Beginning Monday, August 20, 2012, and ending Monday, August 27, 2012, the DA’s Drug Prosecution Team convicted 33 defendants in Courtroom 5350 before The Honorable Linwood O. Foust, Superior Court Judge, and The Honorable H. William Constangy, Superior Court Judge. The convictions were for crimes that included possessing, selling and trafficking in illegal drugs.
Based on the structured sentencing laws in North Carolina, sentences ranged from probation to the active prison sentences of Quinton Jordan, 24, who received 26-32 months in prison for two counts of attempted trafficking in heroin, and Rudis Machuca, 45, who received 12-24 months in prison for trafficking in heroin.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
District Attorney's Office Report - Crimes Against Persons Team Tries Three Defendants
The DA’s Crimes Against Persons Team called three (3) cases for trial during the week of August 24, 2012, in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. The trials were held in courtroom 5150 before The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, and in courtroom 5370 in front of The Honorable Eric L. Levinson, Superior Court Judge. The trials included:
Brett Bowers, 27, was tried on a charge of attempted common law robbery. The jury could not agree on a unanimous verdict and Judge Levinson declared a mistrial.
Lavon Thomas, 40, was tried on charges of 1) discharging a weapon into occupied property and 2) assault by pointing a gun. Thomas was found not guilty by the jury.
Tamarlo Hall, 30, was tried on charges of 1) assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill inflicting serious injury, 2) discharging a weapon into occupied property and 3) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Hall was found not guilty by the jury.
Five other defendants pled guilty before their cases were called for trial, including:
Shelton Locklear, 22, pled guilty to 1) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Judge Levinson sentenced Locklear to 29-44 months in prison.
Carlos Jordan, 42, pled guilty to habitual misdemeanor assault. Judge Levinson sentenced Jordan to 16-20 months in prison.
Steven Martin, 25, pled guilty to felony child abuse. Judge Boner sentenced Martin to 44-62 months in prison.
Darryl Mills, 23, pled guilty to 1) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 2) larceny of a firearm, 3) possession of a stolen motor vehicle, 4) felony flee to elude arrest and 5) two counts of breaking or entering a motor vehicle. Judge Levinson sentenced Mills to 48-58 months in prison.
Brett Bowers, 27, was tried on a charge of attempted common law robbery. The jury could not agree on a unanimous verdict and Judge Levinson declared a mistrial.
Lavon Thomas, 40, was tried on charges of 1) discharging a weapon into occupied property and 2) assault by pointing a gun. Thomas was found not guilty by the jury.
Tamarlo Hall, 30, was tried on charges of 1) assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill inflicting serious injury, 2) discharging a weapon into occupied property and 3) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Hall was found not guilty by the jury.
Five other defendants pled guilty before their cases were called for trial, including:
Shelton Locklear, 22, pled guilty to 1) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Judge Levinson sentenced Locklear to 29-44 months in prison.
Carlos Jordan, 42, pled guilty to habitual misdemeanor assault. Judge Levinson sentenced Jordan to 16-20 months in prison.
Steven Martin, 25, pled guilty to felony child abuse. Judge Boner sentenced Martin to 44-62 months in prison.
Darryl Mills, 23, pled guilty to 1) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 2) larceny of a firearm, 3) possession of a stolen motor vehicle, 4) felony flee to elude arrest and 5) two counts of breaking or entering a motor vehicle. Judge Levinson sentenced Mills to 48-58 months in prison.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Murder Trial
Marty T. Gaston, 40, was tried for first-degree murder in the 2008 killing of Larry Antonio Gaither, 20. Today, a jury found Gaston guilty of second-degree murder. The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Gaston to 240-297 months in prison.The murder occurred on October 11, 2008, at the home of Gaston’s girlfriend after she and Gaston argued on the telephone. Gaston then showed up at a gathering of her friends and family, entered her home, and dragged her by the hair and neck into an upstairs bedroom. Mr. Gaither, the cousin of the girlfriend, was shot through the arm and chest when he entered the bedroom in an attempt to intervene. Gaither died minutes later.
Gaston fled, but turned himself in to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department the day after the shooting. After the defendant was sentenced, the victim’s mother thanked the prosecutors and stated that she felt that the family had received justice.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Traffic Citations in Mecklenburg County- Information
Over 175,000 traffic cases are prosecuted in Mecklenburg County every year. In order to ease the burden this volume of cases puts on the court system, the District Attorney's Office provides a few methods to address your traffic charge prior to your court date.
