Worcester County District Court

The following cases were heard in Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill by Judge Gerald V. Purnell on Jan. 7 and Jan. 11.

Patricia Jean Celmer, 26, of the 10000 block of Pin Oak Drive, Berlin, was charged with theft of less than $100 and theft of less than $100. The verdict was probation before judgment for the first charge. Nol pros was entered for the second charge.

Elizabeth Yvonne Jean, 19, of the 75000 block of Baringer Drive, California, Md., was charged with possession of intoxicating beverage under 21 years of age. Nol pros was entered.

Kennth Walkefield Davis Jr., 72, of the 900 block of Waterview Drive, Crownsville, Md., was charged with theft of less than $100. Nol pros was entered.

Denise Michelle Williams, 41, of the 11000 block of Back Creek Road, Bishopville, was charged with two counts of fraud -- per identification info theft, forgery -- private documents and theft of less than $1,000 value. For all charges, the verdict was not guilty.

Daniel A. Savage, 33, of the 7000 block of Tull Street, New Church, Va., was charged with violating exparte/protective order. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Van Eugene Byrd, 57, whose last known address was the 400 block of Bank Street, Pocomoke City, was charged with robbery, theft of $500 plus value, assault second degree, sex offense fourth degree and two counts of malicious destruction of property valued at more than $500. For all charges, the verdict was abated by death.

Whitney Nicole Smith, 22, of the 500 block of Bay Street, Berlin, was charged with assault second degree. The verdict was not guilty.

Taneka Brittingham, no date of birth listed, of the 100 block of Branch Street, Berlin, was charged with assault second degree. The verdict was not guilty.

Mark James Bell, 47, of the 11000 block of Back Creek Road, Bishopville, was charged with assault second degree and reckless endangerment. The verdict was not guilty for both charges.

Kimberly Joy Hinkley, 44, of the 11000 block of Back Creek Road, Bishopville, was charged with assault second degree and reckless endangerment. The verdict was not guilty for both charges.

Bucky Ray Reed Jr., 19, of the 7000 block of Old Ocean City Road, Whaleyville, was charged with possession of marijuana. The charge was placed on the stet docket.

Jeff Murgatroyd, no date of birth listed, of the 50 block of Castle Drive, Berlin, was charged with acting as contractor without license and failure to perform contract. Nol pros was entered for both charges.

Sergio Adrian Fuentes, 23, of the 500 block of Monticello Avenue, Salisbury, was charged with assault second degree and false statement to officer. Nol pros was entered for both charges.

Paul Somers, 34, of the 6000 block of George Island Landing Road, Stockton, was charged with assault second degree, malicious destruction of property valued at less than $500, dangerous weapon with intent to injure, handgun in vehicle and reckless endangerment. Nol pros was entered for all charges.

Eric Michael Lawbaugh, 20, of the 300 block of Bay Avenue, Prince Frederick, Md., was charged with possession of alcoholic beverage under 21. Nol pros was entered.

Eric Michael Lawbaugh, 20, of the 300 block of Bay Avenue, Prince Frederick, Md., was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance -- not marijuana, controlled dangerous substance remove/alter required label, driving at speed exceeding the limit at 83 mph in a 55 mph zone, attempt by driver to elude uniformed police by means other than failure to stop and fleeing on foot, attempt by driver to elude uniformed police by failing to stop, attempt by driver to elude police in official police vehicle by failing to stop, driving on revoked license and privilege, reckless driving, negligent driving, failure to obey properly placed traffic control device instructions and driving at speed exceeding limit at 106 mph in a 55 mph zone. Nol pros was entered for all but the first and seventh charges. The verdict was guilty for the first charge and merged for the seventh charge.

Labronte Lamont Lewis, 19, of the 600 block of Hammond Street, Salisbury, was charged with two counts of theft of less than $100, resist/interfere with arrest, assault second degree and theft of less than $100. The verdict was probation before judgment for the first charge and merged for the third charge. Nol pros was entered for all other charges.

Benjamin Eley Travis, 42, of the 11000 block of Newport Bay Drive, Berlin, was charged with bad check/pass/stop pay $500 and up and theft of $1,000 to under $10,000. Nol pros was entered for both charges.

Julian Andres Bautist Carreno, 28, of the 10000 block of Keyser Point Road, Ocean City, was charged with burglary fourth degree. The verdict was probation before judgment.

Joseph Ralph Frontera, 41, of the 600 block of Ocean Parkway, Berlin, was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance -- not marijuana and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. The verdict was merged for the first charge. Nol pros was entered for the second charge.

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