Appellant Raymond M. (father) appeals from two
domestic violence restraining orders granted under the
Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) (Fam. Code,
§ 6200 et seq.)1 Following a single evidentiary hearing on
separate requests filed by father and respondent Melissa G.
(mother), the court granted both requests. Father contends
reversal is required because section 6305 re... More...   $0 (09-23-2018 - CA)

Silva was charged with the first-degree murder of his employer and landlord, Forman; and the attempted first-degree murder of a neighbor, Daoud. The charges arose from the shooting of both Forman and Daoud following a confrontation between Silva and Forman. The parties’ account of the confrontation differed: Silva claimed he reacted in self-defense, based on a prior threat by Forman and For... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - FL)

In the early evening of April 26, 2015, Taylor, apparently intoxicated, entered a convenience store in Pasco County, walked back to the cooler section, and began stuffing liquor bottles into his pockets. The clerk, Raif Bader, confronted Taylor; Taylor pulled an object from under his shirt, brandished it at Bader, and warned, "Don't you dare." Afraid, Bader returned to the front counter to retri... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - FL)

Petitioner is charged with first-degree murder, a capital offense, and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, offenses which are punishable by life imprisonment. See § 782.04(1), Fla. Stat. Article I, section 14, of the Florida Constitution states: Pretrial release and detention.— 2 Unless charged with a capital offense or an offense... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - FL)

The morning of April 20, 2016 commenced like many mornings for the residents surrounding Smith Road in Rootstown, Ohio. The neighbors let their dogs 2 out, got ready for work, and saw their children off to school. As two neighbors followed their morning routine, they noticed smoke emanating from the residence owned by one Bryan Burns. As one of the men approached the home, he dialed 911; b... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - OH)

In Case No. 17-CR-000140, appellant was indicted on the following counts: count one, theft, a felony of the fifth degree, in violation of R.C. 2913.02(A)(3); count two, obstructing official business, a felony of the fifth degree, in violation of R.C. 2 2921.31; and count three, possession of cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree, in violation of R.C. 2925.11. Pleas of not guilty were entere... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - OH)

In these consolidated appeals, defendant-appellant, Derrick Wade, appeals from a judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas following a jury trial in which he was found guilty of murder in case No. 15CR-6089. Appellant also appeals from an entry of the trial court which denied his motion to withdraw guilty plea in case No. 13CR-1788. {¶ 2} On April 1, ... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - OH)

Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 Criminal Code Section 18-6-403 Sexual exploitation of a childMore...   $0 (09-22-2018 - CO)

Clarksville, TN - The State of Tennessee charged Kevin Forman, age 29, and Kellum Jordan Williams, age 37, with first-degree murder aggravated kidnapping and premeditated murder for killing 31-year-old Amy Murphy to keep her from testifying against them on drug charges on February 1, 2015.

The victim was beaten and strangled and her body was doused with gasoline and set on fire while she ... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - TN)

Christianburg, VA - The Commonwealth of Virginia charged Natalie Keepers, age 20, with accessory before the fact in the first-degree murder for her involvement in the Nicole Lovell, age 13.

The Commonwealth charged that Keepers was involved with David Eisenhauer in the killing of Lovell, which whom Eisenhour had a relationship.

Keepers confessed to her involvement in concealing... More...   $0 (09-22-2018 - VA)

In February 2017, Henderson was indicted on six counts: two counts of felonious assault in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(2), both second-degree felonies, with one- and three-year firearm specifications; one count of discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises in violation of R.C. 2923.162, a third-degree felony, with one- and three-year firearm specifications; one count of domestic vi... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Crosby called his cousin requesting the victim’s contact information. Crosby
intended to buy drugs from the victim and called to set up a deal. The victim brought a
friend along; both of them were carrying firearms. The victim and his friend were
driving around the area of East 93rd Street and Quebec Avenue in Cleveland. During
that time, Crosby and a second person were tex... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

In March 2017, Williams was indicted on the following charges: Count 1, aggravated murder (victim Yanetta); Count 2, murder (victim Yanetta); Count 3, felonious assault (victim Yanetta); Count 4, attempted murder (victim Schilling); Count 5, felonious assault (victim Schilling); and Count 6, having weapons while under disability. With the exception of Count 6, the charges had accompanying on... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

In May 2017, Scott was named in a six-count indictment in Cuyahoga C.P. No. CR-17-615337-A. The indictment charged him with felonious assault in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(2), with one- and three-year firearm specifications; improperly discharging into a habitation in violation of R.C. 2923.161(A)(1), with one- and three-year firearm specifications; domestic violence in violation of R.C. 29... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