Throughout each work day, an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) periodically staffs a station open to the public. This station is located on the second floor of the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in the Clerk's Office. The DA desk is to the far right of the clerks' windows. The ADA at this station can reduce speeding tickets and dismiss compliance cases when proof of compliance is provided and if the compliance has been achieved in a timely manner (some examples of compliance cases are expired registration, no inspection, and no proof of insurance). The ADA at this station can NOT move future court dates. In some instances, if you have missed your court date, the ADA may be able to re-set the case.
Defendants charged with traffic cases may also choose to use the online MeckTrafficTickets system to facilitate a negotiated plea to a minor speeding case or a dismissal of a compliance case. The MeckTrafficTickets website is maintained by the county.
Due to the high volume of traffic cases, the District Attorney's Office is unable to discuss cases or negotiate pleas over the telephone. Please use one of the methods described above or simply come to court on your given court date and you will be able to speak to an ADA about your case.
Throughout each work day, an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) periodically staffs a station open to the public. This station is located on the second floor of the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in the Clerk's Office. The DA desk is to the far right of the clerks' windows. The ADA at this station can reduce speeding tickets and dismiss compliance cases when proof of compliance is provided and if the compliance has been achieved in a timely manner (some examples of compliance cases are expired registration, no inspection, and no proof of insurance). The ADA at this station can NOT move future court dates. In some instances, if you have missed your court date, the ADA may be able to re-set the case.
Defendants charged with traffic cases may also choose to use the online MeckTrafficTickets system to facilitate a negotiated plea to a minor speeding case or a dismissal of a compliance case. The MeckTrafficTickets website is maintained by the county.
Due to the high volume of traffic cases, the District Attorney's Office is unable to discuss cases or negotiate pleas over the telephone. Please use one of the methods described above or simply come to court on your given court date and you will be able to speak to an ADA about your case.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Defendant Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder after Trial
Tahashi Tarine Matthews, 35, was found guilty of First-Degree Murder in the death of Mr. Jonathan Nelson; Matthews was also convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The trial began on Thursday, June 28, 2012, in courtroom 5370, in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. The Jury rendered its verdict late in the day on Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Honorable Eric L. Levinson, Superior Court Judge, imposed the mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Matthews shot and killed Mr. Nelson on November 19, 2009, a little after 11:00 p.m., while Mr. Nelson was sitting in a car with his cousin, Quinton Osborne, in the parking lot of their apartment complex near the UNC Charlotte. Matthews approached the vehicle from behind, on the driver’s side, and fired two shots into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. One bullet struck Mr. Nelson in the chest. Mr. Nelson died as a result of the injuries sustained from this gunshot wound.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Two ADA's Robbed & Assaulted in Uptown Cemetery
Early Saturday morning, two Mecklenburg County Assistant District Attorney's were robbed and attacked while cutting through Elmwood Cemetery (700 block of West 6th Street) to get to the woman’s car. Police say the victims do not wish to be named but both are 28 years old, one is male and the other is female. The male victim was hit in the head with a 2x4 and needed to get many stitches. A watch and earrings were taken from the pair during the robbery.
The District Attorney’s Office released this statement about the assault: “All of us here in the D.A.’s Office are members of this community and feel the impact of crimes such as this one. We’re looking forward to both of them being back at work soon.”
Police say the suspect is a light-skinned black man in his 30's who is bald with a muscular build. If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Jury Trials for Robbers, Thieves and Sex Offenders
The DA’s Habitual Felon Team tried habitual felons before Mecklenburg County juries during the week April 16, 2012 in three courtrooms. The trials were held in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
Jerry Mungo, 52, was tried for 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) possession of burglary tools, 3) resisting a public officer and 4) being a habitual felon. The jury found Mungo guilty as charged and he admitted his status as a habitual felon. The Honorable W. Robert Bell sentenced Mungo to 135-171 months in prison. Some of Mungo’s prior convictions include common law robbery and multiple counts of felony breaking or entering. In addition, Mungo was previously convicted and served a sentence as a habitual felon.
Derrick Hamilton, 24, and Joshua Oliphant, 28, were tried together for 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The jury found both defendants guilty as charged. Judge Bell sentenced Hamilton to 97-129 months in prison. Judge Bell sentenced Oliphant to 111-146 months in prison. Some of Hamilton’s prior convictions include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Some of Oliphant’s prior convictions include bank robbery and four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Willis Hopkins, 32, was tried for 1) failure to properly register as a sex offender and 2) being a habitual felon. The jury found Hopkins guilty of failure to properly register as a sex offender and he admitted his status as a habitual felon. The Honorable Forrest D. Bridges sentenced Hopkins to 52-72 months in prison. Some of Williams’ prior convictions include second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the state of South Carolina and failing to properly register as a sex offender.
Jerry Edwards, 26, was called for trial in courtroom 5370. Edwards was tried for 1) felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 2) misdemeanor larceny and 3) being a habitual felon. The case was dismissed by the Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans at the close of all of the evidence.
