CHESTER – Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker has released part two of his March 2022case updates.
People v. Daniel A. Campos (2021-CF-246) – On March 4, 2022 the State dismissed a charge of Escape against Mr. Campos. “Daniel was a few days late in reporting to our jail to begin a sentence to IDOC. If a person is convicted of escape, they are branded by IDOC as an escape risk and Daniel was going to get removed from drug treatment if he pled to the escae charge. In exchange for my dismissal, Mr. Campos agreed to two (2) additional years of IDOC time on his underlying charge of Aggravated Battery. Mr. Campos will now serve six (6) years in IDOC, instead of four (4). That is adequate punishment for being a few days late in reporting, in my opinion,” explained Walker.
People v. Bradley A. Schneider (2021-CF-207) – On March 14, 2022, Bradley A. Schneider, 45 of Marissa, pled guilty to the offense of Delivery of Methamphetamine before the Honorable Judge Richard A. Brown. No agreement was reached as to the sentence and this matter has been set for a sentencing hearing on May 9, 2022. An additional charge of Possession of Methamphetamine (2021-CF-124) was dismissed to facilitate the plea. During the plea, Mr. Schneider admitted to selling less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Sparta on June 9, 2021. “We had purchased meth from Mr. Schneider last summer, and were sitting on that charge to wait for the lab report to come in and get some separation from the time of the buy and the filing of charges to try to protect the identity of our informant. Shockingly, Brad picked up a possession charge in the middle of that period and we waited in the weeds to file the delivery. I dismissed the possession charge as Judge Brown has been very consistent in sending those convicted of delivering meth to IDOC. I hope that continues on May 9,” offered Walker. The Sparta Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Amie D. Thornton (2021-CF-205) – On March 14, 2022, Amie D. Thornton, 42 of Tilden, pled guilty to the offense of Delivery of Methamphetamine before Judge Brown. No agreement was reached as to the sentence and this matter has been set for a sentencing hearing on May 9. During the plea, Ms. Thornton admitted to delivering less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine to a confidential information in Tilden on May 20, 2021. “Amie appears to be headed to IDOC on May 9. As stated above, there is consistency in going to prison for selling meth in this county. I hope we keep it going on May 9,” stated Walker. The Tilden Police Department and Sparta Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Robert D. Calloway (2021-CF-220) – On March 14, 2022, Robert D. Calloway, 42 of Sparta, pled guilty to the offense of Delivery of Methamphetamine before Judge Brown. No agreement was reached as to the sentence and this matter has been set for a sentencing hearing on May 9. During the plea, Mr. Calloway admitted to delivering less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine to a confidential information in Sparta on June 13, 2021. “Three meth dealers to lead things off. We may need to use the jail’s mini-van to transport people to IDOC following May 9. I don’t mean to make light of the situation, but there is a price to pay for selling meth in this county and I hope that price is in IDOC for all of these person convicted of selling meth,” commented Walker. The Sparta Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Sarah N. Donley (2021-CF-140) – On March 14, 2022, Sarah N. Donley, 34, homeless, pled guilty to the offense of Aggravated Battery before Judge Brown. No agreement was reached as to the sentence and this matter has been set for a sentencing hearing on May 9, 2022. During the plea, Ms. Donley admitted to causing bodily harm to a child under 13 years of age on June 6, 2021 in Chester. “Ms. Donley has been in trouble in the past, including a previous battery to a child in St. Clair County. This incident was reported to police by a bystander whom saw Sarah acting aggressively toward her child in front of the courthouse on a Sunday afternoon. I am hopeful the court will see the troublesome behavior of Ms. Donley and incarcerate her for it, if for nothing else, to make sure she is not acting violently and erratically while in the community. Sometimes rehabilitation is no longer a possibility, it is simply necessary to incarcerate someone because they are a danger. In my opinion Sarah qualifies as a danger and I hope to convince the court of that on May 9,” indicated Walker. The Chester Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Michael R. Pruneau (2021-CF-234) – On March 14, 2022, the State moved to dismiss a charge of Unlawful Restraint, with leave to reinstate, against Mr. Pruneau. “My victim in this case fell off the face of the earth. I could not find her and had agencies in Missouri attempt to locate her, which is where she allegedly lived. Without a victim to testify, I had no case. If I find her in the future, I have three years to refile,” explained Walker.
