By Emily D. Williams
Judge Bill McKenzie told several defendants they could never return to Walmart after their guilty pleas to shoplifting during Batesville Municipal Court Wednesday.

David Towns III, 204 Claude St., Batesville, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting hot sausages worth $28.76.

He was fined $1,146.
Kshatriayh Whitehead, 29118 Hwy. 51, Como, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting dipping cups and a fairy costume worth $21.40 on October 31 from Walmart.

“I didn’t have a fairy costume,” Whitehead told the judge.

“I just want to know if you did it or not,” McKenzie said.

She replied, “yes,” and was fined $1,146.

After Whitehead asked about making payments the judge replied, “You can figure out how to steal. You can find a way to pay your fines.”

April D. Dyre, 1475 Hadorn Rd., Batesville, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting Wing Dings, hair bows, a car adapter and other items worth $39.61 from Walmart. She was also fined $1146.
Ronnie Foster, 790 Loden Rd., Holcomb, failed to appear to answer false information and shoplifting charges. Al Williams Bonding was notified.

 Randall D. McCarty Jr., 566 Herron Rd., Courtland, entered a not guilty plea to disorderly conduct-failure to comply and public profanity.  

A trial was set for December 16.

Tracy Rushing, 204 Noble St., Batesville, had a case dismissed for domestic violence-simple (second) dismissed after the affiant, Adralashal Perry, failed to appear to prosecute.

Niecey Ann Burdette, 102 Clinton St., Batesville, was ordered to have her old fines of $1,134 paid in full by November 21 or serve 90 days in jail. Her fines have been due since March 2013.
Joseph Laporte, 88 Bolton Rd., Batesville, was ordered to have his old fines of $386 paid in full in two weeks or serve time in jail.

The judge asked, “How much did you pay to get out of jail?”

“$175,” Laporte replied.

“So you paid half of what you owe to get out of jail that you could have applied to your debt? This is crazy. You just threw that money away,” McKenzie replied.

Brenda K. Jackson, 303 Railroad St., Como, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting clothing items worth $88 from Rue 21.

“Do you work?” McKenzie asked.

After Jackson answered, “no” the judge replied, “You better find a job because you have $1,146 due in 30 days.”

Ashlie P. Ellis, 185 6th West St., Crowder, has old fines of $1,059 that have been due since July 2014.

She explained to the judge she had a grand larceny hearing on November 21 in circuit court.
“Do you know what’s going to happen? Do you have a plea bargain?” McKenzie asked.
Ellis replied, “probation.”

The judge told her to come back the week she was sentenced in circuit court to figure arrangements on fines.

Anthony Griffin, 4127 Seven Rd., Batesville, had old fines of $2,488 that have been due since April 2013.

He told the judge he had open heart surgery and the doctor told him to not work.

The judge ordered him to have the fines paid in full in 90 days.

Travis D. Lee, 228 Noble St., Batesville, had his bond lowered from 5,000 to $3,000 for possession of marijuana with intent, for having 2.6 ounces of marijuana on October 31.

He also had old fines of $525 that have been due since July 2012.

Scotty Thomas, 317-D Patton Lane, Batesville, had a trial set for December 10 for possession of a firearm – enhancement and simple possession of marijuana.

Marcus T. Dixon II, 204 Arizona, Batesville, was found guilty of simple possession of marijuana and careless driving. He entered the city’s work release program in lieu of paying fines.

Carly Jones, 120 College St., Mathison, had a case continued for contributing