Cole Carlson: Cole Carlson remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. Carlson was recommended for drug court. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 9 AM. Carlson is charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (Class 2 Felony), Burglary (Class 3 Felony), Possession of Burglary Tools (Class 4 Felony), Criminal Trespass to Vehicles (Class A Misdemeanor), and Theft <$500 (Class A Misdemeanor).
James Riske: James Riske remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. Riske requests his case go to a final pretrial. A Final Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 15, 2024, at 9 AM. Riske is charged with Aggravated Battery/Victim 60+ (Class 3 Felony) and Domestic Battery/Physical Contact (Class A Misdemeanor).
Barbara Boss: A plea is scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 10 AM. Barbara Boss is charged with Theft from Government <$500 (Class 4 Felony).
James Demink: James Demink remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. Demink will begin counseling in the jail soon. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for May 23, 2024, at 1:30 PM. Demink is charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony).
Gage Peed: A plea is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 11:30 AM. Gage Peed is charged with Failure to Report a Change of Employment (Class 3 Felony).
William Merritt III: William Merritt III remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 9 AM. William Merritt III is charged with four counts of Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 3 felony).
Melcon DeJesus: Melcon DeJesus remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail on a $500,000 (10%) bond. Waiting on lab results. The Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for May 23, 2024, at 1 PM. DeJesus is charged with Four (4) counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child under 13 (Class X Felony).
Jason Reiche: Jason Reiche remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 11 AM. Reiche is charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Assault/Family Member <18 (Class 1 Felony).
Dale English: The motions on particulars were denied by the court. This will be the last jury pretrial. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for May 23, 2023, at 1 PM. English is charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Victim under 13 (Class X Felony) and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Victim under 13 (Class 2 Felony).
Tyler Westefer: Tyler Westefer remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. An Open Plea is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 9 AM. The open plea has a sentencing cap, and sentencing on the plea will be at a later date. Westefer is charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm by a School (Class X Felony), Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm/Occupied Building (Class 1 Felony), and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (Class 4 Felony) for Case number 2022CF337. Westefer is charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony), Obstructing Justice (Class 4 Felony), Possession of Cannabis 100-500 Grams (Class 4 Felony), Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis 100-500 Grams (Class 3 Felony) for Case number 2022CF315. Westefer is charged with Criminal Trespass with Persons Present and Mob Action (Class 4 Felonies) in Case number 2022CF238. Westefer is charged with Threaten a Public Official (Class 3 Felony).
Jequann Johnson: A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 2 PM. Jequann Johnson is charged with Obstruct Justice/Destroy Evidence (Class 4 Felony), Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm (Class 3 Felony) and Mob Action (Class 4 Felony).
Shawn Hood: A motion to substitute the Judge was filed on February 22nd. Judge Cosby has been assigned the case. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 2 PM. Shawn Hood is charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault/Victim under 13 (Class X Felony).
Michael Moore: Michael Moore remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 9 AM. Michael Moore is charged with Possession of Meth <5 Grams (Class 3 Felony) for case 2023CF32. Moore is charged with Possession of Meth <5 Grams (Class 3 Felony), Domestic Battery/Physical Contact (Class A Misdemeanor), Domestic Battery/Bodily Harm (Class A Misdemeanor), and Intefer with Reporting Domestic Violence (Class A Misdemeanor) for case 2024CF70.
Plea
Timothy Hopping: Timothy Hopping remains in the custody of the Henry County Jail. The plea scheduled for March 22nd was rescheduled because the state wasn’t available. Hopping told the court that he wanted to go to trial now. Hopping asked what his rights were regarding asking for a different attorney. He was advised that he does not get to choose his public defender. A Jury Pre-Trial is scheduled for April 11, 2024, at 10 AM. Timothy Hopping is charged with Violate Order of Protection (Class 4 Felony), Obscene Messages/Order of Protection (Class 4 Felony), Violate Order of Protection (Class A Misdemeanor) for case 2023CF144, Home Invasion/Sex Offense (Class X Felony), two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault/Force (Class 1 Felony), two counts of Violation of Order of Protection (Class 4 Felony) for case 2023CF337, and Aggravated Battery/Peace Officer (Class 2 Felony) and Resisting (Class A Misdemeanor) for case 2023CF364.
