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Thursday, 14 June 2012 18:09 |
HUGO –– A two-day trial concluded Tuesday after the defendant changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in the matter of State vs. James Kevin Lindamood.
According to reports from the District Attorney’s office, Lindamood, represented by Julie Ball, was originally facing three counts, but entered a blind plea to maintaining a place for keeping or selling controlled substances and failure to register as a sex offender.
Once assistant District Attorney Bill Baze announced the resting of the state, Lindamood entered a guilty plea to the remaining count of manufacturing of methamphetamine within 2,000 feet of a school, reports stated.
A judge will determine the sentencing for Lindamood on July 10. According to Baze, Lindamood faces a minimum sentence of 21 years, up to a maximum of life.
“We would just like to express our gratitude to the jury for their services regarding this case,” Baze said.
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Monday, 14 May 2012 15:51 |
It’s certainly not every day that a Scout earns the rank of Eagle. It’s even more rare when a Scout can celebrate with two of his friends, also receiving an Eagle rank. This year’s Open House/Alumni Day featured a very special Scout Court of Honor, in which many new boys were added to the Troop and three young men received their special rank.
The ceremony began with a cross over ceremony for the Troop’s Webelos. For those unfamiliar with this type of ceremony, the Webelos of the Troop officially advance to the rank of Scout and join the older boys in the Troop. It’s a ceremony steeped in rich symbolism and signifies to the Troop and to the community that they are prepared for their next steps toward manhood.
A special wooden bridge was constructed for the ceremony on which each Webelos Scout must cross over to their new Troop waiting to greet them. A special arrow is given to each new Scout as a token of their hard work and a reminder that their path should always be true and straight. Chahta, Lane, Jason, and James, each received a new Scout neckerchief and eagerly shook hands with all the members of their new troop. They are now “one of the big boys.”
The ceremony concluded with the highlight of the morning, the Eagle Scout rank awards. Hunter, Christian and Seth each beamed proudly as board members, scouters, alumni and donors all looked on and witnessed another great chapter in Troop 84 history. Perhaps “pride” is not the correct word, at least according to Seth (shown right). When asked if he was proud of his new honor, he humbly replied, “no sir, I wouldn’t say I’m proud. Pride goes before the fall, you know? I’ll just say I’m pleased.” Humility defined.
The boys’ Eagle Scout projects made a very positive impact on both the campus and the surrounding community. Hunter directed a group of Scouts and adult leaders in efforts to restore the school’s cafeteria. This cafeteria will be used to feed disadvantaged students at little or no cost.
Christian took on the project of handling the mail out for Goodland’s alumni association.
Seth raised funds and purchased blankets, hats and footwear for cancer patients to use while receiving chemo treatments at a local clinic in Paris, Texas. Needless to say, we share in the joy of each of these young men. The journey to Eagle is a long one and these teens finished it with honor.
• Submitted by Jonathan Garrison, Goodland Academy. |
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Friday, 08 June 2012 19:30 |
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Skeletal remains discovered in Hugo, Okla., on May 30 have been identified by the use of dental and medical records as the remains of Sondra Jo Ojeda, according to reports from law enforcement. Family members reported Ojeda was missing from her home in September, 2005. Law enforcement officials say the investigation into her death will continue, and more results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are expected in the next few weeks. Anyone with any information about this case should contact the Hugo Police Department, 580.326.2550. |
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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 16:40 |
HUGO — The discovery of a video taping of numerous acts of violations of Oklahoma game laws recently led to more than $10,000 in fines and penalty assesments.
According to ODWC Game Warden Jay Harvey, he was made aware of a video which showed numerous game violations, prompting him to seek a warrant to search for additional videos.
As a result of Harvey’s investigation, the following game citations were issued. In parenthesis is the face dollar amount of the citation.
Tanner Manous: illegal taking of whitetail deer, ($946); hunting with no orange ($221); hunting with no deer tag ($221). Harvey indicated that Manous’ infractions were caught on video.
John Cole Manous: aiding and abetting illegally taking whitetail deer. Subject coached a filmed hunt where relative illegally killed a whitetail deer.
John David Steward: (1) Taking whitetail deer during closed season ($946). Subject shot doe deer with rifle during archery only season. Harvey said the act was filmed by Kash Weil. (2) failure to wear orange ($221); (3) hunting without valid license ($221); (4) illegal use of an electrical device to shock fish... Red River, video by Kash Weil ($696); (5) taking game fish by illegal means ($221); (6) fishing without a license ($221).
Joe Clay Harris: (1) illegal use of an electrical device to shock fish ($696); (2) Count 2, same as count 1 ($221); (3) fishing without a license ($221). Infractions filmed by Kash Weil.
Travis James Cress: (1) Netting during closed season ($296); (2) Count 2, same as Ct. 1 ($296); (3) fishing without a license ($221); (4) take/possess migratory bird (kildeer, captured on video $221); (5) hunting without a license ($221); (6) hunting waterfowl without a duck stamp ($221); (7) taking game fish by illegal means-netting ($221).
Russell Kash Weil: (1) aiding and abetting taking whitetail deer, restitution of between $1,000 and $1,500 asked ($946); illegal use of an electrical device to shock fish, count 1 ($696); (3) illegal use of an electrical device to shock fish using “pacemaker” device ($696); (4) taking game fish by illegal means, shocking and bow and arrow ($221); (5) Count 2, same as Ct. 4 ($221); (6) Illegal netting ($221); (7) netting during closed season (hoopnetting in Boggy River $296); (8) Count 2, same as ct. 7 ($296); (9) aiding and abetting illegal taking of migratory bird (kildeer $221); (10) Aiding and abetting taking furbearer (bobcat) during closed season... guiding another hunter and calling in cat which was killed ($221); (11) Ct. 2, same as previous count ($221); (12) illegal manufacturing of electrical device used to shock fish, confiscated were three completed devices and one partially built device ($696); (13) hunting with aid of motor vehicle (shooting at coyote on video $696) Note: an agreement in Weil’s file indicated a pre-court agreement for him to pay $5,200 in fines, $2,548 in court costs and $3,000 in restitution, totaling $10,748.
Kenneth Marrs: (Alma, Ark.) (1) illegal use of electrical device to shock fish (filmed by Kash Weil in Red River in Bryan and Choctaw County $696); (2) illegal taking of game fish by shocking (blue cat, $221); (3) fishing without a license.
Donald Rodebush: (Greenwood, Ark.) (1) illegal use of electrical device to shock fish (filmed, $696); (2) Illegal taking of game fish (blue cat, $221); (3) fishing without a license.
Cary Lee Thomas: (Van Buren, Ark.) (1) Illegal use of electrical device to shock fish (filmed in Red River in Choctaw and Bryan Counties, $696); (2) Illegal taking of game fish (blue cat, $221); (3) fishing without a license.
Game Warden Harvey said the total scope of his investigation was not complete and that other citations might be forthcoming. Collectively, the citations comprise what might be the largest, single game bust in Choctaw County history. |
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