By Emily Williams
Batesville Municipal Judge Bill McKenzie found a Batesville woman guilty of domestic violence after testimony and video from the officer’s body camera was entered into evidence during court Wednesday.
Regina D. Jones, 220 Van Voris, Batesville, was fined $417 after the judge found her guilty of domestic violence-simple assault against Michael Wilson.
Wilson entered a guilty plea to domestic violence his initial appearance.
Officer Will Parrish testified he was dispatched to a residence on Van Voris on March 1.
The officer said he could still hear the couple arguing when he arrived.
“He had visible marks and he admitted he slung her across the room,” Parrish told the judge.
“I took both into custody,” the officer added.
The officer also entered footage from his body camera into evidence for the judge to view.
Jones testified that the scratches on Wilson’s arm were not caused by her and were already there.
The judge ruled the defendant was guilty and set her appeal bond at $1,500.
Jessie L. Parker-Anthony, 1812 Farrish Gravel, Batesville, bonded out prior to court and was bound over to the grand jury for felony false pretense and embezzlement (misdemeanor).
Oscar D. Woodard, address unknown, entered a guilty plea to vagrancy.
Detective George Williford told the judge a church member called about Woodard trying to enter their vehicle but the church member didn’t press charges.
“The churches were asking that he not be on their property,” the detective said.
“What were you doing?” the judge asked.
“I was cold,” Woodard answered.
Woodard said he had a sister who lived here but he refused to live with her.
He said he may have family in Tennessee he could stay with.
“Find you a job and a home,” the judge said.
Woodard was given time served for the 10 days he spent in jail awaiting trial.
Tavis Flowers, 8492 Hwy. 35 South, Batesville, failed to appear to answer shoplifting charges and old fines of $1,167 due since May 2015.
Fox Bonding was notified.
Thomas Gant Jr., 200 Park St., Batesville, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting three king size candy bars from Raceway gas station and was fined $1,146. He also had old fines of $383.
Gant was taken into custody after police notified the judge that the county had warrants for his arrest.
The judge told Gant to have his fines paid in full within 30 days.
Paul E. Roper, 802 Sardis Lake Dr., Sardis, failed to appear to answer shoplifting charges filed by Walmart.
A-1 Bonding was notfied.
Amanda Sappington, 1816  Cascilla Rd., Scobey, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting air softener and other items worth $33.85 from Walmart.
“That $33 worth of items resulted in a fine of $1,146,” the judge said.
Clint Ware, 2386 Anthony Rd., Pope, entered a not guilty plea to possession of paraphernalia. A trial was set for May 11.
Tykelin T. Gray, 4009 Springdale Rd., Mobile, Ala., paid fines of $443 in full prior to court for simple possession of marijuana.
Brandon D. Hogue, 5137 Curtis Rd., Batesville, entered a guilty plea to possession of marijuana and loud music. He entered the city’s work program in lieu of paying $860 in fines.
Lashana Patterson, 201 Calvary St., Batesville, had a simple assault charge dismissed after the affiant, Alisha Avant failed to appear to prosecute.
Mandarious Armstead, 4238 Curtis Rd., Batesville, entered the city’s work release program for 60 days to satisfy fines of $3,464 for disorderly conduct-failure to comply and public drunk for refusing to leave Walmart when asked on April 1 and threatening employees.
“My brother had gotten shot. I don’t remember anything,” Armstead said after the first set of charges were read out loud. He was also charged with simple assault on April 1 for striking affiant, Tyler Tubbs, in the face with his fist.
He had another disorderly conduct charge, interfering with a business and simple assault by holding a screwdriver up to a Walmart employee’s throat.
“I don’t remember anything after I got tased in my head,” Armstead said.
He also entered guilty pleas for charges on March 26 for false information, open container and speeding.
He also had old fines of $443 due since March 2015.
Jerry L. Williams, 123 Vance St., Batesville, entered a not guilty plea to domestic violence-simple assault. A trial was set for May 18.
Janice Williams, 8322 Hwy. 35 South, Batesville, was fined $1,365 for DUI-first, driving while license suspended and no proof of insurance. She had a child endangerment charge remanded to the files upon agreement with the city attorney.
Ashley Throgmorton, 204 Front St., Pope, had a DUI-other and careless driving case continued.
James K. Parker, 114 Patterson St., Batesville, was found guilty of obstructing a city street and was fined $155.