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Man Charged Threatening Wife, Stepchildren With Knife A county man was arrested last week and charged with threatening his wife and stepchildren with a knife following an alleged dispute about one of the children's grades. Show storyMarch 05, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
A county man was arrested last week and charged with threatening his wife and stepchildren with a knife following an alleged dispute about one of the children's grades. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 23, deputies Andrew Johnson and Toby Ward were dispatched to a Lloyd Creek Road residence in reference to a physical altercation involving a knife. Upon arrival, Johnson met with the complainant, who stated that her husband, Richard Lee Perkins, 44, of Jefferson County, pulled a knife on her and threatened to kill her. She stated that he left in a gray Acura car and Ward went to look for the vehicle while Johnson stayed to get sworn statements from the victims. The complainant stated that the argument started over her daughter's grades. She said Perkins was yelling at their daughter and then turned his attention on her, telling her to stop baying the child. She stated that they continued to argue and she went into her room and lay on the bed to go to sleep. The complainant said he followed her and pulled out his knife, waved it around and told her he was going to murder her. She said she tried to get off the bed to run, but Perkins pushed her in the neck with his fist, back onto the bed. She stated that she fell with her knees up and pushed him off of her. The complainant said he continued to swing the knife around like her was going to stab her and they mad their way into the kitchen were the children where, maintaining the argument. She said she turned toward their daughter to comfort her and Perkins was still holding the knife and told the 15 year-old stepdaughter that her was going to stab her with the knife. He reportedly then asked them if they were scared and they all said that they were. She stated that Perkins then contacted his mother by phone then left. Deputy Johnson questioned the 15 year-old about the incident and she stated that her stepfather was yelling at her younger sister then started yelling at her mother. She said the kids were told to go to bed and she heard them arguing in the master bedroom. She stated that she heard her mother tell her stepfather that he didn't have the right to threaten her with a knife. The teen then said she heard a loud thud, which she described as a dead weight hitting the bed. Her mother called for her so she went into the bedroom and saw them arguing. The teen said she yelled for them to stop, but they didn't stop, they carried it into the kitchen. She went on to say that she saw her stepfather push her mother into a heater that sat in the kitchen. Perkins spoke to his mother then left. Deputy Johnson spoke with the minor son, who stated that he was in the shower at the time of the altercation. He said he heard then arguing. Then he heard his mom scream so he got out of the shower. He said he stood in the hallway and saw his stepfather in his mother's face yelling at her. The three victims were writing their sworn statements when the 15 year-old heard music coming from outside and she reportedly screamed "He's back!" meaning her stepfather. She covered her mouth with her hands, tears came to her eyes and she began to shake. Deputy Johnson ordered them to stay inside and he went outside where he found Perkins. Johnson ordered him to the ground, handcuffed him and asked him if he had a knife on him and he stated yes, in his pocket. The deputy reached into his right front pocket and pulled out a silver color pocketknife. Perkins then stated that he had another one in his other pocket. Johnson reached into his left front pocket and pulled out a black and silver color pocketknife. All three of the victims identified the silver knife as the one he had threatened them with. Perkins was transported to the County Jail and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and child abuse. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail March 1.
Monticello Man Charged With Escape and Other Charges A Monticello man was arrested last week and charged with escape and several other charges after fleeing from deputies. Show storyMarch 05, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
A Monticello man was arrested last week and charged with escape and several other charges after fleeing from deputies. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 25 at about 9:44 p.m., Investigator Jerry Blackmon and Logan Wilcox were on foot patrol near Allen's Bar, located on King Street in Roostertown. They observed a white Mercury four-door car sitting with its interior lights on. Inside the vehicle were two black males, later identified as the driver, Chris Woodson III, 31, of Jefferson County and front passenger Brezon Emmanual Gillyard, 23, of Monticello. The deputies noticed both Woodson and Gillyard cutting a cigar and putting a green leafy substance inside, making a marijuana "blunt". The deputies approached the passenger side of the vehicle and identified themselves as deputies and Gillyard reportedly threw the cigar through the front of the vehicle. Blackmon opened the door and Gillyard allegedly attempted to flee. Both deputies had to restrain Gillyard in order to place him in handcuffs and upon Blackmon searching Gillyard, he located a large clear bag containing several small plastic bags commonly used to hold drugs and Woodson was placed in handcuffs. Deputy Robert Hall arrived on the scene to transport the two. Hall was in the process of escorting Gillyard to his patrol car, when Gillyard again attempted to flee, pulling away from Hall causing him to lose his balance and fall, sustaining minor injury to his knee. Gillyard then fled on foot. Wilcox chased Gillyard, apprehending him on Branch Street. Lt. Mack Norton of the Monticello Police Department arrived at Wilcox's location and placed Gillyard in his patrol cart to be transported to the County Jail and booked. While Gillyard was in the patrol car, Wilcox asked him if he had and drugs or weapons on him and Gillyard allegedly stated that he had cocaine in his pants leg. Wilcox retrieved a large clear bag containing five small baggies with cocaine inside of them. Wilcox asked Gillyard if he had anything else, and Gillyard reportedly stated that he swallowed a bag of cocaine. Gillyard was transported to the County Jail and checked by EMS personnel. The deputies searched the vehicle and located rock cocaine on the passenger's floorboard and a small scale with drug residue on it in the driver's door. Both the marijuana and cocaine field tested positive. Gillyard was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell; escape; possession of marijuana less then 20 grams; possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting arrest without violence; and tampering with evidence. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail March 1. Woodson was charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. A total bond of $1,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day.
