Recent Guilty Pleas Accepted in Newberry’s General Sessions Court
Newberry — In a recent session of the General Sessions Court held in Newberry, several individuals entered guilty pleas before Circuit Court Judge Frank R. Addy Jr. The pleas encompassed a variety of offenses from domestic violence to drug possession, with sentences ranging from jail time to probation.
Domestic Violence Cases
One notable case involved Tomeze Mondale Wise, a 39-year-old man from Newberry. He was sentenced to three years in prison for second-degree domestic violence, with the condition that he serves only 30 days, while the remaining time is suspended for three years of probation.
The court also addressed another significant domestic violence case involving Michael Seth Horton, aged 33. He faced serious charges of first-degree domestic violence and received a sentence of nine years in prison, which coincides with a probation violation. He was credited with having served 115 days in jail.
Drug-Related Offenses
A number of individuals were sentenced for drug-related charges. Jessica Marie Kelsey, 41, from Sumter, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and received a light sentence of four days in jail, all of which she has already served.
Meanwhile, Nicklaus Chase Bevis, a 23-year-old from Spartanburg, was sentenced to 77 days in jail for possession of fentanyl, but he has already completed this time. In a similar vein, Robert Antonio Marshall, at 65, pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine and was sentenced to 22 days, also time served.
Other Charges
Different cases against individuals for various offenses were also part of the docket. Reginald Wade Mayers, 30, was found guilty of breaking into a motor vehicle and was sentenced to 53 days in jail, all served.
Mykari Rashad Means, a 28-year-old from Greenville, pleaded guilty to failure to stop for a blue light. He was sentenced to three years in prison, but just had to serve 52 days, with the rest suspended for three years of probation.
Notably, Rondarius Rasheed Davis, 25, received a severe sentence of 20 years for assault and battery, high and aggravated. However, the judge suspended parts of the sentence, allowing for five years of probation after already serving 686 days.
Other Sentences and Credit for Time Served
Many individuals had their time in jail credited as part of their sentences, indicating that they had already completed their punishment. For example, Jacob Nelson Cooper, a homeless 19-year-old, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry into an enclosed place and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, which he had already served.
Another significant case involved Myron Lee Gallman, 49, who was charged with transportation or possession of stolen nonferrous metals and received a five-year prison sentence with only two days to serve immediately, with the remaining time suspended for probation.
Conclusion
The General Sessions Court in Newberry continues to deal with a range of criminal activities, prompting a mix of sentences designed to balance punishment with rehabilitation. As these cases highlight, the court is actively managing a diverse set of offenses impacting the Newberry community.
