Several cases were resolved in Wayne County Circuit Court in Fairfield Thursday.
Seth M.G. Bradford, 29, of Fairfield, was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Bradford had previously been sentenced to one year of probation in connection with the offense, which occurred March 1, 2022. Court records indicate Bradford admitted to violating the terms of his probation during an April 2nd court appearance. As part of Thursday’s sentencing, Bradford was given credit for 94 days previously served in custody. He will also be subject to six months of mandatory supervised release following his prison sentence.
24-year-old Odessa E. Staley of Prattville Alabama was placed on one year of court supervision in connection with a Class A misdemeanor theft charge. According to court documents, Staley stipulated to the facts supporting the charge, with a finding of guilt deferred. She was ordered to pay court costs and $20 in restitution to the victim in the case, Devin Shelton. As part of the supervision agreement, Staley is prohibited from having contact with Shelton or The Reserve Store, located on South Third Street in Fairfield. She is also prohibited from contacting Shelton at his Fairfield residence.
Preston M. Slone, 27 of Patoka was placed on 12 months of court supervision in connection with a Class A misdemeanor battery charge. Slone was ordered to pay court costs and also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, complete any recommended treatment and take prescribed medications. He is prohibited from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs during his supervision period. A second count against Slone was dismissed as part of the agreement. Under the court supervision orders, the cases involving Staley and Slone may be dismissed without convictions being entered if they successfully complete all required conditions.
57-year-old Paul J. Manno of Fairfield was placed on 12 months of court supervision on an amended charge of battery, a Class A misdemeanor. According to court documents, the case involved physical discipline of a child that left observable marks. The court noted that Manno had no meaningful criminal history but that leaving marks on a child during discipline was unacceptable. As part of the agreement, Manno was ordered to pay court costs and was also ordered not to physically discipline any children and must undergo a mental health evaluation. Manno received a 30-day jail sentence that was stayed. If Manno successfully completes the terms of his supervision, no conviction will be entered.
Caitlyn R. Jelley, 22 of Fairfield was placed on 12 months of court supervision in connection with a Class A misdemeanor charge of retail theft. Jelley was ordered to pay $47.44 in restitution to Walmart, along with court costs Court documents indicate she is required to make minimum monthly payments of $25 toward her financial obligations. Jelley must also refrain from violating any criminal laws during her supervision period. If Jelley successfully completes the terms and conditions of her supervision, the case may be dismissed without a conviction being entered