Fulton County District Court report (July 21)

The following cases were decided on June 29 in Fulton County District Court by Judge Hunter B. Whitesell.

Damarcus Freeman, show cause hearing, in McCracken County request of Zoom by Clerk 6-23-21, also has two diversion charges still in question that are open, continue 9-28-21.

Tabitha M. Fulcher, arraignment, summons, warrant, trafficking in controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd or greater (greater/equal two grams methamphetamine), methblk, pled not guilty, appointed public defender as attorney, preliminary hearing 7-6-21; and drug paraphernalia - buy/possess.

Aimee Michelle Wheeler, show cause hearing, failure to appear for arraignment 6-18-21, receiving stolen property under $500, FTA Eligible, pled guilty, sentenced 360 days, conditionally discharged for two years, court costs #218, no contact with Tara Wheatly, $320 restitution and fees, within 30 days of release, $554 total to pay 11-9-21.

Fahrudin Cikaric, continued first appearance, continued from 6-8-21, failure to add taxable unit to taxable inventory, pled not guilty, pretrial conference 12-7-21 at 9:30 a.m., court trial 12-14-21 at 9:30 a.m.

Eric Curtis Durbin, arraignment, speeding 26 mph over/greater, FTA Eligible, County Attorney moves motion to amend to 15 mph over limit, motion granted, entered six months diversion.

Felisha Floyd, arraignment, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, FTA Eligible, amend to license to be in possession, pled guilty, fine $100, suspended, court costs $143, to pay today.

Amber Dawn Keeling, arraignment, criminal trespassing – 3rd degree, pled guilty, sentenced to $250, conditionally discharged, fine, stay out of all Walmarts for two years, court costs $143, to pay 12-14-21.

Shannon Moore, show cause hearing, failure to appear for arraignment 5-4-21, failure to appear to show cause 5-25-21, again on 6-8-21, criminal trespassing – 3rd degree, pled guilty, $143, stay out of all Walmarts, to pay 6-28-22.

Travie Newberry, arraignment, improper equipment, pled not guilty, appointed public defender as attorney, pretrial conference 7-20-21; improper turning, FTA Eligible; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates, see charge #1; operating motor vehicle under influence alcohol/substance – 1st, FTA Eligible; failure to wear seat belts, FTA Eligible; possession of marijuana; and drug paraphernalia – buy/possess.

David Ryan South, arraignment, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500, issue bench warrant, bond $150 cash.

Chasity Shannon Velez, arraignment, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500, pled guilty, sentenced 180 days, 170 days conditionally discharged for two years, court costs $218 + $13.89 and .69 = $232.53, or 30 days on ankle monitor, stay out of all Walmarts for two years, to pay 12-14-21.

Jawrence Williams, arraignment, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500, pled not guilty, appointed public defender as attorney, pretrial conference 7-20-21.

Wesley Allison, review, continued from 6-22-21 to show proof of domestic violence and mental health assessment, proof shown.

Breesha Boykin, review, to show proof of domestic violence assessment by 6-29-21, proof shown.

Eldarrius Boykin, review, to show proof of domestic violence assessment, proof shown.

Teena Lynn Cripps, pretrial conference, continued from 6-22-21, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500, pled guilty, sentenced 180 days, 170 days conditionally discharged for two years, to pay restitution $22.20 + $1.11 (5%) or 30 days on ankle monitor, public defender fee $50, court costs $218, total $391.31, stay out of all Walmarts for two years, to pay 1-25-22; no operator’s/moped license, FTA Eligible, pled guilty, sentenced 30 days, conditionally discharged for two years, fine $100; and attempt possession of controlled substance, 3rd degree – drug unspecified, pled guilty, sentenced 90 days, conditionally discharged for two years.

Delisa Jane Deming, pretrial conference, harassing communications, continue pretrial conference 7-6-21.

Eric Charles Douglas review, continue online shoplifting education class to show proof 6-29-21, suspend requirement of online shoplifting class.

Joseph D. Grissom, sentencing, 6-2-21 assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury, Enhanceable, sentenced 360 days, 180 days conditionally discharged for two years, completion in patient drug treatment order entered to releasing defendant to treatment.

Kimberly Ann Guthrie, diversion completion, dismiss on compliance.

Jerry E. Kibbler, review, to show proof of online education class, continue 9-28-21.

Michelle Lee Martinez, diversion completion, continue 7-20-21.

Michael J. Nunley, pretrial conference, warrant, violation of Kentucky emergency protective order/domestic violence order, issue bench warrant, bond $500.

Ladebra Parker, diversion completion, dismiss.

William H. Samuel, pretrial conference, rear license not illuminated, pretrial conference 7-6-21, issue bench warrant bond $750 cash; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol .08, 1st, FTA Eligible; and possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle, FTA Eligible.

