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Court articles from 2005 & 2004 in the on-line Courier:

Two motions denied in Gonzales murder pretrial	Published Dec. 22, 2005
Grand jury briefs... Sept. 26, 2005	Published Oct. 20, 2005
District Court Sept., 2005	Published Oct. 6, 2005
The long wait for justice	Published Sept. 22, 2005
Child predator draws two 60-year sentences	Published Aug. 25, 2005
District Court Aug. 23, 2005	Published Aug. 25, 2005
Court Notes from July 28, 2005	Published Aug. 11, 2005
The criminal cost of growth	Published Aug. 4, 2005
Stone receives 16 years for sexual assault of child	Published July 7, 2005
Protests fail to stop new business	Published July 7, 2005
District Court from June 30, 2005	District Court Report from Feb. 6, 2005
District Court Report from Jan., 2005	District Court Report from Dec., 2004
County Court Aug. 26, 2004
Current court articles
Court articles from 2007	Court articles from 2006

Two motions denied in Gonzales murder pretrial by Stephanie Logue Published Dec. 22, 2005 Long wait for justice...mother Pat Townsend and aunt and uncle Clara and Jack Kunkler were in Hondo on Monday, Dec. 19 to attend the pretrial hearing for Ramiro Gonzales, the man accused in the Jan. 15, 2001 rifle slaying of Bridget Fay Townsend, 18. The trial is scheduled to begin in February but may be delayed if the defense attorneys are not prepared.    38th Judicial District Judge Antonio Cantu denied two motions to suppress written confessions made by Ramiro Gonzales in the 2001 murder of Bridget Fay Townsend at a pre-trial hearing on Monday, Dec. 19 in Hondo.     After being sentenced to life for the kidnap and sexual assault of another woman and after starting a fire in his cell that necessitated the evacuation of the Bandera Jail, Gonzales requested an audience with Bandera County Sheriff James MacMillan on Oct. 7, 2002. MacMillan said he had expected Gonzales to discuss the fire. Instead, Gonzales confessed to the kidnapping and murder of Townsend and offered to take MacMillan to the teen’s body. Townsend, 18, had been missing without a trace since Jan. 15, 2001.     Bridget’s mother, Patricia "Pat" Townsend, was so overcome with emotion when MacMillan described finding her daughter’s skull that she bolted out of the courtroom. A similar incident occurred later in the court proceedings when Texas Ranger Skylar Hearn disclosed Gonzales’ explanation of his confession. Gonzales said that he could hear Bridget’s voice in his head pleading for her life so she could be with her mother. The teen was shot and killed after being sexually assualted.     Along with confessing to MacMillan on Oct. 7 and Hearn on Oct. 8, Gonzales was interviewed by Channel 12 news and talked to Bandera Review staff writer Stephanie Logue.     Defense attorneys Lisa Jarrett of San Antonio and Emmett Harris of Uvalde said that because of Gonzales’ youth and his lack of education, his confessions should be suppressed. Gonzales was 22 on Oct. 7, 2002 when he confessed to the murder and agreed to the television and newspaper interviews. His defense attorneys said he had an approximate eighth-grade education and low intelligence.     Attorney General’s Office Attorneys Laura Popps and Stacey Brownlee of Austin are prosecuting the case for the Medina County District Attorney’s office which lacks funds for the investigation and trial. Popps asked Hearn to read Gonzales’ written statement in which he acknowledged that he understood his rights and declined to have an attorney present while he told his story.     Hearn said that Gonzales at first claimed that he was ordered to kill Bridget by the Mexican Mafia and then by her boyfriend to keep her from reporting drug deals to law enforcement. He said that Gonzales’ first two stories did not fit the evidence. When questioned repeatedly by Harris as to why he did not believe the first two stories, Hearn could not remember specific points. "The main issue with the story is that he said he was not a member of the Mexican Mafia. I didn’t think they would hire someone outside. The story he finally told matched the evidence."     Jarrett argued that Gonzales’ confession should be suppressed because it was involuntary.     Cantu denied that motion saying, "he invited the conversation. He sent a note to the sheriff. What do I do with that? The sheriff didn’t know what he wanted to talk about."     Jarrett also questioned whether or not coercion had been used to obtain the confession.     Gonzales had received a life sentence for the kidnap and sexual assault of the victim who escaped with her life and wanted to spend two more weeks in Bandera County before being sent to state prison.     Jarrett did not provide definitive proof that Gonzales had received any promises in return for his confession and her argument that Gonzales had been young and vulnerable to coercion failed to win a motion to suppress from Cantu.     The trial is tentatively set to begin on Feb. 1. Harris indicated the defense might not be ready by February.

