Six people arraigned in court
GREENVILLE Seven people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.
Brittney E. Harris, 29, of Greenville, was sentenced to 18 months incarceration with 440 days credit after violating probation on one count of trafficking in drugs, a third-degree felony.
Justin R. Bergman, 36, of Anna, was arraigned on one count of improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony, and one count of driving under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 24 months incarceration and a maximum fine of $6,075. Bergman pleaded not guilty and retained Kevin Darnell as his council. He was released on his own recognizance with his next appearance scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13.
Six appear in court
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GREENVILLE Six people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.
Matthew L. Blaine, 22, of New Madison, gave a change of plea to guilty on two counts of attempted aggravated vehicular assault, each third-degree felonies and one count of driving under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor. One count of vehicular assault, a felony in the third-degree and a second count of vehicular assault, a felony in the fourth-degree were dismissed as part of a plea agreement. If convicted, Blaine faces a maximum three years in prison and a $10,000 for each count of attempted aggravated vehicular assault, none of which are mandatory. He also faces a minimum one year license suspension, minimum $375 fine and a minimum three days in jail if convicted for driving under the influence, all of which are mandatory. Free on his own recognisance, his sentencing is scheduled for Monday, June 21.
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A Reston man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday (Wednesday) to an elaborate identity theft and fraud scheme that included the creation of counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks, the Department of Justice announced.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, which prosecuted the case at the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, 38-year-old Jonathan Drew stole mail addressed to more than 150 individuals in Fairfax County between approximately December 2019 and August 2020.
He used the stolen mail which included bank statements, credit cards, credit card statements, W-2 forms, and more than $700,000 in checks to open bank accounts, lease an apartment, and conduct other fraudulent transactions involving counterfeit and forged checks, wire transfers, and the unauthorized use of credit cards.
Faithful Servants Awards led by Bishop Adonteng Boateng honours Northern Virginia first responders LISTEN
MAR 7, 2021
Bishop Boateng in tan-like color suit seen group photo with Ms. Ginwright (to his right) and some awardees at the event / photo courtesy DWIM Media
Faithful Servants Awards led by Bishop Adonteng Boateng and Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee (COTC) on Friday, March 5, 2021, honored the Northern Virginia First Responder Agencies in a simple but beautiful and well organized event at their global headquarters in the United States.
The event, dubbed Faithful Servants Awards, honors men and women working in the field of law enforcement and fire and rescue, as well as private citizens, for their dedication, support, and community service.
Court hears burglary, assault, weapons charges
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GREENVILLE Six people appeared in Darke County Common Pleas Court between Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Judge Jonathan P. Hein presided.
Austin A. Littlepage, 24, of Greenville, was arraigned on one count of burglary, a second-degree felony. If convicted, Littlepage faces a maximum prison sentence of 8 to 12 years and a maximum fine of $15,000. He pleaded not guilty, was released on an OR bond, and retained his previous attorney. His next appearance is scheduled for March 4.
Dustin C. Yount, 36, of New Madison, appeared in court for a change of plea and pleaded guilty to two separate charges. The first, aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, is punishable by a maximum prison term of 11 to 16.5 years and a maximum fine of $20,000. A prison term is presumed necessary for this charge. The second, cruelty against a companion animal, a first-degree misdemeanor, is punishable by 180 days in jail and a fine of $1,000. The cou