City Man Charged For Cultivation of Marijuana A city man was arrested last week and charged with cultivation of marijuana, among other additional charges, following a routine traffic stop. Show storyFeb. 26, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
 Marcus Deondray Jordan A city man was arrested last week and charged with cultivation of marijuana, among other additional charges, following a routine traffic stop.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Daniel Williams was on patrol in Wacissa Feb 19 and conducted a traffic stop on a red Dodge pickup truck for driving 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. As the deputy approached the vehicle, he reported seeing a plant pot in the bed of the truck with four plants growing out of it. The pot was against the cab behind the driver's seat. The deputy introduced himself to the driver and advised him why he stopped him. Williams reported that while he was speaking with the driver, he could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle. He advised the driver that he could smell the odor of cannabis inside of the vehicle and asked the driver if he had any drugs and he reportedly stated, "No." Williams identified the driver as Marcus Deondray Jordan, 29, of Monticello, and he was advised that Jordan's driver's license had been suspended. Jordan was asked to exit the vehicle and while outside, he allegedly stated to the deputy that he had a "joint" in his ashtray. Deputies Logan Wilcox and Jerry Blackmon arrived at the scene. Williams conducted a search of the vehicle and found a "blunt" in the ashtray filled with cannabis and two "dime" bags of cannabis between the driver's seat and the middle seat. Wilcox found a lox of .22 caliber long rifle ammunition in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Dispatch then advised deputies that Jordan is a convicted felon from 1998 for burglary. Deputies reported that Jordan had almost $1,200 cash in his pocket, which was taken into evidence. A field test of the plants in the pot tested positive for cannabis. Jordan was arrested and charged with cultivation of cannabis; possession of ammunition by a convicted felon; possession of cannabis less than 20 grams; and driving while license suspended or revoked. A total bond of $21,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the same day.
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery With a Deadly Weapon A county man was arrested last week and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and several other charges. Show storyFeb. 26, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
 James Macon, Jr. A county man was arrested last week and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and several other charges.On Feb 19, Deputy Andrew Johnson was dispatched to an East Glenn Road residence in reference to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. While in route to the residence, dispatch advised Johnson that the suspect left the scene in a black Ford F-150. The deputy was traveling north on Waukeenah Highway when he saw a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle given to him by dispatch. Deputies Paul Peebles and Toby Ward were following behind Johnson, following him to the complaint. Johnson advised the other deputies about the vehicle on the radio and Peebles and Johnson turned around on it. Ward stopped in the road beside the vehicle. It pulled to the side of the road and Ward ordered the driver to get out of the vehicle. After Ward gave several orders to get out of the vehicle, the driver exited the vehicle. Dispatch came over the radio and said that the complainant stated that the suspects name was James Macon, Jr., 56, of Jefferson County. The driver was asked his name, stated James Macon and he was placed in handcuffs. Dispatch was able to get information from the complainant that the gun was wrapped in a windbreaker. Peebles located a rifle wrapped in a windbreaker in the back seat. Johnson departed the traffic stop to meet with the complainant, but she was not at the residence. Dispatch advised the deputy that she may be at her mother's residence on West Glenn. Johnson met the complainant at then intersection of Piney Woods Rd. She had her 4 year-old son and six month-old daughter with her and she did not have any shoes on. She stated that she was so scared that she ran down the rocky road without any shoes on. She said that Macon was goi8ng to kill her. The complainant was asked to explain the incident and she reportedly said that she had been seeing Macon for the past two years and she was the reason that Macon and his former wife are now divorced. She stated that he was over at her house to try and fix her car and they got into a verbal argument about him not being able to fix the vehicle. She said she called him names and Macon became angry. The complainant stated that he went to his truck and pulled out "a long black gun". She said he then got in her face