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| Wednesday, 27 January 2010 | |
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A man allegedly responsible for break-ins at Hillsboro Elementary School has been indicted by a Fleming County grand jury. Shane C. Johnson, 23, was indicted on two counts of third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and theft by unlawful taking less than $500, Friday. According to the indictment, the incidences occurred Sept. 14-15, 2009 and Sept. 17-18, 2009. While inside the schools, Johnson caused damage to the property in excess of $1,000, according to the indictment. He allegedly stole two sets of Midland 2-way radios, a Cannon Sure Shot camera, a Kodiak Easy Share camera, a Dewalt drill and less than $100 in cash belonging to the Fleming County Board of Education. Total value was less than $500, according to the indictment. “I felt from the beginning that it was a local person because the individual knew his way around the school,” Fleming County Sheriff Scotty Royse said. “He appeared comfortable in the footage, like he knew the layout of the school.” Johnson allegedly admitted to the crime during questioning and told deputies he was under the influence of pills during the break-ins. Third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief are both punishable by one to five years in prison. Theft by unlawful taking under $500 is a misdemeanor. Ashley W. Harmon, 21, was indicted in three separate indictments, which include two counts second-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, theft of a controlled substance, theft by unlawful taking of a firearm, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, violating graves and two counts second-degree persistent felony offender The burglary occurred Dec. 31, 2009. According to the indictment, Harmon entered or remained in the dwelling of William and Sandra Savey as well as a residence owned by them, but rented to Ashley Stewart with the intent to commit a crime. He allegedly stole jewelry, a Dell laptop, and a Corsica software program belonging to the Savey’s and Larry Phillips. He allegedly stole Alprazolam and Xanax prescribed to the Saveys. Value of the prescription medication was less than $300. According to the indictment, Harmon stole a firearm owned by William Savey. He was charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon for possessing that weapon. Harmon was charged with tampering with physical evidence for allegedly disposing of a quantity of the prescription medication and blood pressure tablets taken from the residence. A separate incident on Nov. 21, 2009 brought about the two counts of violating graves. According to the indictment, Harmon violated the graves of Roy Saunders and Alberta Story in the Hillsboro Cemetery by damaging the grave stones. He allegedly drove over the grave with a motor vehicle. Violating a grave is punishable by one to five years in prison. Second-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 are both punishable by five to 10 years in prison. Also indicted: -- Brian M. Spencer, 24, third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $500, second-degree criminal mischief, attempted theft by unlawful taking over $500, first-degree criminal trespass and first-degree persistent felony offender. Attempted theft by unlawful taking, second-degree criminal mischief and first-degree criminal trespass are misdemeanors. First-degree persistent felony offender enhances the possible punishment of other charges. -- Eric Nathan Arrasmith, 29, third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $500, second-degree criminal mischief, attempted theft by unlawful taking over $500, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree persistent felony offender. -- Jarad Ashton Hunt, 30, receiving stolen property/firearm, punishable by one to five years in prison, and receiving stolen property over $500, also punishable by one to five years in prison. -- LaShanda Gail Wachter, 27, seven counts second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, each count punishable by one to five years in prison. -- Brandon Lamar Hamm, 27, receiving stolen property/firearm, punishable by one to five years in prison, and first-degree persistent felony offender; possession handgun by a convicted felon and second-degree persistent felony offender. -- Tiffany F. Jandro, 24, first-degree trafficking controlled substance, punishable by five to 10 years in prison, and possession drug paraphernalia and controlled substance in improper container, both misdemeanors. -- Joseph Parker Jr., 38, flagrant nonsupport, punishable by one to five years in prison. Story by Misty Maynard of The Ledger Independent. |
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