Magistrate News

The following citations have been recorded in the Tucker County Magistrate office:

• Joshua F. Venti, Ocala, Fla. was cited for failure to obey traffic control device by Deputy C.R. Donelson. He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Gregory S. Nine, Terra Alta, was cited for speeding and driving suspended, miscellaneous, by TFC J.J. Schmidle. He was assessed fines of $105 and court cost of $330.50.
• Marcellous L. Shoulders, Beverly, was cited for no seatbelt and no proof of registration by Sgt. C.D. Siler. He pled no contest to first charge and was assessed fines of $25. The second charge was dismissed with proof shown.
• Ryan C. Logue, Brucetown, Va. was cited for speeding (54-45) by Cpl. J.E. Kopec. He pled guilty and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Kevin L. Paynter, Elkins, was cited for speeding (64-55) by Deputy C.A. Teter. He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Jennifer L. Sanchez, Petersburg, was cited for no insurance by Cpl. D.W. Burge. The charge was dismissed with proof shown.

The following criminal complaints have been filed in the Tucker County Magistrate Court:

• Robert Owen Thomas, Oakland, Md. was charged with DUI First offense. The complaint states that on Saturday, March 26 Deputy B.T. Zirk, of the Tucker County Sheriff’s Department, observed a vehicle traveling north of WV32 in Thomas. The driver was identified as Robert Owen Thomas. A traffic stop was initiated and as the officer approached the vehicle he noticed the defendant’s speech was slurred along with a very strong odor of what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage coming from the defendant. He allegedly admitted to the officer that he had been drinking. The defendant allegedly failed all the field sobriety tests. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Parsons Police Department for further processing. He allegedly blew a .205 on the intoximeter. He was then transported to the Parsons detachment of the West Virginia State Police for processing and then on to the Tygart Valley Regional Jail. He posted a $500 PR bond and a court date is set for May 6 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate William M. Miller.
  Peggy Sue Heckler, Kerens, was charged with Petit Larceny and according to the criminal complaint, on Saturday, Aug. 22, Donald Heckler waited in the parking lot of Parsons Shop-n-Save while the Peggy Heckler entered the store. Peggy Heckler allegedly loaded a shopping cart full of groceries then exited the store through a rear exit which was unlocked. Donald Heckler went to the rear door and allegedly assisted Peggy Heckler in loading the stolen groceries into their vehicle. Peggy and Donald drove away from the store without paying for the items taken from the store. Cpl. D.W. Burge received information via radio of this incident. He located the couple at a camp site along River Road and also located the stolen items. He obtained a written statement from Peggy Heckler where she allegedly confessed to this crime. Burge transported these items to the store where some of the items were discarded and unable to be resold. These items totaled $107.70 and a register receipt was obtained by Burge. Burge obtained statements from the employees who advised that Peggy Heckler did not purchase the items from the store and that she did not leave through the main entrance. Burge also obtained a witness statement who observed Donald and Peggy Heckler loading the groceries at the back door of the store.
  A $2,000 PR bond was posted and a court hearing is scheduled for June 21 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• Donald Eugene Heckler, Kerens, was charged with Petit Larceny and according to the criminal complaint, on Saturday, Aug. 22, Donald Heckler waited in the parking lot of Parsons Shop-n-Save while the Peggy Heckler entered the store. Peggy Heckler allegedly loaded a shopping cart full of groceries then exited the store through a rear exit which was unlocked. Donald Heckler went to the rear door and allegedly assisted Peggy Heckler in loading the stolen groceries into their vehicle. Peggy and Donald drove away from the store without paying for the items taken from the store. Cpl. D.W. Burge received information via radio of this incident. He located the couple at a camp site along River Road and also located the stolen items. He obtained a written statement from Peggy Heckler where she allegedly confessed to this crime. Burge transported these items to the store where some of the items were discarded and unable to be resold. These items totaled $107.70 and a register receipt was obtained by Burge. Burge obtained statements from the employees who advised that Peggy Heckler did not purchase the items from the store and that she did not leave through the main entrance. Burge also obtained a witness statement who observed Donald and Peggy Heckler loading the groceries at the back door of the store.
  A $2,000 PR bond was posted and a court hearing is scheduled for June 21 at 11 a.m. before Magistrate Riley H. Barb.

