Judge Tyler Retires -- Now We Have NO Judge

Circuit court Judge Glen Tyler officially retired as of Friday. Tyler has reached the mandatory retirement age of 70. As of now, there's no replacement in sight for the 20 year veteran judge. The General Assembly has not included funds for new judges in it's proposed 2011 budget.

Judges from Virginia Beach will try to cover the needs of the Eastern Shore unless Delegate Lynn Lewis and Senator Ralph Northam can convince the legislature to appoint a successor. Citing the travel distance from Virginia Beach, the uniqueness of the Eastern Shore and the need to have a judge who is familiar with the community,Lewis and Northam hope the General Assembly will make an exception and fill this particular vacancy.

There are several candidates for the posititon. The local Bar Association has recommended Accomac Attorney W.Revell Lewis.
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Cases Heard In Accomack County Circuit Court

Accomack County Commonwealths Attorney Gary Agar reports the following cases were heard in Accomack County Circuit Court:

Daniel Mains, 24 of Norfolk, was found guilty of driving while being a habitual offender.

Carl Wingender, 40 of Belle Haven, was sentenced to two years imprisonment with all time suspended for credit card fraud and credit card theft.

Davon Davis, 21 of Painter, was found guilty of armed burglary, attempted robbery and possession of a sawed off shotgun.

Gil Byrd, 59 of Onancock, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with all but 60 days suspended for felony shoplifting.

Brittany Edwards, 20 of Hallwood, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with all but four days suspended for burglary and grand larceny.

Rahiam Hope, 21 of Tasley, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with all but one year suspended for eluding and leaving the scene of an accident.

Lavar Crawford, 24 of Norfolk, was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment with all but 5 years suspended for eluding, reckless driving and driving without a license.

Joseph Davila, 22 of Onancock, was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment with all time suspended for writing bad checks.

Tony Linton, 48 of Sanford, had probation revoked for burglary and grand larceny.
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Accomack County Circuit Court

Accomack Commonwealths Attorney Gary Agar reports the follow trials and sentencings in Accomack County Circuit Court:

Richard Copes, 31 of Withams, was found guilty of robbery, grand larceny and abduction.

Christopher Barcroft, 21 of Cheriton, was found guilty of 2 counts of burglary and 2 counts of grand larceny.

Elmore White, Jr., 44 of Mappsville, was found guilty of possession of cocaine and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with all but 3 suspended.

Wilbert Watson, 47 of Bloxom, was found guilty of 3rd offense shoplifting.

Steve Kilgore, 24 of Exmore, was found guilty of armed burglary, attempted robbery, use of a sawed-off shotgun and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Douglas Bragg, 26 of Painter, was found guilty of possession of cocaine and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with all but 3 suspended.

Kerwin Mears, 25 of Accomac, was found guilty of 2nd offense possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, 2nd offense possession of marijuana.

Edward Trader, Jr., 28 of New Church, was found guilty of credit card larceny and obstruction of justice.

Charles Shields, 51 of Painter, was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with all but 7 months suspended for distribution of cocaine.

Charles Miller, Sr., 61 of New Church, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with all but 5 years and 1 month suspended for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm while in possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

Martese Creekmore, 20 of New Church, was sentenced to a youthful offender program for robbery, grand larceny and abduction.

Dashon Scarborough, 25 of Atlantic, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with all but 6 years suspended for burglary, grand larceny and 2 counts of uttering.

Christopher Philips, 27 of Parksley, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment with 7 years and 3 month to serve for grand larceny and 5 counts of obtaining money by false pretense.
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Accomack County Circuit Court

Accomack County Commonwealths Attorney Gary Agar reports that as of Thursday March 25, the following trials and sentences took place in the Accomack County Circuit Court:

Cody Hutton, 18 of Accomac, was found guilty of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Anthony Johnson, 31 of Atlantic, and Justin Scarborough, 23 of Painter, were found guilty of distribution of cocaine.

Rory Tomlin, 18 of Melfa, was found guilty of robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a robbery and maliciously shooting at an occupied vehicle.

Leshawn Davis, 21 of Accomac, was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment with all but 3 months suspended for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

Anthony Duffy, 33 of Onley, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with all but 1 year and 11 months suspended and Duffy must pay restitution for distribution of cocaine.

Ellin Early-McFord, 42 of Snow Hill, MD, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with all but 3 months suspended for leaving the scene of an accident.

Markiece Harmon, 24 of Parksley, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with all but 1 year suspended and Harmon must pay restitution for burglary and grand larceny.

Melissa Kellam, 30 of Onley, was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment with all suspended and community service for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Andrew McDonald, Jr, 33 of Chincoteague, was sentenced to 6 years imprisonment with all but 2 years and 3 months suspended for eluding, assault on an officer and 3rd offense of assaulting a family member.

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