In a session presided over by Judge P. Randall Knece at the Court of Common Pleas, several individuals faced charges ranging from theft to felony fleeing and eluding. Here are the details of the cases:
- Anthony M. Giffin, aged 25, residing at 466 Dearborn Ave., Circleville, OH, appeared in court facing a charge of theft. Giffin entered a plea of not guilty (NG) and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on May 10.
- Ashley M. Johnson, aged 37, of 712 Markham Rd., Waverly, OH, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs and illegal conveyance of drugs onto the grounds of a detention facility. Johnson pleaded guilty (G) and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
- Jamie D. Neff, aged 42, residing at 600 Island Rd., Circleville, OH, faced charges of domestic violence (x2) and burglary. Neff entered a plea of not guilty (NG) and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on May 10.
- Billy Q. Scarberry, aged 56, of 1700 Grubb Rd., Chillicothe, OH, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs. Scarberry pleaded guilty (G), and a Presentence Investigation (PSI) was ordered.
- Brien E. Turner, aged 30, residing at 1355 Ashburton St., Columbus, OH, faced charges of felony fleeing and eluding. Turner pleaded guilty (G) and was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with a 10-year Ohio Driver’s License (ODL) suspension.
All pretrial hearings are scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
For individuals like Johnson and Turner, their fates have been sealed with significant prison terms, while others like Scarberry await the outcome of further investigation. These proceedings underscore the serious nature of the charges brought before the court and the importance of adhering to legal proceedings.
