The following citations have been recorded in the Tucker County Magistrate office:
Matthew A. McDowell, Davis, was cited for expired MVI by Sgt. C.A. Teter. He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of
$175.25.
Andrew D. Jackson, Duck, was cited for speeding (29-25) by Trooper C.R. Donelson. He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $175.25.
Christopher A. Kemp, Linden, Va. was cited for speeding (80-65) by Cpl. J.E. Kopec. He pled no contest and was assessed fines of $4.75 and court cost of $175.25.
Jennifer E. Hebb, Parsons, was cited for expired MVI by Cpl. J.R. Wince. The charge was dismissed with proof shown.
The following criminal complaints have been filed in the Tucker County Magistrate Court:
Kandice Lee Sponaugle, Parsons, was charged with one count of Tampering with utility service and one count of Petit Larceny. According to the complaint on Monday, Sept. 23, Trooper C.R. Donelson was contacted by Parsons City Administrator, Jason Myers. He stated that on Thursday, Sept. 12 the city terminated the suspect’s water service due to non-payment. He stated that city workers had turned off the water and placed a termination notice on the door. Myers stated that on Oct. 7 city workers observed the water had been turned back on. A total of 336 gallons of water had been used since the service was terminated totaling $13.40. She posted a PR bond of $5,500 and a court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 11:15 a.m. before Magistrate William M. Miller.
Kandice Sponaugle, Parsons, was charged with one count of failure to appear. The complaint states that on June 14 Deputy D.A. Sliwinski of the Tucker County Sheriff’s Department issued a citation to Sponaugle for defeating a drug screen. This citation came after Elizabeth Smith of the Tucker County Community Corrections provided documentation from Nov. 18, 2018 of Sponaugle falsifying a drug screening. She was given a court date to contest the citation on Sept. 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. On Thursday, Sept. 12 a capias was issued for Sponaugle, after she failed to appear in court. Sliwinski along with Trooper C.R. Donelson located her at her residence. She was arrested and transported to WVSP Parsons’ Detachment for processing and booking. She posted a $1,000 PR bond and a Bench Trial is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. before Magistrate Riley H. Barb.
David Allen Kennard, Davis, was charged with one count of Failure to report an accident, one count of leaving the scene of an accident, one count of failure to maintain control and one count of an open container. He pled not guilty to the charges and a court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. before Magistrate William M. Miller.
Jessica Lynn Holden, LaVern, Calif. was charged with one count Obstructing an officer and one count of battery on an officer. The complaint states that on Tuesday, Oct. 8 Cpl. J.R. Wince received a call from Tucker County 911 in reference to an alleged attempted suicide at Applewood Transitions in Canaan Valley. While en route Wince received communication the female in question had left the scene and was allegedly attempting to jump out into oncoming traffic. She then ran away and out of sight of the caller. Upon arrival Wince was able to locate the accused walking in the woods. He identified himself and told her to stop, she did not. She continued to walk then run away from Wince. She stopped and sat down and refused to show her hands after multiple commands. She allegedly refused to comply, requiring Wince to use physical force to detain her. While attempting to handcuff her, she became combative, kicking him several times and using her elbows to strike him. She was detained without further incident or injury. Once detained, she refused to walk and had to be carried to the cruiser and was transferred to Tygart Valley Regional Jail. She posted a $1,500 PR bond and a Bench Trail is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Riley H. Barb.