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Childress – On Thursday, May 1, 2014, eighteen pleas took place in Childress County, Texas from cases involving four of the five counties the District serves.

Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding.

A total of $30,000 in fines was assessed as a result of the pleas that took place on May 1. In addition to the fines, the defendants were required to pay a total of $7,031.50 in court costs and $3,524.50 in restitution.

1. Marlon Austere Cortez, a 21-year-old resident of Childress, pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate and was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

On Feb. 25, 2014, Cortez originally pleaded guilty to the second degree felony offense of sexual assault of a child that occurred on Oct. 17, 2013, in Childress County.
The State filed the motion to adjudicate on April 15, 2014, alleging six violations of community supervision.

“One major violation this probationer made was failing to register with the Childress County Sheriff’s Office who does an excellent job in supervising sex offenders in the County,” said Inman. “Childress County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Ronnie Bentley made the new third degree investigation which resulted in this individual getting convicted for two felony offenses.”

Cortez is also required to pay $390.50 in court costs to Childress County and a $2,000 fine.

2. Cortez was also convicted and sentenced to eight years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ. Cortez pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Cortez was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place March 28, 2014 by Ronnie Bentley. Cortez plead to a complaint filed by the State on May 1, 2014.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Cortez is required to pay $400.50 in court costs.

3. April Nichole Langham, a 33-year-old resident of Childress, pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate and was convicted and sentenced to 12 months in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

On June 11, 2012, Langham originally pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance that occurred on Nov. 16, 2011, in Childress County.

The State filed the motion to adjudicate on March 18, 2014, alleging five violations of community supervision. Langham is also required to pay $376 in court costs to Childress County, a $1,500 fine, and $140 restitution.

4. Timothy Lee Eagan, a 22-year-old resident of West Jordan, Utah, pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate and was convicted and sentenced to 22 months in the State Jail Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

On May 23, 2013, Eagan originally pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance that occurred on Feb. 15, 2013, in Childress County.

The State filed the motion to adjudicate on Aug. 30, 2013, alleging six violations of community supervision. Eagan is also required to pay $385.50 in court costs to Childress County, a $1,000 fine, and $1,224.50 restitution.

5. Jamaral Reken Lee was convicted and sentenced to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ; but, the sentence was probated for a period of two years. Lee pleaded guilty to the State Jail Felony offense of possession of marihuana.

Lee, 33-year-old resident of Sacramento, Calif., was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Jan. 25, 2014 by Childress Police Officer Chad Ware. Lee pleaded to an information filed by the State on May 1, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Lee is required to pay a $500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service.

6. Bryan William Hamilton was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marihuana. Hamilton pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Hamilton, 33-year-old resident of Oakland, Calif., was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Sept. 22, 2013 by DPS Trooper Chad Baize. Hamilton pleaded to an information filed by the State on November 21, 2013.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hamilton is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Hamilton violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

7. David Lee Herrick was placed on probation for a period of four years for the second degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Herrick pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Herrick, 64-year-old resident of Eureka, Calif., was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Nov. 21, 2013 by Childress Patrolman and K-9 Officer Coy Teichelman. Herrick pleaded to an information filed by the State on Feb. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Herrick is required to pay a $2,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 300 hours of community service. If Herrick violates probation, he could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

8. Ashley Arthur Duncan Milbury was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of possession of marihuana. Milbury pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Milbury, 40-year-old resident of Chico, Calif., was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Dec. 11, 2013 by Teichelman. Milbury pleaded to an information filed by the State on Feb. 18, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Milbury is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Milbury violates probation, she could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

9. Marshall Toure Pratt was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Pratt pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Pratt, 37-year-old resident of Baytown, Texas, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Jan. 30, 2014 by Baize. Pratt pleaded to an information filed by the State on March 12, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Pratt is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Pratt violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

10. George S. Murphy was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Murphy pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Murphy, 57-year-old resident of Mesquite, Texas, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place July 15, 2013 by Brandon Freeze. Murphy plead to a complaint filed by the State on Oct. 4, 2013.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Murphy is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Murphy violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

11. Rio Dakota Zee McGowan was placed on probation for a period of five years for the second felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. McGowan pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

McGowan, 19-year-old resident of Dallas, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Oct. 27, 2013 by Baize. McGowan pleaded to an information filed by the State on Nov. 21, 2013.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, McGowan is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $360 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If McGowan violates probation, he could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

12. McGowan was also placed on probation for a period of five years for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. McGowan pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, McGowan is required to pay $400.50 in court costs. If McGowan violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

13. Shaun David Kennedy was convicted and sentenced to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ but the sentence was probated for a period of five years. Kennedy pleaded guilty to the State Jail Felony offense of possession of a controlled substance.

Kennedy, 47-year-old resident of Wellington, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Nov. 24, 2012 by Childress Police Officer Jarod Dill. Kennedy pleaded to an information filed by the State on Feb. 7, 2013.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Kennedy is required to pay $400.50 in court costs and $180 restitution.

14. Kennedy was also convicted and sentenced to ten years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ; but, the sentence was probated for a period of seven years. Kennedy pleaded guilty to the enhanced second degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated.

Kennedy was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place October 3, 2013 by Collingsworth County Sheriff Kent Riley. Kennedy was indicted by a Collingsworth County Grand Jury on April 2, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Kennedy is required to pay $376 in court costs, a $5,000 fine, 400 hours of community service, and all the mandatory DWI community supervision requirements under Chapter 49.

15. Leonard Joseph Moss was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of possession of marijuana. Moss pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Moss, 63-year-old resident of Knoxville, Tenn., was arrested in Hall County for the offense that took place Dec. 23, 2013 by DPS Trooper Lynn Mays. Moss pleaded to an information filed by the State on Feb. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Moss is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Hall County, $381 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Moss violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

16. Brandon Kyle Harris was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of evading arrest. Harris pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Harris, 36-year-old resident of Memphis, was arrested in Hall County for the offense that took place March 28, 2014 by Memphis Police Officer Graham Carter. Harris pleaded to an information filed by the State on April 30, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Harris is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Hall County, $381 in court costs, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Harris violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ

17. Todd Steven Seymour was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marihuana. Seymour pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Seymour, 34-year-old resident of Naples, Fla., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place March 5, 2014 by DPS Trooper Jimmy Chatfield. Seymour pleaded to an information filed by the State on April 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Seymour is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Seymour violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

18. Monty Wade Sumpter was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Sumpter pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Sumpter, 25-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place May 27, 2012 by Dill. Sumpter pleaded to an information filed by the State on Oct. 18, 2012.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Sumpter is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Sumpter violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.