Moore Pleads Guilty To Multiple Charges

Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Criminal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011. The results of some of the case on the docket are as follows:

• Jason Morris Moore pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver. He received a suspended sentence of 11 months, 29 days, equal time on probation, a $1,000 fine, was assessed court costs and was ordered to forfeit seized property. Moore also pled guilty to Carrying a Weapon. He received a 30-day jail sentence, was assessed court costs and must forfeit the weapon. He also pled guilty to Driving on a Suspended License. He received a suspended sentence of 11 months, 29 days, equal time of probation, his license was suspended, he was ordered to pay a $150 fine and was assessed court costs. His probation periods will run consecutively.

• Mark Keith Bailey pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence. He received a partially-suspended sentence of 11 months, 29 days, equal time on probation, 48 hours jail time, a $350 fine and was assessed court costs. His driver’s license was revoked for one year and he must perform 24 hours of litter removal.

• Amy Beth Tribble waived her right to a preliminary hearing and had charges of Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling for Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Simple Possession, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Simple Possession of Schedule II drug and Simple Possession of Schedule IV drug, bound over to the grand jury. However, Tribble’s attorney announced that she has agreed to enter an information plea to the Manufacture of Methamphetamine charge in Cannon County Circuit Court on Dec. 8 in exchange for a 12-year suspended sentence, 12-years on Community Corrections, and payment of a $2,000 fine and court costs.

• Justin Tyler Barrett waived his right to a preliminary hearing and had charges of Initiating the Process to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution and Accessory After the Fact bound over to the grand jury. His attorney indicated Barrett would enter an information plea to the methamphetamine manufacturing charge in Circuit Court on Dec. 8. Terms of the agreement were not announced.

• Clayton Thomas Adams pled guilty to Driving Without a License. He received a 30-day suspended sentence, a $2 fine and was assessed court costs.

• Marcus Bowling agreed to forfeit his cash bond on a Worthless Check charged and the case was dismissed.

• Alyssa Marie Coleman pled guilty to Driving Without a License. She received a 30-day suspended sentence, a $2 fine and was assessed court costs.

• Jeremy Brian Cope pled guilty to Driving Without a License. He received a 30-day suspended sentence, a $2 fine and was assessed court costs.

• Julie Gibson forfeited her cash bond on a Worthless Check charge and the case was dismissed.

• Angel Faye Hernandez, charged with Hindering a Secured Creditor (theft), was appointed the public defender, assessed a $20 administrative fee, and reset for Dec. 20.

• Jessica Nicole Hollis pled guilty to Driving While License Suspended. She received a 6-month suspended sentence, a $10 fine, was assessed court costs and her driver’s license was suspended for a time to be determined by the Tennessee Department of Safety.

• David D. Johnson entered into an agreed order of retirement on the charge Violation of an Order of Protection. The case was continued for 9 months subject to good and lawful conduct. Johnson must also pay the litigation tax, restitution and have no contact with the victim.

• Leonard Michael Lewis pled guilty to Simple Possession of Marijuana. Sentencing was set for March 6, 2012.

• Paul D. Nicholson forfeited cash bond on a Worthless Check charged and the case was dismissed.

• Jeffrey Lynn Smith admitted to guilt on a charge of Disorderly Conduct and entered into an agreed order of retirement for 6 months, subject to good and lawful conduct. He was also ordered to pay court costs.

• Tammy Renee Southers, charged with Violation of Probation, failed a court-ordered drug screen. She allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine. Her bond was revoked and she was remanded to the custody of the sheriff’s department, where she will be held in jail until her next court appearance, which is set for Dec. 20.

• John T. Trisler pled guilty to Violation of Probation. His probation period was extended for 10 months, 29 days.

• Buddy Allen Vanatta received a 6-month suspended sentence for Driving while License Suspended. He was order to pay a $50 fine, court costs, and has license will be suspended for a period of time to be determined by the TDOS.

• Cindy R. Rose pled guilty to three Worthless Check charges. She has applied for Judicial Diversion and sentencing was set for Feb. 14, 2012.

• Tiffanie Ernesta Burress failed to appear for a Show Cause hearing and a Capias was issued for her arrest.

• Daniel Ryan Matheny pled guilty to Violation of the Financial Responsibility law. He received a $10 fine and was assessed court costs.

• Angela Markum was granted her petition for a 10-week delay in serving her jail sentence to seek medical care.

• Brandi Dawn Hodges, charged with Theft under $500, was dismissed after the state declined prosecution.

• James Chadwick Emberton, charged with Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling for Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft under $500, Driving while License Suspended (two counts), violations of the Speeding and Registration laws, was reset for Feb. 14, 2012.

• Marisa Rhea Gilley, charged with Facilitation of the Manufacture of Drugs, was reset for Feb. 14.

• Crystal Spring McMahon, charged with Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution, Possession with Intent of Deliver, was reset for Feb. 7.

• Raymond Earl McVay, Jr., charged with Reckless Endangerment, was reset for Jan. 31, 2012.

• Timothy Ryan Mix, charged with Driving on a Revoked License, was reset for Nov. 29.

• Will Tyler Parker, charged with DUI (1^st offense) and violations of the Seatbelt and Financial Responsibility laws, was reset for Jan. 24.

• Dustin Lee Reed, charged with Reckless Burning, was reset for Feb. 14.

• Jeremy Dean Sissom, charged with Simple Possession of Schedule VI drug, was reset for Dec. 20.

• Samuel Christian M. Strang, charged with Filing a False Police Report, was reset for Dec. 20.

• Jessie Harold Vinson, III had charged for DUI (1^st offense), Simple Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of the Implied Consent law reset for Dec. 20.

• Wayne Irving Wentz had charges of Aggravated Assault (three counts) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon reset for Dec. 20.