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NEWS » CRIMES AND ARRESTS May 06, 2008 Ferguson sentenced; Miller facing arraignment BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Goochland man who plead guilty in February to the aggravated sexual battery of a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Craig Allen Ferguson, 35, was indicted in December by a Goochland grand jury on a single count of rape accomplished by using the victim’s mental incapacity or helplessness. Ferguson, employed with the City of Richmond’s child protective services, entered an Alford plea of guilty to the lesser offense through a plea agreement on Feb. 8, which Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner… Read more... Mar 19, 2008 Martin arraignment continued again BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com Irvin Leroy “Chubby” Martin was supposed to be arraigned in Goochland Circuit Court Friday morning. Instead, he’ll wait another 39 days. Martin, 46, is charged with seven felonies, including three which, if he is ultimately convicted, could put him behind bars for the rest of his life. The former fugitive, who was on the run for eight months until being apprehended in Arkansas last October, appeared last week briefly before a joint motion for the continuance was granted by Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner. The hearing was scheduled… Read more... Feb 20, 2008 Scott trial continued until April BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Bumpass man who authorities believe is behind a rash of burglaries in Goochland and Hanover counties last fall had his trial continued last week. Christopher Michael Scott, 24, was indicted in December by a Goochland grand jury on six felony charges, including two counts each of breaking-and-entering, grand larceny, and possessions of a firearm by a felon. His trial, which will be judged from the bench, was scheduled for Feb. 15 at 9:30 a.m. But a continuance in the case was granted last week, pushing the trial to April 4 at 2 p.m., according… Read more...  Agreement leads to plea for Ferguson BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com Posted: Feb. 8, 2008 A Goochland man employed with the City of Richmond’s child protective services pled guilty Friday to aggravated sexual battery involving a 15-year-old girl. Craig Allen Ferguson, 35, was indicted in December by a Goochland grand jury on a single count of rape accomplished by using the victim’s mental incapacity or helplessness. Ferguson entered an Alford plea of guilty to the lesser offense through a plea agreement and Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner amended the indictment.… Read more...  Martin gets lawyer, arraignment date BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com It took several tries but an attorney has finally been appointed for Irving Leroy “Chubby” Martin. Martin, 46, is charged with seven felonies, including three which, if he is ultimately convicted, could put him behind bars for the rest of his life. The former fugitive, who was on the run for eight months until being apprehended in Arkansas last October, was in court last Tuesday to have the issues surrounding his defense counsel settled. His former attorney, Paul Gregorio, asked to be removed from the case last month, a request granted… Read more...  Martin still without a trial date, representation BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Gum Spring man charged with six felonies, including rape, saw his court-appointed lawyer removed from his case this week in Goochland County Circuit Court. Irvin Leroy “Chubby” Martin, 46, was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning on six felony counts including breaking and entering with intent to commit rape, rape, and forcible sodomy. Originally, he was being defended by Paul Gregorio but the lawyer filed a motion to be taken off his case. Martin has been trying to get Carlotta B. Thompson to be named as his defense attorney… Read more... Dec 21, 2007 Scott trial set for Feb. 15, Martin due back in court next month BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Bumpass man charged in a string of break-ins this past fall will stand trial in February. Christopher Michael Scott, 22, appeared in Goochland County Circuit Court last Thursday for arraignment. His bench trial is scheduled for Feb. 15 at 9:30 a.m., according to Goochland Commonwealth’s Attorney Claiborne H. Stokes, Jr. A grand jury returned six felony indictments Dec. 11 against Scott, who was apprehended Nov. 15 during a routine traffic stop east of Georges Tavern on Va. Route 6. Scott is charged with two counts of breaking and entering,… Read more... Dec 18, 2007 Martin and Ferguson face life in prison if convicted on rape charges BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Goochland County Grand Jury returned a number of indictments last week, including six felony counts and one misdemeanor against a highly-wanted man and a felony rape charge against a City of Richmond employee. Irvin Leroy “Chubby” Martin, 46, was indicted on counts of breaking-and-entering with intent to commit rape; as well as rape, two counts of grand larceny, arson of a motor vehicle and forcible sodomy. Though he was originally… Read more... Dec 11, 2007 Martin will face new charges including rape, forced sodomy BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com A Goochland County Grand Jury returned a number of indictments just after noon on Tuesday, including six felony counts and one misdemeanor against Irving Leroy “Chubby” Martin. Martin, 46, was indicted on counts of breaking-and-entering with intent to commit rape as well as rape, two counts of grand larceny, arson of a motor vehicle and forcible sodomy. The Grand Jury also returned a single misdemeanor indictment for assault and battery. Martin allegedly beat a Goochland womanat her home on Feb. 5 and was on the run for eight months.… Read more... Nov 27, 2007 Shooting range appeal denied by county BZA BY BRAD FRANKLIN bfranklin@goochlandgazette.com Andrew and Nancy Dykers’ bid for an appeal that would have allowed a shooting clays course at their Orapax hunting preserve as an accessory use failed last Tuesday night. The 2-2 vote amounted to a defeat for Orapax, which sits on about 672 acres off River Road West in central Goochland. With member George Smith not in attendance, four of the five members cast votes on the appeal. Both Dr. Richard Carchman and Charles White voted in favor of the motion, which would have been to reverse the county’s previous decision. But fellow members Chris… Read more... |
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