The monthly term of Clinton Circuit Court was held Thursday, March 7 ,with Clinton Circuit Court Judge David L. Williams presiding over a heavy docket.
Several plea agreements were reached and several other motions were ruled on during the session, including one defendant having a change of venue motion sustained.
The following are cases in which some type of resolutions were reached or final rulings handed down by the court:
* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Chris Thrasher, charged with sexual abuse 1st degree, victim under 12 years of age and rape 1st degree, victim under 12 years of age, the court granted the request by the defense for a change of venue.
Thrasher is being represented by private attorney David Hoskins, with special prosecutor Matthew Leverage of the Commonwealth Attorney’s office is prosecuting the case on behalf of the state.
The court ordered venue in the case will be in Cumberland County and further granted a Commonwealth motion in Limine.
A trial date is scheduled for July 22 and 23, with all motions to be filed before May 2.

Other Circuit Court news
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. William Allen Sheckles, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on January 11.
The defendant entered a guilty plea to trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense with a six year sentence imposed. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the sentence shall be probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall enter and complete long-term rehabilitation at Edgewater Recovery Center for a minimum of six months.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and the following charges were dismissed: possession of a controlled substance first degree-first offense (methamphetamine), operating a motor vehicle with expired license, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
* During an arraignment proceeding, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Berry Rainer Rose.
The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia under one indictment and further dismissing charges of failure to signal and driving on suspended operator’s license under a separate indictment.
Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense (meth) the defendant would receive a two and one-half year sentence; upon a plea of guilty to a similar charge in a separate indictment, two and one-half year sentence; upon a plea of guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence, the defendant would pay a $200 fine and court cost, and upon a plea of guilty to failure to maintain insurance 1st offense, a $1,000 fine and court cost.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the two,  two  and one-half year sentences would run consecutively for five years, serve 137 days with the balance probated five years with supervision.
The defendant shall also receive credit for time served and be referred to the Social Services Clinician and follow any and  all recommendations of the clinician.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Janet C. Owenby.
The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to wanton endangerment 1st degree, the defendant shall receive a five year sentence. Upon a plea of guilty to assault 3rd degree, a five year sentence.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the two sentences shall run concurrently for five years, serve 314 days with the balance pretrial diverted for five years with supervision.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and be referred to Adanta for mental health assessment.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Dylan Murphy.
The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to criminal abuse 2nd degree (two counts), the defendant shall receive a sentence of five years on each count. Upon a plea of guilty to wanton endangerment 2nd degree (two counts), the defendant shall serve a five year sentence on each count.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the four five-year sentences shall run concurrently for five years, serve 150 days, with the balance pretrial diverted for five years with supervision. The defendant shall also enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Sidney Hagan Foster.
The defendant entered a guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense meth with a three year sentence imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricki Ferrell.
The Commonwealth recommended that upon a plea of guilty to criminal abuse 2nd degree (two counts), the defendant shall receive five years on each count. Upon a plea of guilty to wanton endangerment 1st degree (two counts), the defendant shall receive a sentence of five years on each count, all to run concurrently for five years, serve 150 days, with the balance pretrial diverted for five years with supervision.
The defendant shall also enter and complete the Clinton County Drug Court Program.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Terry Lee Britt.
The Commonwealth recommended dismissing charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Upon a plea of guilty to possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, the defendant shall receive a five year sentence, serve 171 days, with the balance probated for five years with supervision and be released upon sentencing.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached in the case of Commonwealth vs. Anthony Shaw.
The Commonwealth recommended dismissing the charge of possession of a controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense (meth). The defendant shall receive a one year sentence to serve, which will run consecutively with a Wayne County Circuit Court indictment. The Commonwealth opposed probation.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11.
* During a motion to revoke pre-trial diversion in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher Young, charged with possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense (meth), et al, the defendant acknowledged having violated terms and conditions of pretrial diversion and the Court revoked same.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11.
* During a motion to revoke pre-trial diversion in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jason L. Murphy, charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, et al, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall received time served as a sanction and was released on the last court date.
* During a motion to revoke probation in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tony Lowhorn, charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property under $1,000, et al, the defendant acknowledged having violated terms and conditions of probation and the court revoked same. The defendant shall receive credit for time served.
* During a motion to revoke pretrial diversion in the case of Commonwealth vs. Dillon Flowers, charged with fleeing or evading police 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, et al, the defendant acknowledged having violation terms and conditions of pretrial diversion and the court revoked same.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11.
* During a motion to revoke probation in the case of Commonwealth vs. David Carrender, charged with receiving stolen property over $1,000, arson 2nd degree, et al, in lieu of revocation, the defendant shall receive a 60 day sanction.
* During a motion to revoke pretrial diversion in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tony Albertson, charged with cultivation of marijuana (five or more plants), et al, the court determined the defendant had violated terms and conditions of pretrial diversion and revoked same.
Final sentencing is scheduled for April 11 with a case negotiation set for April 5.
* During a motion to set trial, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Darian Chris Riddle, charged with receiving stolen property and persistent felony offender, the trial currently scheduled was cancelled.
A pretrial conference was scheduled for April 11 with a case negotiation set for April 5.
* During a motion for probation, filed by the Commonwealth, in the case of Ferdinand Gerger, originally charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia, the court sustained the motion for probation.
* In the case of Commonwealth vs. Derrick Stockton, originally charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st offense, the court granted expungement in the matter with an order to be entered.
* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. John Harlen Brown, charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, the defendant did not appear and an arrest warrant was issued.
* During a motion to revoke pretrial diversion in the case of Commonwealth vs. Troy Hugh Albertson, charged with theft by unlawful taking over $1,000, the defendant did not appear. A warrant of arrest was previously issued.
Other cases on the docket were continued, or defendants had further pretrial dates scheduled.