District Court

Published 10:03 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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The following cases were disposed of during the Sept. 1 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Carlton Terry. Prosecuting: Eric Farr and Pearce Dougan, assistant DAs.

– William Talbert Boger, misdemeanor probation violation, probation terminated.

– Terry Mitchell Bruner, shoplifting concealment of goods, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Kenneth Tony Buelin, assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, hit/run leaving scene of property damage, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Matthew J. Chicoine, speeding 77 in a 55, 4 counts driving while license revoked not DWI, failure to carry registration card, dismissed per plea; speeding in work zone more than 80 mph or more than 15 mph over speed limit, reduced to speeding 69 in a 60 work zone, $250, cost.

– Sherrie Renae Eubanks, expired registration, driving left of center, expired/no inspection, using boat access area for other purpose, dismissed per plea; hit/run leaving scene of property damage, sentenced to time served, cost, $205 attorney fee.

– John James Gaskins, obtaining property by false pretense, conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense, dismissed per plea of co-defendant.

– Jacob Mitch Goodman, felony larceny from the merchant product code fraud, reduced to misdemeanor larceny, second degree trespass, sentenced to 40 days, credit for 17 days, $103 restitution to WalMart.

– Mark Siree Grant Jr., speeding 98 in a 70, dismissed per plea; reckless driving, $800, cost.

– Jimmy Lee Harris, second degree trespass, sentenced to 5 days active, credit for time served, do not go back to property.

– Hannah Gryder Head, felony obtaining property by false pretense, reduced to solicit to obtain property by false pretense, sentenced to 45 days, suspended 12 months, submit to warrantless searches and seizures for drugs, do not be around anyone who uses drugs, obtain substance abuse assessment, $26.66 restitution to WalMart, cost, $465 attorney fee; conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense, dismissed per plea.

– Dawanna Lynn Jackson, injury to property, misdemeanor larceny, sentenced to 45 days, credit for 35 days, $335 attorney fee; breaking or entering, felony larceny from the merchant product code fraud, dismissed per plea.

– Jacob Ryan McDowell, driving while license revoked, dismissed, insufficient evidence.

– Saida Nicole Mendoza, simple assault, reduced to assault inflicting serious injury, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 2 days active, obtain mental health evaluation and follow treatment, have no contact with victim nor her family, cost, $270 attorney fee.

– Mandie Michelle O’Neal, assault, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Douglas Palmer Jr., speeding 104 in a 70, dismissed per plea; reckless driving, $800, cost.

– Jane Marie Redmond, simple assault, dismissed at request of prosecuting witness.

– James Scott Roberts, injury to personal property, not guilty.

– Macrina Saucedo, simple assault, dismissed at request of prosecuting witness.

– Haley Nicole Smith, hit/run leaving scene of property damage, dismissed, civil.

– Joseph Spillman Jr., misdemeanor larceny, communicating threats, intoxicated and disruptive, dismissed per plea; felony interfering with jail/prison fire system, reduced to injury to real property, communicating threats, sentenced to 120 days, suspended 18 months, follow recommended substance abuse treatment, have no contact with victims, do not go to Amazing Grace Church property, $60 restitution to jail, cost, $400 attorney fee; assault with a deadly weapon, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Antony Taquey, speeding 59 in a 35, reduced to 44 in a 35, $25, cost.

– Cody Scott Tharpe, domestic violence protective order violation, sentenced to 30 days, have no contact with victim, cost.

– Shanterry Torrence, simple assault, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Jacob Robert Webb, driving while license revoked not DWI, reduced to failure to notify DMV of address change, $25, cost; reckless driving, dismissed per plea.

– James Derrick Whitley, misdemeanor larceny, sentenced to time served, $205 attorney fee.

Aug. 18

The following cases were disposed of during the Aug. 18 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge B. Carlton Terry. Prosecuting: Eric Farr and Pearce Dougan, assistant DAs.

– Bryanna Shayne’ Smyre, reckless driving, reduced to improper equipment, $200, cost, $20 install fee.

– Wayne David Treni, assault on a female, dismissed, prosecuting witness failed to appear.

– Amanda Renee Van Cura, possession of stolen goods/property, dismissed per plea; simple assault, sentenced to 30 days, suspended 12 months, have no contact with victim/neighbors, cost, $172.50 attorney fee.

– Lauren Elizabeth Young, injury to real property, dismissed at request of prosecuting witness.

Sept. 8

The following cases were disposed of during the Sept. 8 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon W. Myers. Prosecuting: Eric Farr and Pearce Dougan, assistant DAs.

