Robbinsville – Superior Court Judge William Howard presided over the Graham County Courthouse on Sept. 26, with court being dismissed at lunch time due to a court reporter’s scheduling conflict.
The competency of Dawn Phillips, who faces 60 charges of disturbing caskets/grave markers, was called into question. Phillips’ next court date is scheduled for Dec. 5.
Shelby Jackson faced so many different probation violations that their reading was summarized for the sake of time. Her alleged violations included possession of controlled substances, failure to appear, missed court appointments, associating with a known drug dealer, and failure to commit community service or pay a fine. Jackson, who also faces charges in Cherokee County, was given 90 days of CRV, confinement in response to violations, as well as ordered to submit to a substance abuse assessment and perform 48 hours of community service.
The prosecution moved to dismiss charges of driving while impaired and driving while license revoked against Erik Morgan Messick, based on questions of Messick’s capacity. Messick had already served 180 days.
When charges were dismissed, Messick shouted, “I want a trial, I want a trial!” as a deputy led him out of the courtroom.
Chelsea Lauren Jordan pled guilty to one charge of breaking and entering. Jordan was ordered to pay attorney’s fees and perform 24 hours of community services as well as submit to a substance abuse assessment.
Dylan Lee Stewart pled guilty to multiple charges including second-degree burglary and possessing stolen goods or property. Among other charges, Stewart was accused of breaking into the Graham County tool storage facility. The prosecution claimed that Stewart was later found weed-eating with a Graham County machine. Stewart was ordered to pay restitution and serve 36 months probation.
Superior Court Judge Donna Forga presided over the Graham County Courthouse on Tuesday, when Sara Orr pled guilty to a charge of second-degree trespass. The prosecution described Orr as having “walked her dog on someone’s property after being told to stay away.” Having already served 20 days, Orr was then released.
Dyonte Armani Scott, 18, of Chicago, was released on an unsecured bond after serving 10 weeks in custody. Scott had been charged with obtaining property by false pretense and trafficking in opium or heroin after his July 19 arrest.
Driving While Impaired and Driving With License Revoked charges against Messick were officially dismissed Tuesday, with Assistant District Attorney Caleb Decker concluding, “Bon voyage to Arizona, hopefully.”