Probation

"Court Strikes Down William Brown’s Probation Amid Ongoing Legal Turmoil Following Fatal Shooting"

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Milledgeville, Ga. — A judge has revoked the probation of 25-year-old William Brown after a recent hearing related to his involvement in a violent incident that resulted in a fatal shooting. The revocation occurred Wednesday in Baldwin County Superior Court, where the judge assessed the circumstances surrounding his recent arrest. William Brown faces charges of aggravated assault stemming from an altercation with a shift manager at Buffalo Wild Wings. Following this confrontation, his twin brother, Micha Brown, became involved in a shooting that ultimately led to the death of 25-year-old Nytavious “Tae” Stone. Authorities reported … Read more

Sioux City Childcare Provider Faces Probation Amid Regulatory Oversight

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SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A local childcare provider has been placed on probation following concerns regarding the safety and well-being of the children in its care. The ruling comes as part of a decision made by a district court judge after reviewing multiple incidents that raised alarm among parents and regulators. This action underscores ongoing scrutiny of childcare standards in the area. The judge’s decision is a response to violations linked to staffing and operational practices that reportedly compromised children’s safety. Parents expressed relief at the decision, emphasizing their desire for a safe environment for … Read more

Jefferson County Judge Orders St. Louis Man to Prison After Multiple Probation Violations in Drug Case

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A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records. Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced. The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began … Read more

Mother Sentenced to 10 Years of Probation in Groundbreaking Fentanyl Case Linked to Infant’s Death

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MCKINNEY, Texas — A 24-year-old woman from Collin County has been sentenced to 10 years of probation following her conviction in the fatal fentanyl poisoning of her 8-month-old daughter. The jury reached its decision after five hours of deliberation. Mary Alice Locke was found guilty of first-degree injury to a child in the tragic case, which marks the first known instance of a baby dying from fentanyl exposure in Collin County. Her sentence could have ranged from probation to 99 years in prison. In the courtroom, Locke shared an emotional moment with her attorney and … Read more