Michelle Lynn Schaeffer, pretrial conference, no/expired registration plates, pled guilty, fine $25; and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st, FTA Eligible, Enhanceable, pled guilty, sentenced 30 days, conditionally discharged for two years, fine $100 suspended, court costs $163, to pay $188 9-7-21.

John Michael Strupek, review, to show proof of online drug education class, proof shown 6-25-21.

Joe Taylor, pretrial conference, summons, alcohol intoxication in a public place – 1st and 2nd offense, Enhanceable, continue 7-6-21; criminal trespassing – 3rd degree; harassment (physical contact) no injury, see charge #1; and resisting arrest.

Joe Taylor, Jr. pretrial conference, summons, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury, Enhanceable, continue 7-6-21.

Joe Taylor, Jr., pretrial conference, all-terrain vehicles violations, continue 7-6-21.

Brandy Whitten, diversion completion, dismiss on compliance.

William Adam Whitten, pretrial conference, speeding 25 mph over limit, FTA Eligible, amend to 15 mph over, fine $30, court costs $143, to pay today; improper passing, FTA Eligible dismiss – merged; and reckless driving, FTA Eligible, dismiss – merged.

Mark Wilkins, pretrial conference, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (on foot), pled guilty, sentenced 180 days 175 days conditionally discharged for two years, or 15 days on ankle monitor, court costs $218, to pay 12-14-21.

Nasario D. Copper, preliminary hearing, criminal mischief, 1st degree, amend to criminal mischief 2nd degree, pled guilty, sentenced 360 days, 344 days conditionally discharged for two years, to be discharged if $500 to be paid or in excess of, public defender fee $100, court costs $218, to pay 2-1-22.

Michael B. Hamlin, preliminary hearing, failure to wear seat belts, FTA Eligible, appointed public defender as attorney, court found probable cause, bound over to Grand Jury 7-8-21; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st, FTA Eligible, Enhanceable; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation, see charge #1; possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine), methblk; possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense – drug unspecified; convicted felon in possession of a firearm; and possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense – drug unspecified.

David Harrison, show cause hearing, continued show cause hearing from 5-4-21, bond release on own recognizance, continue 7-20-21.

Roxanne Herndon, show cause hearing, failure to appear timepay 1-14-21, release on own recognizance bond, has been continued from 5-4-21, suspend $788.

Roxanne M. Herndon, show cause hearing, failure to appear timepay 1-14-2016, release on own recognizance bond, continued from 5-4-21, suspend $163.

Clifford S. Hickerson, preliminary hearing, stalking – 1st degree, Addr Prot Fee Eligible, court found probable cause bound over to Grand Jury 7-8-21.

Cameron Scott Matheny, show cause hearing, in non-compliance with diversion agreement, court notice, you are ordered to appear in court for a show cause hearing for failure to comply with your diversion agreement in the case, continue 7-6-21.

Matthew S. Palmer, show cause hearing, continued from 6-22-21, attempt possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine), methblk, found in contempt, 30 days suspended, 365 days revoke – certified by jail; drug paraphernalia -buy/possess; attempt tampering with physical evidence, see charge #1; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st, FTA Eligible, Enhanceable; no/expired registration plates; and no/expired Kentucky registration receipt.

Michael Marvelle Smith, show cause hearing, continued show cause from 6-15-21, posted bond of $263 cash in Marshall County for 6-26-21, bond to apply.

Marlena Kaye Spillman, show cause hearing, Sch Memo: continued show cause hearing from 5-4-21 for failure to appear timepay 11-12-20, continue 7-20-21.

Keith Matthew Stafford, show cause hearing, continued show cause hearing from 5-4-21 for failure to appear timepay 6-14-21 (balance is all restitution and 5% fee), issue bench warrant, see page 45.

Anthony Strickland, preliminary hearing, speeding 20 mph over limit, FTA Eligible, continued preliminary hearing at 11 a.m., 7-6-21; possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense – drug unspecified; tampering with physical evidence; and disregarding stop sign, FTA Eligible, see charge #1.

Steven Ray Vaughn, show cause hearing, Sch Memo: continued show cause hearing for failure to appear time pay 11-12-20, bond release on own recognizance, credit time served in Graves County at $50 a day jail credit.

Logan Robert Edge, pretrial conference, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol .08 – 2nd, FTA Eligible, continue 7-20-21.

Robert B. Hardy, review, continued from 5-11-21, court costs at $50 a day 2-23-21 was concurrent with Obion County new charges: balance not included was restitution and 5% fee ($52.14), issue bench warrant, bond $52.14.