and pointed it at her. According to the complainant, he told her to shut up because this (the gun) was not what she wanted. Her children were standing right beside her during the incident. She stated that she was scared that Macon was goi8ng to kill her and her children. She said Macon then took the gun back to his truck and wrapped in the windbreaker. The complainant stated that she was going to call the "cops" and he allegedly told her that he would just do to them, what he is going to do to her and he got in his vehicle and drove away. She said that she was so scared for her and her children's lives that she got them together and walked down to her mother's residence. She continued on to say that Macon made threats that when he gets out of jail he would come after her and her children. The deoputy noted that she was shaking as she told him about the threats. Peebles contacted Johnson on the cell phone and advised him that while he was searching the vehicle searching for the rifle ammunition, he found some cocaine, cannabis, paraphernalia, and the ammunition for the gun inside of the vehicle. Dispatch advised Johnson that the rifle was run through the system and come back as stolen Macon was transported to the County Jail and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; possession of a controlled substance; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; grand theft firearm; possession of cannabis less than 20 grams; possession of paraphernalia; and child abuse. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 24. Once at the jail, it was determined that Macon is a convicted felon by his criminal history.
Lamont Man Charged With Shooting Out Tires A Lamont man was arrested and charged with several offenses last week after allegedly shooting out the tire of his girlfriend's vehicle. Show storyFeb. 25, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
 Janene Hoffman A Lamont man was arrested and charged with several offenses last week after allegedly shooting out the tire of his girlfriend's vehicle.On Feb. 12, shortly before midnight, deputies were dispatched to the Days Inn, in reference to a disturbance. The clerk reported that a guest said that her husband had shot out the tires of her vehicle and then drove away in his white Jeep. Upon arrival deputies observed a white man in a white Jeep, with a flat tire in the parking lot. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop and make contact with the man, Deputies reported that the man quickly pulled from the parking lot, turned south onto US-19 and neglected to stop at the stop sign. The man then stopped on US-19 near Nash Road, was patted down and handcuffed by deputies. A knife with a four-inch blade inside of a sheath was found in his pocket during the search. The man, identified as Charles Jason Rucker, 29, of Lamont, said that he had a rifle inside of his Jeep and a Remington model 597 .22 caliber was found in the front passengers seat, by deputies. Reportedly the rifle was jammed and the safety was not on. The victim stated that she and Rucker were in a verbal argument and she asked him to leave. She reported she picked up the phone in the motel room to call the front desk for help, and Rucker yanked the phone cord out of the wall and left the room. The complainant stated that she looked out of the window and saw that Rucker had backed his vehicle behind hers and was pointing a rifle at her vehicle. She said she opened the door and said, "don't do it." She said that Rucker shot out the rear tire of her vehicle and left. She added that she went to the front desk to have them call the police and returned to her room. She reported that a few minutes later Rucker showed back up, yelled some more and left. The clerk added that he had received calls and complaints from guests about an argument in the parking lot and that a man had shot out the tires on the vehicle. He stated that he went into the parking lot and called 911. While in the parking lot, Rucker allegedly drove back, dropped food off for the woman, and slowly drove by the clerk stating, "I will remember you." The clerk added that he felt threatened. When deputies approached Rucker they smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage about his person and on his breath and he appeared to be intoxicated. His eyes were watery and bloodshot and his pupils were dilated. Rucker allegedly stated that he was in AA and shouldn't have been drinking at all, but he had drank two pints of beer at lunch and had just bought a 12-pack of beer. Deputies gave Rucker a roadside sobriety test, which Rucker failed. Rucker was arrested, handcuffed and transported to the County Jail Feb. 13 and charged with tampering with a witness; discharge of a firearm in public; use of a firearm under the influence of alcohol; carrying a concealed firearm; criminal mischief; and driving under the influence. A total bond of $8,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the same day.
