By Emily Williams

In Batesville Municipal Court Wednesday, Judge Bill McKenzie found a man guilty of DUI-second after it was determined that the defendant had registered .29 blood alcohol content when he was stopped by Batesville police. The legal limit in Mississippi is .08.

James Williams, Lawrence Brothers Road, Batesville, told the judge the only reason the officer pulled him over was because they were looking for a blue truck like his.

Williams also had a no driver’s license charge.

“Were you drinking?” asked McKenzie.

“Well, I drank a few pints,” replied Williams.

McKenzie asked Officer Will Parrish if he had ever registered someone that high on the intoxilyzer.

“Yes, I have. He was over three times above the legal limit,” officer Parrish replied.

“You are going to run over someone and end up in the penitentiary. No one can afford to drink and drive,” McKenzie ruled as he sentenced Williams to jail and fined him $1,563.

Elliot D. Roseman, 1823 South 56th, Milwaukee, was referred to the grand jury for possession of controlled substance with intent.

Charles Wesley, Batesville, was referred to the grand jury for domestic violence-aggravated assault.

Haris Rodgers, 3721 Jane Ave., Jackson, was given five days time served for simple possession of marijuana.

Maurice Milton, 5540 Nash Rd., Batesville, will be represented by Attorney Horan for possession of controlled substance with intent, false information and resisting arrest.

Denzell Joiner, 1886 John Branch, Batesville, was given time served for simple assault by threat.

Nicholas Lewis, 407 W. Dewberry, Sardis, had stalking and simple assault charges dismissed after the affiant, Valerie Powell failed to appear to prosecute.

Terry Adair, 200 Fisher St., Batesville, had a trial set after entering a not guilty plea to indecent exposure. The case will be held January 11.

Xavier Hooks, 219 Noble, Batesville, had a case continued for domestic violence-simple assault.

Maurice Wilkins, 124 Jackson, Batesville, entered a guilty plea to domestic violence-simple assault. He was fined $395.

Cequita Jones, 2895 Louis Cotton Loop, Sledge, entered a guilty plea and entered the city’s work program for 20 days in lieu of paying $1,124 for shoplifting.

Keenan Draper, 4063 Central Academy, Sardis, entered the city’s work program for 20 days in lieu of paying $1,124 for shoplifting.

April Harris, 828 Vincent, Clarksdale, paid her fines of $1,124 in full prior to court for shoplifting.
Cases set for trial

Charles Corley, 138 Greenbriar, Courtland, was found guilty of careless driving after a short trial. He was fined $155.

Latasha Thomas, 380 Ford Rd., Batesville, had a case for shoplifting dismissed after the affiant, Lee Williams of Family Dollar failed to appear.

Jeremy Pattridge, 205 Georgia St., Batesville, was found guilty of domestic violence-simple assault. No fine was imposed.

Officer Daniel Chandler testified he arrested the defendant because the wife’s hand was bleeding.

The defendant’s wife testified she cut her hand from broken glass and her husband did not hurt her.

After the judge listened to the case he explained, “These cases aren’t like they used to be. The officers are duty bound to put a stop to this. I understand fines can hurt the family and finances, making the situation worse.”

“When the police come, it’s wrong. I find this case is proven, but no fine will be imposed,” said McKenzie.

Keith Thompson, 569 Alexszats Rd., Marks, returned to court on a charge of simple possession of a controlled substance. In a previous court appearance he had told the judge he had a prescription for hydrocodone, but failed to produce the document in court Wednesday.

“I had a wisdom tooth taken out, but I couldn’t find the prescription,” said Thompson.

He was also to return with proof of insurance, but did not have proof.

He was fined last week for no driver’s license and no tag.

He was fined $420 for simple possession of controlled substance and $594 for no proof of insurance.

Tickets

Jonathan H. Keen, 209 Herron Subdivision, Courtland, was fined $230 for littering.

April J. Pattridge, 205 Georgia St., Batesville, was fined $370 for driving while license suspended.

Shelia R. Ray, 400 Redhill Circle, Batesville, was fined $194 for no proof of insurance.

Rodney Harris Jr., 104 Tubbs No. 17, Batesville, was fined $152 for loud music.