Adams County Justice

Court Cases

Week of June 21-27:

Christopher McGehee pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. McGehee also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.

Bobby D. Butler pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana.

Adams County Circuit

Court Cases

Monday, June 3:

Andrew Morgan pleaded guilty to grand larceny (Count 1) in Judge Lille Blackmon Sanders’ court. Sentenced to 10 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. After serving one day of said 10-year sentence, the remaining balance of said sentence is to be served on five years post release supervision, which shall be supervised under the supervision of MDOC. Full credit given for any time already served in the Adams County Jail. Must pay all court costs, a prosecution fee of $200 within 30 days from this day (May 28) in the Office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk and restitution of $1,800 within seven months from this day (May 28) in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. Count 2 (grand larceny) is dismissed.

Friday, May 31:

Billye J. Wilkinson, a.k.a Billye Wilkinson Murray, pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Sanders’ court. Sentenced to five years in MDOC suspended and the defendant is placed on five years formal probation under the supervision of MDOC. Must pay all court costs, a prosecution fee of $200 and restitution of $12,764 in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk.

Thursday, May 30:

Kevin Sinclair Culbert pleaded guilty to receiving/possession of stolen property in Sanders’ court. The Court withheld acceptance of the defendant’s plea and entered an order of non-adjudication of guilt, provided successful completion of the conditions imposed in this order. Must pay all court costs and a $200 prosecution fee with 30 days from this day (May 20) in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. Court retains jurisdiction for one year.

Jacob Simmons pleaded guilty to burglary of an automobile (Count 1) in Sanders’ court. Sentenced to seven years in MDOC. After serving one day of said seven-year sentence, the remaining balance is to be served on five years post release supervision, which shall be supervised under the supervision of MDOC. Full credit given for any time already served in the Adams County Jail. Must pay all court costs, a prosecution fee of $200 and outstanding restitution in cause numbered 100KR0112S of $2,710.50 in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. Count 2 (burglary of an automobile) is dismissed.

Marquette Thomas pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Sanders’ court. The court specifically withheld acceptance of the defendant’s plea and entered an order of non-adjudication upon acceptance into the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Court Program, and did place the defendant into the Adult Drug Court Program until the court impose a sentence; pending acceptance into and successful completion of the conditions of the drug court program and the conditions imposed in the order. Must pay all court costs and a prosecution fee of $200 in this matter in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. It is further ordered that MDOC fees shall be waived and the defendant is ordered to pay all Drug Court fees in the amount of $1,200. Further ordered that the defendant shall pay an assessment in the amount of $1,800 to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Adult Drug Court Program.

Jason L. Fulton, who was charged with grand larceny, has his case entered nolle prosequi in Sanders’ court for the reason that insufficient evidence exists with which to sustain a conviction.

Cartrell Harris, who was charged with grand larceny, has his case entered nolle prosequi in Sanders’ court for the reason that insufficient evidence exists with which to sustain a conviction.

Michael J. Coleman, who was sentenced to one year probation on March 5, 2012 for felony shoplifting, has successfully completed his probation and the charge is dismissed in Sanders’ court.

Thursday, May 23:

Kandi Slover pleaded guilty to felony exploitation of a vulnerable adult (Counts 9 and 11) and felony embezzlement (Count 20) in Judge Forest “Al” Johnson’s court. Sentenced to 10 years on Count 9, 10 years on Count 11, and 10 years on Count 20 to run concurrently in MDOC. Full credit given for any time already served in the Adams County Jail. The court finds that the defendant is non-violent and low risk, therefore, said sentence is suspended and the defendant is place on intensive supervision (house arrest) for one year with MDOC. After successful completion of house arrest, the defendant will be placed on post-release supervision for five years with MDOC. Must pay restitution of $22,509.52, a fine of $5,000, and a fee of $1,000 to the Mississippi Victim’s Fund, all court costs and fees incurred by the said county, as well as all investigative fees of the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. All court-ordered fines, fees and restitution as listed above must be paid in full immediately. Counts 1-8, 10, and 12-19 (felony exploitation of a vulnerable adult) are dismissed.

