Calhoun Magistrate Court Report for November 2025

Misdemeanors

1. 24-M07M-00004 – WV State Police, KM Williams vs. Cory A. Roberts, (1) Expired Drivers License – Dismissed 2) Registration card to be carried and exhibited on demand, Dismissed (3) Failure to maintain motor vehicle insurance, No Contest Plea. (4) Operator’s license – driving while suspended or revoked, dismissed. (5) Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration – dismissed, (6) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate. Appeared 11/17/24 before Magistrate Lora Davis. Assessed $384.95.
2. 24-M07M-000159 – Calhoun Sheriff Dept., Deputy HM Stephens vs. William Joseph Bills, (1) Shoplifting, Dismissed upon motion of Prosector Michael Hicks on 11/17/25. Appeared before Magistrate Richard Postalwait.
3. 24-M07M-00262 – WV State Police, Trooper Josh Richards vs. Stephan Kilgore. (1) Attempt to Commit misdemeanor punishable by confinement in Jail, dismissed. (2) Unlawful removal, injury to or destruction of property, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/17/25.
4. 24-M07M-00310, Calhoun Sheriffs dept., Sheriff Graham Knight vs. Candace Marie Cash. (1) Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance – 2nd offense. Dismissed by Richard Postalwait on 11/17/25.
5. 24-M07M00324, DNR Jonathan Neal Holcomb vs. Christopher Jackson, (1) Hunting without a license, dismissed. (2) Exceeded Daily Buck limit, dismissed (3) Illegal Possession of Wildlife, dismissed. (4) No additional buck tag, no contest plea. (5) Failure to field Tag (spike) dismissed, (6) Failure to check game (spike) dismissed, (7) Failure to field tag (spike) dismissed, (8) Hunting without a license, Dismissed, (9) Failure to obtain Class N. resident and Class NN Nonresident after less deer uniting stamp, dismissed, (10) Failure to attach field tag to bear, deer, wild boar or turkey, dismissed, (11) Failure to check, No contest plea, (12) Illegal possession of wildlife, dismissed, (13) Illegal possession of wildlife (dismissed) by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/19/25. Assessed $589.44
6. 25-M07M-00064, WV State Police, Steven W. Perdue vs. Shirley Carroll Rush, (1) Obstructing an officer, dismissed, (2) Simple possession of Marijuana, Guilty Plea before Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/17/25. Assessed $226.48.
7. 25-M07M-00071, WV State Police, Trooper Josh Richards vs Lisa Ann Sloan (1) driving suspended or revoked for DUI, dismissed, (2) ATV violation, guilty plea before Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/6/25. Assessed $186.48.
8. 25-M07M-00080, Calhoun Sheriffs Department, Deputy C.R. Stephens vs. Norman Blair Frederick Jr., (1) Indecent Exposure, Dismissed pursuant to plea agreement (2) Simple Assault, Guilty Plea (3) Battery, Dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/4/2025. Assessed $196.48
9. 25-M07M-00084, Calhoun Sheriff, Graham Knight vs. Norman Blair Frederick Jr., (1) DUI 15 or higher bac, Guilty plea (plea agreement) (2) Driving Suspended or revoked for DUI, Dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/4/25. Assessed $351.48.
10. 25-M07M-00110, WV State Police, Stephen W. Purdue vs. Charles Lynch, (1) Violation of a Protective Order, Guilty plea before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11-17-25. Assessed $176.48.
11. 25-M07M-00120, WVSP, Trooper Josh Richards vs. Kenneth O. Harris, (1) Passing with oncoming traffic – Dismissed, (2) Driving Suspended or Revoked – Guilty Plea. Appeared 11/06/25 before Magistrate Richard Postalwait. Assessed $1,176.48
12. 25-M07M-00123, WVSP. Trooper Josh Richards Vs. Alex Lee Marks (1) Operation without certificate of inspection, Dismissed on 11/17/25 by Magistrate Lora Davis
13. 25-M07M-00130, WVSP Cpl. Brian E Young vs. Charles Lynch, (1) Harassment in violation of a court order, dismissed, (2) Possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription, guilty plea (plea agreement) before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/17/25. Assessed $176.48
14. 25-M07M-00140, WVSP Cpl. Brian E. Young vs. Dennis Allen Busum, (1) Operation of a vehicle without evidence of registration. (2) No Insurance, No contest plea before Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/4/25. Assessed $577.96
15. 25-M07M-00158, WVSP -Clay County, RE Wiseman vs. Alex Lee Mark. (1) Operation without certificate of Inspection or failure to produce certificate, dismissed. (2) Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicle, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/17/25
16. 25-M07M000160, WVSP Cpl Brian E. Young vs. Amanda D Slider, (1) failure to change address on operator’s license, No contest plea, (2) Expired drivers license, no contest plea, (3) Operating without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, no contest plea, (4) Expired registration, no contest plea, Appeared 11/12/25 before Magistrate Richard Postalwait. Assessed $775.92.
