ByConnie Morrison
Tevin Delray Doughty was sentenced on June 11 in Northampton County Circuit Court for credit card fraud and obtaining a credit card number without permission of the owner. He was convicted in February, and has been out on bond awaiting sentencing.
Prior to his conviction, Mr. Doughty had been a volunteer firefighter, achieving certification to operate all the fire apparatus. He was also working to become a certified EMT at the time charges were filed. Mr. Doughty tried to get the charges reduced to misdemeanors, so that he could still become an EMT, but Commonwealths Attorney Bruce Jones said the victim was not in favor of a reduction of charges. Jeff Flournoy of the Eastern Shore 911 Commission testified as a character witness for the defense, saying that Mr. Doughty was respected at the firehouse and in the community, and the charges took everyone by surprise.
Perhaps the one person who was not surprised was Judge Glen A. Tyler. Citing Mr. Doughty's criminal record, he said there must be two personalities operating: one that is seen by the criminal justice system, and one seen by the general public. He added that the community has a high regard for fire fighters and EMTs, and there is a reason people with felony convictions cannot serve in those capacities: they do not warrant the trust of the public.
Judge Tyler sentenced Mr. Doughty to 5 years on each count, to run concurrently, with all but 8 months suspended and restitution of $656.
Prior to his conviction, Mr. Doughty had been a volunteer firefighter, achieving certification to operate all the fire apparatus. He was also working to become a certified EMT at the time charges were filed. Mr. Doughty tried to get the charges reduced to misdemeanors, so that he could still become an EMT, but Commonwealths Attorney Bruce Jones said the victim was not in favor of a reduction of charges. Jeff Flournoy of the Eastern Shore 911 Commission testified as a character witness for the defense, saying that Mr. Doughty was respected at the firehouse and in the community, and the charges took everyone by surprise.
Perhaps the one person who was not surprised was Judge Glen A. Tyler. Citing Mr. Doughty's criminal record, he said there must be two personalities operating: one that is seen by the criminal justice system, and one seen by the general public. He added that the community has a high regard for fire fighters and EMTs, and there is a reason people with felony convictions cannot serve in those capacities: they do not warrant the trust of the public.
Judge Tyler sentenced Mr. Doughty to 5 years on each count, to run concurrently, with all but 8 months suspended and restitution of $656.
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