Suspect nabbed in city-county office thefts Oct 4, 2008
He is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on $10,000 bail, awaiting a preliminary hearing Oct. 9 in Municipal Court. He also has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation by the county's Behavior Clinic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Don Bybee MossMay 11, 1916-Sept. 26, 2008 Oct 4, 2008
After retiring from his retail business, Moss served for 10 years as a municipal court judge in Nyssa. He also played golf nearly every day with his best friend, Larry Saito. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Police issues concern residents of Patagonia Oct 4, 2008
Bracamonte gave each council member a 16-page memorandum dated May 16 titled "Municipal Court Relationship within City and Town Government and [Town] Ordinance No. 03-09, Enhancement Fees information." Bracamonte later told the paper that each council member and Heiss and been sent the memo shortly after May 16 ... The relationship between towns and cities and municipal courts is spelled out ... At issue in this case was budget and finance for the municipal court. (Nogales International, AZ)
Circuit court actions Oct 3, 2008
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Town mourns loss of retired school teacher Oct 3, 2008
The municipal court is held the first Monday of the month at City Hall. The items on the agenda discussed during the last town meeting were: Neva Jo Miller addressing the board, the type of livestock within city limits, voting for approval of FEMA floodplains management measures, and a closed-door session (pursuant to OK Statutes 307 B) discussing city employees. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ducks can run, but will they throw? Oct 3, 2008
Pleasant, who has been ordered to appear at Springfield Municipal Court, crashed into a car that carried three passengers, including a 1-year-old. Neither Pleasant, who needed 75 stitches to close a forehead gash, nor Holland (mild concussion) made the trip to Pullman. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Cedar Park council beams after rec center topping out Oct 3, 2008
The municipal court is looking to get a juvenile case manager as soon as April 2009. Cedar Park has approximately 1,000 juvenile cases every year with a compliance rate of 38 percent. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Suspect in county tractor theft being held in Batesville Oct 3, 2008
According to The Panolian's website, Yarbrough was bound over to the grand jury for two counts of burglary and two counts of grand larceny on Sept. 24 in Batesville Municipal Court. Following further investigation after Yarbrough's arrest in Batesville, Smith said the Sheriff's Department here learned that he had apparently taken the District 1 tractor and drove it to a convenience store in Kilmichael, where he parked it by some other tractors. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
WVU hoop players plead to charges from scuffle Oct 3, 2008
The two were charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness Monday in Pittsburgh Municipal Court. Other charges were dropped. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
McClendon, Helton Appointed Judges Of Juvenile Court Oct 3, 2008
He currently serves as the Dublin Municipal Court Judge - a position he has held since 2005 ... McLendon has practiced in this court quite a bit, said Tribble, and he is already the municipal court judge for the City of Dublin where he handles all sorts of traffic cases. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Barbara Metras, 99; turned intrepid nature into noted Navy career Sep 25, 2008
"Aunt Barbara had a belief that anything was possible," said Sally Kelly, a judge in Boston Municipal Court. She said her aunt inspired her to pursue a career in public service. (Boston Globe)
Deputy: Nichols tried to cause mistrial Sep 25, 2008
Defendant Brian Nichols (right) listens from the defense table in day three of his murder trial at the Atlanta Municipal Court Building Wednesday. Photos. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
City Council vote would cut budget, give raises Sep 25, 2008
Among Raun s other suggestions were eliminating municipal court except for a secretary. In his list of proposed cuts, Rangra suggested the council privatize the municipal airport. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Residents Arrested In Prostitution Sting Named Sep 25, 2008
Eleven of those arrested were issued summons to appear on Oct. 2 in municipal court to attend John School. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Couple to stand trial in bank robbery, chase Sep 25, 2008
A day before the robbery, Mr. McAleavey faced a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court, where he was ordered to stand trial on charges of operating a house of prostitution, according to court records. At a news conference yesterday, Pittsburgh police Assistant Chief Regina McDonald said officers' actions in the chase were under investigation, and findings would not be available for "probably a month or two.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Owner of attacking pit bull pleads no contest; gets $159 fine Sep 25, 2008
Catherine Bolling, 40, of 815 S. Seventh St., was found guilty in La Crosse Municipal Court and ordered to pay a 159 fine. Bolling s pit bull Big Boy was euthanized Aug. 28 after she surrendered the animal at the end of its 10-day state-mandated quarantine required after a dog bites a human. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Murder suspect held on $1M bond Sep 24, 2008
