Three probation violators allowed to enter drug treatment program, two go to prison
Circuit Judge Craig Carter processed a total of 8 civil cases and 37 criminal cases during the Feb. 8 session of Ozark County Law Day. Updates on the criminal cases are listed below.
Warrant issued
Michael J. Jones, of Isabella, charged with stealing a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, was scheduled to appear for a plea hearing or trial setting; however the hearing was canceled and a warrant was issued for his arrest after a CPS non-compliance report was filed Jan. 10. Once he’s in custody, he is to remain until the next scheduled monthly criminal docket is taken up.
Sent to jail/prison for violating probation
Corbin Anderson, of Theodosia, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in March 2018, appeared with his attorney Joshua Brown and admitted to violating his probation. The judge imposed a 5-year prison sentence in the case. Originally, in March 2018, Anderson was given a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) and placed on supervised probation as punishment in the case. After violating that probation, he was ordered to spend a 120-day shock incarceration in prison in February 2020. Now, after several additional violations, he is serving a 5-year sentence.
Kandace Newton, of Zanoni, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in March 2022, appeared for a probation violation hearing with her attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. She was given the additional probation condition of a court-ordered detention sanction, also known as CODS, a 120-day shock sentence in prison.
Drug treatment program for violating probation
Katherine J. Brotherton, of Gainesville, who pleaded guilty to a class D felony of possession of a controlled substance in November 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing. She was sentenced to 5 years in prison, but the execution of that sentence was suspended, meaning she does not have to immediately serve it. Instead it acts as a “back up” sentence that can be enacted if she violates her probation again. She is also ordered to enter and complete a long-term drug treatment program. She was originally given a SIS and placed on supervised probation for 5 years. After violating her probation, the court ordered in July 2022 that she enter and successfully complete the 44th circuit “drug court” treatment program. She was terminated from the program, online court records show. Now she is ordered to complete a long-term drug treatment program.
Michael Maloy, of Bakersfield, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and burglary in August 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing. He was continued on probation with the condition that he enters and successfully completes the drug treatment program, “Big Boys Ministry.” Originally, he was given a SIS and placed on supervised probation for 5 years.
Hailie J. Spears, of Clever, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in December 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing. She was given an additional condition of probation to enter and successfully complete the Christian County drug treatment court program.
Termination/rejected from drug court progam
Julia Anne Lesh, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in November 2019, appeared for a hearing. She has requested a termination hearing regarding the court program. Another hearing is set for 9 a.m. March 8. Originally, Lesh was given a SIS and placed on supervised probation for 4 years in the case. In December 2021, after violating her probation, the judge ordered her to complete a post conviction drug treatment program in prison. She was released from that program in March 2022 and ordered to enter and successfully complete the 44th circuit “drug court” treatment program.
Michael S. Szabo, of Gainesville, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in August 2022, appeared for a hearing. He was rejected for the 44th circuit “drug court” treatment program. He was continued on probation.
Continued on probation
Michael W. Renne, of Tecumseh, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in March 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. He was continued on probation.
Continued or scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22
Kayla Marie Oliver, of Bakersfield, who is charged with possession of a controlled substance, appeared for a pre-trial conference. Another pre-trial conference is scheduled. A jury trial is set for 9 a.m. March 3.
Dakota Maynard, of Gainesville, who is charged with promoting child pornography and possessing child pornography, had his case review continued.
Kerry D. McKee, of Brixey, charged with domestic assault, appeared in OCSD custody with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. The judge allowed McKee’s release with supervision by Court Probationary Services. He is to return for a plea hearing or trial setting.
Vicky Lea Kendrick, of Isabella, charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, appeared with her attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. She was remanded to the custody of the Ozark County Sheriff, and the hearing was continued.
Continued or scheduled for 9 a.m. March 8
Sarah C. Adams, of Bakersfield, who is charged with two counts of domestic assault, two counts of abuse or neglect of a child, unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting), three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and kidnapping, appeared for a bond review hearing. Her attorney Christena Silvey Coleman had filed a motion to amend pre-trial release conditions, and that matter was continued to the next court hearing.
Tiffany Bauer, of Theodosia, charged with violating a condition of lifetime supervision, appeared with her attorney Joshua Brown for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.