Thomasville Man Charged With Forgery/Uttering A Thomasville man was picked up last week on an outstanding county warrant and charged with forgery and uttering. The arrest stems from an incident in 2005. Show storyFeb. 25, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
 Janene Hoffman A Thomasville man was picked up last week on an outstanding county warrant and charged with forgery and uttering. The arrest stems from an incident in 2005.According to a Sheriff's Office report on April 19, 2005, deputies received a complaint reporting a forged/stolen check at Revell Oil Company. Deputies responded and talked to the complainant, who stated that the name printed on the check was Wayne Friar Mobile Home Center of Thomasville. She also stated that the signature on the check was not totally legible, and she was only able to make out the first name and middle initial. The complainant stated that she contacted the Thomasville business and was informed that the checks were taken from them and the suspect was in custody in Thomas County. She also provided the names of the investigators in the Thomas County case and said she believed the check had been accepted at Pic-N-Chic, which was owned by Revell Oil, and she believed that she knew which clerk had accepted it. Deputies spoke with the clerk about the incident and she stated that she remembered taking the check from a black male, who frequented the store, but she did not know his name. The clerk was asked when the last time was that and she said, she saw the black male the week prior and that she would be able to identify him if they had a photo. The clerk was instructed to contact the police the next time he came in or to try and find out his name. Deputies then spoke with the Thomas County investigators and inquired about the incident. They were informed that the subject they arrested was Ezekiel Dukes, 49, of Thomasville and that he admitted to taking the checks from Wayne Friar Mobile Homes and to passing several of them, but he was not sure of where he had passed the checks. Dukes had been in the Thomas County Jail for about two weeks. Local deputies also received a photo of Dukes. The clerk came by the police station to identify the suspect as the man who passed her the check and she positively identified him. Dukes was picked up on the outstanding Jefferson County warrant Feb. 15, 2010 and was charged with forgery and uttering. A total bond of $10,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day.
Jefferson County Crime Beat 2/19/10Gabrial Garmon, 25, of Lamont, was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of sexual act with a child under 16 years old. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17. Show storyFeb. 19, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
Gabrial Garmon, 25, of Lamont, was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of sexual act with a child under 16 years old. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17. Ruben B. Casias, 38, of Hollywood, FL, was sentenced in court Feb. 12 to serve 29 days in the County Jail on the charge of driving while license suspended or revoked, habitual. Deion Lamar Gregory, 22, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of violation of community control and violation of probation on the charge of grand theft motor vehicle. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17. A juvenile was arrested Feb. 12 and charged with possession of alcohol for person under 21; driving while license suspended, knowingly; and assault on a law enforcement officer. The juvenile was turned over to family members the following day. Fabian Scott Miller, 22, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with disorderly intoxication. Bond was set at $250 and he bonded out of jail the same day. Charles Jason Rucker, 29, of Lamont, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with tampering with a witness; discharge of a firearm in public; use of a firearm under the influence of alcohol; carrying a concealed firearm; criminal mischief; and driving under the influence. A total bond of $8,000 was set and he bonded out of the jail the same day. Horace A. Washington, 58, of Miami, FL, was arrested Feb. 13 on outstanding Lee County warrants charging him with failure to appear on the charge of driving while license suspended or revoked; failure to appear on the charge of tag not assigned; and failure to appear on the charge of no registration of a motor vehicle. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17 awaiting transport to Lee County to face charges there. David Bruce Merrill, 63, of Aucilla Shores, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery, domestic. A total bond of $3,500 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day. Clarence S. Alexander, 57, of Lamont, was arrested Feb. 14 and charged with driving under the influence. Bond was set at $500 and he bonded out of jail the same day. Scott M. Walker, 28, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with failure to appear on the charge of driving while license suspended or revoked. Bond was set at $1,500 and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17. Ezekiel Dukes, 49, of Thomasville, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with forgery and uttering. A total bond of $10,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day. Demario Antwan Rivers, 21, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. A total bond of $3,000 was set and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 17. Jason Lanar Henry, 28, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 16 on outstanding Leon County warrants charging him with battery touch or strike and criminal mischief less than $200. He remained at the County Jail Feb. 17 awaiting transport to Leon County to face charges there.