Lamont Welch, 33, was called for trial and changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty as charged to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny, 3) felony possession of stolen goods, 4) conspiracy to commit breaking or entering and 5) being a habitual felon. Judge Bell sentenced Welch to 60-81 months in prison.
Jarvis Mitchell, 50, was called for trial and changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty as charged to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny, 3) felony possession of stolen goods and 4) conspiracy to commit breaking or entering. Judge Bell sentenced Mitchell to 11-14 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As one of his conditions of probation, Mitchell must serve 6 months of house arrest.
Robert Williams, 44, pled guilty to failing to properly register as a sex offender. Judge Bell sentenced Williams to 36-44 months in prison.
Lynn Kiser, 28, pled guilty to two counts of failing to properly register as a sex offender. Judge Bell sentenced Kiser to 36-44 months in prison.
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| Jerry Mungo |
Derrick Hamilton, 24, and Joshua Oliphant, 28, were tried together for 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The jury found both defendants guilty as charged. Judge Bell sentenced Hamilton to 97-129 months in prison. Judge Bell sentenced Oliphant to 111-146 months in prison. Some of Hamilton’s prior convictions include possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Some of Oliphant’s prior convictions include bank robbery and four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Willis Hopkins, 32, was tried for 1) failure to properly register as a sex offender and 2) being a habitual felon. The jury found Hopkins guilty of failure to properly register as a sex offender and he admitted his status as a habitual felon. The Honorable Forrest D. Bridges sentenced Hopkins to 52-72 months in prison. Some of Williams’ prior convictions include second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the state of South Carolina and failing to properly register as a sex offender.
Jerry Edwards, 26, was called for trial in courtroom 5370. Edwards was tried for 1) felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 2) misdemeanor larceny and 3) being a habitual felon. The case was dismissed by the Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans at the close of all of the evidence.
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| Robert Williams |
Jarvis Mitchell, 50, was called for trial and changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty as charged to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny, 3) felony possession of stolen goods and 4) conspiracy to commit breaking or entering. Judge Bell sentenced Mitchell to 11-14 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As one of his conditions of probation, Mitchell must serve 6 months of house arrest.
Robert Williams, 44, pled guilty to failing to properly register as a sex offender. Judge Bell sentenced Williams to 36-44 months in prison.
Lynn Kiser, 28, pled guilty to two counts of failing to properly register as a sex offender. Judge Bell sentenced Kiser to 36-44 months in prison.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Man Pleads Guilty in Exploding Pen Case at Turning Point Academy
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| Jessie Bauguess |
This morning, Jessie Bauguess accepted a plea deal in the case - pleading guilty to malicious use of explosives inflicting injury, malicious damage by explosives and possession of a weapon on school grounds. He was sentenced to 38 to 55 months in jail, which will include time served.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2010 Shooting
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| Michael King |
The Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans, Superior Court Judge, sentenced the defendant to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Because a co-defendant is awaiting trial in this case, we will not detail the facts of the case at this time.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Several Defendants Convicted in Court Last Week
The District Attorney’s Crimes Against Persons Team tried several defendants in Mecklenburg County Superior Court last week:
Demaris Grice, 37, was tried for 1) attempted murder, 2) assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, 3) first degree kidnapping, 4) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 5) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 6) attempted larceny of a motor vehicle and 7) impersonating a law enforcement officer. The jury returned a verdict of guilty of 1) assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, 2) first degree kidnapping, 3) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 4) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 5) attempted larceny of a motor vehicle and 6) impersonating a law enforcement officer. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty of attempted murder. The Honorable Forrest D. Bridges, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Grice to 170-223 months in prison.
Christian Welch, 29, was tried for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Six defendants plead guilty before their cases were called for trial:
Jerry Brownlee, 27, plead guilty to 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, 3) first-degree burglary, and 4) misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The Honorable Eric L. Levinson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Burris to 66-89 months in prison. Judge Levinson also sentenced Brownlee to a second sentence of 25-39 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 36 months of supervised probation. As one of his conditions of probation, Brownlee must serve 9 months in prison at the conclusion of his 66-89 month prison sentence.
Jonquez Smith, 18, plead guilty to 1) two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Levinson sentenced Smith to 61-83 months in prison.
Marcellus Morris, 23, plead guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Levinson sentenced Morris to 27-42 months in prison.
David Leeper, III, 25, plead guilty to possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana. Judge Levinson sentenced Leeper to 5-6 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 18 months of supervised probation.