A Columbus teen remains in the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center today after his bond was set at 1 million Monday in the Columbus Municipal Court. Leemajor Wilder Jr., 18, of 1508 15th Ave. N. in Columbus, was arrested Sept. 18 and charged with one count of capital murder after 29-year-old Cornelius Cunningham was shot and killed while sitting outside his 2112 14th Ave. N. apartment earlier the same day. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Sparks Municipal Court goes to 4-day week Sep 24, 2008
(AP) -- Sparks Municipal Court is going to a four-day week beginning in December. Judges Barbara McCarthy and James Spoo say the move will save money and energy as the city grapples with budget cuts. (KRNV.com, NV)
Public Safety Log (23) Sep 23, 2008
The woman was cited on second-degree theft and was cited into Albany Municipal Court. Car theft A woman called police to say someone took her prescription medicine and her Louis Vuitton purse with items inside from her car at about 4 p.m. Sunday while it was parked at Heritage Mall. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Nichols jury hears shooting tape Sep 23, 2008
Nichols trial is being held at Atlanta Municipal Court, a few blocks from the county courthouse where he escaped his rape trial on March 11, 2005 ... The county also cancelled a $376,000 debt the city of Atlanta owed for court services in exchange for use of the entire sixth floor of the Municipal Court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New Jersey judge to leave bench for trench Sep 23, 2008
Christopher Brown is an attorney and municipal court judge in Galloway Township and a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Brown recently received a notice telling him to prepare for deployment. (The Trentonian, NJ)
'Tragic' Nichols trial begins Sep 22, 2008
The county also cancelled a $376,000 debt the city of Atlanta owed for court services in exchange for use of the entire sixth floor of the Municipal Court. Barnes widow recently won a $5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Union takes rat battle to the high court Sep 22, 2008
A municipal court judge, a Superior Court judge and a three-judge Appellate Court panel all sided with the township. But the union is fighting on. (NJ.com -- Times)
Council to decide final design of new Kinder Park Sep 21, 2008
4 p.m. in the municipal court room at City Hall. Councilors wanted to review the proposed layout before being asked to award a construction bid, said Parks Director Ed Hodney. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shooting suspect arrested, charged Sep 20, 2008
Wilder s initial court appearance is scheduled for Monday in the Columbus Municipal Court. During the appearance, Judge Curtis Austin will set the suspect s bond and preliminary hearing date. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Teen shot in dispute over dog; 2 men arrested Sep 20, 2008
Epting and Crutch are being held at the Hinds County Detention Center in Raymond awaiting their initial Municipal Court appearances. Police have not released photos of the two. (The Clarion-Ledger)
4 Investigates: Court reporter worked without license Sep 20, 2008
But that's not going to stop aggressive and creative criminal defense lawyers," said Ciolino. With his license revoked, Thibodeaux has substituted for court reporters at the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court several times. The same goes for Municipal Court, and sources confirm he also worked on many cases at Civil Court. In the civil arena, it's a little easier to just go ahead and do it again." Ciolino said. A Civil Court spokesman would only say "the court has just been made aware of the... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Plano -- City appoints new Finance Director Sep 20, 2008
She has general supervision over the departments of accounting, purchasing, warehouse, treasury, the municipal court, risk management, and financial systems division, totaling about 77 people in her divisions. Tacke also continues to serve on the retirement security plan committee; a committee she has been a member of for about a year and a half. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fourth strike for Lee judge Pat Carr Sep 19, 2008
- In 2001, he was publicly reprimanded and fined $100 for allowing an arraignment of murder suspects to be photographed and broadcast by the media, which is not allowed in justice or municipal courts ... In May, the commission formally complained about Carr, who also is municipal court judge for Guntown and Saltillo. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Albany chase ends in arrest of 2 Sep 19, 2008
Tagen also had an outstanding warrant from Lebanon Municipal Court for hit-and-run. Both men were taken to the Linn County Jail. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Armed resident shot by officer after burglary Sep 19, 2008
" 'He has a gun' A woman who lives in the Flower Street house told officers, "He has a gun," when they responded after hearing a scream and glass breaking. As the woman fled with her children - a toddler and a teen - the male homeowner went to get his gun, according to po- lice. Canales suffered injuries to his leg. He was expected to be released from a hospital Thursday. He will be booked at Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail. Police responded to initial calls of shots fired in the 2900 block... (AZCentral -- News)
Lebanon Police Dept. (17) Sep 19, 2008
Lebanon Municipal Court (LMC) warrant for fourth-degree assault ... Salem Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Attack leaves voter, 73, in pain and fear Sep 18, 2008
He was arraigned in West Roxbury Municipal Court, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of unarmed robbery of a person 60 years or older and assault and battery. After initially setting bail at $25,000 cash, Judge Mary Ann Driscoll ordered Fleury held without bail for violating the terms of his probation for a trespassing charge, according to the district attorney's office. (Boston Globe)
