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Tracy Whitaker Sentenced to Multiple Prison Stints for Crimes Committed in Timpson
On June 13, 2019, Defendant Tracy Whitaker was sentenced to multiple prison terms in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division by the Honorable Judge LeAnn Rafferty of the 123rd Judicial Court.  This followed a trial conducted by District Attorney Stephen Shires.  Mr. Whitaker was convicted and received the following sentences on the following matters:


Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity:       50 Years    TDCJID
Burglary of a Habitation:                              50 Years    TDCJID
Burglary of a Habitation:                              20 Years    TDCJID
Injury to the Elderly:                                   10 Years    TDCJID
Possession of a Controlled Substance:           10 Years    TDCJID

 

DA Report: March 28, 2019
On March 28, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 130 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 68 cases.  A number of individuals were sentenced to prison, including the defendant in State v. Anderson (19-CR-21044-19-CR-21048), who received multiple sentences to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for drug and firearm related crimes.  Also sentenced was Defendant Jaron Foxworth, who received 10 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity for his part in the burglary of storage buildings in Joaquin.


DA Report: April 8, 2019
On April 8, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 108 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 19 cases on that date.  A number of the other cases were tentatively resolved with a plea date to be set for a future time.


DA Report: April 18, 2019
On April 18, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 19 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 8 cases.  This included State v. Cartwright, Cause Number 17-CR-19963, where the defendant received two years’ incarceration the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division on a revocation of probation.

 

DA Report: April 25, 2019
On April 25, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 15 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 3 cases.


DA Report: May 2, 2019
On May 2, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 18 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 12 cases.  This included State v. Burr, where the defendant received multiple sentences, including 6 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for charges related to the theft of firearms.


DA Report: May 9, 2019
On May 9, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 37 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 15 cases.  This included State v. Handlin, where the defendant received sentences on cases for Burglary of a Habitation and Hindering Apprehension for 10 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division.


DA Report: May 13, 2019
On May 13, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 39 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 12 cases.


DA Report: May 16, 2019
On May 16, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 42 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 18 cases.  This included State v. Joseph Aldaco, Cause Number 16-CR-19591 where the defendant received 15 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division.


DA Report: May 28, 2019
On May 28, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 9 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 5 cases.

 

Robert Thomason Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case
On April 29, 2019, Defendant Robert Thomason was sentenced to 6 years incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division by the Honorable Judge LeAnn Rafferty of the 123rd Judicial Court for the offense of sexual assault.  In addition, Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires, through his investigator, has filed charges against the victim’s mother, Tabitha Hammond, alleging that she is also criminally responsible for the act.


DA Report: June 3, 2019
On June 3, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 86 cases were on the docket for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes. Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 59 cases. Numerous other cases were tentatively resolved, pending a future plea date.


Shamus Ross Sentenced to 6 Years TDCJID for DUI and Drug Charges
On June 5, 2019, Defendant Shamus Ross was sentenced by the Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. of the 273rd Judicial District Court on multiple cases to 6 years (each) in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance case.


DA Report: June 6, 2019
On June 6, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 20 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 10 cases.  Multiple individuals were sentenced the prison time, including, the defendant in State v. Macon, Cause Number 18-CR-20922 where the defendant received 10 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for drug-related charges.


Ashley Philips Sentenced to 8 Years TDCJID for Drug Offenses
On June 6, 2019, Defendant Ashley Phillips was sentenced by the Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. of the 273rd Judicial District Court to a term of 8 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division and 18 months in the State Jail Division for drug charges.


DA Report: June 13, 2019
On June 13, 2019, in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge Leann Rafferty presiding, 69 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 34 cases.  This included State v. Wilburn, Cause Number 17-CR-20235 where the defendant received 10 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for drug-related charges.


DA Report: June 17, 2019
On June 17, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 90 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 53 cases.


DA Report: June 18, 2019
On June 18, 2019, in the 273rd Judicial District Court, Honorable Judge James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, 26 cases were called for status hearings, arraignments, and other various purposes.  Shelby County District Attorney Stephen Shires was able to resolve and finalize 8 cases.  This included State v. Thompson, Cause Number 18-CR-20925, where the defendant received 2 years’ incarceration in the Texas Department of Corrections Criminal Justice Institutional Division for the charge of Felony Terroristic Threat.

 

 

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