Grand jury briefs... Sept. 26, 2005 Published Oct. 20, 2005    The Bandera County Grand Jury met on Monday, Sept. 26 and handed down one no bill and seven true bills.     Oralia Lopez Gollthar, 43, of Universal City was no billed for felony possession of a controlled substance.     John Scott Hunter, 27, from Utopia was charged with felony failure to stop and render aid after his vehicle collided with another vehicle on July 18. The person in the other vehicle was injured.     Robert Joseph Lewis, 42, of Bandera was charged with felony driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. The incident occurred on July 11.     Cody Marshall Sales, 22, of Lakehills was charged with two separate felonies: the Feb. 20 burglary of a building -- Dusti's Supermarket in Lakehills -- and a June 12 burglary of a habitation.

District Court Sept., 2005 Published Oct. 6, 2005    Wyatt M. Ashworth, 48, of Bandera was sentenced to 180 days in state jail for felony possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and given credit for time served.     Charlotte Runnels Deaner, 51, of Castroville was sentenced to 18 months in state jail and a $300 fine after her probation was revoked in a felony case of forgery.     Charles O'Neil, 60, of Bandera was sentenced to 10 years probation and a $100 fine for felony theft.     Vicki Lois Maxey, 41, of Lakehills was sentenced to 18 months in state jail for the possession of a controlled substance, cocaine. Her probation was revoked.     Bettyann Marie Azevedo, 38, of Lakehills was sentenced to two years in state jail, probated to three years and a $500 fine for the possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine.

The long wait for justice BCC Staff Published Sept. 22, 2005 Ramiro Gonzales, of Bandera, is scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Bridget Fay Townsend in February, 2006. Townsend disappeared Jan. 15, 2001, and Gonzales confessed on Oct. 7, 2002 that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted Townsend, then shot her while she begged for life.    It is said that the wheels of justice grind exceedingly slowly. This has proven true for two Bandera County women. One woman, who has had some measure of justice rendered, must now stand as a silent sentinel to ensure an equitable reckoning for the other.     Bridget Fay Townsend, 18, vanished on Jan. 15, 2001. On Oct. 7, 2002, Ramiro Gonzales, 22, confessed to sexually assaulting, then fatally shooting, the teenager. Nearly three years after that confession -- and five years after Townsend's rape and murder -- Gonzales has yet to stand trial for Townsend's kidnapping, rape and murder.     Prior to confessing to Townsend's murder, Gonzales kidnapped a local woman at knifepoint. Using her truck, he drove her to a remote area of Medina County, bound her with duct tape, and, after sexually assaulting her, locked her in a closet. Keeping a cool head, the woman managed to escape.     Wrapped in a sheet and wearing sandals, she began a harrowing six to eight mile search for help -- a search complicated by fear that her abductor would return and perhaps kill her. Therefore when a vehicle approached, she hid, frightened that the driver might be Gonzales. In fact, while returning to the crime scene, Gonzales had become involved in a high-speed chase with local law enforcement officers. The chase ended with the victim's truck being totaled, and Gonzales taken into custody.     He was charged, tried and convicted of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. Gonzales was sentenced to two life terms in a state prison. Since State of Texas sentencing guidelines do not offer life without parole, he will be eligible for parole in 30 years. The woman testified during Gonzales' sentencing phase. "God chose me for this never-ending pain to make sure that this habitual criminal will never hurt another woman," she said.     However, instead of serving hard time in a state prison, Gonzales languishes at the Medina County Jail. He will remain incarcerated there until he goes on trial for Townsend's kidnapping, rape and murder.     Ironically, confessing to the capital murder crime was Gonzales' second effort to stay out of the state prison system. After being convicted for the kidnapping and sexual assault of the Bandera woman, he was incarcerated in the Bandera County Jail. While there, he set fire to his mattress, leading to an evacuation of the jail.     Gonzales then unexpectedly confessed to having murdered Townsend. The ensuing investigation of his confession precluded his transfer to a state prison. He led authorities to skeletal remains on Middle Verde Ranch on FM 1077 in Medina County where authorities found bones and a skull. The fragments were later verified as Townsend's.     According to Gonzales, the teenage girl caught him burglarizing a trailer that had belonged to her boyfriend. Ostensibly, he killed her to eliminate an eyewitness. He did not elaborate, however, on the reason for the alleged sexual assault.     The Attorney General's office took over the prosecution of Townsend's murder since Medina County lacked financial resources for a capital murder trail. The Attorney General's office is seeking the death penalty. The trial has finally be set for Feb. 1, 2006.

