On Feb. 4, 2014, Norman Wade Yoes, 50, of Tatum, Texas, was sentenced to serve two concurrent terms in the Texas Department of Corrections of 12 years and 10 years for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. These sentences were handed down by Judge Carter Tarrance of the 392nd Judicial District Court after a punishment hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
On Feb. 7, 2013 Yoes was pulled over in a car by Deputy Kenny Collard of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. During the course of the traffic stop, Deputy Collard discovered that Mr. Yoes was in possession not just of methamphetamine, but also ingredients and tools to cook methamphetamine. Among these ingredients and supplies were two boxes of Sudafed, alkaline batteries, coffee filters, turkey basters, latex gloves, digital scales, hoses, funnels, measuring spoons, and a recipe for how to cook methamphetamine. Mr. Yoes was promptly arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
While out on bond for the Possession charge, Mr. Yoes was also arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon after he was discovered living in a home with numerous firearms and high-quality ar 15 laser and scopes. During questioning by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, he admitted that one of the guns was his. He was then re-arrested and charged with this second offense.
Mr. Yoes pled guilty to Judge Tarrance in December of 2013, and elected to have punishment assessed by the Court. That punishment hearing was held before Judge Tarrance on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Assistant District Attorneys Daniel Cox and Jenny Palmer presented evidence to the Court of Mr. Yoes’s extensive criminal history, including previous convictions for possession of methamphetamine and a previous conviction for the sale and distribution of methamphetamine with a firearm. Continue reading “Tatum Man Sentenced to 12 and 10 years for Meth and Gun”
A Henderson County Jail inmate who walked away from a work detail on Sunday has been captured.
Sheriff Ray Nutt announced today that Marcus Tyrone Grayson, 28, was arrested at about 8:40 this morning at a residence int he Sand Flat Community on County Road 3918.
Grayson escaped from a work detail at the Henderson County Fairpark Complex on Sunday. He was originally in jail on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. He now faces an escape charge.
Also arrested at the residence was Elexon Daphon Jones, 35, for an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
But men were taken to Henderson County Jail where they await arraignment.
The Henderson County Fire Marshal’s Office has new signs it is posting in subdivisions. If you see this sign in your area, the office will be in that subdivision driving every street looking for public nuisance violations within a week or so. These signs hopefully will serve as extra notice for property owners whose property needs to be cleaned up.
Joshua Shapley, 31, of Chandler was sentenced to four concurrent 30 year sentences in the Texas Department of Corrections today in the 392nd District Court of Henderson County by District Judge Carter Tarrance. Assistant District Attorneys Jenny Palmer and Daniel Cox prosecuted the case for Scott McKee’s District Attorney’s Office.
The convictions stem from several burglaries that occurred during the spring of 2013. During one burglary, deputies with the Henderson County Sherriff’s Department were dispatched to a home that had been broken into off of Anderson County Road 3030. The owner of the home had left for work and returned home to find that her home had been ransacked and her television, a shotgun, and jewelry had been stolen. Several hours later Trooper Folmar with the Texas Department of Public Safety noticed during a traffic stop that Shapley was in possession of several items matching the description of the items taken. In addition, Henderson County investigators were notified by Smith County detectives that Shapley had confessed to several other burglaries where tools, flatware, jewelry, guns, and other items had been stolen.
Assistant District Attorney Jenny Palmer credited the work of law enforcement who worked through multi-agency cooperation to make sure that Shapley was taken off the streets of Henderson County.
Shapley had prior convictions for drug offenses and a conviction for federal firearms violations. Shapley was ordered to pay restitution to the victims.
First Assistant District Attorney Mark Hall credited the work of the agencies that collaborated to catch and successfully prosecute Shapley.
“District Attorney McKee and I are very pleased with the sentences in these cases,” said Hall. “Most burglars don’t limit their crimes to one county. Sheriff Nutt and our DAs office have successfully worked with other agencies over the past five years to break up many burglary rings and put away career criminals such as Shapley. I’m extremely proud of the work in this case.”