– Sharika Alexander, attempted larceny, sentenced to time served, cost, $172.50 attorney fee.

– Brittany N. Bailey, DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months 24 hours community service, comply with substance abuse treatment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed by DMV, $100, cost.

– Dean Richard Black, DWI, sentenced to 24 months, suspended 18 months, 10 days active, 120 days continuous alcohol monitoring, follow substance abuse treatment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $500, cost; failure to report accident, failure to wear seat belt, dismissed per plea.

– Dennis W. Brewer Jr., extradition/fugitive other state, dismissed, defendant transferred to Virginia.

– Darrel Ray Brown, DWI, sentenced to 24 months, suspended 18 months, 30 days active-credit, obtain mental health assessment and follow recommended treatment, credit for substance abuse assessment, $750, cost, $855 attorney fee; driving/allowing vehicle to be driven with no registration, failure to secure passenger under age 16, fictitious/altered title/registration, operating vehicle with no insurance, failure to stop at red light, driving while license revoked DWI revocation, dismissed per plea.

– Darrel Alton Bruce, driving while license revoked DWI revocation, sentenced to 120 days, suspended 18 months, do not drive until properly licensed to do so, $250, cost.

– Lola Annell Canon, felony obtaining property by false pretense, reduced to misdemeanor solicit to obtain property by false pretense, sentenced to 120 days, suspended 12 months, do not go on or about property of WalMart, $247 restitution to Wal Mart, cost, $205 attorney fee; shoplifting concealment of goods, second degree trespass, dismissed per plea.

– Britani y Leann Charles, 2 counts misdemeanor probation violation, probation terminated; 2 counts driving while license revoked DWI revocation, speeding 85 in a 70, misdemeanor child abuse, dismissed per plea; simple assault, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 12 months, 10 hours community service, submit to random drug testing, not assault/threaten/harass victim, $100, cost; simple assault, sentenced to 60 days at expiration of previous sentence.

– Amber Lewis Cheeks, 2 counts assault, give malt beverage/unfortified wine to person under age 21, misdemeanor child abuse, dismissed, defendant completed substance abuse assessment, parenting class and community service.

– John Allen Dickens, felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, driving after consuming under age 21, speeding 90 in a 70, expired registration, reckless driving, failure to wear seat belt, dismissed per plea; DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 24 hours community service, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $100, cost, $335 attorney fee.

– William Holden Ellis, driving while license revoked DWI revocation, dismissed per plea; hit/run failure to stop after causing property damage, $300, cost, $335 attorney fee.

– Charles Sutton Fizer, DWI, sentenced to 90 days, suspended 18 months, 48 hours community service, obtain substance abuse assessment/treatment, $200, cost; speeding 103 in a 70, possession of open container/consuming alcohol in passenger area, dismissed per plea.

The following cases were disposed of during the Sept. 8 session of Davie District Court. Presiding: Judge Jon W. Myers. Prosecuting: Eric Farr and Pearce Dougan, assistant DAs.

– Bruce Corey Gaither, assault inflicting serious bodily injury, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied.

– Alan Robert Horner, injuring property obtaining nonferrous metal, sentenced to time served, $1,200 restitution, $465 attorney fee.

– Debra Spillman Hutchens, hit/run leaving scene after causing property damage, $100, cost, $270 attorney fee; injury to real property, dismissed per plea.

– Johnathan O’Neal Jolly, reckless driving, $600, cost; speeding in work zone more than 80 mph or more than 15 mph over speed limit, expired/no inspection, dismissed per plea.

– Adam Benjamin Kelley, speeding 95 in a 70, reduced to 79 in a 70, $500, cost.

– Austin Troy King, felony identity theft, reduced to misdemeanor larceny by trick, sentenced to time served, $400 attorney fee; felony identity theft, reduced to misdemeanor larceny by trick, sentenced to 45 days at expiration of previous sentence, credit for time served; 6 counts felony identity theft, dismissed per plea.

– Perry Dean Laird, second degree trespass, assault on a female, dismissed.

– Tristan Brandon Lewis, misdemeanor probation violation, 3 days active, probation terminated upon completion; simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, open container after consuming alcohol first, driving while license revoked DWI revocation, failure to wear seat belt, dismissed per plea; driving while license revoked not DWI revocation, $100, cost.

– Qwanesha T. Morris, larceny by changing price tag, $100, cost.

– Jessica Leigh Plaster, felony larceny of vehicle, dismissed, state’s motion to continue denied.

– Marcus Christopher Plott, speeding 93 in a 70, reduced to 79 in a 70, $300, cost; window tinting violation, dismissed per plea.

