Man Eludes Sentencing
Authorities are searching for a man who has failed twice to appear in Wetzel County Circuit Court for sentencing.
Judge Mark A. Karl issued a capias warrant Friday for Skilar B. Campbell, 19, of 140 Cox Street, New Martinsville, when he failed to appear a second time in a row in circuit court for sentencing. Attorney Roger Weese noted the number he had to contact Campbell was no longer in service.
On Nov. 7 Campbell pleaded guilty to one count of the felony offense of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering. The recommendation from the state is for Campbell to serve one to five years in the West Virginia Penitentiary for Men with credit for 68 days served.
Furthermore, it is recommended he be sentenced as a youthful offender and as such be placed in the Anthony Center for Youthful Offenders. Upon successful completion of the program at the center, Campbell would then be placed under two years supervised probation.
During the month of March, Campbell allegedly intentionally, knowingly, unlawfully, and feloniously conspired with Michael T. Yost, 33, of 639 James Street, New Martinsville, to commit breaking and entering in Wetzel County.
Notably, Yost pleaded guilty to entry of a building other than a dwelling on July 8 and was sentenced on Aug. 19 to one to 10 years in the state penitentiary.
In another matter, Warren Todd Wade, 47, of HC 68 Box 21, Wileyville, was present in circuit court Friday wherein a recidivist trial was set for Dec. 28 at 9 a.m. He was remanded to the Northern Regional Jail.
On Nov. 22 Wade was convicted of two counts of wanton endangerment involving a firearm following his two-day trial in Wetzel County Circuit Court. Judge Karl presided over the trial as Wetzel County Prosecuting Attorney Timothy Haught and Defense Attorney Kevin Neiswonger laid evidence before a jury pertaining to the events on Sept. 11, 2010, wherein Wade pointed a firearm intentionally and recklessly at Cpl. Roger G. Spragg II and Deputy R. L. Scott Jr. in Wetzel County, putting their lives, and even his own life, in danger.
Wade still faces several more charges, all from the September 2010 grand jury term. In remaining indictments Wade is charged with one count each of the felony offense of sexual assault in the first degree and sexual abuse by a custodian wherein between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2010, Wade, being 14 years old or more, allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a female child, who was younger than 12 years old and was not married to Wade. Count two of the indictment alleges that between the same span of time Wade engaged in sexual intercourse with a female child under his care, custody, or control.
Another indictment charges him with one count each of the felony offense of fleeing from an officer while driving under the influence of alcohol wherein on or about June 7, 2010, Wade, being under the influence of alcohol, fled in an all terrain vehicle on state Route 7 in Wetzel County from Deputy R. L. Scott Jr. after Deputy Scott had activated his blue lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. Count two of this indictment alleges that on or about the same date Wade drove an all terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
In his third indictment Wade is charged with one count each of the felony offense of entry of a building other than a dwelling and grand larceny wherein between Sept. 7 and 8, 2010, Wade allegedly entered Gary Cecil Motors in New Martinsville. Count two of the indictment alleges that during that time Wade stole a Ford F-150 pick-up truck having a value of more than $1,000 belonging to Gary Cecil Motors.
Wade is also charged with one count of the felony offense of sexual abuse in the first degree wherein on or about Feb. 7, 2010, he allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a named male.
Lastly, Wade is charged with one count of the felony offense of receiving stolen goods wherein between April 28 and June 7, 2010, Wade allegedly received a stolen 2006 Kawasaki Model 750 all terrain vehicle in Wetzel County which he knew or had reason to believe had been stolen.
Brandy Marie Adams, 24, of 1229 Lost Pavement Road, Parkersburg, W.Va., appeared in court wherein Attorney Jeremiah Gardner shared that his client had entered a plea in Wood County and that he needed a little time to get a plea agreement for the Wetzel County case reduced to writing. Adams was remanded to the NRJ and will return Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m.
On Oct. 3, Adams remained silent during her arraignment in circuit court. The court entered innocent pleas regarding the one-count indictment charging her with the felony offense of grand larceny.
According to the indictment, on or about July 19 in Wetzel County Adams allegedly knowingly, intentionally, unlawfully, and feloniously stole, took, and carried away goods having a cumulative value of more than $1,000 belonging to Walmart Store No. 2684 in New Martinsville with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of said goods.
Recently having entered a plea to a similar offense in Marshall County, Phillip David Montgomery, 21, of 38669 State Route 7, Sardis, is still considering a plea offer from the state. As this term of court is close to an end, Montgomery agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial and return Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. His bond continues.
On May 27 Montgomery entered a plea of innocence to his 27-count indictment. Notably, on Sept. 20 co-defendant Christopher Lee Richmond, 22, also of 38669 State Route 7, Sardis, pleaded guilty to counts two and 10 of the same 27-count indictment, and was sentenced to the state penitentiary for a total period of three to 30 years for his offenses in both Wetzel and Marshall counties. Per his plea agreement, the state dismissed the remaining counts of Richmond’s indictment.
Montgomery and Richmond were handed 27-count indictments each for offenses ranging from burglary to destruction of property and larceny.
Lastly, Bradford Pernell Wiseman, 47, of 548 Apple Street, New Martinsville, was present for a ruling on his Rule 35 sentence modification motion alongside Attorney Gardner. The state noted Wiseman did not parole because he did not have a home plan.
The judge denied the Rule 35 request and advised Wiseman to get a home plan. Furthermore, it was learned the defendant had made contact with an individual who filed a complaint. As such he was also ordered to have no contact with the individual while incarcerated. He was remanded to the NRJ.
During the hearing Gardner clarified his client had only contacted the individual to obtain some of his possessions from the individual and that there was no harassment during the exchange. Furthermore, he requested the court consider the fact that Wiseman has a blood clot in his leg that may result in amputation if not properly cared for. He added the defendant had no write-ups.
On March 21 Wiseman pleaded guilty to his two counts of threats of terrorist acts during his hearing before Judge Karl in Wetzel County Circuit Court. For allegedly calling in false bomb threats to two businesses in Wetzel County, Wiseman was sentenced to one to three years in the West Virginia Penitentiary for Men for each count to run concurrently, with credit for 102 days served.