Mark Kenneth Lowry, of Theodosia, who is charged with domestic assault, two counts of sexual abuse, kidnapping, domestic assault and robbery, appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn, for a plea hearing or trial setting. The online docket says his urine was tested, and it tested clean. He is scheduled to return for the hearing.
Michael Turner, of Gainesville, charged with delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked or suspended license and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, appeared with his attorney public defender Kate Welborn, for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.
Dennis Edward Jonas, of Gainesville, charged with trafficking drugs and five counts of unlawful use of a weapon (possessing a weapon and felony controlled substance), appeared with his attorney Joshua Brown for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.
Tyler Hogan, of Ava, charged with possession of a controlled substance, appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. He is scheduled to return for a criminal setting.
Dylan Burke, of Gainesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance, appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. The judge ordered Burke to be screened for the 44th circuit “drug court” treatment program. The plea hearing or trial setting is continued.
Continued or scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 22
Charles J. Simpson, of Pottersville, who pleaded guilty to domestic assault in February 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing with his attorney Christopher Swatosh. He was originally given a SIS and placed on supervised probation for 5 years. The hearing was continued.
Kaylee A. Isaac, of Gainesville, who pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance in January 2022, appeared for a probation violation hearing. The judge said the only options forward in the case is for a continuance on probation or for him to execute her prison sentence. She was remanded to the custody of the sheriff’s office, and she is scheduled to return to court.
Charles J. Simpson, of Pottersville, charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest, appeared with his attorney Christopher Swatosh for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.
Jody Weyrauch, of Ava, who is charged with kidnapping, three counts of domestic assault, three counts of armed criminal action, robbery, tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, was scheduled to appear for a plea hearing or trial setting; however, he did not appear because he was in jail in Douglas County. The hearing was continued.
Charles Leon Souder, of Ava, charged with burglary and five counts of stealing a firearm, appeared with his attorney, public defender Chase Opolka. The plea hearing or trial setting was continued.
Sondra F. Clark, of Gainesville, charged with second-degree murder, appeared for a plea hearing or trial setting with her attorney Kate Welborn. The hearing was continued.
Steven R. Caldwell, of Gainesville, charged with trafficking drugs and five counts of unlawful use of a weapon (possessing a weapon and felony controlled substance), appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. The plea hearing or trial setting was continued.
Continued or scheduled for 9 a.m. April 5
James M. Ruark, of Clever, who is charged with delivery of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance at a jail, had his case transferred to Ozark County from its original county of Douglas in a change of venue motion. A plea hearing or trial setting is scheduled.
Sondra Clark, of Gainesville, charged with failure to register as a sex offender, appeared with her attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. A plea hearing or trial setting is scheduled.
Michael B. Mansfield, of West Plains, charged with burglary and stealing a firearm, was arraigned. A plea hearing or trial setting is scheduled.
Continued or scheduled for 9 a.m. April 12
Trevor White, of Garden City, charged with assault (serious physical injury or special victim), two counts of armed criminal action and assault, appeared with his attorney Patrick James O’Connor via WebEx. The hearing was continued.
Sharon K. Ashmead, of Gainesville, charged with trafficking drugs, appeared with her attorney Daniel Coulter.
Continued or scheduled for 9 a.m. May 3
Blake Dalton White, of Lawson, charged with rape or attempted rape, two counts of statutory rape and two counts of statutory sodomy of a person younger than 14, appeared for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.
Matthew B. Wollin, of Bakersfield, who is charged with sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of domestic assault, two counts of armed criminal action, three counts of abuse or neglect of a child and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, was scheduled for a plea hearing or trial setting. The online docket says Wollin is currently in prison, but his attorney Richard Bender appeared via WebEx. The hearing was continued.
Charles David Cole, of Theodosia, who is charged with assault of a special victim, two counts of assault, stalking, terrorist threat and property damage, appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn. The docket says that a mental health expert has been retained to examine Cole, but it will be some time before the expert report will be received. A plea hearing or trial setting was continued.
Eric Vandiver, of Bakersfield, charged with delivery of a controlled substance, appeared with his attorney, public defender Kate Welborn, for a plea hearing or trial setting. It was continued.