By Emily Williams
During Batesville Municipal Court Wednesday, Judge Bill McKenzie dismissed a simple assault case saying there was not sufficient proof.
Alexandria C. Powell was found not guilty of assaulting Xiaogin Dong on May 18  at 206 Calvary St., Batesville, where Powell resided at the time.
Affiant Xiaogin Dong testified she was Powell’s landlord. She said her reason for going to Powell’s residence was to collect rent.
She said after words were exchanged she was pushed, but didn’t need medical attention.
Powell testified she had plumbing problems at the home and they were in the process of moving out. She stated that the affiant was the aggressor, hitting her with her purse.
After hearing both sides Judge McKenzie found the defendant not guilty due to lack of sufficient proof.
Xiaogin Dong has a court date set for August 24 for malicious mischief charges filed by Powell.
Jason W. Ridgeway, 1106 Crouch Rd., Batesville, bonded out prior to court and was referred to the grand jury for felony aggravated assault.
Michael Cooper, 155 MLK No. 4, Batesville, entered a not guilty plea to domestic violence-simple assault. A trial was set for August 24.
Shannon M. Simpson, 84-C Azzie Lee Rd., Courtland, failed to appear to answer charges for possession of marijuana in vehicle and driving while license suspended. A warrant was issued.
Charles T. Randal Jr., 113 Old Vaiden Rd., Kosciusko, entered a guilty plea to simple possession of marijuana. He was fined $443.
Chasity M. Busby, 309 Old Hardy Rd., Grenada, entered a guilty plea to shoplifting four clothing items and six fishing accessories worth $63.62 from Walmart. She was fined $1,146.
William A. Moore, 80 Bethel Rd., Batesville, failed to appear to answer shoplifting charges from Walmart. Alright Bonding was notified.
Rodriquez R. Ward, 2024 OB McClinton, Batesville, failed to appear to answer shoplifting charges. A warrant was issued.
Larry Robinson Jr., 161 Audrey Rd., Courtland, failed to appear to answer charges of felony possession of controlled substance, driving while license suspended and failure to signal. Fox Bonding was notified.
After testimony from Officer Zach White, Michael Hagar, 102-B Nikki Dr., Senatobia, was found guilty in his absence for expired tag.
Courtney Strong, 206 Tubbs No. 14, Batesville, was found guilty of disorderly conduct-failure to comply and fined $647.
Leandra Y. Hubbard, 206 Bright St., Batesville, had a simple assault case dismissed after the affiant, Undrell Salter, failed to appear to prosecute.
Lacy Hollis, 132 Oakleigh Dr., Batesville, paid fines of $1,146 in full prior to court for shoplifting charges.