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Murders and manslaughter trials are set Criminal jury trials will begin in Clarke County Circuit Court Monday. Although typical criminal jury terms are for one week only, Judge Thomas Baxter will hold court for two weeks. Five men are scheduled to be tried for the murder of Quinton Webb, during Baxter's second week of court. Sherwin Parker, Byron Worthy, Arthur Yelder, Jamie S. Yelder and Derrick Bracy have all been charged with the shooting death of Webb on Feb. 7, 2004. Webb and his cousin, Maurice Williams were standing outside the Star Track Lounge in Alma when an argument escalated and both men, who were bystanders, were shot. Webb died from his injuries. Parker will also stand trial for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Bracy will stand trial for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, second degree and possession of cocaine. Byron Lakeith Puller is scheduled to be tried on manslaughter charges for the shooting death of LaShavin Lavar Johnson on April 19. The two men were in a vehicle at the Exxon Station in Jackson when Johnson thumped Puller on the back of the head. Puller aimed a pistol at Johnson over his shoulder and when Johnson put his hands on the pistol it discharged. It was believed the shooting was accidental. Marquez Rankin faces trial for reckless vehicle murder. It was believed Rankin had been drag racing on walker Springs Road when he hit another vehicle head-on, killing the driver, Helida Robinson Reid and her son Derrick Lashaun Robinson, Feb. 12, 2004. Lajoyce Harmon, a former Clarke County Jail employee is scheduled to stand trial for promoting prison contraband for custodial sex. She was indicted for alleged sexual contact with a prisoner and giving money to the same prisoner. Judge Baxter will hear those cases. Nathan Lee Chapman faces trial for the murder of Kelvin Foster. Foster's body was found at the corner of East Main Street and Highway 5 in Fulton after someone reported hearing gunshots in the area. It was apparent Foster had been shot and while officers were at the scene Chapman turned himself in at the Clarke County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred Dec. 1, 2005. Judge Harold Crow will hear the case. Other cases scheduled for trail include the following: Judge Baxter's docket Oct. 23 Willie Lewis Leggett, enticing a child to enter a vehicle for immoral purposes, indecent exposure, attempted kidnapping. Terrance Andre King, possession of controlled substance, unlawful distribution/furnishing of a controlled substance. Willie Smiley Jr., use/possession of drug paraphernalia, burglary, third degree. Eriskey Lashon Crowell, domestic violence, third degree/harassment, two counts assault, second degree, resisting arrest. Davie Lee Williams, assault, second degree. Michael Anthony Guy, theft of property, first degree. Randy Darnell Brown, assault, first degree, two counts attempted assault, first degree, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, assault, second degree. Cora Madison, robbery, second degree, burglary, third degree, possession of forged instrument, second degree. Phillip Lloyd Champion, DUI. Oct. 24 Ann Brinson Battista, possession of controlled substance, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, giving false name to an officer. Tienease W. Campbell, possession of forged instrument. Adrienne Yvette Stroud, theft of property, second degree. Leroy Cummingham Davis, sex offender-failure to report. Tiffany Marcia James, criminal mischief, first degree. Michael Corey Bowe, receiving stolen property, second degree. Jack Lee Bonner, DUI. Jermey Ladell West, assault, second degree. Cornelius Claude Woods, possession of controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. John Ray Pipkin, theft of services, second degree. Eric R. Wirght, receiving stolen property, first degree. Ladarryl Dwight Nicholson, theft of property, first degree, burglary, first degree. Arthur Washington, assault, first degree. Oct. 25 Michael Holloway, indecent exposure. Dean Brent Chesbrough, DUI. John Thomas Stokes, DUI. Wiley Higdon Russell, DUI, domestic violence, third degree/harassment, violation of a protection order. Anthony Christopher Daffin, two counts disorderly conduct, assault, third degree, resisting arrest. Carey Deayne Webb, disorderly conduct, assault, third degree, resisting arrest. Joseph Earl Knight, cruelty to animals. Oct. 30 Henry C. Frowner, false statement to state. Judge Crow's docket Vincent Lynard Black, possession of controlled substance, resisting arrest. David Lee Ervin, possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, first degree. Brandon D. McReynolds, possession of controlled substance, escape, third degree, possession of marijuana, first degree. Kendrid Rafael Pugh, possession of marijuana, first degree, use/possession of drug paraphernalia. Henry Chapman, criminal negligent homicide. Katherine Hope Cowan, two counts possession of forged instrument. Lamont Montez Foster, robbery, third degree. Lonzo Head, certain persons forbidden to carry a pistol, alcohol possession in vehicle, no child restraint, violation of drivers license restrictions, operating a vehicle without insurance. Reggie Cooper Jr., three counts theft of property, first degree. Jason Terrence Pugh, sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana, first degree, use/possession of drug paraphernalia. Emmanuel Lamont Thomas, assault, first degree, assault, second degree, robbery, first degree, criminal mischief, third degree, resisting arrest. Gilbert Lashawn Morris, rape, second degree. Warlando Ridgeway, unlawful distribution/furnishing of controlled substance. Oct. 24 David Thomas, sexual abuse, first degree, bribing a witness. Bruce Sherman Williams, assault, second degree, robbery, first degree. Albert J. Leggett, felony DUI. Interio Charles Young, unlawful distribution/furnishing of controlled substance. Copeland Martin, sexual abuse, first degree. Cyril Tracy Roberts, felony DUI, switched tag, receiving stolen property, third degree, reckless driving, driving while license revoked. Robert Warren Fuller, assault, second degree, criminal mischief. Harry Brant Lancaster, possession of cocaine, theft of property, first degree. Gerald Overstreet, sexual abuse, first degree. Randall Owen Sullivan, DUI. Adrian King, criminal mischief, first degree, assault, second degree. Robert Crear Dickinson, DUI. Francis Rochelle Powell, DUI. Rayford D. Pendleton, four counts unlawful distribution/furnishing of controlled substance.
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