Child predator draws two 60-year sentences By Stephanie Logue Published Aug. 25, 2005    Judge Steve Ables faced Angel M. Salas, 31, of Bandera in the 216th Judicial Court on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and told him, "The sexual assault of a child is perhaps the worst offense in our society today.     "To be a sexual predator of children is perhaps worse than murder in some ways. The victim has to live with it for the rest of their lives."     Ables sentenced Salas to two 60-year sentences for two separate cases of aggravated sexual assault and two $10,000 fines.     Salas admitted to a several-monthslong pattern of entering his 11-year-old stepdaughter's bedroom at night and performing sexual acts with her. His stepdaughter finally told a friend that she could not sleep at night because of her stepfather's nocturnal visits to her bedroom.     Assistant District Attorney Lucy Cavazos praised the victim's bravery. "She's in the courtroom ready to testify. "Mr. Salas admits that he can't put dates on the incidents because it happened for several months. You can replace a broken window. You cannot replace broken innocence. Can you imagine this young girl's terror each day as nighttime approached and she didn't know what to do?"     Salas told his defense attorney in front of Ables that he had confessed because he felt it was the right thing to do. "Yes, I'm remorseful. It's something I have to live with all my life and all I can think of is what I've done and destroyed and know the victim does too."     Salas had a past record of misdemeanor arrests, including juvenile incidents, for minor in possession of alcohol, shoplifting, disorderly conduct, the malicious use of a telephone and traffic offenses.

District Court Aug. 23, 2005 Published Aug. 25, 2005    Craig Allen Henry, 23, of Bandera pled guilty to five separate charges on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and was sentenced by 216th Judicial Judge Steve Ables.     Henry received a one year sentence for possession of a controlled substance; three years for assault on a public servant; five years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; five years on a separate controlled substance charge and five years for the possession of certain chemicals that are used to manufacture illegal drugs.

Court Notes from July 28, 2005 Published Aug. 11, 2005    The July 28 grand jury passed down four true bills and two no bills.     Marlin Joseph Roden was true billed for possession of a controlled substance.     Kevin Wade Bowen was true billed for burglary of a building.     Peter James Carr was true billed for assault of a public servant.     Grover Wayne Neuman was true billed for forgery.     No bills included Daniel Castillo for burglary of a habitation and Susan Elaine Chacon for forgery.     During 216th Judicial District court proceedings on July 28, Judge Steve Ables sentenced the following individuals:     Robert Dale Sutton, 42, to 10 years in state jail for the aggravated sexual assault of a child and five years for failure to register as a sex offender. His probation was revoked.     Samuel S. Miller, 55, of Bandera was ordered to pay fines and court fines for separate charges of misdemeanor reckless driving and driving while intoxicated.     Daniel Saucedo, 20, of Bandera was sentenced to two years confinement in state jail for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. He was also ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees.     Regina Pendergrass Perry, 42, was sentenced to four years in state jail, a $500 fine and court costs for the July 2001 burglary of a habitation.