Jefferson County Crime BeatChristopher Lavonte Smith, 18, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with with of attachment for failure to pay court cost. Bond was set at $365 and he bonded out of jail the following day. Show storyFeb. 17, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
Christopher Lavonte Smith, 18, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with with of attachment for failure to pay court cost. Bond was set at $365 and he bonded out of jail the following day. John Robert Whittaker, 21, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. Bond was set at $500 and he bonded out of jail the same day. Travis James Gray, 19, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with driving while license suspended or revoked; possession of cannabis less than 20 grams; and possession of paraphernalia. A total bond of $1,500 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day. Vivian Diane Johnson, 52, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of burglary of a dwelling; violation of probation on the charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and violation of probation on the charge of grand theft. Jarvis Morel Proctor, 21, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with battery, domestic. Bond was set at $1,000 and he bonded out of jail the following day. Thomas Troy Arrington, 39, of Daytona Beach, FL, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with disorderly intoxication. Bond was set at $250 and he remained in the county jail Feb. 11. Justin Devane Vallencourt, 26, of Merritt Island, FL, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with dealing in stolen property, resisting an law enforcement officer without violence and an outstanding Brevard County warrant charging him with violation of probation on the charge of grand theft. Leo Jones, Jr., 27, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 6 and charged with disorderly intoxication and criminal mischief. Bond was withheld and he remained in the county jail Feb. 11. Shantay Fishburn, 20, of Jefferson County, was sentenced in court Feb. 8 on the charge of possession/sale of a controlled substance, to serve 90 days in the county jail; three years of drug offender probation with curfew; and ordered to pay court, prosecution and investigation costs. Donald Maurice Carr, 29, of Lamont, was sentenced in court Feb. 8 on the charge of possession/sale of a controlled substance, to serve 60 days in the county jail; three years of felony drug offender probation with curfew; and ordered to pay court, prosecution and investigation costs. Marvin Jasper Moore, 41, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of assault. He was released on his own recognizance the same day. Brandy Ann Amador, 32, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with possession of cocaine and possession of paraphernalia. A total bond of $5,000 was set and she bonded out of jail the same day. A juvenile was arrested Feb. 9 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of burglary of on unoccupied dwelling and violation of probation on the charge of vehicle theft, grand theft motor vehicle. The juvenile was turned over to family members the same day. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 31, of Atlanta, GA, was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with no valid driver's license and driving under the influence. A total bond of $600 was set and he bonded out of jail the following day. Kelvin Carl Salters, 23, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with possession of cannabis less then 20 grams and possession of paraphernalia. A total bond of $1,000 was set and he bonded out of jail the same day.
Florida Man Charged With Dealing In Stolen Property A Florida man was arrested and charged with dealing in stolen property over the weekend after being tied in with the theft of a camcorder in Greenville and the attempted sale of that camcorder here. Show storyFeb. 12, 2010
A Florida man was arrested and charged with dealing in stolen property over the weekend after being tied in with the theft of a camcorder in Greenville and the attempted sale of that camcorder here. On Feb. 6, Deputy Kevin Tharpe was dispatched to the Super 8 Motel in reference to a stolen camcorder. Upon arrival Tharpe spoke with the front desk clerk who stated that the tenant in room 125 asked her to call the sheriff's office because her fiancé` had stolen her camcorder. Tharpe made contact with the tenant, who stated that she, her fiancé` Justin Devane Vallencourt, 26, of Merritt Island, Fl, and her mother, had come here from Merritt Island to visit her sister who lives in Greenville. She said that when they left her sister's house earlier, that Vallencourt turned to her and stated "Search me" and began patting himself down. She said that Vallencourt went on to say "I don't want anyone to say I stole something from here She stated that when they stopped at Arby's in Jefferson County, she noticed Vallencourt talking to several black males and when he left she asked them what they were talking about and one of them said Vallencourt told them he had several camcorders to sell. The complainant stated that Vallencourt did not own a camcorder. She said that she went to confront him about the incident but he had departed the area. The complainant added that she called her sister in Greenville and asked her to check and see if her camcorder was missing. Her sister said it was. Deputy Toby Ward spoke with several clerks at the various convenience stores and the Huddle House and they said a white male matching Vallencourt's description had tried to sell a camcorder, which matched the description and make of the sister's missing camcorder. While Tharpe was getting information from the complainant, Ward made contact with a white male matching Vallencourt's description. Ward reported he approached the man, asked him his name and he stated "Justin Devane." Ward advised Tharpe and the complainant stated that Vallencourt uses his middle name as his alias because he had an outstanding Brevard County warrant for his arrest. Ward brought Vallencourt to where Tharpe and the complainant were and she identified him. After reading Vallencourt his Miranda warnings, he asked Vallencourt about the camcorder and he reportedly stated that he didn't know what they were talking about. He also stated the reason he gave Ward the name he did was because he has a active warrant. A search of Vallencourt's pockets revealed a $20 bill and Tharpe asked the complainant if he had any money when they left and she stated, "No, he lives with me, is unemployed and I support him." Vallencourt was transported to the County Jail and charged with dealing in stolen property, resisting a law enforcement officer without violence and an outstanding Brevard County warrant charging him with violation of probation on the charge of grand theft. Madison County was contacted in reference to the stolen camcorder and warrants will be forthcoming from there.