People v. Terry A. Hobeck (2021-CF-189) – On March 14, 2022, Terry A. Hobeck, 37 of Rockwood, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before Judge Brown. Pursuant to the plea, Mr. Hobeck was sentenced to a term of probation. During the plea, Mr. Hobeck admitted to possessing less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine located during a traffic stop in Chester on August 19, 2021. “Mr. Hobeck had a prior meth charge a few years, to which he received probation. I was on the fence about asking for IDOC, but due to the non-violent nature of the offense and frankly the four open pleas I did earlier in the day, I decided to agree to probation to save resources. If my generosity is rewarded, I will be very happy for Terry. If my generosity is not rewarded, I don’t think it will take a rocket scientist to see what punishment will happen next,” cautioned Walker. The Chester Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Donald L. Dickerson (2021-CF-211) – On March 14, 2022, Donald L. Dickerson, 47 of Rockwood, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before Judge Brown. Pursuant to the plea, Mr. Dickerson was sentenced to first offender probation. During the plea, Mr. Dickerson admitted to possessing less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine located during a traffic stop in Steeleville on September 13, 2021. “Donald was on bond when this occurred in Union County for a methamphetamine related case. However, he was considered a first offender and I never could get a return phone call from Union County to try to come up with a global resolution. Therefore, Donald was a first offender and was treated as such,” offered Walker. The Steeleville Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.
People v. Bobbie S. Boyer (2020-CF-232) – On March 14, 2022, Bobbie S. Boyer, 59 of Pinckneyville, was sentenced to a term of probation following a sentencing hearing before Judge Brown. Ms. Boyer was facing sentencing for the offense of Theft Over $500 regarding conduct occurring in Steeleville in June/July 2020. During the sentencing hearing, the State requested a term of IDOC for three years, while the Defendant successfully argued for probation. “We had a stipulation Ms. Boyer took $1198 from the checking account of a person in Steeleville, without their permission. Evidence also showed Ms. Boyer was on probation for a felony offense of forgery when this occurred. I though Ms. Boyer should go to IDOC, and I still do, but we will have two years to see if Bobbie can stay out of trouble. I certainly have my doubts,” commented Walker. The Steeleville Police Department handled the investigation in his matter.
People v. Leslie J. Duvall (2021-CF-75 and 94) – On March 15, 2022, Leslie J. Duvall, 50 of Percy, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine before Judge Brown. Pursuant to the plea, Ms. Duvall was sentenced to a term of first offender probation. During the plea, Ms. Duvall admitted to possessing less than five (5) grams of methamphetamine located during a traffic stop with a Sheriff’s Deputy on March 4, 2021. A second charge of the same offense was dismissed to facilitate the plea. “Ms. Duvall will be given a chance to get clean and stay clear for two years. I always hope that is what happens and I do want people to success on probation and get better. My positive vibes are usually dashed quickly, but hope springs eternal. I wish Leslie luck in her endeavor to get clean. On the second case we dismissed, as I have said several times before, I try to not hold one additional arrest against a meth addict while their case is pending in court. If they can limit their problems to one arrest for meth while on bond, I stay with the original probation offer. That is not a high bar to meet,” offered Walker.
People v. Kierra A. McNear (2021-CF-146) – On March 15, 2022, Kierra A. McNear, 33 of Sparta, pled guilty to a charge of Resisting a Peace Officer (Class A Misdemeanor) before Judge Brown. Ms. McNear was convicted of the offense and fined. During the plea, Ms. McNear admitted to resisting a peace officer during her arrest for a driving while revoked charge in Sparta on June 15, 2021. Three charges of Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer were dismissed to facilitate the plea. “Ms. McNear disagreed, to say the least, with her treatment by Sparta Police Officers and allegedly demonstrated her displeasure by kicking and slapping two the two officers. No significant injury occurred and I only had all three charges alleged as Ms. McNear was requesting a jury trial. The morning of trial I did my best to get a misdemeanor, instead of a felony, as Kierra had no felony priors. After some discussions, cooler heads prevailed and Kierra was convicted of a misdemeanor. I consulted with the officers before taking any action and we are all glad to move forward,” stated Walker. The Sparta Police Department handled the investigation in this matter.