A Caledonia man accused of child abuse was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Gerald Melvin Fink III, of 2036 Anderson Grove Road Lot 1 in Caledonia, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Circuit Court Judge James Kitchens to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision, and Fink must pay a $2,400 fine at the rate of $100 a month beginning 60 days after his release.
Other sentencings and continuances
- Quincy L. Martin, of 309 Cecil St. in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Circuit Court Judge James Kitchens to one year in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for grand larceny. He also must pay a $250 fine. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision, and he must attend community counseling for alcohol and drug treatment during the supervision.
- Bertha Greer, of 422 14th St. N. in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Kitchens to three years in the MDOC for fraud in connection with a federally funded program. She also must pay a $200 fine and restitution of $3,229 beginning 60 days after release at the rate of $100 per month.
- James B. Butler, of 13118 Highway 48 in Wedowee, Ala., was sentenced Nov. 16 by Kitchens to nine years in the MDOC for possession of methamphetamine. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. Butler must complete drug and alcohol treatment while on supervision, and he must pay a $5,000 fine.
- Issac T. Pryor, of 51 Harris Drive in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Kitchens to five years in the MDOC for taking a motor vehicle. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. He must obtain his GED after being released and pay a $250 fine and $304.50 in restitution.
- Willie Williams, of 1506 Eighth Ave. N. in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Kitchens to 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for cocaine sale. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. He must pay a $5,000 fine at the rate of $100 a month beginning 60 days after his release.
- Antion Sparks, of 806 Eighth St. S. in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 16 by Kitchens to 10 years in the MDOC with eight years suspended for grand larceny. His sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. He must serve at least two years. He also must pay $250 in court costs and $928 in restitution at the rate of $60 a month beginning 60 days after his release.
- Horatio Jenkins, address not available, was sentenced Nov. 17 by Kitchens to five years in the MDOC for fraudulent use of identification.
- Ladarious Dancer, of 300 S. Lehmberg Road No. 202 in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 18 by Kitchens to 20 years in the MDOC for cocaine sale. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. He must pay a $5,000 fine at the rate of $100 a month beginning 60 days after his release.
- Carlos Moody, of 1424 Ninth St. S. in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 28 by Circuit Court Judge Lee Howard to eight years in the MDOC for armed robbery. He must pay a $1,000 fine and $375 in restitution.
- Reginald Collins, of 4695 Nashville Ferry Road E. in Columbus, had his post-release supervision revoked Nov. 28 by Howard and was sentenced to five years in the MDOC. He originally was sentenced to two years for uttering forgery with five years of post-release supervision.
- Thomas Wollbright, of 106 Pine Wood Park in Columbus, was sentenced Nov. 28 by Howard to four years in the MDOC for possession of methamphetamine precursors. The sentence includes five years of post-release supervision. He must pay a $5,000 fine at the rate of $125 a month beginning 60 days after his release.
- Tyrone Holliday, of 358 Hardy St. in Aberdeen, was sentenced Nov. 28 by Kitchens to 15 years in the MDOC for two counts of cocaine sale. He was sentenced to 15 years with five years of post-release supervision on each count, but the sentences run concurrently with one another. He must pay a $5,000 fine at the rate of $125 per month beginning 60 days after his release.
- Kiwaun Jones, of 1503 Seventh Ave. S. in Columbus, had his case continued by Judge Lee Coleman until Feb. 15. Jones is charged with statutory rape.
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