First offender loses status due to violent crimes

An individual serving a 10-year sentence for the charge of manslaughter was recently adjudicated guilty and resentenced in Jones County Superior Court.

The resentencing of Darius Julius Johnson took place July 9, with the major significance of the action being the loss of his first offender status. Johnson was resentenced to 10 years for involuntary manslaughter, 12 months for reckless conduct and …