City of Henderson
Police Department
April 20, 2021
Amanda Gail Leach, 30, 764 Christi Loop, was arrested and charged with falsification of drug test results. She is held in the Chester County Jail with no bond.
April 24, 2021
Derek J. Ross, 38, Pinson, was arrested and charged with first offense driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, casual exchange of a schedule II controlled substance and driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
April 20, 2021
8:03 p.m. – 145 E. Main St., Freed-Hardeman University, Black Box Theater, false alarm.
April 21, 2021
9:47 a.m. – 129 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Scott Hall, smoke in laundry room.
10:07 p.m. – 113 S. Cason Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Hall Roland Hall, curling iron activated alarm.
April 22, 2021
6:24 p.m. – 129 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Scott Hall, cooking set off alarm.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Department
April 20, 2021
Robert Franklin McClain, 56, 570 Steed St., was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, theft of property $1,000 or less and criminal trespassing. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Jeremy Sean McFarland, 32, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond.
Marvin Devonta Utley, 19, 597 Sanford St., was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,100 cash bond.
April 21, 2021
Erin Wesley Gillinger, 38, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond.
Christopher Dale Morris, 30, 150 Whitley Ave., was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, vandalism from $500 to $1,000, theft of property $500 to $1,000 and simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond.
April 22, 2021
Anthony James Sanders, 20, Lexington, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail with time served.
Rodrick Lakinta Vincent, 42, 209 Harmon St., was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $2,150 cash only bond.
Richard Allen White, 38, 1760 Wilson School Road, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of parole. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
April 23 2021
Jocelyn Marie Gentry, 18, 495 Eaton Lane, was arrested and charged with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
April 26 2021
Bobby Lyndell Harris, 63, 2920 Simmons Road, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license with prior and failure to provide proof of insurance. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,500 bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
April 19, 2021
3:33 p.m. – Station One responding, 4070 Garland Road, car fire.
April 20, 2021
6:05 p.m. – Station One responding, 385 Memory Lane, house fire.
April 22, 2021
9:44 p.m. – Station One responding, 3505 US Hwy 45 S., smoke investigation.
Chester County
Circuit Court
March 17, 2021
Joe Donald Battaglia, Jr., 44, Jackson, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged), class B felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 30 percent service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial. He was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine. He pled guilty to counts three/four (merged), class E felony possession of schedule V drugs with intent to sell, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30 percent prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to counts five/six/seven (merged), class B felony possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 30 percent to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. Battaglia pled guilty to counts eight/nine (merged), class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed during commission of a dangerous felony, and was sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility, at 100 percent service, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. He pled guilty to counts ten/11 (merged), class D felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed during commission of a dangerous felony, and was sentenced to three years at a TDOC facility, to serve, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. He pled guilty to count 12, class A misdemeanor possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, trusty status and rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $150 in fines. He pled guilty to count 13, class A misdemeanor driving while in possession of methamphetamine, and sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status and rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count 14, class B misdemeanor driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs and ordered to pay $50 in fines. Battaglia pled guilty to count 15, class C misdemeanor violation of the vehicle financial responsibility law, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. Counts one through seven and 12-15 are concurrent and consecutive to counts eight through 11.
Steven Phillip Bryant, 28, pled guilty to count one, class E felony evading arrest, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30 percent service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. He pled guilty to count two, class B misdemeanor reckless driving, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status and rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $50 in fines. He pled guilty to counts three/four/five (merged), class A misdemeanor second offense driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. His driving privileges are revoked for one year. Counts are concurrent with each other and a specified Chester County Circuit case, and consecutive to a specified Chester County General Sessions case.
Steven Phillip Bryant, 28, in a second case, pled guilty to count one, class E felony evading arrest, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30 percent service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. He pled guilty to counts two/three (merged), class A misdemeanor second offense driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $100 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class B misdemeanor reckless driving, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count five, class C misdemeanor vehicles/street cars to stop at all stop signs requirement, and sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $10 in fines. He pled guilty to count six, class C misdemeanor failure to display registration plates, and sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75 percent service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay $10 in fines. Driving privileges are revoked for one year. All counts are concurrent with each other and with a specified Chester County Circuit case, and consecutive to a specified Chester County General Sessions case.
