Adams County Justice Court Cases

Week of July 6-12:

Charles Williams charged with possession of a Schedule V controlled substance. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Cedrick Foster charged with sale of a controlled substance. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Adams County Circuit Court Case

Thursday, June 21:

Stacey Wall pleaded guilty to Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Judge Forrest “Al” Johnson’s court. The court withholds acceptance of the guilty plea pending the successful completion of the following conditions: (1) Her future good behavior and that she violates no laws, for a period of time up to one year, or further order of the court; (2) Payment of restitution in the amount of $1,178.20 as agreed to on the restitution form for plea to be paid within one year of the date of this Order; (3) Payment of the investigation costs by the Office of the Mississippi Attorney General in the amount of $2,520 to be paid within one year of the date of this Order; and (4) All court costs, including any fees incurred by Adams County.

Sidney K. Moore pleaded guilty to Felony DUI in Johnson’s court. Sentenced to three years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections suspended and placed on one year intensive supervision (house arrest) with the MDOC. After successful completion of one year intensive supervision, Defendant will be placed on formal reporting post-release supervision for the remaining two years of sentence. Must pay a fine of $2,000, a prosecution fee of $200 and any and all court costs and fees within one year of the date of this Order.

Ebony Edwards pleaded guilty to Felony Shoplifting in Johnson’s court. The court withholds acceptance of the guilty plea pending the successful completion of the following conditions: (1) Her future good behavior and that she violate no laws, for a period of time up to three years, or further order of the court; (2) As a special condition of this non-adjudication, if necessary, the defendant agrees to testify against the co-defendants in this matter; (3) Payment of all court costs, including any fees incurred by Adams County, plus a prosecution fee of $200 within six months from the date of this order; (4) Payment of a fine in the amount of $500 within six months from the date of this order; and (5) Defendant is barred from the Natchez Mall for a period of three years.

Jake Conner Jr. pleaded guilty to burglary of an automobile (Counts I through IV) in Johnson’s court. Sentenced to seven years for each count, to run concurrently, to serve in the MDOC suspended and the defendant shall be placed on non-reporting post-supervision release with the MDOC. Defendant shall receive full credit for time served in the Adams County Jail. Must pay all court coasts and fees incurred by Adams County as well as a $200 prosecution fee.

Thursday, June 14:

Chris James Leonard pleaded guilty to uttering a forgery (Count I) in Johnson’s court. Count II is retired to files. Sentenced to five years in the MDOC suspended and placed on post-supervision release with the MDOC. Defendant shall receive full credit for time served in the Adams County Jail. Further ordered that the defendant pay restitution in the amount of $5,700 to the victim as set forth in the restitution form of plea. Must pay all court costs and fees.

Friday, May 25;

Brann Trosclair pleaded guilty to Felony malicious mischief in Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders’ court. The court withholds acceptance of the defendant’s plea and enters an order of non-adjudication of guilt and imposition of sentence. Further ordered that the defendant pay all court costs, a $200 prosecution fee within 30 days and restitution in the amount of $2,681 within six months from this date in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. It is further ordered that the defendant shall have no contact with the victim or the victim’s family.

Michael Coleman pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Sanders’ court. Sentenced to five years in the MDOC suspended and placed on one year probation. Must pay all court costs and a prosecution fee of $200 and restitution in the amount of $583 within one year from this date in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk.

Natchez Municipal Court Cases

Tuesday, July 3:

Lawrence D. Green, 20, charged with simple robbery. Case bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearing was held and charge was amended from armed robbery to simple robbery.

Calvin Darnell McKnight, 19, charged with embezzlement more than $500/felony. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury. Out on $10,000 bond.

Emily V. Holland, 35, charged with four counts of uttering a forgery. Case bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearing held in defendant’s absence. Bond set at $2,500 on each count.

Tangelia Marita Franklin, 22, charged with grand larceny. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury. Bond reduced from $25,000 to $20,000.

Tyrone McGriff, 22, charged with burglary of an inhabited dwelling with a weapon. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Brent A. Dossett, 26, charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury. Bond set at $7,500.

Devin Mason, 19, charged with burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury. Bond set at $46,000.

Friday, July 6:

Ronnie Blake, 61, charged with disturbing the peace. Case remanded to files.

Clarence Pettis, 45, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct — failure to comply with officer. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $444.

Karvin Dotson, 29, pleaded guilty to amended charged of disturbing the peace — domestic violence. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $594.

Curtis Sanders, 38, pleaded guilty to public drunkenness. Sentenced to 10 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $294.

Charline Pittman, 62, pleaded guilty to trespassing. Sentenced to 10 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $294.

Maggie Harrell, 48, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — 1st offense. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $269. Harrell also pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. Driver’s license suspended for six months. Fine set at $464.

Elbert Jackson Dukes, 53, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct — failure to comply with officer. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $444.

Monday, July 9:

Breeanna Walker, 22, charged with simple assault — domestic violence. Case remanded to files on consent of victim and request of officer and prosecutor.

Hollie Ann Bergquist, 34, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — 1st offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Banned from Walmart property. Fine set at $444.

Albert Rodgers, 54, pleaded guilty to simple assault — domestic violence. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Fine set at $594.

Christopher Wimberly, 30, charged with simple assault — domestic violence 2nd offense. Case dismissed without prejudice — insufficient affidavit. Wimberly also pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace by fighting. Sentenced to 30 days with 28 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve two days in jail. Fine set at $394.

Wednesday, July 11:

Robert Lee Galmore, 40, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana while operating a motor vehicle. Driver’s license suspended for six months. Fine set at $464.

Georgia Irene Chatman, 25, found guilty of malicious mischief. Fine set at $294. Restitution set at $1,300.

Ashley S. White, 27, pleaded guilty to simple assault on a police officer. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Fine set at $494.

Kendricka Sanqunette Williams, 28, found not guilty of possession of a controlled substance.

James Edward Marsaw Jr., 26, found guilty of possession of a controlled substance. Driver’s license suspended for six months. Fine set at $464. Marsaw also found guilty of disorderly conduct — failure to comply with officer. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $444.

Curtis Brown pleaded guilty to simple assault — domestic violence. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Fine set at $594.