In last week’s term of General Sessions, Willie Morrison, a Latta man charged with the 2012 killing of Jesse Barr, pled guilty and was sentenced by Judge Paul Burch to 30 years in prison for the charges of voluntary manslaughter, first degree burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
“Despite the tragic circumstances, we are thankful we were able to get justice for the victim’s family,” said Assistant Solicitor Shipp Daniel, who prosecuted the case. “The Latta Police Department and SLED did an excellent job in the investigation of this case, and it is because of their work that we are now able to appreciate this resolution.”
Morrison’s two codefendants will likely go to court next month.
In other guilty plea proceedings, Alvin Motley was sentenced to five years suspended to five years probation and $3500 in restitution on charges of receiving stolen goods. Jamerson Page was sentenced to 38 months on drug charges.
Tyvon Moore received a Youthful Offender sentence on a drug charge. Justin Bethea was sentenced to five years suspended to two years imprisonment and three years probation for committing assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
Erica Nelson received a sentence of eight years suspended to six months and four years probation with house arrest on a charge of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
Judge Burch will preside over next month’s court term which is scheduled for the week of November 4.
PLEAS
Gavin M. Miles, possession with intent marijuana, six months suspended to one year probation concurrent; possession of cocaine, three years suspended to one year probation, random drug and alcohol testing; possession of counterfeit monies, one year suspended to one year probation concurrent.
Sterling Thomas Williams, hit and run, 90 days, credit for time served of 21 days.
Brandon Rogers, burglary second, time served 30 months; larceny, time served 30 months.
Jamerson Darrell Page, possession of cocaine, 36 months, credit for time served of 217 days concurrent; distribution of crack cocaine, 38 months, credit for time served of 217 days; distribution of crack cocaine, 38 months, credit for time served of 217 days concurrent.
Erica Nelson, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, eight years suspended to six months active sentence, probation-four years, one year-house arrest except to attend church and shop for groceries, restitution of $4,000, no contact with victim.
Tyron Moore, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, YOA (Youth Offender Act) five years, court recommends shock incarceration.
Corbett Miller, criminal domestic violence, one year suspended to 90 days, one year probation, random drug and alcohol testing, substance abuse counseling; resisting arrest, one year suspended to 90 days, credit for time served of two days, 88 days to serve on weekends, random drug and alcohol testing.
James Huggins, Jr., assault and battery third, time served.
James Huggins, Sr., threatening the life of a public official, time served.
Clay A. Kutcher, possession of cocaine, credit for time served of three days.
Alvin Motley, receiving stolen goods, five years suspended to five years probation, pay restitution of $16,500, must cooperate with law enforcement, probation can be terminated upon payment; receiving stolen goods, five years suspended to five years probation, restitution of $15,500, probation can be terminated upon payment; receiving stolen goods, five years suspended to five years probation, probation can be terminated upon payment.
Griffin L. Garbrant, possession of marijuana, conditional discharge, probation for six months, pass all drug tests, no use of illicit drugs.
Donald Hamer Brigman, possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, time served.
James Michael Hamer, assault and battery first, five and half years, credit for time served of 30 days, substance abuse counseling, place in ATU unit.
Brandon Wright, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, 90 days, credit for time served of two days.
Willie Gregory Morrison, involuntary manslaughter, 30 years, credit for time served since March 27, 2012, substance abuse counseling, ATU unit; possession of weapon, five years concurrent; burglary, 30 years concurrent, credit for time served since March 27, 2012; burglary, 10 years concurrent, credit for time served since March 27, 2012.
Justin Keith Bethea, assault and battery of a high nature, five years suspended to two years, three years probation, credit for time served of one day, pay $500 to public defender, no contact with victim.
Mitchell Wayne Lane, possession of cocaine, 90 days, credit for time served since September 17, 2013.
Glory Priscilla Tripp, shoplifting 80 days, no credit for time served, stay away from Dollar General.
Keith Lott, property enhancement, shoplifting, 60 days, credit for time served of 30 days.
Antron McRae, carrying a pistol, 60 days or $100 fine plus court costs and assessment.
Javis Rodriguez Hamilton, break-in of a motor vehicle, five years suspended to eight months, three years probation, credit for time served of 63 days; break-in of a motor vehicle, five years suspended eight months, three years probation, credit for time served of 63 days; break-in of a motor vehicle, five years suspended to eight months, three years probation, $500 to Public Defender Fund, restitution of $200, credit for time served of 63 days.
Jermaine T. Smith, failure to stop, 90 days or fine of $200 plus court costs, pay within 60 days; possession of marijuana, time served.
BONDS
Richard Earl Strickland, Order: Bond Denied.
Sergio Gay, Order: Bond now at $60,000, Bond: Reconsideration Denied.
Christopher Rogers, Bond Denied, Will Hear Again In 60 Days
Dominique Campbell, Bond on probation matter, $10,000 Surety.
Gregory Levon McCollum, $15,000 surety, GPS, Don’t leave the state.