It was a case that District Attorney Scott McKee hoped would send a message to those that take methamphetamine, and late last Wednesday afternoon, after an hour and a half of deliberation, a Henderson County jury of 10 women and 2 men found Lola Amelia Thompson guilty of Assault on an Emergency Service Personnel. Thompson, who is 38 years old and formerly of Kemp, had been indicted by a Henderson County Grand Jury for punching an ER Nurse at East Texas Medical Center in Athens. The charge is a Third Degree Felony and carries a punishment of up to 10 years incarceration. The verdict came at the conclusion of a three-day trial in Judge Dan Moore’s 173rd Judicial District Court.
Assistant District Attorneys Nancy Rumar and Justin Weiner prosecuted the case on behalf of Scott McKee’s District Attorney’s Office. When medical professionals fail to follow medical practice standards which result in injury to a patient, they may be held liable for medical malpractice and will required an attorney.
Over the course of the two-day trial, the jury was presented with evidence of events taking place while ETMC staff did not attempt to care for Thompson which gave foundations to the wrongful death attorney at court. On July 25, 2012 Thompson was taken to the emergency room by family members after she had become severely intoxicated and attempted to cut herself. Eye witness testimony detailed a struggle to get Thompson medical attention that she needed but did not want. A family member drove Thompson from her home where evidence showed that she had ingested a gallon of whiskey, taken a large number of prescription pills, smoked marijuana, and had consumed amphetamines/ methamphetamine. Thompson then cut her forearm and was in need of sutures
When an attempt was made by a family member to unload Thompson just outside the ETMC Emergency Room at the breezeway she instantly became combative and violent. Thompson then head-butted a family member, breaking his nose. Multiple witnesses presented by the District Attorney’s Office stated that they could actually hear a loud popping noise when the man’s nose was broken by Thompson. At that time video surveillance and testimony presented to the jury described a dangerous situation as Emergency Room Personnel attempted to aid Thompson. She continued her violent rampage and then targeted the hospital’s staff. Thompson struck an ETMC Emergency Room Charge Nurse in the face 4-5 times with a closed fist. Ben Bailey, also a member of the ER staff, had to pull Thompson off of the nurse who was there attempting to provide medical care to Thompson. check here
Sgt. Jason McEntire and Officer Dustin Cook arrived on scene and attempted to detain Thompson. It ultimately took three officers to restrain Thompson who continued to punch, kick, and scream. Thompson would later have to be sedated by medical personnel so that she could be treated and cleared to leave the hospital. An emergency room physician testified at trial that it took nearly three times the normal amount of sedation required for an average person to get Thompson to a treatable state.
“I really appreciate the hard work of our lawyers in prosecuting this case,” said 1st Assistant District Attorney Mark Hall. “My daughter is a registered nurse, and she and her husband are expecting what will be our first grandchild. I know from experience the hard work, dedication and long hours nurses put in treating their patients, and often consoling their families. Doctors, nurses and other medical providers should not have their own safety and wellbeing put at risk while carrying out those tasks, and I commend the jury for standing up for them by rendering their verdict in this case.”
District Attorney Scott McKee said that as a community we can’t let people hide behind their methamphetamine addictions as an excuse to hurt others.
“Assistant DA Weiner asked the jury to stand up and protect those that care for us and the jury responded with a swift verdict.”
McKee said that we were very blessed to have ETMC in our community. “As District Attorney I’ll do everything in my power to protect our medical professionals from people who ingest methamphetamine and other substances and take out aggression on those that try to help them.”
A sentencing hearing has been set for March 18 at 9 a.m. in the 173d Judicial District Court.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lola Thompson asked me to post the following statement for her:
“The facts of my legal and personal issues are not a joke, and if u are going to post at least try to post real facts. There is nothing to show meth use as a matter of fact it was Adderall which would test positive for amphetamine but is a prescription drug and was my prescription. It was attempted suicide. I am a rape/severe abuse survivor I have been a patient of the Andrew center and Tyler BHC over the past 15 years. The D.A. suppressed evidence to mislead jurors. I have the utmost respect for nurses. My sister has her masters in nursing, and not only is an O.B nurse and has worked every dept in ETMC, but is the SANE nurse for Henderson county. SANE /sexual assault / rape victim nurse. All evidence was suppressed ,all witnesses were edited and coached to mislead the jury. I was diagnosed nearly 15 years ago as, bipolar with ptsd extreme anxiety, borderline personality disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and clinical depression.”
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