Citizens berate council Sep 18, 2008
Council members finally approved an item that s been on several agendas setting a format for annual evaluations of the city manager, city attorney, city secretary and Municipal Court judge. Only Councilwoman Diana Asgeirsson opposed the motion; she favored quarterly evaluations. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Council sets court date for youths and discussesFEMA remapping Sep 18, 2008
A Bayard municipal court date has been set for mid-October for two youths who placed several non-poisonous water snakes in the outside mail box at the local post office sometime before the postmaster opened the box to retrieve mail. Mayor, Steve Durst, announced at the recent town council meeting that he will preside over the court proceedings of the case that was a stupid act by punk kinds. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Town of Little Elm adopts Comprehensive Plan Sep 18, 2008
A contract for legal services was approved with Paul J. Liston of the Liston Law Firm as town attorney for municipal court prosecutor. The council also approved a construction contract for the King Road paving and drainage improvement project in the amount of 2. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Collin County Democratic candidates speak to voters Sep 18, 2008
Chae has served as a judge on the Dallas Municipal Court for 12 years and is hoping to continue working as a judge on the Texas 5th Court of Appeals, Place 3. The court tries appeals in civil and criminal cases from Dallas, Collin, Kaufman, Hunt, Rockwall, and Grayson counties. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Judge ordered to attend education class by State Commission on Judicial Conduct Sep 17, 2008
The Marlin Municipal Court judge was publicly admonished by a state judicial court and ordered to take four hours of judicial education classes. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct concluded that Judge Lynda Lawless demonstrated a lack of professional competence in the handling of a case in 2006. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Council OKs ordinance aimed at vandals Sep 17, 2008
It allows the municipal court to fine offenders $500 plus the cost of restoring the defaced property. The graffiti crackdown is an effort to stem a problem that Hamilton officials and residents say has been worsening. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fla. lawmaker's son accused of smuggling Sep 17, 2008
In 2008 John Boyd faced a misdemeanor charge in Tucson Municipal Court on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was later charged with violation of a promise to appear in court. (AZCentral -- News)
Council to Hold Hearing Monday on New Budget Sep 13, 2008
Municipal Court, $103,165. Economic/Community development, $120,045. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lakewood Village Council reverses building inspection decision Sep 12, 2008
Knowles received a municipal court summons to appear in court on Sept. 5. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Vargus attempted to mediate a resolution through a third party, but Knowles attorney Sandra Refoy rejected all proposals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Public meeting regarding the electric utility on Sept. 22 Sep 11, 2008
The aldermen heard or read reports from various City committees and staff including the financial report update from Finance Manager Chris Wienecke, the police and City Marshal s reports, and the Municipal Court docket and statistics for August. Marshal John Wright reported a police chase in which the officer stopped the chase due to inclement weather and then the driver later crashed the vehicle on J Highway. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
More of this story Sep 11, 2008
Youth Court cases are referred by the Washington County District Attorney s Office and by municipal court judges. Offenders who successfully complete their sentence in Youth Court then have charges against them dismissed. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Marietta mosque can't operate till additions come down Sep 11, 2008
Municipal Court Judge Roger J. Rozen on that date ordered the mosque to remove the additions in three stages. The first stage has been completed; a 3-foot addition to the front porch has been removed, said the attorney representing the mosque, Mich;le Battle of Smith Gambrell ll. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Animals poisoned with rat poison Sep 11, 2008
Carl N. Swenson, 54, is scheduled to answer those charges Sept. 18 in Neptune Municipal Court, according to summonses issued by the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA sent Special Investigator Stewart Goldman to Swenson's house after receiving a complaint that someone was poisoning animals there. (Pet-Abuse.com)
31 rabbits starved to death Sep 11, 2008
Deborah Bailey, who had rented a home in Logan Township a short distance from the farm, failed to appear in municipal court on July 28 to answer to 39 charges of animal cruelty leveled by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Authorities said today that they have not been able to find her at her rented home, which appears to have been recently condemned, and that a court warrant has been issued for her arrest. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Relationships and hands-on initiatives help combat truancy Sep 11, 2008
If and when truancy is filed on a student, it often ends up in either the county's Health and Human Services Department as a social work case or in the city's municipal court system. City ordinances say if a student is convicted of truancy, the first violation is a $50 fine. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Chetek Municipal Court Report Sep 11, 2008