– Jose Beneto Ramirez, DWI, sentenced to 90 days, suspended 18 months, 48 hours active, obtain substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $300, cost; 2 counts driving while license revoked not DWI, reckless driving, dismissed per plea.

– Jacob Ryan Sandry, DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 24 hours community service, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $100, cost; assault on a government official/employee, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, maintain required medication management, attend all appointments with physician, submit to random drug testing, complete treatment, write letter of apology to Davie Sherrif’s Office, cost; 2 counts assault on a government official/employee, sentenced to 60 days to run consecutively with previous sentence, suspended 18 months, allowed to go out of state for treatment; 2 counts resisting public officer and assault and battery, assault on a government official/employee, 2 counts sell/deliver cocaine, communicating threats, 2 counts contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, sell or deliver a controlled substance to a minor age 13 to 16, injury to personal property, intoxicated and disruptive, dismissed per plea.

– Cody Ray Shrewsbury, driving while license revoked DWI revocation, reduced to failure to notify DMV of address change, $25, cost.

– Heather Anne Smith, DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 24 hours active, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $100, cost, $270 attorney fee; two counts simple assault, injury to personal property, assault with a deadly weapon, resisting public officer, expired registration, expired/no inspection, speeding 89 in a 70, failure to report an accident, operating vehicle with no insurance, failure to maintain lane control, failure to reduce speed, dismissed per plea.

– Kera Michelle Smith, misdemeanor probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation, probation terminated unsuccessfully, $270 attorney fee.

– Gregory M. Stephenson, domestic violence protective order violation, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 12 months, abide by 50B, have no contact with victim, do not assault/threaten/harass nor go on property of prosecuting witness, cost.

– Kentrell C. Tatum, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce, 12 months probation, 12 hours community service, obtain substance abuse assessment, $335 attorney fee, case to be reviewed in 12 months; felony possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, white light rear-drive forward, 2 counts simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, 2 counts no license, 2 counts driving while license revoked not DWI, canceled/revoked/suspended certificate/tag, failure to wear seat belt, dismissed per plea.

– Katelynn D. Thurmond, 3 counts no license, 2 counts assault on a government official/employee, driving after consuming under age 21, driving while license revoked not DWI, operating vehicle with no insurance, canceled/revoked/suspended certificate/tag, failure to surrender title/registration, failure to maintain lane control, dismissed per plea; DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 24 hours community service, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $100, cost, $432.50 attorney fee; assault on a government official/employee, sentenced to 75 days at expiration of previous sentence, suspended 18 months, 24 hours community service, submit to random drug testing, write letter of apology to officer, successfully complete substance abuse treatment, cost.

– Kristen M Turner, speeding 98 in a 70, reduced to careless and reckless driving, $500, cost.

– Nathan Roy Vernon, possession of open container/consuming alcohol in passenger area, $50, cost.

– Stacy Wood White, simple assault, dismissed, complied.

DWI Court

The following cases were disposed of during the Sept. 9 session of Davie DWI Court. Presiding: Judge Jon W. Myers. Prosecuting: Steve Boone and Allison Moore, assistant DAs.

– C. Herrera-Adame, DWI, driving after consuming under age 21, not guilty; possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce, $200, cost.

– Timothy P. Buckner, DWI, sentenced to 90 days, suspended 18 months, 48 hours community service, obtain substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $200, cost, $595 attorney fee; reckless driving, driving left of center, $300, cost.

– David Paul Estep, DWI, sentenced to 60 days, suspended 18 months, 24 hours community service, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, limited driving privilege granted, $100, cost; speeding 52 in a 35, dismissed per plea.

– Marty Ray Ledbetter, DWI, sentenced to 90 days, suspended 18 months, 48 hours community service, credit for substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, limited driving privilege granted, $200, cost; hit/run leaving scene after causing property damage, dismissed per plea.

– Brooke Ann Markland, DWI, no probable cause; misdemeanor child abuse, dismissed per plea; failure to comply with license restrictions, failure to maintain lane control, $300, cost.

– David Allan Nagy, DWI, sentenced to 6 months active to run concurrent with sentence being served; driving wrong way on dual lane highway, dismissed per plea.

– Shameika S. Toomer, speeding 87 in a 70, driving while license revoked not DWI, open container after consuming alcohol, dismissed per plea; DWI, sentenced to 120 days, suspended 18 months, 72 hours community service, obtain substance abuse assessment, surrender license, not operate vehicle until licensed, $300, cost.