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Fannin County Attorney Richard Glaser reports that from January 24, 2008 to February 21, 2008, the Fannin County Grand Jury met twice to hear seventy-eight (78) cases scheduled for their consideration and action. Of the cases presented, seventy-five (75) were True Billed.
The three law enforcement agencies submitting the most cases were the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office with 43 cases, Bonham Police Department with 16 cases and Honey Grove Police Department with 10 cases.
Glaser expressed concern for a trend he sees across Fannin County. While drug, theft, and burglary cases have been prevalent with 36 cases over the last two grand jury sessions, Glaser views an increase in violent crime as cause for concern. This is because burglaries and thefts are often tied to drug offenses, as users attempt to sell or barter stolen property to obtain drugs. As drug cases decrease, there is generally a corresponding decrease in burglaries and thefts. On the other hand, violent crimes such as aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, and attempted murder reflect a deterioration of individual values that is often more difficult to reverse. Nevertheless, law enforcement and the County Attorney’s Office are committed to successfully prosecuting these crimes and bringing their perpetrators to justice for the citizens of Fannin County.
An indictment is a formal charge and not in itself an indication of guilt or innocence. The following people were indicted for the criminal offense and range of punishment indicated:
NAME
and
RESIDENCE |
AGE |
OFFENSE/DATE |
RANGE OF
PUNISHMENT |
Bassett, Robert Joseph, Jr.
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Bassett, Robert Joseph, Jr.
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Bassett, Robert Joseph, Jr.
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Benavidez, Michael Julian
of Dallas |
27 |
Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15 Years of Age
11-14-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Cuba, Jeremy Dontrell
of Ladonia |
21 |
Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
12-03-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Cuba, Jeremy Dontrell
of Ladonia |
21 |
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine,
Less than 1 Gram – Drug Free Zone
12-03-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Dryden, Christopher Michael
of Bonham
|
24 |
Aggravated Assault with
Deadly Weapon
11-20-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
NAME
and
RESIDENCE |
AGE |
OFFENSE/DATE |
RANGE OF
PUNISHMENT |
Haley, William Dudley, III
of Honey Grove |
54 |
Indecency with a Child by
Sexual Contact
08-16-05 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Harris, Bo Bailey
of Wolfe City
|
19 |
Burglary of a Habitation
11-15-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Harris, Bo Bailey
of Wolfe City
|
19 |
Burglary of a Building
11-29-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
James, Christopher Don
of Trenton |
20 |
Evading Arrest Detention
with Vehicle
12-03-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Kiel, Lacoda James
of Bonham |
17 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Kiel, Lacoda James
of Bonham |
17 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Kiel, Lacoda James
of Bonham |
17 |
Burglary of a Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Kiel, Lacoda James
of Bonham |
17 |
Cruelty to Animals
12-27-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
McQuay, Gregory Neal
of Honey Grove |
44 |
Intoxicated Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious
Bodily Injury
02-24-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Morphis, Stephen Mikl
of Gober |
19 |
Burglary of a Habitation
11-15-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Morris, Zachary Paul
of Trenton |
18 |
Theft of Property More than $1,500 Less Than $20,000
11-08-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Overton, Jerry Don
of Gober |
67 |
Tamper with Witness
08-21-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Rockhold, Jon Charles
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Rockhold, Jon Charles
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Rockhold, Jon Charles
of Bonham |
19 |
Burglary of Habitation
12-27-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Sherrill, Crystal Gail
of Bonham |
29 |
Theft of Service More than $1,500 Less Than $20,000
07-03-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
NAME
and
RESIDENCE |
AGE |
OFFENSE/DATE |
RANGE OF
PUNISHMENT |
|
Sieber, Melissa Diane
of Bonham |
29 |
Injury to a Child with Intent to Cause Bodily Injury
11-13-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Walks, Thomas Wayne
of Abilene |
20 |
Injury to a Child
11-02-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Walks, Thomas Wayne
of Abilene |
20 |
Unlawful Restraint of Child Less than 17 Years of Age
11-02-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Walker, Valarie Deanne
of Ector |
37 |
Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
08-07-07 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Williams, Mitchell Dennard
of Bonham |
26 |
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
12-28-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Wilson, Cornelious Oneal
of Dodd City |
28 |
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
11-11-07 |
Second Degree Felony
2 Years - 20 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
|
Wilson, Cornelious Oneal
of Dodd City |
28 |
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
11-14-07 |
Third Degree Felony
2 Years - 10 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Alexander, William Kent
of Honey Grove |
46 |
Possession of Marihuana
01-08-08 |
State Jail Felony
180 Days - 2 Years
+ $10,000 Fine |
Ashmore, Ashley Amber
of Honey Grove |
22 |
Aggravated Robbery
12-09-07 |
First Degree Felony
5 - 99 Years or Life
+ $10,000 Fine |
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