The first 2017 session of Clinton Circuit Court was held January 12 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over a host of cases. The following are those which had some type of resolutions reached and/or trial date set or ruling made:

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Timothy R. Stapp, pursuant to a plea agreement reached on December 1.

The defendant pled guilty to the offense of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance first degree, with a three year sentence on each count imposed, to run concurrent for a total of three years to serve. The defendant will receive credit for time served and the court sustained a motion for bond reduction.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ronda Jennifer Aaron, pursuant to a motion to revoke pretrial diversion granted on December 1.

The court found the defendant guilty of controlled substance endangerment of a child fourth degree (two counts) and imposed a three year sentence on each count to run concurrent for three years. She will receive credit for time served.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Justin Joe Daley pursuant to a plea agreement reached on December 1.

The defendant pled guilty to receiving stolen property with a two year sentence imposed and a one year sentence on a guilty plea to burglary third degree, to run consecutive. The defendant will receive credit for time served and a charge of criminal trespass first degree was dismissed.

* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Francisco Box-Hernandez, pursuant to an agreement reached on December 1.

The defendant pled guilty to wanton endangerment first degree with a two year sentence imposed. He will receive credit for time served and a count of third degree sodomy was dismissed.

* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Janet L. Ballew.

The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the following charges: possession of a controlled substance third degree (three counts), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance first degree (two counts) the defendant would receive a sentence of one year, probated for one year with supervision, continue in the Clinton County Drug Court Program and receive credit for time served..

* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Charles Christopher Souders, a plea agreement was reached.

The defendant pled guilty to flagrant non-support with a five year sentence imposed to be pretrial diverted for five years with supervision. The defendant will pay a total of $383.45 per month in child support and arrearage.

* During a motion hearing in the case of Commonwealth vs. Gabe Beaty, charged with two counts of burglary third degree, possession of burglary tools and two counts of third degree criminal mischief, in lieu of revocation the defendant is to pay the remaining restitution by February 9.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tony Lowhorn, charged with theft by unlawful taking and criminal trespass third degree, the court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ladonna Kempton, charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and controlled substance first degree, the defendant acknowledged violating the terms and conditions of probation and same was revoked.

* Victor Barnes was arraigned on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, etal, entered a not guilty plea and the court scheduled a pretrial conference for February 9 and set a trial date for May 4.

* Phillip Odell Lee was arraigned on charges of assault second degree and persistent felony offender second degree, entered a not guilty plea and a pretrial conference was scheduled for February 9 and a trial date set for May 23.

* Andrea D. Ruby was arraigned on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, etal, entered a not guilty plea and a pretrial conference was scheduled for February 9 and a trial date set for May 4.

* Kevin P.. Scott was arraigned on two counts of convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He entered a plea of not guilty with a pretrial conference scheduled for May 2 and a trial date set for March 2.

* Todd A. Abbott was arraigned on charges of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He entered a plea of not guilty but the court found the defendant to be in contempt of court for destruction of property in the holding cell and sentenced him to six months in jail.

* Lois B. Malone was arraigned on charges of possession of a controlled substance first degree, etal, entered a plea of not guilty and pretrial conference was scheduled for February 9 with a trial date set for May 23.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Robert Hockenberry, Jr., charged with two counts of failure to make required disposition, the trial date scheduled for February 10 was continued with a pretrial conference set for March 2.

* During motion hour in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tonya Conaster, charged with four counts each of criminal possession of a forged instrument and persistent felony offender second degree, a pretrial conference was scheduled for March 2 and a trial date for May 23.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Michael Knox Asberry, charged with assault second degree and theft by unlawful taking, a pretrial conference is scheduled for April 13 and a trial date set for May 4.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Robert Grant Hurt, charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000 and second degree persistent felony offender, a pretrial conference is scheduled for February 9 and a trial date for April 5.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jessie W. Phillips, charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition and three counts of second degree persistent felony offender, a pretrial conference was set for February 9 and a trial for April 5. Also, the court found the defendant in contempt of court for destruction of property in the holding cell and sentenced him to six months in jail.

* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Matthew Wray, charged with receiving stolen property and obscuring the identify of a machine, a pretrial conference was scheduled for February 9 and a trial date for April 5.

* During motion hour in the case of Commonwealth vs. James David Denney, charged with multiple counts of assault third degree, etal, the court sustained a motion for shock probation.

* During motion hour, in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Hogan, charged with several counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument second degree, the defendant did not appear and will be placed on NCIC.

* During arraignment, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher A. Pierce, charged with criminal mischief, third degree assault, etal, the defendant did not appear and will be placed on NCIC.

* During a review in the case of Commonwealth vs. Bobby Wayne Pillar, charged with flagrant non-support, the defendant did not appear and a criminal summons was issued requiring him to be in court on February 9.

* During a review, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kaleb A. Perdue, charged with receiving stolen property, the defendant was deemed eligible for the Clinton County Drug Court Program and was to be released on his orientation day and pay restitution.