County Man Charged with Fleeing A county man was arrested last week and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers and additional charges. Show storyFeb. 10, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
A county man was arrested last week and charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers and additional charges. The incident stems to Jan. 15 at about 11:46 p.m., when police conducted a traffic stop on sage St. of a black 2005 Chevrolet Impala with no tag light. Upon stopping, an unknown occupant quickly exited the vehicle and fled on foot, south toward King Street. The officer then had the four remaining occupants, Ronald L. Graham, Jr., Ladarious Gentle, Jacquri Gentle and DeAndre Thompson, exited the vehicle. A second officer then arrived at the scene and while patting down the occupants for weapons, the second officer found a set of metallic knuckles in the pocket of Ladarious Gentle. Police reported that the knuckles were completely concealed and Gentle did not have a concealed weapon license. He was released at the scene and the knuckles were confiscated as evidence. A warrant for Gentle was issued for carrying a concealed weapon on Jan. 22. On Feb. 2 at about 3:30 p.m., deputies were patrolling near the Blue Heron bar and observed a silver Crown Victoria with dark tinted windows traveling west on First Street. Deputies stopped the vehicle for loud music, which could be heard over 25 feet from the vehicle. Deputies informed the driver, who was later identified as Ladarious Reshard Gentle, 20, of Jefferson County, why they had stopped him and he reportedly responded, "I couldn't hit the stop button quick enough." Deputies asked him for his driver's license and registration and deputies noted they could smell a faint smell of marijuana while speaking with gentle. Deputies asked him if he was a Gentle and he said "yes" and they asked his first name, to which he responded, "Kamon". Deputies asked him to pull behind the cruiser so he was out of the roadway. Gentle reportedly accelerated and drove away causing the vehicle to begin fishtailing. Deputies got behind Gentle with the lights and siren activated and Gentle continued to flee from them. Deputies reported that due to public safety, they backed off Gentle's vehicle and thy lost sight of the vehicle near Simpson and Pearl streets. A short time later, two additional deputies found the suspect vehicle unoccupied near a residence off Pearl Street. The deputies notified a local towing company to come and get the vehicle, which was later released to the owner. At about 8 p.m., Gentle came into the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and was read his Miranda warning. He reportedly gave a sworn written statement admitting giving false information to law enforcement, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and to knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked. He was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with driving while license suspended or revoked; giving false information to law enforcement; fleeing and eluding; and carrying a concealed weapon. A total bond of $11,500 was set and he bonded out of jail the same day.
Crime beat 2/10/10Lucille Seabrooks, 46, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 1, and charged with battery. Bond was set at $5,000 and she bonded out of jail the same day. Show storyFeb. 10, 2010By Fran Hunt Special from the Monticello News franhunt@embarqmail.com
Lucille Seabrooks, 46, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 1, and charged with battery. Bond was set at $5,000 and she bonded out of jail the same day. James Donald Boland, 62, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with battery. Bond was set at $1,500 and he bonded out of jail the following day. Victor Eugene Guy, 46, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and violation of probation on the charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 8. Marcus Lionel McCloud, 23, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of grand theft; violation of probation on the charge of criminal use of personal identification; violation of probation on the charge of robbery by sudden snatching; and robbery by sudden snatching. Bond was withheld and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 8. Samuel C. Smith, 25, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with having unlawful sex with a minor. Bond was set at $100,000 and he remained at the County Jail Feb. 8. April Denise Gilley, 28, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with possession of cannabis less than 20 grams and possession of paraphernalia. A total bond of $1,000 was set and she bonded out of jail the same day. Steven Dellect Morris, 30, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 3, and charged with possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $500 and he bonded out of jail the same day. Ladarious Reshard Gentle, 20, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with driving while license suspended or revoked; giving false information to law enforcement; fleeing and eluding; and carrying a concealed weapon. A total bond of $11,500 was set and he bonded out of jail the same day. Jeannie Nix, 45, of Perry, FL, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with violation of probation on the charge of grand theft. Bond was withheld and she remained at the County Jail Feb. 8. Derrick Lamar Ghee, 31, of Jefferson County, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with writ of attachment and sexual battery. Bond of $750 or serve 30 days in the County Jail was ordered on the writ charge and bond was withheld on the sexual battery charge. Chaddrick Lontreal Black, 19, of Monticello, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. Bond was set at $500 and he bonded out of jail the same day.
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