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Tuesday, March 9,2021 ®jje Hgraltr <©a?£tte 3A THE HERALD GAZETTE/WALTER GEIGER SUV takes out power pole This was the scene on Highway 36 East March 3 when a 2013 Buick Enclave driven westbound by Morgan Danielle Pilkenton, 24, of Griffin struck a 1998 Honda Civic which was stopped and waiting for oncoming traffic before turning left onto Eady Creek Road. The Civic was driven by James DeGraff, 46, of 428 Eady Creek Road. The Buick went off an embankment, shattering a Southern Rivers Energy power pole. Neither driver was seriously hurt but traffic was impacted for some time as the vehicles were removed and the power pole repaired. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash. Judge Tommy Wilson handles criminal sentencing here The following cases were adjudicated March 2 in Lamar superior court with Judge Tommy Wil son presiding: Clorissa Danyell Mc Dowell, simple battery: not prosecuted. Christina Marie Brock, possession of meth and possession of marijuana: not prosecuted. Garen Wallace Lea, possession of meth: three years probation, $500 fine and 40 hours com munity service. Virginia Lynn Williams, financial identity fraud: 12 months probation, $2,000 restitution. Ron Johnson, charge not listed: four years probation, $500 fine. Charles L. Perry, theft by taking and criminal trespass: motion to re duce bond denied. Benjamin Mills, crimi nal trespass and theft by taking: three years proba tion, $2,000 fine. Johany Taton, conspir acy to commit trading with inmates without consent of warden: 12 months probation, $500 fine plus 80 hours com munity service. Michael W. Castle, DU1, failure to maintain lane and improper backing: three years in prison upon completion of men tal health evaluation. Michael W. Castle, suspended license: not prosecuted. Jennrice Q. McDowell, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug related objects: not pros ecuted. Tyrek W. McDowell, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug related objects: four years probation, $500 fine, 80 hours community service under first of fender act. Kristin D. Harvey, pos session of a Schedule IV controlled substance and possession of marijuana: 12 months probation, 40 hours community service and $300 fine. Altravian M. Wolfolk, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm by a first offender probationer: three years probation, $1500 fine, 40 hours community ser vice and banished from circuit. Brandon Thrope, pos session of cocaine and possession of marijuana: failed to appear, bench warrant issued. Michael S. Frank lin, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and speeding: five years probation, $500 fine, 80 hours community service and mandatory sub stance abuse evaluation. Joseph Smith, forgery: 12 months probation, banished from circuit. Mark Marshall, two counts identity fraud and two counts financial transaction card fraud: failed to appear, bench warrant issued. Johnny Wright, pedes trian under the influ ence and obstruction: 12 months probation, 40 hours community service and $250 fine. Quentin M. Foster, possession of meth and possession of drug re lated objects: three years probation, $1,000 fine, 40 hours community service under first offender act. Benjamin Bowles, false imprisonment and other charges: revoked one year probation, added 12 months supervised probation. Phillip L. Norman first degree cruelty to chil dren: motion for bond denied. Jessica M. Coffey, first degree cruelty to chil dren: hearing on motion for bond continued. Darrien Lamar Bowles, theft by taking, fleeing and attempting to elude, hit and run, obstruction and suspended license: three years in prison, stay away order and ban ished from circuit. Hikisha Shawna James, battery: 12 months pro bation, $500 fine and stay away order. ir COME GEORGIA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES AND FAMILY MINISTRIES JOIN OUR TEAM Since 1872, GBCH&FM has served children and families throughout Georgia to provide a safe haven and give them a place to call home. Our residents often come to us from places of abuse and neglect, but we have the opportunity to care for them and show them they are valued and loved. As a member of our team, you can make a life-changing difference for so many in our care. We are always looking for passionate individuals who want to directly serve our residents in a variety of positions. 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Stephanie D. Frazier, possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance. Lillie T. Fillmore, pos session of a Schedule 1 controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Dalvious J. Lumpkin, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and failure to maintain lane. Misty J. Mathias, crimi nal trespass. Jamitchell T. Buckner, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, possession of marijuana, DU1 (drugs) and speed ing. Matthew B. Hill, theft by taking. Shannon A. Barfield, financial transaction card theft. William J. Oglesby, theft by deception. Edward Walton, 111, financial transaction card theft. Damon C. Kendrick, three counts entering an auto. Robert J. Harris, pos session of a controlled substance, defective windshield and turn sig nal violation. Miranda E. Keen, pos session of drug related objects and possession of meth. David A. Campbell, simple battery. David A. Campbell, violation of family vio lence order and simple assault. David A. Campbell, simple battery. Dustin Carlisle, bur glary, criminal trespass, two counts possession of a Schedule IV con trolled substance and two counts drugs not in original container. Deborah Turner, burglary and criminal trespass. Megan McCune, forg ery. Trawick Moore, bat tery, obstruction and simple battery. Jalen K. Peavy, pos session of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Mindy J. Howard, possession of meth, pos session of drug related objects and giving false information. Kenneth Foster, sus pended license and fail ure to stop at stop sign. Mindy J. Howard, pos session of meth. Christopher 0. Smith, simple battery. Christopher 0. Smith, criminal trespass. Rommie Sullivan, simple battery. Tony J. Akins, two counts sale of cocaine; probation revocation. Abigayle F. Arnold, possession of meth; pro bation revocation. David A. Campbell, battery; motion for bond. George Samuel, theft by taking; motion for bond. Clifford Giles, Jr., burglary and aggravated battery; motion for bond reduction. Bond denied in beaten baby case FROM PAGE ONE Action on Cof fey’s motion for bond was contin ued. The next court date is March 16 but her case is not yet included on that calendar. The warrants charge the pair with “willfully and maliciously” causing the victim “cruel or excessive pain” by not seeking medi cal attention for the child in the two weeks prior to her being taken to the hospital. The warrants further read, “...Upon medical examination of Juvenile Nor man, the attend ing physician found Juvenile Norman to have multiple bruises and abrasions to her body as well as 27 fractures/ COFFEY bone injuries in various stages of healing.” The victim has been re leased from the hospital and is recovering in state custody. Two other chil- NORMAN dren living in the couple s Milner apartment were removed by DFCS. The child’s injuries came to light after Cof fey took her to Wellstar Spalding Regional Hos pital with a swollen leg. Hospital personnel noted the injuries and con tacted the sheriff’s office about alleged abuse. This is not Norman’s first run-in with law enforcement. In 2019, he was arrested for failure to appear in court. In July, 2020 he was arrested for theft by taking, burglary and criminal damage to property. Those felony charges are still pending in superior court. Both Norman and Cof fey are being held in the Lamar County jail. ☆thrill VOTE! Paul Kunst for Chief Magistrate Judge Your choice matters! Make your choice known at the polls! • Long-time Lamar resident and property owner • Graduate, Lamar County High School, 1984 • Graduate, Gordon College, 1987, Computer Science • Graduate, University of Georgia, 2011, Business Administration • Honors Graduate, John Marshall Law School, 2016 • Admitted to the Georgia Bar, 2017-present • Practicing attorney in civil and criminal cases in the Middle Georgia area since 2017 • Self-made local business owner for nearly 25 years • The ONLY self-made businessman and practicing attorney in this race! The right training. The right experience. The right choice for Lamar County. Early voting starts February 22! Election Day is March 161 24-7 Emergency Service Available On Call 24-7-365 Rough winter weather can be tough on your roof. We have crews on standby with tarps ready to respond at any time of the day or night and save your belongings if you experience a problem. Call us and talk to a live dispatcher, not a recording! 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