COURT BRIEFS

This is like finding Waldo, see if you can find a guilty charge. I went over this last week and Mr Todd chimed in to explain the Nole Prose' process but is it really this many going to a higher court? I mean most of the crimes that I see in these court briefs require some sort of punishment but to send them to a higher court seams like a big waste of the court and the S. A.'s time.

So here ya go, I'll highlight the crime and the punishment for those that just want to scan over this without reading the whole brief.

Enjoy, I know the crooks did.

The following cases were heard in Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill by Judge Gerald V. Purnell on Oct. 15, Oct. 19, Oct. 25, Oct. 26 and Oct. 28.

Matthew G. Butler, 25, of the 10 block of Central Avenue, Pocomoke City, was charged with harass: a course of conduct. Nol pros was entered.

 

George Dale Scruggs, 39, of the 12000 block of Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, was charged with assault second degree. The verdict was probation before judgment.

Joshua Whaley, 27, of the 11000 block of Steam Mill Hill Road, Whaleyville, was charged with malicious destruction of  valued at less than $500.propertyThe verdict was merged. 

Joseph Scot Pietroski, 36, of the 100 block of Crockett Avenue, Fruitland, was charged with two counts of assault second degree.The verdict for both charges was not guilty.

Anthony Lamar Salters, 42, of the 12000 block of Pony Rest Lane, Ocean City, was charged with assault second degree. The verdict was not guilty.

Sandra Kelly Fried, 51, of the 13000 block of North Shore Road, Ocean City, was charged with assault second degree. Nol pros was entered.

William Robert Mathews, 44, of the 12000 block of Snug Harbor Road, Berlin, was charged with disorderly conduct. Nol pros was entered.

Jennifer Lynn Greenwell, 19, of the 600 block of Swan Drive, Deale, Md., was charged with theft of less than $100. Nol pros was entered.

Editors Note: And you are going to LOVE this one....

James Edward Ballard, 29, of the 400 block of Bank Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with murder -- first degree, murder -- second degree, manslaughter and assault -- first degree. Nol pros was entered for all charges. Ballard faces murder and assault charges in Worcester Circuit Court, with trial set for Jan. 12.

Edward Joseph Rossiter, 49, of the 28000 block of Woodcrest Drive, Harbeson, Del., was charged with dangerous weapon -- conceal. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Ronnie Lee Schoolfield, 25, of the 1000 block of Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance -- not marijuana and possession of marijuana. The verdict was guilty for the first charge and merged for the second charge.  YES, A GUILTY CHARGE YIPEEE

 

Richard Lee Huffman, 21, of the 500 block of Bay Street, Berlin, was charged with unauthorized removal of property. The verdict was guilty. NO WAY, TWO IN A ROW??

Kevin Watson Melson, 19, of the 5000 block of Little Mill Road, Stockton, was charged with two counts of handgun in vehicle and two counts of handgun on person. The verdict was probation before judgment for the first charge. Nol pros was entered for the other charges.

Loynial M. Sturgis, 31, of the 700 block of Sixth Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with possession of marijuana. The verdict was probation before judgment.

Kane P. Cottman, 22, of Fourth Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey. Both charges were placed on the stet docket.

Debra Davis, 46, of the 500 block of Moore Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with two counts of assault second degree. Both charges were placed on the stet docket.

Sherly Young, no date of birth listed, of the 800 block of Pit Circle Road, Pocomoke City, was charged with assault second degree and reckless endangerment. Both charges were placed on the stet docket.

Cheryl Shipe, no date of birth given, of the 8000 block of Gumboro Road, Pittsville, was charged with burglary fourth degree theft and false statement to officer. Nol pros was entered for both charges.

Joseph Ralph Frontera, 41, of the 600 block of Ocean Parkway, Berlin, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, causing standing vehicle to obstruct free vehicle passage of roadway, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving on suspended license and privilege, driving on revoked license and privilege and driving with alcohol in blood in violation of restriction. Nol pros was entered for all charges.

Karen Lynn Braun, 36, of the 7000 block of McCabes Corner Road, Snow Hill, was charged with false statement to officer. Nol pros was entered.

Paul Earl Prettyman, 35, of the 7000 block of McCabes Corner Road, Snow Hill, was charged with false statement to officer. Nol pros was entered. 

 

Steven Aaron Littleton, 37, of the 9000 block of Executive Lane, Delmar, Md., was charged with animal cruelty failure to provide. The verdict was not guilty.

 

Timothy Charles Sheffer, 20, of the 1000 block of Reynolds Court, Crofton, Md., was charged with possession of marijuana. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Ashley Schoolfield, 26, of the 600 block of Young Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with malicious destruction of property valued at more than $500. The charge was placed on the stet docket with the condition of restitution to be paid to the victim in the amount of $1,885 by Oct. 19, 2011.

Sherri Lynette Smith, 20, of the 10000 block of Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, was charged with malicious destruction of property valued at less than $500. The charge was placed on the stet docket with the condition of restitution to be paid to the victim in the amount of $1,118.22 by Feb. 15, 2011 as condition of state.

Hakeem Salim McBride, 20, of the 10 block of Wendy Court, Pocomoke City, was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance -- not marijuana. Nol pros was entered.

  The following cases were heard in Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill by Judge Lloyd O. Whitehead on Oct. 22.

Alfreda Beulah Corbin, 48, of the 700 block of Fifth Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with theft of less than $100. The verdict was guilty.  YIPEEEEEEEEE... ANOTHER ONE

Sam Joseph Thompson, 20, of the 400 block of South Church Street, Snow Hill, was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Nol pros was entered for the first charge. The verdict for the second charge was probation before judgment.

Darryl Lee Whaley, 53, of the 500 block of Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, was charged with conspiracy -- controlled dangerous substance manufacture/distribute narcotics. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Johnny Lee Collins Jr., 24, of the 9000 block of Honeysuckle Road, Berlin, was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance -- not marijuana. The verdict was guilty.

 

Dominic Royal Gilbert, 19, of the 200 block of Beck Farm Road, Centreville, Md., was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. The verdict was probation before judgment. 

 

Maximo Jauregui, 49, of the 2000 block of Ladymeade Drive, Silver Spring, Md., was charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol. Nol pros was entered.

Maximo Felipe Jauregui, 49, of the 2000 block of Ladymeade Drive, Silver Spring, Md., was charged with exceeded speed limit of 6 knots. Nol pros was entered.

Maximo Felipe Jauregui, 49, of the 2000 block of Ladymeade Drive, Silver Spring, Md., was charged with negligent operation. Nol pros was entered.

Keith Lafey Gray, 20, of the 400 block of Bank Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with possession of marijuana. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Garry Bicille Waples, 54, of the 10000 block of Trappe Road, Berlin, was charged with trespassing on posted property, possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia, three counts of controlled dangerous substance possession with intent to distribute, four counts of controlled dangerous substance possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession of marijuana and six counts of possession of controlled dangerous substance possession -- not marijuana.Nol pros was entered for all charges.

Roxanne Soley, 43, of the 500 block of Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with assault second degree. Nol pros was entered.

John Ardis Onley III, 47, of the 27000 block of Main Street, Hallwood, Va., was charged with indecent exposure. Nol pros was entered.

April Jackson, 30, of the 100 block of Flower Street, Berlin, was charged with assault second degree. The verdict was not guilty.