The following cases have been ordered and adjudged by the Tucker County Magistrate Court:

• State of West Virginia verses David Johnson, Thomas, received judgment of dismissed by Mag-State-No Fee for two counts making, issuing worthless checks on Aug. 14, 2015 and Nov. 7, 2015. The case was heard on Jan. 11 by Magistrate William M. Miller.
• State of West Virginia verses Ellen M. Johnson, Thomas, received judgment of no contest plea for one count making, issuing worthless checks on Sept. 5, 2015. He was assessed cost and fees of $190.25 and must make restitution of $108.26. The case was heard on Jan. 11 by Magistrate William M. Miller.
• State of West Virginia verses Tammy L. Harrison, Montrose, received judgment of no contest for one count making, issuing worthless checks on Sept. 25, 2015. She was assessed cost and fees of $215.25 and must make restitution of $161.83. This case was heard on Jan. 5 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• State of West Virginia verses William E. Calder, Parsons, received judgment of dismissed by Mag-State-No Fee for two counts sale of wildlife, transportation of same; two counts possession of wildlife; and two counts conspiracy to violate Chapter (DNR), withholding information, obstructing officers. All these cases have been bound over to the Tucker County Circuit Court. The case was heard on March 14 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• Timothy W. Myers Sr. and Crystal L. Martin verses Larry Cottrell: On March 28 in this case, the court granted judgment in the wrongful occupation case against respondent, Larry Cottrell, the Petitioners, Timothy W. Myers Sr. and Crystal L. Martin, are granted possession of the property. The respondent shall vacate and remove himself from the property no later than 5 p.m. April 10.
• West Virginia University Medical Corp verses Kelly A. Falls-Brown: This case was found in favor of WVU Med Corp and Falls-Brown must pay the amount of $1,016.92 plus $80 court cost.
• City of Parsons verses Martin Joyner: This case was found in favor of the City of Parsons and Joyner must pay $235.61 plus $75 court cost.
  West Virginia University Hospital verses Lipscomb: The case was found in favor of WVU Hospital and James W. Lipscomb must pay $1,498.47 plus $80 court cost.
• Hillary Morris verses Sereena Young: This case was found in favor of Morris and Young must pay $400 plus $75 court cost.
• St. George Clinic verses Kara Streets: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Streets must pay $131.70 plus $75 court cost.
• St. George Clinic verses David Howell: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Howell must pay $25 plus $75 court cost.
• St. George Clinic verses Joseph A. Streets: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Streets must pay $117.76 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Justin Knotts: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Knotts must pay $324 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Wilda Godfrey: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Godfrey must pay $26.60 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Beverly G. Bennett: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Bennett must pay $98 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Jeffrey A. Jones: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Jones must pay $152 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Melissa Hixenbaugh: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Hixenbaugh must pay $98.19 plus court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Christopher Veal: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Veal must pay $47.39 plus court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Louro Huffman: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Huffman must pay $88 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Cheyenne N. Butcher: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Butcher must pay $48 and court cost $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Sherry S. Wadsworth: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Wadsworth must pay $189 and court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Michael Eye: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Eye must pay $412.27 plus Court cost of $75.
• St. George Clinic verses Kyle Evans: This case was found in favor of St. George Clinic and Evans must pay $151 and court cost of $75.
• State of West Virginia verses Billy Joe Heckler, Hambleton, received judgment of guilty-plea agreement for one count unlawful injury to or destruction of property which occurred on Sept. 30, 2015. He was assessed cost and fees of $165.25; a one year suspended jail term and must attend Day Reporting Center for six months. He also received judgment of Dismissed by Mag-State-No Fee for one count battery upon another by making physical contact with force capable of causing pain or injury. Motion by State to dismiss was granted. This case was heard on March 29 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• State of West Virginia verses Billy Joe Heckler, Hambleton, received judgment of guilty-plea agreement for one count obstructing officer which occurred on March 10, 2016. He was assessed cost and fees of $165.25; a one year suspended jail term and must attend Day Reporting Center for six months. This case was heard on March 29 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• State of West Virginia verses Ronnie W. Carr, Hambleton, received judgment of guilty-plea agreement for one count driving while license suspended or revoked on Jan, 15. He was assessed fines of $100 and cost and fees of $165.25. This case was heard on March 17 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
• State of West Virginia verses Sheena A. Boyles, Parsons, received judgment of guilty verdict for one count Compulsory Education Offenses; Truancy and was assessed cost and fees of $165.25. This case was heard on March 28 by Magistrate Riley H. Barb.