Several cases were addressed Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court with Judge Matt Vaughn presiding.
David Asher, 29, of Fairfield, was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a charge of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm stemming from July 2025, along with a probation violation. He received credit for 96 days served in the Wayne County Jail. One case was dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Cody Massie, 41, of Fairfield, admitted to violating a previous two-year term of probation related to a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine from April 2025. He was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and given credit for 45 days served. Two additional cases were dismissed under a plea agreement.
Gideon Walker, 24, of Geff, pleaded guilty to criminal trespass to real estate, a Class B misdemeanor. He was placed on 12 months of court supervision and ordered to pay court costs.
Cohen Cassen, 35, of Albion, pleaded guilty to battery, a Class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to one year of court supervision, credited with three days served in the Wayne County Jail, and ordered to pay court costs. One count was dismissed per the plea agreement.
Nathan Knavel, 38, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to retail theft. He was placed on 12 months of court supervision, ordered to pay $30.77 in restitution to Walmart, and assessed court costs. The case will be dismissed if he successfully completes the supervision term.
Mark Lee, 45, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to two years of probation, ordered to complete 30 hours of public service work, and credited with one day served in the Wayne County Jail. One count was dismissed and an additional case was withdrawn as part of the plea agreement.
Ronald Stark, 37, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He was placed on one year of court supervision, credited with three days served, and ordered to pay court costs. One count and one case were dismissed under the plea agreement.
Ely Taylor, 43, of Fairfield, admitted to violating a previous one-year term of probation tied to a domestic battery charge. He was resentenced to one year of conditional discharge and ordered to pay court costs. Taylor was also given a 60-day stayed sentence in the Wayne County Jail, which will be imposed if he violates the terms of his conditional discharge.