Defendant pleads guilty to exploiting elder person

The theft of a debit card from a 74-year-old victim resulted in a 10-year sentence for the offender. Jessica Renee Wright entered guilty pleas to charges against her in Jones County Superior Court Feb.

Jail Report

MARCH 24-31, 2023 Laura Tennille Ashley, 38, arrested 3/24/23 – marijuana possession less than ounce Franklin Everhardt Bates, 43, arrested 3/28/23 – possession methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects Jason Edward Bishop, 45, arrested 3/26/23 – suspended or revoked...

Real Estate Transactions

MARCH 24-30, 2023 MARCH 24 GG & NL Investments, LLC to Neill Siaca-Colon; 137 Neptune Way; parcel M07A00117; $80,000.00 Constant Cash Flow Properties, LLC to Russell Hill III; 200 Sun Valley Dr.; parcel M03A00014; $118,000.00 Vontrika Cherry to Joshua Marsh; 956 Chapman Dr.

Crime Watch

The following information is gleaned from incident reports, which are public record, from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Gray Police Department March 22-26, 2023. March 22 “Nothing illegal,” he said Inv. Hall was in the area of New Clinton Rd.

Man pleads guilty to delivering contraband to jail

One of four defendants in a case involving a contraband drop at the Jones County Law Enforcement Center entered a negotiated guilty plea that included his testimony against his codefendants. Marshall Shane McInvale was in Jones County Superior Court March 23 to enter his plea.

Real Life

“He is risen” (Mt 28:6) HE--Jesus! HE is the Son of God, the Son of Man, the King of kings, the Lord of lords, God in the flesh, the Messiah. The Lord of Glory left His throne to take on human flesh in order to bled out His holy blood to wash us clean of sin.

Jury takes an hour to find child molester guilty

A defendant who was found guilty of the charges against him in Jones County Superior Court last week will find out how long he will serve in prison Thursday. Michael Anthony Lester was arrested June 7, 2021, and charged with child molestation and aggravated child molestation.

Teacher of the Year

Geske-Stewart of JCHS earns 2023 honor Jones County’s Teacher of the Year is a Social Studies teacher at Jones County High School who did not take long to make her impression among her peers. Christine Geske-Stewart was named Teacher of the Year at the March 30 ceremony held at Butler Hall.

Alleged drug trafficker caught by U.S. Marshals

The second of two suspects wanted on charges of trafficking in ecstasy is in custody after being located by U.S. Marshals.

Audit shows county in strong financial position

Jones County’s 2022 audit results drew praise for county leaders at the third Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting. The March 21 meeting was called to order by Board Chairman Chris Weidner, who also led the opening prayer and pledge. All commissioners were present at the meeting.