A woman charged with multiple counts of prescription fraud and with criminal impersonation was granted pre-trial diversion last week in Cumberland County Criminal Court and if she successfully completes conditions of her probation, she will be allowed to have the charges removed from her record.
Amber Marie Burgess was placed on probation for two years during which time her conduct will be monitored by probation officers with the Department of Corrections. She must complete several hours of community service and pay court costs.
Burgess was indicted Jan. 5 for receiving hydrocodone pills from four different pharmacies in Crossville on July 19, 2009. She was also accused of presenting a false identity to obtain the prescription drugs.
If she fails to meet conditions of her probation, Burgess' cases will be placed back on the Criminal Court docket for disposition.
In other cases on the docket Aug. 18, the following took place.
Deadline docket
•Darrel Ray Baker, driving under the influence, Public Defender's Office appointed; continued to Oct. 8. Second count of drunk driving, dismissed because officer is no longer employed in law enforcement.
•Kenneth Wayne Bruce, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, dropped.
•Gerald Marlyn Geldersma II, child abuse, pre-trial diversion application pending; continued to Nov. 1.
•John Anthony Hardin, violation of the sex offender registry law, continued to Sept. 22.
•Donathan Herron, attempt to pass a forged instrument, dropped.
•Timothy Richards Lewis Jr., initiation of the process to manufacture methamphetamine and possession of a schedule II drug for resale or delivery, continued to Sept. 22 for motions hearings.
•David Anthony Morris, rape, motion hearing set for Oct. 8.
•Donald Dale Sandstedt, rape, continued to Oct. 8.
•Aksana Shabanova, possession or manufacture of methamphetamine for resale, manufacture or sale of meth, enhanced by violation of the drug-free school zone act, continued to Sept. 22.
•Jessie M. Smallwood, sale of more than .5 grams of cocaine and possession of more than .5 grams of cocaine with intent to sell, continued to Sept. 22.
•Joshua Aaron Taylor, six counts of auto burglary, theft more than $1,000 and theft more than $10,000, Cynthia Davis appointed to represent the defendant; continued to Oct. 8.
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Prescription fraud case draws diversion
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Long-time coach, teacher granted diversion
A long-time Cumberland County elementary school teacher and coach indicted in March on a charge of assault in connection with the paddling of a child has been granted diversion in the case and will be eligible to have the charge removed from his record once he completes terms of the sentencing agreement.
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Laurel Hills POA action questioned by State Attorney General
The Laurel Hills Property Owners Association on Renegade Mountain recently notified Renegade Mountain residents and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation that, effective July 9, 2012, it would no longer provide water service to any party other than itself with its water system.
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Homestead named Lighthouse School of Excellence
Although they call themselves the Bulldogs, students at Homestead Elementary School did not mind Principal Robin Perry describing them as butterflies last week.
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Suspect faces multiple charges in burglaries
A Cumberland County man was arrested in connection with two burglaries during which thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and tools were stolen. Some of the property has been recovered, according to arrest warrant affidavits.
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School attendance an issue for those over 18
While state law and school system policies are proving helpful in getting younger students to school, school officials are finding increasing absenteeism among students 18 years and older.
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Report shows Justice Center needs much work to repair leaks
Commissioners on the building and grounds committee made a consensus agreement earlier this week to have the county attorney review an extensive repair estimate report for work needed at the Cumberland County Justice Center in order to repair numerous leaks and problems.
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Fire engulfs residence
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School bus driver cited for leaving the scene
A Cumberland County school bus driver was given a summons to court and, according to unconfirmed reports, is no longer employed as a driver, after the bus she was driving with 63 persons on board struck a concrete guard rail and then continued on its way.
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