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Repeat Property Crimes Offender

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Site Administrator

(Walhalla, SC).  On April 18, 2023 William David Gunn broke into the residence of the late Peggy Shaw with the intent to steal items that remained inside.  Senior Assistant Solicitor Beth Blundy showed the jury the numerous tools he used … Continue reading →

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25 YEAR SENTENCE FOR REPEAT DRUG OFFENDER

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Site Administrator

(Anderson, SC). Savayea Antwan Glenn was tried and found guilty by a jury Wednesday in Anderson County General Sessions Court of Trafficking in Crack Cocaine. The Honorable Judge Lawton McIntosh sentenced him to twenty-five years in prison. The State was … Continue reading →

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JUDGE SENTENCES CHILD MOLESTER TO 65 YEARS IN PRISON

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Site Administrator

(Walhalla, SC) Yesterday in Oconee County, Michael Kenneth Cox entered a plea of guilty in General Sessions Court to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree, with a Minor Under Eleven.  Judge Lawton McIntosh imposed a sentence of 65 … Continue reading →

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ALDRICH SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS FOR MURDER

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Site Administrator

December 9, 2021 (Anderson, SC) Yesterday in Anderson County General Sessions Court defendant Bradley Aldrich entered a Guilty but Mentally Ill plea to 2 counts of Murder, 1 count of Attempted Murder, and 2 counts of Possession of a Weapon … Continue reading →

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OCONEE MAN SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS FOR KIDNAPPING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Posted on July 27, 2021 by soli10th

(Walhalla, SC) On Monday, July 26, 2021, after the jury had been seated and the trial was to begin, Tristan Young pled guilty to two violent crimes -Domestic Violence 1st Degree and Kidnapping.  The Honorable R. Scott Sprouse imposed a … Continue reading →

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Decota Castle Brown Found Guilty of Murder in Oconee County

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Site Administrator

After three days of testimony, an Oconee County jury found Decota Castle Brown guilty today in the death of his grandmother, Geraldine Castle, in March of 2019. The State was represented by Deputy Solicitor Jason Alderman and Sr. Assistant Solicitor … Continue reading →

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PELFREY SENTENCED IN FELONY DUI CASE IN OCONEE

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Site Administrator

(Walhalla, SC). Mr. Robert Pelfrey plead guilty today to Felony Driving Under the Influence with Death and Grand Larceny.  He was sentenced by the Honorable Cordell Maddox to 15 years in prison on the Felony Driving Under the Influence with … Continue reading →

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REPEAT OFFENDER SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Site Administrator

On Tuesday, October 13th, an Oconee County jury deliberated less than one hour before convicting 41 year old Gary Martin Wirtz of Trafficking Methamphetamine 3rd offense and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.  The Honorable … Continue reading →

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MERRIWEATHER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Site Administrator

Kelvin Merriweather pled guilty to ABHAN in front of the Honorable J. Cordell Maddox, Jr. and received a sentence of 20 years provided upon the service of 10 years active time and followed by 5 years of probation.  The defendant … Continue reading →

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DRUG TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON IN ANDERSON

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Site Administrator

Anderson SC– Yesterday, in Anderson County General Sessions Court, Nancy Elaine Carswell was sentenced to 12 years in prison for charges she was tried and convicted of in her absence on October 29, 2019. A jury found her guilty of … Continue reading →

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