17. 25-M07M-00174, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. Villy Thomas Hardway, Sr. , (1) operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, dismissed, (2) (Under review) Parked in Roadway (asleep), dismissed, (3) Driving while license suspended or revoked, dismissed, (4) operation of vehicle without evidence of registration, dismissed, (5) Failure to maintain vehicle insurance, dismissed. (6) No proof of insurance, dismissed, (7) Improper use of evidence of registration, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/04/25.
18. 25-M07M-00182, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. Dana Alan Wease II, (1) DUI – BAC .15 or more, dismissed, (2) Drive left of center when approaching crest of grade or curve where driver’s view is obstructed, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/6/25
19. 25-M07M-00190, Sheriff of Calhoun, Deputy CR Stephens vs. Jerry Dean Harrison, (1) Failure to maintain vehicle insurance, dismissed. (2) Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration, dismissed (3) Improepr use of evidence of registration, dismissed, (4) Unsafe and inproperly equipped vehicle, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/19/25.
20. 25-M07M-00190, WVSP, Cpl. Brian E. Young vs. Joseph Clayton Southers, (1) Driving while suspended, no contest plea before Magisrate Lora Davis on 11/17/25. Assessed $276.48
21. 25-M07M-00205, WVSP Cpl Brian E. Young vs. Heather D. Carter (1) Possession of controlled substance without a valid prescription, case dismissed on 11/12/25 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait
22. 25-M07M-00223, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. Marty Smith, (1) Domestic Battery, dismissed on 11/10/25 by Magistrate Lora Davis.
23. 25-M07M-00235, Calhoun Sheriffs Dept., Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Tiara Rogers, (1) passing and overtaking a school bus, proceedings deferred by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/14/25
24. 25-M07M-00239, No agency listed vs. Caitlin Marks (1) peace bond, dismissed on 11/6/25 by Magistrate Lora Davis.
25. 25-M07M0241, No agency listed vs. Gary Lee Settle, (1) peace bond, dismissed on 11/6/25 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait.
26. 25-M07M-00246, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Joey Eaton Goodrich, (1) Trespass 1st – dismissed, (2) Obstruct law enforcement, dismissed, (3) Interference with officers or members and false information, guilty plea before Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/17/25. Assessed $0
27. 25-M07M-00248, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Billie J. Taylor (1) Driving while suspended or revoked, dismissed, (2) Failure to change name or address within 20 days, dismissed, (3) Motor vehicle equipment – working muffler, dismissed on 11/12/25 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait.
28. 25-M07M-00252, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Justine Lyons, (1) Failure to change name address within 20 days, no contest plea (2) Motor vehicle equipment – working muffler, no contest plea, (3) seat belt violation, no contest plea before Magistrate Richard Postalwait. Assessed $458.03.
29. 25-M07M-000254, Calhoun Sheriffs Dept., Deputy H.M. Stephens, (1) Obstructing during investigation – materially false statement, dismissed with plea agreement, (2) driving without valid drivers license, guilty plea before Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/13/25, assessed $276.48.
30. 25-M07M-00259, Calhoun Sheriffs Dept., Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Billy Joe Marks, (1) DUI, Dismissed – plea agreement, (2) Passing with oncoming traffic, no contest plea, plea agreement, (3) Passing in a no passing zone, dismissed per plea agreement before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/12/25. Assessed $181.48
31. 25-M07M-00263, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Elizabeth Concetta Solimini, (1) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, dismissed, (2) No proof of insurance, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/6/25.
32. 25-M07M-00266, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Anna Marie Alexander, (1) DUI, Dismissed, (2) Motor Vehicle equipment, working muffler, dismissed (3) No proof of insurance, dismissed, (4) Defective equipment, dismissed upon motion of Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks, by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/12/25
33. 25-M07M-00269, Calhoun Sheriffs dept. Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Douglas D. Cottrill, (1) driver physically holding or supporting a wireless communication device or stand alone electronic device, dismissed, (2) Communicate with a wireless telecommunications device, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/12/25
34. 25-M07M-00276, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Ryleigh M. Kincade (1) New owner must secure registration and certificate of title, dismissed, (2) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to provide certificate, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/10/25.
35. 25-M07M-00284, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. Sierra Carns, (1) Defective Muffler, dismissed, (2) failure to change name and address within 20 days, Dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/17/25.
