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Judge Anita Harold Ashley has had multiple hearings and continuances along with a two day jury trial on George Nicolas Parsons (full story to follow on the trial). It’s been difficult to post but I hope this evening to catch everyone up on the latest news in the Criminal Justice system as well as other Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley had a second busy day in the Circuit Court of Calhoun with the following cases, in addition to the Greathouse sentencing (see separate story). Co-defendants Dylan and David Paul Little appeared with their attorneys David Richardson and Daniel Minardi with regards to the charge of Transferring Stolen Goods. Their case was Read More…
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…
Following a full morning of juvenile cases and one civil dispute, Judge Anita Harold Ashley arraigned four of the recently indicted defendants. Timothy Lee Tallhammer, charged with DUI 3rd offense was the first to appear (via telecom) with his Attorney Daniel Minardi and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries. He entered a plea of not guilty and Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley will have a full morning docket of juvenile cases beginning at 9 a.m. in the Calhoun Circuit Court. Court proceedings in criminal cases this afternoon will be the following:
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…
The jury trial for Danny Burrows opened on Tuesday, December 13th in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County with Judge Anita Harold Ashley presiding. Nigel Jeffries, Prosecuting Attorney represented the State of West Virginia and Mark Plants was the Defense Attorney for Danny H. Burrows charged with 3 counts of Arson. Testifying on day one Read More…
Judge Anita Ashley was not buying what Larry Robert Joseph was attempting to sell in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County with regards to his second probaiton violation. Felicia Lawson, Probation Officer testified that Larry Joseph tested positive for having consumed alcohol on November 17 which was in violation of his probation rules. The amount Read More…
Rebecca Marlene Keener, age 38, entered a plea agreement in the Calhoun Circuit Court before Judge Anita Ashley on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022. Bound over cases 22B15, 16, 17, 18 were dismissed in accordance to her plea agreement for which she agreed to enter a guilty plea to one count of Fraudulent Use of an Read More…
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…
