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Hughes Pleas Guilty to Domestic Violence Charge in exchange for Child Support Case Dismissal

Chadwick Hayden Hughes, in case 21F11, appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 for a pretrial conference. Hughes, represented by Attorney Daniel Minardi entered into a plea agreement with the State of West Virginia. In exchange for his guilty plea to the felony offense of  Domestic Battery 3rd Offence, the charge Read More…

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Roberts Held on $100,000 Bond for Failure to Pay Child Support

In a complaint filed in the Calhoun County Magistrate Court by Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, on or about April 14th, 2023 in Calhoun County, Thomas J. Roberts did repeatedly fail to pay court ordered child support which he can reasonably provide and knows that he has a duty to provide by virtue of a court Read More…

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George Nicholas Parsons Was Not a Good Candidate for Community Corrections

George Nicholas Parsons appeared in the Circuit Court of Calhoun before Judge Anita Harold Ashley for sentencing on his February 16th, 2023 trial that ended in a split verdict that prevented him from facing a prison term of life due to recidivism.  Parsons, with his Attorney David Richardson, Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries and Probation Officer Read More…

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Greathouse Sentenced to 10-20 Years

William Greathouse, age 57, of Mt. Zion, WV was convicted on February 2, 2023 in Calhoun County Circuit Court of Sexual Abuse by a Parent/Custodian. Appearing before Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Greathouse’s attorney Daniel Minardi asked that his pre-sentence investigation and psychological reports be considered with regards to the determination of sentence. He further stated Read More…

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4 Pleas and 1 Sentencing in Judge Anita Ashley’s Court

The following defendants appeared in the court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Thursday, December 15th, 2022. Darrin Wayne Vaughn pleaded guilty to Second Degree Arson. Mr. Vaughan faces up to 10 years of incarceration. Sentencing February 16th.  George Michael Parsons pleaded guilty to Domestic Battery (3rd Offense) and Violation of a Protective Order. Mr. Read More…

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Full Day of Circuit Court Cases & Swearing in of Newly Elected Officials for Judge Anita Ashley

Calhoun Circuit Court opened on December 13, 2022 with the swearing in of County Clerk, Jean Simers and Circuit Clerk Sheila Garretson by Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Also sworn in (see story) was Commissioner Craig Arthur later in the morning. Several cases were continued due to a trial scheduled for Danny Burrows that was expected Read More…

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Brownridge Sentenced in Felonious Crime Against J&B Drug Store

Deandre Dean Brownridge appeared for sentencing before Judge Anita Ashley on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Mr. Brownridge plead guilty to the felony charge of Attempt to commit a felony, having attempted to obtain a prescription from J & B Drug Store through false representation. The defense attorney addressed the Court on Mr. Brownridge’s behalf with Read More…

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Judge Ashley Sentences Multiple Probation Violators

The Honorable Judge Anita Harold Ashley presided over Calhoun County Circuit Court on Thursday, February 3, 2022 hearing the following cases: 22-F-1 State of West Virginia Vs. Amy Lou Yoak, First Appearance Continued 20-F-41 State of West Virginia Vs. Abbie Darlene Strums, Hearing to Revoke High/Low Supervision. Nigel E. Jeffries, Prosecuting Attorney. Ms. Sturms appeared Read More…