Grundy County Court Sentences Violators to Jail

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the First Division of Grundy County Circuit Court, several people were sentenced for a variety of offenses, ranging from probation violations to assault on a family member.

Trenton resident convicted of attempted counterfeiting and drug possession

Brandon Brewer, a Trenton resident, pleaded guilty to attempted counterfeiting and criminal possession of a controlled substance, both related to incidents that occurred on May 30. Brewer was sentenced to ten years in prison by the Department of Corrections, with a request for placement in a long-term detention facility. drug treatment program.

Humphreys man convicted of driving while revoked

Douglas Eugene Denny of Humphreys pleaded guilty to driving while revoked or suspended on May 29. Denny was sentenced to four years by the Department of Corrections; however, the execution of the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years. Additionally, he was ordered to donate $300 to the law enforcement restitution fund.

Domestic assault leads to prison sentence for Trenton resident

Dan Richard Peters Jr., also of Trenton, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault following a May 5 incident. Peters was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections, to be served concurrently with any other criminal cases in other counties.

Probation revoked for Princeton resident

James LeRoy Houk of Princeton had his probation revoked after admitting to violations. Houk was sentenced to a four-year term with the Department of Corrections for original charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia from November 2020. These sentences are concurrent but will be following a four-year prison sentence for attempted counterfeiting from September 2021.

Probation revoked for Jennifer Dee Tunnell

Jennifer Dee Tunnell admitted to violating her probation, which earned her a seven-year prison sentence from the Department of Corrections. The court requested his placement in an institution. His original charge in Grundy County was for criminal possession of a controlled substance from March 2022.

Probation revoked for Brett Michael Woolsey

Brett Michael Woolsey, a Trenton resident, had his probation revoked after admitting to an offense. A previously imposed prison sentence was carried out, resulting in consecutive three-year sentences with the Department of Corrections for fraudulent use of a credit or debit device and the crime of theft committed in March of last year. Woolsey was also ordered to pay restitution of $1,410.

Chillicothe resident convicted of assault

Christa Danielle Phelps of Chillicothe pleaded guilty to third-degree assault following a May 18 incident. Phelps was sentenced to three years in prison by the Department of Corrections, with the Grundy County sentence consecutive to a sentence imposed in Livingston County Circuit Court.

Trenton resident convicted of child abuse and resisting arrest

Naomi Esther Roy of Trenton pleaded guilty to child abuse or neglect and resisting or interfering with arrest for a felony, both from April 26. Sentencing was suspended and Roy was placed on supervised probation for five years. Conditions include four months in the Grundy County Detention Center, with credit for time already served and a $300 donation to the law enforcement restitution fund.

Probation served by Trenton resident

Timothy Alexander Ledbetter, a Trenton resident, will serve prison time after waiving his probation. A three-year sentence was handed down last August for his original driving charge, while it was revoked or suspended in July 2022.

Probation continues for Anthony Michael Seward

Anthony Michael Seward admitted to violating his probation. The court continued his probation, requiring him to serve court-ordered detention (CODS). His original charges from December 2022 were leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage and driving while his license was revoked or suspended.

Probation extended for Shawn Allen Wells

Shawn Allen Wells, of St. Joseph, admitted to violating his probation in April. His probation was extended for another year, ending in July 2027. His original charge in Grundy County was for non-support.

Probation violation hearing scheduled for Trenton resident

James Robert Anderson, of Trenton, admitted to violating his probation. The court scheduled the disposition of his case for September 12. His original charge from July 2022 was violation of an adult protection order, second offense.

Early release from probation granted

Mitchell Dane Knapp of Kansas City requested an early release from probation, receiving no opposition from the prosecutor. The request was granted by the circuit court judge. Knapp's original charges in Grundy County from June 2022 involved illegal possession of a firearm and drug possession.

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