Magistrate News

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

• Samuel B. Blosser, Jr., Parsons, was cited for following too close by Cpl. D.W. Burge.  He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Cory A. Lester, Hambleton, was cited for expired MVI by Cpl. J.E. Kopec.  He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $$.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• John M. Tardiboono, Lancaster, Pa. was cited for left of center by St. G.S. DeWeese.  He pled guilty and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Cory R. Reynolds, Moorefield, was cited for speeding (69-65) by Cpl. J.E. Kopec. He pled guilty and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Adam M. Perry, Hurricane, was cited for loaded firearm in vehicle by WVDNR.  He was assessed fines of $20 and court cost of $165.25.
• Cierra M. Boyles, Kerens, was cited for expired registration by Cpl. D.W. Burge. She pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Jessica McCollum, Alexandria, Va. was cited for speeding (49-45) by TFC J.J. Schmidle.  She pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Eric J. Parker, Thomas, was cited for speeding (74-65) by Cpl. J.E. Kopec.  He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.
• Donald A. Barkley, Hambleton, was cited for no proof of insurance by Cpl. J.E. Kopec.  The charge was dismissed with proof shown.
• Zachary L. Southern, Hambleton, was cited for speeding (74-65) by Cpl. J.E. Kopec.  He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $165.25.

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

•  Heather Nicole Craun, Thomas, was charged with one count Cruelty to Animals. According to the complaint on Sunday, March 31, Cpl. B.T. Zirk of the Tucker County Sheriff’s office received a call from Tucker County Animal control Officer D.C. Baker. Zirk was requested by Baker to assist with a possible animal cruelty complaint.  They traveled to the complainant’s residence and obtained photographic evidence as well as a written statement.  She stated she heard from a friend that Heather Craun had pit bull puppies.  She stated she messaged and asked if she had any left.  Craun allegedly stated she had four left and at that time was asked if the puppies were free or how much did she want for them.  Craun answered all she wanted was a bag of dog food, a pack of smokes and a drink.  She could not send any pictures because she did not have any electricity and could not charge her phone.  The witness stated she bought the items and took them to Craun’s house where she was given a female puppy.  Once it was seen how bad of shape the puppy was in it was imperative to contact someone.
• Zirk and Baker traveled to Craun’s residence, knocked on the door and announced “Sheriff’s Office.” Craun was advised that the officers received a complaint for a puppy that she had just given to someone.  She stated she was trying to get rid of the puppies because she could not care for them and also stated there are three dogs she wants to keep.  Zirk asked what she wanted to do with the puppies and she allegedly stated she wanted to give them up.  She agreed to let Baker take possession of the puppies.  She turned over four puppies that were transported to the Tucker County animal Shelter where further investigation continued and photo evidence was collected.
• On Monday, April 1, Zirk was advised by the Tucker County Animal shelter Director, Bailey Falls that the puppies were taken to the vet.  She stated the vet advised the puppies were infested with roundworms, have staph infections, extremely dehydrated and malnourished.  A cash bond of $2,000 was not posted.
• Jose Alexander Henniquez-Reyes, Temple Hills, Md. was charged with one count DUI – .15 or higher BAC.  The complaints states that on Saturday, March 29 at approximately 10 p.m. Sgt G.S. DeWeese was on routine patrol of WV32 near Davis when he observed a van cross the center line twice and start to travel in the right hand lane.  He conducted a traffic stop on the van and spoke to the driver.  He detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and the breath of the driver.  He requested the driver to exit the vehicle and he was unsteady on his feet when he exited.  All field sobriety tests were failed by the driver.  A PBT test was conducted and it was failed as well.  He was taken into custody and transported to Parsons to conduct a test on the intoximeter.  He had a BAC of .207 and he was transported to the TVRJ.  A $1,500 PR bond was posted.
• Kenneth Ray Smith, Hambleton, was charged with one count DUI – .08 to .15 BAC.  The complaint states that on Saturday, March 30 at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sgt. G.S. DeWeese was on routine patrol of WV32 near Davis when he observed a blue truck pulling a trailer which had no lights operating on it.  A traffic stop was initiated and DeWeese spoke to the driver and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and the breath of the driver.  The driver was asked to exit the vehicle and was unsteady on his feet.  All field sobriety tests were failed; he was taken into custody and transported to Parsons for a test on the intoximeter.  Smith had a BAC of .124 and he was then transported to the TVRJ. Two bags of a green leafy substance identified as marijuana was allegedly located in the rear driver side floor board.  Smith took ownership of the marijuana.  He posted a $1,500 PR bond and a Bench Trial is scheduled for June 5 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Riley H. Barb.

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

• State of West Virginia verses Marshall D. Parsons, Jr.:  received judgment of Dismissed-plea agreement for one count persons prohibited possessing firearms (Domestic Assault).  This case was heard by Magistrate William M. Miller on April 1.
• State of West Virginia verses Alexandra T. Church: received judgment of Motion by the Prosecuting Attorney to dismiss- Granted by the Magistrate- No fees charged on the case for one count disorderly Conduct and one count Malicious assault of a government representative, healthcare worker or EMS personnel.  This case was heard by Magistrate Riley H. Barb on March 28.
• Absolute Resolutions Investment verses Cale:  On April the court found in favor of Absolute Resolutions Investment LLC assignee of FN Bank against Roger L. Cale in the amount of $2,484.84 plus $95 court cost.  This case was heard by Magistrate William M. Miller on April 3.
• State of West Virginia verses Alexandra T. Church:  received judgment of guilty-plea agreement for one count Malicious Assault of a government representative, healthcare worker or EMS personnel.  She received a six month suspended sentence; Day reporting Center for six months and court cost of $165.25.  This case was heard by Magistrate Riley H. Barb on March 28.
• State of West Virginia verses Marshall D. Parsons, Jr.: received guilty-plea agreement for one count driving while license revoked-DUI.  He was credited for time served of 24 hours and court cost of $165.25.  This case was heard by Magistrate Riley H. Barb on March 28.
• State of West Virginia verses Marshall D. Parsons, Jr.: received guilty-plea agreement for one count Domestic Battery.  He was assessed cost and fees of $165.25, a one year suspended sentence and must report to Day Reporting Center for one year.  This case was heard by Magistrate William M. Miller on April 1.