 $250 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. As an additional condition of probation defendant shall have no contact with the victim.

Possession of marijuana

Marvin W. Reatherford 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 $250 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. He also pleaded guilty to Speed contest, as a class B misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

Amber J. Byrd pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 166 days suspended to probation. She was given credit for seven days served. 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 a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, the defendant shall enroll and successfully complete Rural Works.

Ricardo A. Alvarez 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 a $50 PUF and a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As a condition of probation, the Defendant was ordered to receive a drug and alcohol evaluation approved by probation and comply with all recommendations. He also pleaded guilty to Possession of paraphernalia, as a class C misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I.

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

Operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license

DeMichael R. Washington pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $1 and $185 costs.

Disorderly conduct

John O. McNabb pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the FCSC with 150 days suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 150 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. As condition of probation, the Defendant shall complete a drug and alcohol evaluation and comply with any recommendations. The Defendant shall have no contact with the victim.