Jaruis Meaders, 20, plead guilty to 1) possession of a weapon of mass destruction and 2) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Judge Levinson sentenced Meaders to 18-22 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 24 months of supervised probation. As one of his conditions of probation, Meaders must serve 5 months in prison.
Bradley Sprott, 33, plead guilty to simple assault. Judge Levinson sentenced Sprott to 45 days in jail; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of unsupervised probation.
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| Demaris Grice |
Christian Welch, 29, was tried for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Six defendants plead guilty before their cases were called for trial:
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| Jerry Brownlee |
Jonquez Smith, 18, plead guilty to 1) two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and 2) two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Levinson sentenced Smith to 61-83 months in prison.
Marcellus Morris, 23, plead guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Levinson sentenced Morris to 27-42 months in prison.
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| Bradley Sprott |
Jaruis Meaders, 20, plead guilty to 1) possession of a weapon of mass destruction and 2) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Judge Levinson sentenced Meaders to 18-22 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 24 months of supervised probation. As one of his conditions of probation, Meaders must serve 5 months in prison.
Bradley Sprott, 33, plead guilty to simple assault. Judge Levinson sentenced Sprott to 45 days in jail; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of unsupervised probation.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Mecklenburg County Jury Duty Service - Online Access
In Mecklenburg County, NC- citizens who are summoned for jury service may access the online interactive juror website at: https://jury.mecklenburgcountync.gov/Login.aspx
This site was designed to manage the most common requests related to jury service and offers many helpful features for jurors, including the ability to:
Look up a lost Juror Number ~ Obtain current reporting status or status of a request for deferral or excusal (submitted via website) ~ Access jury service history ~ Verify/update personal data ~ Request a deferral or an excusal ~ Request special assistance ~ Learn about no pay option ~ Request a jury service reminder ~ View and contribute to Employer Honor Roll ~ Complete Pretrial Questionnaire or Exit Questionnaire ~ Print jury service notifications ~ Print Employer Letter or Jury Service Verification Certificate, after jury service concludes
* Go to Mecklenburg County Courts Website
This site was designed to manage the most common requests related to jury service and offers many helpful features for jurors, including the ability to:
Look up a lost Juror Number ~ Obtain current reporting status or status of a request for deferral or excusal (submitted via website) ~ Access jury service history ~ Verify/update personal data ~ Request a deferral or an excusal ~ Request special assistance ~ Learn about no pay option ~ Request a jury service reminder ~ View and contribute to Employer Honor Roll ~ Complete Pretrial Questionnaire or Exit Questionnaire ~ Print jury service notifications ~ Print Employer Letter or Jury Service Verification Certificate, after jury service concludes
* Go to Mecklenburg County Courts Website
Thursday, March 22, 2012
District Attorney’s Persons Team Convicts 37 Defendants
Thirty-seven (37) defendants plead guilty in Mecklenburg County Superior Court before The Honorable Forrest D. Bridges, Superior Court Judge. The defendants entered their guilty pleas from March 12, 2012 - March 16, 2012. Among them were:
LaSalledar Adams, 48, plead guilty to 1) fleeing to elude arrest, 2) possession of cocaine, and 3) assault on a female. Adams was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Quency Cox, 19, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Cox was sentenced to 42-63 months in prison.
Jerry McDaniel, 58, plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. McDaniel was sentenced to 67-90 months in prison.
Mariano DeJesus, 18, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. DeJesus was sentenced to 44-62 months in prison.
Larry Marshall, 21, plead guilty to felony larceny from the person. Marshall was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
LaSalledar Adams, 48, plead guilty to 1) fleeing to elude arrest, 2) possession of cocaine, and 3) assault on a female. Adams was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Quency Cox, 19, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Cox was sentenced to 42-63 months in prison.
Jerry McDaniel, 58, plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. McDaniel was sentenced to 67-90 months in prison.
Mariano DeJesus, 18, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. DeJesus was sentenced to 44-62 months in prison.
Larry Marshall, 21, plead guilty to felony larceny from the person. Marshall was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Meck District Attorney's Property Team Convicts Several Defendants
During the week of March 5, 2012, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Property Team called several cases for trial:
Robert Barrino, 21, was tried for felony larceny. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Michael Partlow, 22, was tried for felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. Judge Levinson sentenced Partlow to 8-10 months in prison.
Rodney Eugene Jones, 40, was tried for 1) first degree burglary, and 2) felony larceny. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on the charges of 1) first degree burglary and 2) felony larceny. The defendant then admitted his status as a habitual felon. Judge Sumner sentenced Jones to 151-191 months in prison and that sentence will run at the expiration of the prison sentence he is currently serving from a Burke County conviction. The defendant had prior convictions that include, but are not limited to, felony breaking or entering, felony larceny from the person, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, common law robbery, and sale or delivery of cocaine.
