By Emily D. Williams

A man charged with leaving the scene of an accident that occurred during SpringFest May 17 was found guilty in Batesville Municipal Court Wednesday.

 Judge Bill McKenzie imposed a fine of $209 against Jaylin Webster, 179 Henry Dr., Courtland. Webster had been ticketed after he left the scene of an accident after hitting an 18-wheeler parked behind Copeland’s Jewelry during the festival.

“We were at the fair and people were kicking my car trying to fight,” Webster said in defense.

Officer Clyde Estridge told the judge when officers pulled up no one was fighting but Webster backed his vehicle up and tore up the front part of his car hitting the 18-wheeler trying to leave the scene.

Elton H. Turner, 109 Martinez, Batesville, was referred to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing for felony possession of controlled substance.

Detective George Williford testified that on May 7, officers responded to a call saying “shots fired” on Patton Lane.

Williford said when officers arrived a large crowd disbursed. 

Williford said Officer Justin Maples stopped three subjects on Martinez Street. 

“Two walked towards him and one went the other way, turning into a foot chase,” he testified.

Williford said when Turner was caught a white powder substance was found in his pocket. 

“The field test kit tested it positive for cocaine,” Williford said.

Williford also testified Turner admitted it was cocaine.

When the judge asked Turner if he wanted to testify he said, “They got $950 of my girl’s money. Can we get that money back?”

McKenzie explained there was a procedure and he could file paperwork to get the money back but the officers were going to seize the money because drugs were involved.

Turner also asked if he could have a bond reduction from $5,000.

“MDOC has a hold on you,” the judge said when refusing his request.

“But they could take that hold off,” Turner replied.

His request was denied.

Rico Leland, 204 Everett Street, Batesville, had a malicious mischief charge dismissed after the affiant, Carmen Wells, failed to appear to prosecute. 

Ulysses Kee, 522 Edgefield, Water Valley, had a trial set for May 28, for a shoplifting charge at Walmart after entering a not guilty plea.

Charles Raspberry, 2 County Road, Oxford, enter ed a not guilty plea to shoplifting at Walmart. A trial was set for May 28.

Tarus Hervey 6684 CR 224, Water Valley, entered the city work program in lieu of paying $1,131 for a shoplifting charge. 

Ashley Wayne Stafford, 15 Five Road, Batesville, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting from Walmart. He was given credit for the 5 days he served awaiting trial and was fined $981. 

Sheila Renae Wilbourn, 52 Jameson Road, Marks, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting clothing and cosmetics worth $93.06 from Walmart. Wilbourn also has a felony case pending in Oxford for shoplifting. 

“What’s it going to take to get you to stop stealing? Why don’t you get a job? A lot of people work and pay for what they get,” the judge said. 

McKenzie also told Wilbourn she was banned from Walmart worldwide.

“Even if you walk into a Walmart you are trespassing,” the judge said. 

She also has fines of $1,131 due in 90 days.

Tavis M. Steel, 311 Lincoln St., Sardis, was fined $2,076 for shoplifting, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and old fines.

Ursula Denise Cauthen 107 MLK Apt 6B, Batesville, had a simple assault charge dismissed after the affiant, Shakiffany Powell, failed to appear to prosecute. The case dated back to May 2012. 

Fox Bonding Company was notified when Steven Maurice Toliver, 200 Highway 51 Apt. 135, Batesville, failed to appear to answer charges of domestic violence simple, disorderly conduct. He also has old fines of $908.75 due since April 2014.

Michelle Lynn Taylor, 200 Highway 51 Apt. 135, told the judge attorney David Walker would represent her on charges of domestic violence simple (second offense) and disorderly conduct-failure to comply. She also had old fines of $402 that have due since April 2014. She told the judge she would have them paid by June 3. The case was continued.

Allison Johnson, 3674 Central Academy Rd., Sardis, was found guilty of simple assault by hitting affiant, Chelsea Hentz. 

John Henry Doyle, 3369 Benson Rd., Pope, entered a guilty plea to public drunk and was sentenced to time served while awaiting trial. 

Hershel L. Winters, 200 Park St., Batesville, had a ticket for no proof of insurance continued.