The criminal cost of growth County's court system feeling the crunch of population rise Published Aug. 4, 2005    Bandera County has been labeled as the fastest growing area of Texas and proof of that is as close as the county's court system.     When Sheriff James MacMillian took office in 1993, the Bandera County Sheriff's Department averaged between 70 and 80 calls a week -- a yearly total of 3,500. Calls now average between 125-130 a week and hit 7,000 in 2004.     When MacMillian took office in 1993, the 15-bed Bandera Jail facility was adequate for the average daily number of prisoners. By 1994, MacMillan began campaigning for a new jail after over-crowding resulted in The Texas Commission on Jail Standards labeling the Bandera Jail non-compliant. Prisoners now number an average of 40-45 per day and are housed in other counties.     Next year, Bandera County expects to spend $600,000 -- more than half a million dollars -- to house inmates outside Bandera County. And the criminal cost of growth does not stop there.     Precinct 1 and 4 Justice of the Peace Court Clerk Beverly Schmidt attended the July 28 budget workshop at County Commissioners Court and stated her case for another paid employee to handle the increased case load for the combined JP offices. From June 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000, Precinct 1 reported 1,523 cases. Out of those cases, 384 resulted in fines; 462 were disposed of prior to trial; 764 were tried by the judge and seven were tried by jury. Resulting revenue was $137,057.     Fast forward to 2005. Between June 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005, Precinct 1 reported 2,348 cases, bringing in $155,773 in revenue from 348 fines. Of those cases, only 690 were settled prior to trial. The judge heard 672 cases and one case was heard by a civil jury.     Precinct 4 (western Bandera County) reported 717 cases from June 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000. Of those cases, 150 resulted in fines; 176 were settled prior to trial; 384 were tried by a judge and zero were tried by a jury. Total revenue for those 13 months was $58,173.     From June 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005, Precinct 4 reported 842 cases and $50,197 in revenue. Of those cases, 267 were settled without a trial. The judge heard 202 cases and 11 civil trials were held.     From June 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000, Precinct 2 (eastern Bandera County) handled 1,053 cases and collected $77,995 in revenue from 146 fines levied. There were no jury trials; 715 cases were tried by the judge and 259 ended in pretrial dispositions.     During the 13 months between June 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005, Precinct 2 reported 1,115 cases resulting in $57,456 in revenue. Of those cases, 267 were settled prior to trial, the judge heard 672 cases and one civil trial was held.     From June 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000, Precinct 3 (Medina) reported 189 cases and $12,485 in revenue. Of those cases, 115 were settled prior to trial, 10 were tried by the judge, none were tried by jury and fines resulted in 103 cases.     From June 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005, Precinct 3 reported 471 cases and $45,794 in revenue. Prior to trial, 182 cases were settled. A judge tried 301 cases and a jury tried one case.     With increased Medina Lake patrol by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Precinct 2 spent an entire week recently hearing 720 cases. Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bobbi Basinger told commissioners, "we're (all JP courts) backed up to the point where we almost can't catch up."

Stone receives 16 years for sexual assault of child BCC Staff Published July 7, 2005    Billy John Stone, 21, of Lakehills received a prison sentence of 16 years and a court fine of $2,000 from 216th District Judge Steve Ables on Wednesday, June 29 after he pled guilty to the March, 2004 aggravated sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.     Stone, who had a juvenile record, had two charges as an adult of possession of marijuana and his probation from Kendall County had been revoked. Stone admitted that he was using marijuana and alcohol prior to the rape. Stone's confession stated that he "was stoned at the time and didn't know the law."     He sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in 2003. She became pregnant.     Testimony given prior to the sentencing stated that Stone had given the 13-year-old girl marijuana and beer before raping her. He was also accused of continuing to harass his victim and her family after being ordered by the court to have no contact with the girl. He was also accused of having physically assaulted the victim's brother, who was transported to the hospital for treatment.     Character witnesses for Stone said that Stone had been engaged to the 15-year-old girl -- even though no marriage resulted -- and that they trusted him and would allow him to babysit their 14-year-old daughters.

