Carroll County General Sessions Court Report

HUNTINGDON (January 14) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on January 14.

The following case was bound over to a grand jury:

William Hollowell, Hawkins Lane, Huntingdon, bound over, Arson.

The following cases resulted in a guilty plea or finding:

Jacob Bedell, Walnut Bend Road, Arlington, guilty - lesser charge, Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia Uses and Activities, $750 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for 11 months 29 days; dismissed, Schedule II Drugs: Meth, MFG, Del, Sell, Possess.

Jason F. Cecchini, Highway 104 West, Lavinia, guilty - lesser charge, DUI: First Offense, $350 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for until conditions met then unsupervised probation for balance, DUI school, report to jail January 17 at 8 p.m., cannot drive for one year; dismissed, Open Container; dismissed, Drivers to Exercise Due Care.

Howard W. Gardner, 20th Avenue East, Springfield, guilty - lesser charge, DUI: First Offense, $350 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for sentence, cognitive behavioral training course, alcohol/drug evaluation and recommendations, ignition interlock, DUI school, cannot drive for one year, report to jail January 30 at 6 p.m.; dismissed, Simple Possession/Casual Exchange.

Mary Michelle Horton, Walnut Circle, McKenzie, guilty, Probation Violation - Booked, except litigation tax, extend 90 days or until paid.

Kristie Humphrey, Walnut Bend Road, Arlington, guilty, Schedule II Drugs: Cocaine - 0.5 grams or greater, $750 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for balance, cognitive behavioral training course, alcohol drug evaluation; guilty, Schedule II Drugs: MFG, Del, Sell, Possess, $750 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for balance, cognitive behavioral training course, alcohol drug evaluation.

George Southerland, Baudy James Road, Cedar Grove, guilty, Meth - Possession or Casual Exchange, $750 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for balance, cognitive behavioral training, alcohol drug evaluation.

Mary Kay Umstead, Hamilton Street, McKenzie, guilty, DUI: First Offense, $350 fine, 11/29, supervised probation for minimum 90 days then unsupervised probation for if conditions are met, cognitive behavioral training course, alcohol drug evaluation and recommendations, ignition interlock, DUI school, cannot drive for one year, report to jail January 16 at 6 p.m.; dismissed, Registration Expired; dismissed, Drivers to Exercise Due Care.

The following case resulted in pre-trial diversion:

Heather Rene Wallin, East Main Street, Huntingdon, pre-trial diversion, Child Abuse/Neglect/Endangerment Eight Years or Less, 90 days review date April 8, 2026, at 9 a.m., unsupervised probation for 90 days, must comply with DCS referrals and parenting custody of defendant so long as defendant continues with DCS requirements and recommendations.

The following cases were dismissed:

Margreda Mealer, Lexington Street, Bruceton, dismissed - successful completion, Interference With Emergency Calls.

William Rodney Shumate, Highway 70 East, Jackson, dismissed, Meth - Possession or Casual Exchange.

The following cases were rescheduled for a later date:

Steven C. Cole, Charles Daniel Dunning, Charles Daniel Dunning, Tommy Joe Kail Jr., Gabriel Ramos, Wesley Walters and Tyler Wright.