Thursday 11 September, 2008. Chetek Police Report. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Crime Watch (63) Sep 11, 2008
The warrant was out of the Corvallis Municipal Court for failing to appear on an unprovoked attack charge. Tuesday, Sept. 9. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
VERIZON Tech Accused Of Making $220K In Sex Calls... Sep 10, 2008
He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Central Municipal Court. . (The Drudge Report)
City Hall turns 100 Sep 10, 2008
In February 1981, the municipal court moved into new quarters at the new police station on First Street West. Space upstairs was again changed and a new back stairway added, for safety. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Commission: Judge Violated Code Of Conduct Sep 10, 2008
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued the Public Admonition and Order of Additional Education against Marlin Municipal Court Judge Lynda Lawless this summer. In its ruling, The Commission writes, "the Commission concludes based on the facts and evidence before it that Judge Lawless failed to comply with the law and demonstrated a fundamental lack of professional competence in the law.". (KWTX.com, TX)
City says: A horse is a horse, of course Sep 10, 2008
A summons would lead to a date in municipal court within a week and a half or two weeks time, Micklewright said. Even if a judge did find that the animals must go, Micklewright said he could not guess how long the whole process would take. (NJ.com -- Times)
New Rowlett ordinance can hold parents responsible for kids’ graffiti Sep 10, 2008
A new ordinance aimed at curbing the rising incidences of graffiti throughout Rowlett now allows the municipal court to hold the parent or guardians responsible when their children are involved in this kind of vandalism. The ordinance follows weeks of discussion throughout the summer on how to get a handle on the city s graffiti problem. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Canoeist drowns after capsizing Sep 9, 2008
The district attorney's office said that the assault suspect will be arraigned today in Boston Municipal Court. MANSFIELDDeath on train tracks under scrutinyPolice are investigating the death of a Mansfield woman who was struck by a commuter rail train Saturday evening in Mansfield. (Boston Globe)
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Mayor pay hike pitched Sep 9, 2008
" Clarke County's estimated 2007 population was 114,063, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The average salary for full-time commission chairmen in seven Georgia counties with populations of more than 100,000 was $99,520, according to a 2007 state Department of Community Affairs survey. All seven earned more than the Athens-Clarke mayor's $45,000 annual salary. Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis earned $89,589 last year; Madison County Commission Chairman Wesley Nash made $72,902... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Five will be inducted into Blinn Hall of Honor Sep 7, 2008
While maintaining a limited law practice in Brenham, Weisler continues his service to his community as the presiding judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Brenham and continues to meet the needs of his fellow veterans as state judge advocate of the Texas Department of the American Legion. This is an on-line publication of The Brenham Banner-Press P.O. Box 585 Brenham, TX 77834-0585 (979) 836-7956 For comments or questions, email. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Gasping, antiquated equipment to be replaced in new budget Sep 7, 2008
The budget for the Municipal Court remained the same as did the City Treasurer. The only change in the City Clerk budget was an increase in printing and postage costs. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Skyline struggles to give Phoenix sense of identity Sep 7, 2008
" Standout structures Many of the city's modern architectural gems are public buildings. There is Antoine Predock's 1989 design for ASU's Nelson Fine Arts Center and the Langdon Wilson design for Phoenix City Hall in 1994. Will Bruder's Burton Barr Central Library on Central Avenue came one year later. Predock's Arizona Science Center and the renovation of the Orpheum Theatre followed in 1997. The Postmodern Phoenix Municipal Court Building on Washington Street arrived in 1999. And this year,... (AZCentral -- News)
Homicide suspect arrested in Jamaica Sep 6, 2008
Parris will be brought before a court in Jamaica and held until his extradition to face charges in Dorchester Municipal Court, the statement said. Prosecutors will begin efforts for proceedings on Monday, said Jake Wark, spokesman for the district attorney. (Boston Globe)
Albany mystery: Who was that man? (76) Sep 6, 2008
In August, someone appeared in municipal court using Owens identification to plead guilty to the alcohol in the park charge. Police are following up on that court appearance. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Former mayoral hopeful Carl Lee arrested on embezzlement charges Sep 5, 2008
Because the case will be heard Sept. 18 in the Columbus Municipal Court and may later be transferred to a higher court, CPD officials did not release details of the arrest or the interview conducted before Lee was taken into custody. If found guilty, Lee could face a 10-year prison sentence and a possible fine though a maximum amount is not assigned for the crime, according to Forrest s Lowndes County office. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Two Kansas freshmen ruled eligible by NCAA Sep 5, 2008
Posted: Thursday September 4, 2008 9:50PM; Updated: Friday September 5, 2008 1:07AM. Two KU freshmen cleared to play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