On October 26, 2006, a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Gilbert for two counts of aggravated murder and two counts of aggravated robbery, each with one- and three-year firearm specifications. As we previously explained in our decision considering Gilbert’s direct appeal, State v. Gilbert, 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 90615, 2009-Ohio-463, [t]he case proceeded to a jury trial, and Gilbert was f... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Defendant-appellant, Jasmin Fletcher, appeals her convictions and sentence following guilty pleas in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for one count of tampering with evidence in violation of R.C. 2921.12(A)(1)(B) and one count of obstruction of justice in violation of R.C. 2921.32(A)(5)(C)(4), felonies of the third degree. {¶2} One of the central issues in this appeal was the trial court’s ... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Appellant owned Solutions Counseling Center in Sebring. She was a counselor with plans to become a clinical psychologist. As a counselor, Appellant was not eligible to receive a provider number from the Ohio Department of Medicaid in order to directly seek reimbursement for rendering services to clients who used the traditional Medicaid option. (Under traditional Medicaid, a counselor had to wo... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Appellant’s wife of 28 years, Jaqueline “Jackie” Thomas (“Mrs. Thomas”), testified that between five and six o’clock on the morning of July 13, 2016, she was awakened by Appellant, profanely demanding she get out of bed. (Tr., pp. 384-385.) Mrs. Thomas testified that Appellant grabbed her by the arm and the hair of her head, causing her to stand and forcibly follow him to the bathroom so tha... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OH)

Golden, CO - The State of Colorado charged Jose Chavez-Tellez, age 48, with possession with intent to distribute 14 pounds of methamphetamine.

Mr. Tellez was traveling through Colorado on I70 when he pulled into a truck stop. As he was pulling out, he hit a curb flattening two tires on the passenger side of his car.

Rhonda Chavez-Tellez was also charged and pleaded guilty and wa... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - CO)

Tulsa, OK - The State of Oklahoma charged Katesha Christine Childers, age 40, with:

Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM11, MURDER - FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7
Date of Offense: 07/01/2017
Party Name Disposition Information
CHILDERS, KATESHA CHRISTINE Disposed: CONVICTION, 09/17/2018. Jury Trial
Count as Disposed: MURDER - FIRST DEGREE(HM11)
Violation of ... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OK)

Tulsa, OK - The State of Oklahoma charged Ashley Good, a/k/a Sevyn, age 26, with:

Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM11, MURDER - FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7
Date of Offense: 06/11/2017
Party Name Disposition Information
GOOD, ASHLEY NICOLE
Count # 2. Count as Filed: OWPN, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER SUPERVISION OF DOC, in violation of 21 O.S. 128... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OK)

Office of the City Attorney, Mara W. Elliott, City Attorney, and Carmen A.
Brock, Deputy City Attorney, for Defendants and Appellants.
Francis A. Bottini, Jr., Nina M. Bottini, and the Bernate Ticino Trust dated March
9, 2009, Trust 3 (the Bottinis) applied to the City of San Diego for a coastal development
permit (CDP) to construct a single-family home on a vacant lot in La Jolla.... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - CA)

Tulsa, OK - The State of Oklahoma charged Donald Ray Cowans, a/k/a Donald R. Cowens with:

Count # 1. Count as Filed: HM11, MURDER - FIRST DEGREE, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.7
Date of Offense: 01/16/2017
Party Name Disposition Information
COWANS, DONALD RAY
Count # 2. Count as Filed: ABDGR, ASSAULT WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON, in violation of 21 O.S. 645
Date of Off... More...   $0 (09-21-2018 - OK)

On July 14, 2017, Appellant was indicted by the Mercer County Grand Jury on one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree, in violation of R.C. 2925.11(A); 2929.11(C)(1)(a). (Doc. No. 1). On July 25, 2017, Appellant was released by the trial court on an OR bond. (Doc. No. 7). As part of his OR bond, Appellant was subject to the following conditions: 1) Do not ... More...   $0 (09-20-2018 - OH)

In June 2014, Mr. Davis was looking after his granddaughters, ten-year-old M.D., and nine-year-old E.D., while Grandmother was at work. Mr. Davis asked M.D. to try on her swimsuit and when she needed help fastening it, Mr. Davis “went under [her] swimsuit and touched [her] boob.” Not long after this incident, Mr. Davis called M.D. into his bedroom, and he touched her under her shirt on he... More...   $0 (09-20-2018 - MO)