Tuesday, May 21:

Moecke James Hawkins pleaded guilty to felony shoplifting in Sanders’ court. Sentenced to three years in MDOC. After serving 30 days, the remaining balance is be served on one year post release supervision, which shall be supervised under the supervision of MDOC. Full credit given for any time already served in the Adams County Jail. Must pay all court costs, a prosecution fee of $200, and restitution of $399 within six months from this day (May 14) in the office of the Adams County Circuit Clerk. Defendant shall have no contact with Carmen Williams. Defendant is prohibited from banned from any Walmart facility.

Natchez Municipal

Court Cases

Friday, June 21:

Cedric Tenner Jr., 20, pleaded guilty to simple assault — domestic violence. Sentenced to 30 days with 28 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve two days in jail. Fine set at $623.

Alfonse Morgan, 53, charged with DUI — second offense no test available. Case remanded to files — insufficient proof of motor vehicle operations. Morgan also pleaded guilty to failure to maintain insurance proof in vehicle. Fine set at $586. Morgan was also charged with no driver’s license. Case remanded to files. Morgan also pleaded guilty to DUI — second offense test refusal. Sentenced to 60 days with 50 days suspended for two years pending good behavior. Credit given for 10 days served. Fine set at $1,000.

Jessica Burrell, 34, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 28 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve two days in jail. Banned from K Mart. Fine set at $573.

Reshala Lott, 18, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Jaleah Cyntrell Fields, 18, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Jasmine Bates, 19, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 29 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve 24 hours in jail. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Marvin Earl McCraney Jr., 52, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Sharon McCoy Watts, 46, pleaded guilty to willful trespassing. Sentenced to 10 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $323. Watts also pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 28 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve two days in jail. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Cynthia G. Skinner, 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 $473.

Ricarla Shotwell, 20, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 25 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Credit given for five days served. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $473.

Roshunda Bland, 18, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 28 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve two days in jail. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Tuesday, June 25:

Norman Moore, 47, charged with felony possession or carrying a concealed weapon. Case dismissed without prejudice in consideration of the defendant’s guilty plea to simple assault — domestic violence. Weapon forfeited to Natchez Police Department. Moore also pleaded guilty to simple assault — domestic violence. Sentenced to 60 days with 57 days suspended for two years pending good behavior. Credit given for three days served. Fine set at $623.

Brandon Holden, 21, charged with burglary — commercial building, cars, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Jarell Reshon Johnson, 19, charged with burglary — commercial building, cars, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Zachary Carter, 21, charged with burglary — commercial building, cars, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Devonta Devell Perry, 21, charged with armed robbery. Case bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearing held. Bond set at $25,000.

Kenita D. Harris, 20, charged with credit card or numbers use with intent to defraud. Case bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearing held. Harris was also charged with armed robbery. Case bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearing held. Bond set at $25,000.

Terrell Johnson, 25, charged with arson of a dwelling, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Kendrell Dojuan Johnson, 23, charged with arson of a dwelling, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Joseph C. Tucker, 19, charged with arson of a dwelling, etc. Waived preliminary hearing. Case bound over to a grand jury.

Wednesday, June 26:

Fred Fetto, 28, charged with simple assault — domestic violence. Case remanded to files — victim does not want to proceed and officer is in agreement.

Claude Williams charged with disorderly conduct — failure to comply with officer. Case remanded to files at request of officers. Defendant was not the aggressor, other parties have pleaded guilty.

Jeremy Michael Sikes, 29, pleaded guilty to shoplifting — first offense. Sentenced to 30 days with 27 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. To serve three days in jail. Banned from Walmart. Fine set at $573.

Anthony Thompson, 30, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct — failure to comply with officer. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $473. Thompson also pleaded guilty to fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle. Sentenced to 30 days suspended for one year pending good behavior. Fine set at $473.