36. 25-M07M-00286, WVDNR Jonathan Neal Holcomb vs. Joseph McCourt, (1) Illegal Possession of Wildlife, No contest plea, (2) Obstructing or hindering officers, boating, no contest plea before Magistrate Lora Davis 11/24/25. Assessed $392.96
37. 25-M07M-00287, WVSP, Trooper W.T. Raines vs. Kevin A. Powers, (1) Failure to change name or address within. 20 days, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait, on 11/24/25
38. 25-M07M-00290, WVSP, Trooper WT Raines vs. Brandon D. Reed, (1) Windshield working order shattered, dismiss if replaced, 11/24/25, Dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis.
39. 25-M07M-00291, WVSP, Trooper WT Raines vs. Nicholas Michael Lane, (1) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, dismissed, (2) Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration, dismissed, (3) no proof of insurance, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/24/25.
40. 25-M07M-00292, WVSP, Trooper WT Raines vs. Landon E. Young, (1) Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration, dismissed, (2) No proof of insurance, dismissed, (3) Operator a motor vehicle without window obstructed, (4) Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicles, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/24/25
41. 25-M07M-00293, WVSP, Trooper Josh Richards vs. Jerry Glen McKown, (1) Possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription, dismissed (2) Domestic battery, both charges dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/17/25.
42. 25-M07M-00294, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Beretta L. Arthur, (1 Ues of electronic device without hands free equipment, guilty plea. Appeared on 11/13/25 before Magistrate Lora Davis, Assess, 276.48.
43. 25-M07M-00295, WVSP Trooper WT Raines vs. Eric Francis Heiney, (1) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/10/25.
44. 25-M07M-00298, WVSP, Cpl. Brian E. Young vs. Monsaive H. Armando , (1) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, guilty plea, (2) No insurance, guilty plea before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/18/25. Assessed $567.46.
45. 25-M07M-00301, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. James Lee Ferrebee, (1) Petit Larceny, guilty plea before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/07/25. Assessed $676.48.
46. 25-M07M-00303, WVSP, Trooper Josh Richards vs. Matthew William Galloway, (1) Unlawful to exceed size and weight limitations, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/13/25.
47. 25-M07M-00304, WVSP Cpl Brian E Young vs. Paige L. Forth, (1) Obtaining property in return for worthless check on a preexisting debt, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/14/25.
48. 25-M07M-00308, WVSP WT Raines, vs. Keaton Garrett, (1) Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate. Dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/21/25.
49. 25-M07M-00310, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. Justin A. Lyons, (1) Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicles, No Contest plea, (2) brakes – no caliper on front passenger tire, no contest plea, (3) passing with oncoming traffic, no contests plea before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/24/25. Assessed $584.44

Felonies

1. 25-M07F-00023, Calhoun Sheriffs Dept., Sheriff Graham Knight vs. Deanna L. Nelson, (1) Grand Larceny, dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/4/25
2. 25-M07F-00025, Calhoun Sheriffs Dept. Deputy C.R. Stephens, controlled substance, manufacture deliver, or possess with intent to deliver, Probable cause found by Magistrate Lora Davis on 11/4/25, case sent to Circuit.
3. 25-M07F-00030, WVSP Trooper Josh Richards vs. James Lee Ferrebee, (1) Burglary, entry of dwelling or outbuilding, (2) Grand larceny, both counts dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/07/25
4. 25-M07F-00038, WVSP E.D. Schoolcraft vs. Jacob Daniel McCumbers, (1) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (2) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (3) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (4) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (5) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (6) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (7) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (8) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (9) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (10) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (11) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (12)Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (13) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (14) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (15) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (16) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (17) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (18) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (19) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (20) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (21) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (22) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (23) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (24) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (25) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (26) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (27) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (28) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (29) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (30) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (31) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (32) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (33) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (34) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (35) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (36) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (37) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (38) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (39) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (40) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (41) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (42) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (43) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (44) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (45) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (46) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (47) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (48) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (49) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, (50) Sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, Probable cause found by Magistrate Tamra Milhoan on 11/03/25. Case sent to circuit court.
5. 25-M07F-00048, Calhoun Sheriff Graham Knight vs. James Darrell Villers, Escape from division of corrections home incarceration, preliminary hearing waved, Magistrate Richard Postalwait, case sent to circuit court on 11/17/25
6. 25-M07F-00054, WVSP, Cpl. Brian E. Young vs. Austin Scharr, (1) Burglary, entry of dwelling or outbuilding, (2) attempt to commit felony punishable by imprisonment for a term less than life. Case dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 11/24/25.