Justice Court Update for April 13

The New River Justice Court convened Thursday, April 13, Judge Ben Trotter presiding. 

Kelly Conway, in custody, appeared for arraignment on three, 1) Gross Misdemeanor Possession of Instrument with Burglarious Intent (bolt cutter and a flathead screwdriver), 2) Misdemeanor Attempt to Commit Petit Larceny (attempt to steal gasoline), and 3) Unlawful Trespass Upon Land. The judge found clear and convincing reasons to require bail as Conway has a history of several Failure to Appear warrants, Failure to Comply warrants and Failure to Pay. A Status Hearing was set for April 20. 

Kaleel Rickerson, in custody, appeared on a total of 8 counts. Criminal complaint 1 has 3 counts: 1) Category E Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl), 2) Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (digital scale), 3) Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (tooter straw). Criminal complaint 2 has 5 counts of Category D Felony Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or Debit Card (total of $3,460). Trotter found OR appropriate and Rickerson was released under Court Services supervision. A Status hearing was set for April 27. 

Joshua McEvers, in custody, appeared on Gross Misdemeanor Damage to Prisons and Jails under $5,000 (allegation is McEvers did willfully and intentionally completely crack a jail tablet). A Public Defender will be assigned and a Status Hearing was set for April 20.