Nine defendants plead guilty before or shortly after their cases were called for trial:
Justin Alexander, 28, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Sumner sentenced Alexander to 8-10 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As conditions of probation, Alexander must serve 45 days in the county jail and pay $200 in restitution.
Jamal Floyd, 26, plead guilty during jury selection to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Floyd to 8-10 months in prison.
Joe Speach, 42, plead guilty to felony embezzlement during jury selection. Judge Levinson sentenced Speach to 5-6 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of supervised probation.
Jerry Allen, 22, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Allen to 5-6 months in prison.
Rodney Funderburk, 32, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny, and 3) resist, obstruct and delay. Judge Sumner sentenced Funderburk to 10-12 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, Funderburk must serve 45 days in the county jail.
Jhony Garcia-Joya, 32, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Garcia-Joya to 6-8 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 22 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, Garcia-Joya must serve 24 days in the county jail.
Marquis McIlwaine, 17, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced McIlwaine to 5-6 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, McIlwaine must serve 10 days in the county jail.
Marcus Dawson, 18, plead guilty to two counts of Injury to Personal Property greater than $200. Judge Sumner sentenced Dawson to 90 days in the county jail and ordered Dawson pay $377.05 in restitution.
Michael Ramirez, 24, plead guilty to possession of stolen goods. The Honorable W. Robert Bell sentenced Ramirez to 120 days in jail.
Robert Barrino, 21, was tried for felony larceny. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Michael Partlow, 22, was tried for felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. Judge Levinson sentenced Partlow to 8-10 months in prison.
Rodney Eugene Jones, 40, was tried for 1) first degree burglary, and 2) felony larceny. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on the charges of 1) first degree burglary and 2) felony larceny. The defendant then admitted his status as a habitual felon. Judge Sumner sentenced Jones to 151-191 months in prison and that sentence will run at the expiration of the prison sentence he is currently serving from a Burke County conviction. The defendant had prior convictions that include, but are not limited to, felony breaking or entering, felony larceny from the person, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, common law robbery, and sale or delivery of cocaine.
Nine defendants plead guilty before or shortly after their cases were called for trial:
Justin Alexander, 28, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Sumner sentenced Alexander to 8-10 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As conditions of probation, Alexander must serve 45 days in the county jail and pay $200 in restitution.
Jamal Floyd, 26, plead guilty during jury selection to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Floyd to 8-10 months in prison.
Joe Speach, 42, plead guilty to felony embezzlement during jury selection. Judge Levinson sentenced Speach to 5-6 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of supervised probation.
Jerry Allen, 22, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Allen to 5-6 months in prison.
Rodney Funderburk, 32, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony larceny, and 3) resist, obstruct and delay. Judge Sumner sentenced Funderburk to 10-12 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 30 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, Funderburk must serve 45 days in the county jail.
Jhony Garcia-Joya, 32, plead guilty to the charges of 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced Garcia-Joya to 6-8 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 22 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, Garcia-Joya must serve 24 days in the county jail.
Marquis McIlwaine, 17, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) felony larceny. Judge Levinson sentenced McIlwaine to 5-6 months in prison; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 20 months of supervised probation. As a condition of probation, McIlwaine must serve 10 days in the county jail.
Marcus Dawson, 18, plead guilty to two counts of Injury to Personal Property greater than $200. Judge Sumner sentenced Dawson to 90 days in the county jail and ordered Dawson pay $377.05 in restitution.
Michael Ramirez, 24, plead guilty to possession of stolen goods. The Honorable W. Robert Bell sentenced Ramirez to 120 days in jail.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Several Repeat Offenders Sentenced in Court
Twenty-three defendants entered guilty pleas in Mecklenburg County Superior Court before The Honorable W. Robert Bell and The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judges. The cases were prosecuted by the DA’s Habitual Felon Team. Eighteen of the twenty-three were sentenced to prison. Among those convicted were:
Kristian Davenport, 31, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) larceny after breaking or entering and 3) being a habitual felon. Davenport was sentenced to 58-79 months in prison. Some of Davenport’s prior convictions include breaking or entering a motor vehicle, sale of cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Erskine Harden, 41, plead guilty to 1) possession of a stolen motor vehicle, 2) driving while impaired and 3) breaking or entering a motor vehicle. Harden was sentenced to 25-30 months in prison. Harden’s prior criminal record includes a conviction for robbery.
Richard Page, 26, plead guilty to four counts of obtaining property by false pretense. Page was sentenced to 48-60 months in prison. Page’s prior criminal record includes a conviction for using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
Herbert Brandon, 42, plead guilty to 1) obtaining property by false pretense and 2) possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Brandon was sentenced to 28-34 months in prison. Some of Brandon’s prior convictions include four counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, and larceny of a motor vehicle.