Protests fail to stop new business Published July 7, 2005    In a hearing before District Judge Steve Ables on Thursday, June 30, the new owners of the Cabaret Dancehall, Kimberley and Matthew Kranek (and council), defended their right to do business against three separate protests filed with the Bandera County Court against the application for an on premise beer license. A petition with over 300 signatures and addresses was submitted in support of the application.     County Judge Richard Evans, who usually hears liquor license applications, recused himself from the case postponing the hearing for two weeks until it could come before the 216th District Court. Ables said he could find no grounds for denying the license. His ruling was met with a round of applause from Cabaret supporters at the hearing.     Local realtor, Pat Boyle and Lakehills residents Dan and Sheila Zavorka filed protests based on the Cabaret's proximity to the Bandera Middle School. Boyle testified that he had filed similar protests on three or four previous occasions against the licensing of the Cabaret to serve liquor. Although he has never been successful at stopping the issuance of a license he wanted his protest to stand. When asked, Boyle admitted that he had met the new owners but had no knowledge of their intended business practices. He also stated that he had charged previous owner, Thurman Love, $200 per month for the use of his parking lot. He made no mention of how the parking was monitored in order to insure the use of the parking spaces by Cabaret patrons.     Dan Zavorka explained that he had three children who would span a total of six years attending the Bandera Middle School and that he carried very strong convictions against an establishment that sold liquor being in such close proximity to the school. Zavorka quoted several national statistics on crime in relation to alcohol. Although Zavorka admitted knowing that the city of Bandera had repealed its ordinance requiring businesses that sold alcohol from locating within 300 feet of a school in April he felt compelled to lodge his protest based on his strong personal convictions.     Sheila Zavorka stated that she just wanted her children to feel safe at school and after school when they were waiting to be picked up after soccer games.     The judge questioned the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission officer Douglas Postert if he had researched the protests and found anything within the state statutes to forbid the issuance of the license. Postert said he had reviewed the protests and found no valid grounds to deny the application. Ables said in closing, "I understand your protests and appreciate that you brought them forward. However, Texas law is intended to be distributed fairly and I cannot penalize the Cabaret when other establishments in a three block radius already sell alcohol."

District Court June 30, 2005 Published July 7, 2005    216th Judicial District Judge Steve Ables presided over district court in Bandera on Thursday, June 30. Along with setting sentencing dates and jury trails, the following individuals received sentences from Ables:     Billy John Stone, 21, of Lakehills was sentenced to 16 years in state jail for felony aggravated sexual assault of a child and fined $2,000;     Crystal Clark, 33, of Kerrville received five years of deferred adjudication for felony drug possession and delivery of a controlled substance;     Jeffrey Lee Pendergraft, 24, of Bandera received a two-year state jail sentence probated to five years for the burglary of a building;     Odis Lyn Evans, 51, of Bandera received a 10-year sentence in state jail probated to 10 years for felony driving while intoxicated;     Herwin Daniel Clark, 19, of San Antonio received a 10-year state jail sentence probated to 10 years for the burglary of a habitation; Shiara Lynn Hughes, 36, of San Antonio received three years of deferred adjudication for felony possession of a controlled substance.

District Court Actions from Feb. 6, 2005 Published June 2, 2005    Recent 216th District Court action was taken on the following cases that have already received grand jury indictments:     Leslie Jo Maxwell, AKA Leslie Brytchin, 27, on a Feb. 6 felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine;     Jerry Dee Cook, 43, of Devine on a Feb. 6 felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine;     Robert Allen Smith, 46, of Lakehills on a Feb. 6 felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine;     David Jared Castro, 19, of unknown address for felony aggravated assault involving an incident that occurred on Jan. 22;     Larry Dale Lackey, 34, of Abernathy pled guilty to felony possession of pseudoephedrine, an immediate precursor of methamphetamine, with the intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance and was sentenced to six years of state prison time, probated to six years, plus a $500 fine and $343 in court costs. Lackey also pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine and received a two year state jail sentence, probated to five years, a $500 fine and $343 court costs;     Lacresha Shadden Welch, 28, of Abernathy entered a plea of nolo contendre for felony possession of a precursor to methamphetamine -- pseudoephedrine -- with the intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance and possession of methamphetamine and received two years of state jail time probated to five years, a $500 fine and court costs of $343;     Samuel S. Miller, 55, of Bandera had his July 25, 2004 county court case of operating a motor vehicle in violation of the restrictions on his driver's license transferred to district court along with two other charges for driving while intoxicated.

