The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court April 2026 term:
Michael Anthony Scott, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count fleeing and eluding with 10 years to serve; one count possession of cocaine with $50 fine and 15 years probation to run consecutive with count one; one count habitual violator with 5 years probation to run concurrent with count two; one count DUI with 12 months probation to run concurrent with count two and three. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 25 years, with the first 10 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 10 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(c).
Leon Timothy Bush, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count obstruction. He was fined $500 with 12 months probation; one count possession of meth with 3 years to serve to run consecutive with count two. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 4 years, with the first 3 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 1/13/24 - 6/30/26. Upon service of 3 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Cynthia Reaves, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person. He was fined $50 with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one and two; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – three; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – four; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – five; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – six; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – seven; one count exploitation and intimidation of elder person with 20 years prob., 170-180 PDC susp. restitution to run concurrent with count one – eight. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Kristen Hunter negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution. She was fined $50 with 20 years probation. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Xavier Reese negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated assault. He was fined $500 with 20 years probation; Nol Pros on one count possession of firearm during commission of crime (x2); one count cruelty to children in the 2nd degree with 10 years probation to run concurrent with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Scotty Wallace negotiated a guilty plea on one count failure to register as a sex offender. He was fined $500 with 30 years to serve, 210 days in county jail followed by 170-180. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 30 years, with the first 210 days to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 12/2/25 - 6/30/26. Upon service of 210 days, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
Traavis Patterson negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count possession of schedule II controlled substance. He was fined $500 with 8 years prob., 4.5 years susp. with 3.5 years probated. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 3.5 years to be served on probation. The above sentence may be served on probation provided the defendant shall comply with the Conditions of Probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.
The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2026 term:
Tyler Colbert Lockett negotiated a guilty-alford plea on one count fleeing and eluding with 10 years to serve; one count possession of firearm by convicted felon with $50 fine and 10 years probation to run consecutive with count one. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody from 9/18/22 - 4/14/24. Upon service of 10 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence. The Court sentences the defendant as a recidivist under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-7(a).
Sean Lavergne negotiated a guilty plea on one count burglary in the 2nd degree. He was fined $250 with 5 years probation, RSAT susp. inpatient rehab. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 5 years to be served on probation.