Kristen Gioglio, 44, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) possession of burglary tools. Gioglio was sentenced to 30-37 months in prison. Some of Gioglio’s prior convictions include nine counts of felony breaking or entering, four counts of larceny after breaking or entering, and possession of burglary tools.
Ernest Hill, 22, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony conspiracy to commit breaking or entering and 3) larceny after breaking or entering. Hill was sentenced to 26-32 months in prison. Some of Hill’s prior convictions include felony breaking or entering, larceny after breaking or entering, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Kristian Davenport, 31, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) larceny after breaking or entering and 3) being a habitual felon. Davenport was sentenced to 58-79 months in prison. Some of Davenport’s prior convictions include breaking or entering a motor vehicle, sale of cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Erskine Harden, 41, plead guilty to 1) possession of a stolen motor vehicle, 2) driving while impaired and 3) breaking or entering a motor vehicle. Harden was sentenced to 25-30 months in prison. Harden’s prior criminal record includes a conviction for robbery.
Richard Page, 26, plead guilty to four counts of obtaining property by false pretense. Page was sentenced to 48-60 months in prison. Page’s prior criminal record includes a conviction for using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
Herbert Brandon, 42, plead guilty to 1) obtaining property by false pretense and 2) possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Brandon was sentenced to 28-34 months in prison. Some of Brandon’s prior convictions include four counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, and larceny of a motor vehicle.
Kristen Gioglio, 44, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) possession of burglary tools. Gioglio was sentenced to 30-37 months in prison. Some of Gioglio’s prior convictions include nine counts of felony breaking or entering, four counts of larceny after breaking or entering, and possession of burglary tools.
Ernest Hill, 22, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering, 2) felony conspiracy to commit breaking or entering and 3) larceny after breaking or entering. Hill was sentenced to 26-32 months in prison. Some of Hill’s prior convictions include felony breaking or entering, larceny after breaking or entering, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Four Violent Criminals Convicted & Sent to Prison
The District Attorney’s Crimes Against Persons Team tried two defendants the week of February 27, 2012, in Mecklenburg County Superior Court:
-Adrian Williams, 23, was tried for 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Williams to 72-96 months in prison.
-Manuel Alvarez, 37, was tried for taking indecent liberties with a child. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Three defendants plead guilty before their cases were called for trial:
-Larry Burris, 49, pled guilty to common law robbery. Judge Williamson sentenced Burris to 16-20 months in prison.
-Charles Childress, 46, plead guilty to second degree sexual offense. Judge Williamson sentenced Childress to 58-79 months in prison.
-Tahjaue Wiley, 20, plead guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Williamson sentenced Wiley to 15-27 months in prison. That sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 24 months of supervised probation.
-Adrian Williams, 23, was tried for 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Williams to 72-96 months in prison.
-Manuel Alvarez, 37, was tried for taking indecent liberties with a child. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Three defendants plead guilty before their cases were called for trial:
-Larry Burris, 49, pled guilty to common law robbery. Judge Williamson sentenced Burris to 16-20 months in prison.
-Charles Childress, 46, plead guilty to second degree sexual offense. Judge Williamson sentenced Childress to 58-79 months in prison.
-Tahjaue Wiley, 20, plead guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Judge Williamson sentenced Wiley to 15-27 months in prison. That sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 24 months of supervised probation.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Jury Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder in 2009 Shooting Death Outside Nightclub
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| Keenan Harte |
In the early morning hours of May 30, 2009, Mr. Blakeney was with friends in a parking lot outside a Charlotte nightclub. The defendant walked through Mr. Blakeney’s group and got in his car, bumping into Mr. Blakeney in the process. Mr. Blakeney commented that the defendant had bumped into him. The defendant and Mr. Blakeney then exchanged words. The defendant got out of his car with a chrome revolver and, from a distance of two or three feet, shot Mr. Blakeney in the neck. Mr. Blakeney died on scene. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police apprehended the defendant on May 31, 2009.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Habitual Felons Go to Trial
Archie Hoskins, 56, was tried for 1) failure to properly register as a sex offender and 2) being a habitual felon. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on both counts. The Honorable Hugh B. Lewis, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Hoskins to 96-125 months in prison. Some of Hoskins’ prior convictions include first degree sex offense, kidnapping and felony breaking or entering.
William Brown, 65, was tried for 1) possessing with intent to sell or deliver heroin, 2) felony maintaining a vehicle for use, storage or sale of controlled substances, 3) possessing drug paraphernalia and 4) being a habitual felon. The jury found Brown guilty of possessing with intent to sell or deliver heroin, misdemeanor maintaining a vehicle for use, storage or sale of controlled substances and possessing drug paraphernalia. The State was unable to prove the defendant’s habitual felon status. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Brown to 11-14 months in prison.