District Court Report from Jan., 2005 Story ran March 24, 2005    Sean Patrick Duffy, 39, of San Antonio for felony possession of a controlled substance; felony intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance, methamphetamine and felony theft;     Jennifer Elaine Gaddy, 25, of Pipe Creek for felony possession of a controlled substance;     Johnny Lee Sizemore, 24, of Lakehills for felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon;     Angela Faith Hebert for burglary of a building;     Jennie Stewart, 28, of Bandera for felony credit card theft;     Andrew Baty, 18, for felony aggravated sexual assault of a child;     Brett Wayne Genda, 29, of Bandera for felony injury to a child;     William Dale Patterson, 49, of San Antonio for felony evading arrest;     Jesus Alonso Navarro, 18, of Bandera for felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver;     Daniel Saucedo, 18, of Bandera for felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver;     Shiara Lynn Hughs, 36, of San Antonio for felony possession of a controlled substance, methampetamine;     Jason Grant Morrow, 33, of Bandera also known as Jason Grant Lee, for burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit felony assault;     Cheryl Cromer-Heisler, 28, of San Antonio for felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver;     Samantha Browne Twa, 25, for felony possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone;     Wyatt M. Ashworth, 47, of Utopia for felony possession of a controlled substance, methampetamine;     Michael Gregory Skinner, 29, of Bandera of Bandera for felony possession of a controlled substance, methampetamine;     Robert Cleve Salo, 58, of Bandera for felony possession of a controlled substance, methampetamine.

District Court Report from Dec., 2004 Story ran March 3, 2005    Melanie Marie Marx, 57, of Lakehills entered a guilty plea for felony criminal mischief in a Dec. 14, 2004 case involving destroyed property. 216th Judicial District Stephen Ables sentenced her to two years of state jail, probated to five years probation and $11,000 in restitution. Marx was also ordered to pay a $343 Crime Stoppers fee.     John Michael Schneider, 17, of Bandera entered a guilty plea to selling a controlled substance, methamphetamine, within 1,000 feet of Bandera Middle School on Jan. 27. Ables sentenced him to 10 years confinement in TDCJ-ID, probated to five years and a $500 fine. Schneider was also ordered to pay a $383 Crime Stoppers fine and enter a drug treatment facility.

County Court Aug. 26, 2004 Story ran March 3, 2005    (Editor's note: when bad checks are paid before the court date, the cases are dismissed.)     Lezlie Yurrito's theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 26.     Lance Paul Snodgrass's assault with bodily injury case was dismissed.     Wendy Kay Almond's 10-day jail sentence was credited and paid in full her sentence for resisting arrest and the unlawful possession of marijuana.     Joseph Henry Walter III pled guilty on Aug. 10 to criminal mischief. He was ordered to pay a $750 fine, $306 in court costs and received a suspended 365-day jail sentence. He was given 18 months probation, ordered to complete 64 hours of community service and had his driver's license suspended for 180 days.     Debra Lee Robbins' July 15 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Tamatha Goode's three July 15 theft by check charges were dismissed on Aug. 4.     Sabrina Edins July 15 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Ronda Robertson's July 15 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Alyssa Phillips' July 4 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Stephanie E. Mitchell's July 4 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Ann M. Mathews July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 6.     Jack McGinnis's July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed Aug. 6.     Crystal M. Lovett's July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 11.     John I. Heinen's July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 1.     Philip Glause's July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 6.     Lightning Dickey's July 4 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 8.     Samatha Clark pled nolo contendere to theft by check and was sentenced to a $100 fine, court costs of $143 and ordered to pay $248.16 in restitution.     Grover Casanova's July 14 theft by check charge was dismissed on Aug. 4.     Perry Lynn Cross pled nolo contendre on Aug. 2 for allowing a dog to become a public nuisance. He was sentenced to a $200 fine and $143 in court costs.     Mary Lee Reyes pled nolo contendere on Aug. 3 for a July 13 arrest for possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to a suspended jail sentence of 365 days and 12 months probation, an $800 fine and $206 in court costs.     Martin Reyes Jr. pled nolo contendere for possession of marijuana. He received a suspended 365- day jail sentence, 12 months of probation, an $800 fine and $206 in court costs.     James Edmund Cammock pled guilty to a July 12 arrest for possession of marijuana. He received 12 months of deferred adjudication probation, a fine of $600, $206 in court costs and was ordered to serve 48 hours of community service.     Lonnie Charles Burleson's nolo contendre plea received a suspended 365-jail sentence, six months probation, a $400 fine and $206 in court costs.     Franklin Tyron Mize's July 7 charge of resisting arrest was dismissed on July 19.     Charlotte A. Hayhurt's July 2 theft by check charge was dismissed on July 15.     Frank Cadena's July 2 theft by check charge was dismissed Aug. 4.     Karina Williams' July 1 theft by check charge was dismissed Aug. 4.