Stephen James, 25, was tried for 1) first degree burglary, 2) conspiracy to commit burglary and 3) being a habitual felon. On the third day of trial, the Honorable W. Robert Bell, Superior Court Judge, declared a mistrial when it was discovered that the defense attorney was not qualified, pursuant to the relevant rules, to be appointed to represent indigent clients in serious felony cases. The case will be tried at a later date after qualified counsel is assigned by the Public Defender.
Kenneth King, 29, was tried for 1) possession of cocaine and 2) being a habitual felon. The Honorable Jesse B. Caldwell, III, Superior Court Judge, declared a mistrial after specific juror responses during jury selection resulted in irreparable prejudice to the defendant. The case will be tried at a later date.
Koron Osborne, 44, was called for trial and changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty as charged to 1) possessing with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, 2) possessing with intent to sell or deliver marijuana and 3) being a habitual felon. Judge Williamson sentenced Osborne to 66-89 months in prison. Osborne’s prior convictions include multiple counts of felony breaking or entering.
William Brown, 65, was tried for 1) possessing with intent to sell or deliver heroin, 2) felony maintaining a vehicle for use, storage or sale of controlled substances, 3) possessing drug paraphernalia and 4) being a habitual felon. The jury found Brown guilty of possessing with intent to sell or deliver heroin, misdemeanor maintaining a vehicle for use, storage or sale of controlled substances and possessing drug paraphernalia. The State was unable to prove the defendant’s habitual felon status. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Brown to 11-14 months in prison.
Stephen James, 25, was tried for 1) first degree burglary, 2) conspiracy to commit burglary and 3) being a habitual felon. On the third day of trial, the Honorable W. Robert Bell, Superior Court Judge, declared a mistrial when it was discovered that the defense attorney was not qualified, pursuant to the relevant rules, to be appointed to represent indigent clients in serious felony cases. The case will be tried at a later date after qualified counsel is assigned by the Public Defender.
Kenneth King, 29, was tried for 1) possession of cocaine and 2) being a habitual felon. The Honorable Jesse B. Caldwell, III, Superior Court Judge, declared a mistrial after specific juror responses during jury selection resulted in irreparable prejudice to the defendant. The case will be tried at a later date.
Koron Osborne, 44, was called for trial and changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty as charged to 1) possessing with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, 2) possessing with intent to sell or deliver marijuana and 3) being a habitual felon. Judge Williamson sentenced Osborne to 66-89 months in prison. Osborne’s prior convictions include multiple counts of felony breaking or entering.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
53 Defendants Plead Guilty in Mecklenburg County Court
Fifty-three (53) defendants plead guilty in Mecklenburg County Superior Court before The Honorable Beverly T. Beal and The Honorable Robert C. Ervin, Superior Court Judges. The defendants entered their guilty pleas from Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 16, 2011. Among them were:
Michael Washington, 35, plead guilty to four (4) counts of first degree sexual offense on a child. Washington was sentenced to 204-254 months in prison.
Reginald Hoover, 49, plead guilty to three (3) counts of sexual activity by a substitute parent. Hoover was sentenced to 99-147 months in prison.
Gerald Sykes, 38, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sykes was sentenced to 59-80 months in prison.
Damiyon Sanders, 18, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sanders was sentenced to 51-71 months in prison.
Jarvis Wilson, 18, pled guilty to 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 2) attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, and 3) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Wilson was sentenced to 44-62 months in prison.
George Manly, 42, plead guilty to attempted second degree rape. Manly was sentenced to 40-57 months in prison.
Jose Alfonso, 26, plead guilty to attempted second degree sex offense. Alfonso was sentenced to 38-55 months in prison.
James Rollins, 42, plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. Rollins was sentenced to 29-44 months in prison.
William Durand, 33, plead guilty to common law robbery. Durand was sentenced to 22-27 months in prison.
Charles Myrick, 34, plead guilty to 1) felony fleeing to elude and 2) driving while impaired (DWI). Myrick was sentenced to 14-17 months in prison, plus an additional 6 months in prison for the DWI conviction.
Sidney Spears, 21, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Spears was sentenced to 20-33 months in prison.
Macario Reyes, 31, plead guilty to indecent liberties with a child. Reyes was sentenced to 14-17 months in prison.
Antonio Frazier, 28, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Frazier was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Demarice Terrell, 19, pled guilty to 1) common law robbery and 2) financial transaction card theft. Terrell was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Joe Johnson, 20, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Johnson was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Reginald Johnson, 23, plead guilty to 1) common law robbery and 2) conspiracy to commit common law robbery. Johnson was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Willie Sturdivant, 19, plead guilty to common law robbery. Sturdivant was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Lorenzo Little, 23, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Little was sentenced to 10-12 months in prison.
Derrick Evans, 24, plead guilty to possession of cocaine. Evans was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
Gary Williams, 31, plead guilty to felony larceny from the person. Williams was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
Michael Washington, 35, plead guilty to four (4) counts of first degree sexual offense on a child. Washington was sentenced to 204-254 months in prison.
Reginald Hoover, 49, plead guilty to three (3) counts of sexual activity by a substitute parent. Hoover was sentenced to 99-147 months in prison.
Gerald Sykes, 38, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sykes was sentenced to 59-80 months in prison.
Damiyon Sanders, 18, plead guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sanders was sentenced to 51-71 months in prison.
Jarvis Wilson, 18, pled guilty to 1) robbery with a dangerous weapon, 2) attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, and 3) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Wilson was sentenced to 44-62 months in prison.
George Manly, 42, plead guilty to attempted second degree rape. Manly was sentenced to 40-57 months in prison.
Jose Alfonso, 26, plead guilty to attempted second degree sex offense. Alfonso was sentenced to 38-55 months in prison.
James Rollins, 42, plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. Rollins was sentenced to 29-44 months in prison.
William Durand, 33, plead guilty to common law robbery. Durand was sentenced to 22-27 months in prison.
Charles Myrick, 34, plead guilty to 1) felony fleeing to elude and 2) driving while impaired (DWI). Myrick was sentenced to 14-17 months in prison, plus an additional 6 months in prison for the DWI conviction.
Sidney Spears, 21, plead guilty to 1) felony breaking or entering and 2) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Spears was sentenced to 20-33 months in prison.
Macario Reyes, 31, plead guilty to indecent liberties with a child. Reyes was sentenced to 14-17 months in prison.
Antonio Frazier, 28, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Frazier was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Demarice Terrell, 19, pled guilty to 1) common law robbery and 2) financial transaction card theft. Terrell was sentenced to 13-16 months in prison.
Joe Johnson, 20, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Johnson was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Reginald Johnson, 23, plead guilty to 1) common law robbery and 2) conspiracy to commit common law robbery. Johnson was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Willie Sturdivant, 19, plead guilty to common law robbery. Sturdivant was sentenced to 12-15 months in prison.
Lorenzo Little, 23, plead guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Little was sentenced to 10-12 months in prison.
Derrick Evans, 24, plead guilty to possession of cocaine. Evans was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
Gary Williams, 31, plead guilty to felony larceny from the person. Williams was sentenced to 6-8 months in prison.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Man Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter for Killing Three Street Racing
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| Tyler Stasko |
On December 13, 2011, after a six-day trial, a jury found Stasko guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter, a lesser included charge of second-degree murder. The Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge, sentenced the defendant to 15-18 months in prison for each charge, to run consecutively, for a total of 45-54 months.
On the evening of April 4, 2009, the defendant, with two passengers in his car, began racing at the intersection of York Road and Shopton Road with a black Camaro. Witnesses testified that the two cars reached speeds of 100 MPH while racing south on York Road. The defendant slammed into Cynthia Furr’s car as she pulled out of her subdivision at the intersection of York Road and Riverpointe Drive. A crash reconstruction by CMPD showed that the defendant was going at least 86 MPH when he hit Cynthia’s car.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Former Car Dealer Sentenced for Embezzlement Charges
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| Reginald Hubbard |
Reginald Hubbard is the former President and Owner of Hubbard Automotive, LLC d/b/a Honda of Lake Norman in Huntersville, NC. He was investigated by the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) for collecting license, title and registration fees from customers, but not turning these fees over to the DMV.
Additionally, he condoned the dealership’s practice of accepting trade-in vehicles without paying off the outstanding lien. Instead of paying the balance owed on the vehicle, the defendant sold the car to a new purchaser without having a valid title.
The Honorable Linwood O. Foust sentenced the defendant to three consecutive sentences of 13-16 months in prison (total of 29-48 months). Those sentences were suspended pending his successful completion of at least 18 months of supervised probation with the requirement that he complete 50 hours of community service and pay full restitution to all of the victims. The defendant must also serve 11 months in the county jail as a condition of probation.
Prior to pleading guilty, the defendant paid $30,500 in restitution and will continue making restitution payments while on probation. All of the outstanding liens have been paid off, and titles have been transferred to the rightful owner. After discussions with many of the victims, it was determined that one of the primary goals of the prosecution should be obtaining restitution for those who were suffering a financial hardship that resulted from the defendant’s conduct.
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