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Hanging Rock burglar headed to prison
Published Saturday, August 1, 2009
A Hanging Rock man accused of burgling neighbors admitted his misdeeds Wednesday in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court.
Michael D. Chatfield, 26, of 150 Daniels Drive, Hanging Rock, pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft, two counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of felony tampering with evidence. Judge Charles Cooper sentenced him to a total of 18 months in prison.
“I believe this is in the best interest of justice,” Chatfield’s attorney, warren Morford, said. “My client was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he committed these offenses. He has realized just what stupid acts these were and he is remorseful for what he did. He would like to get this put behind him.”
Chatfield is accused of stealing a laptop from one neighbor, a jewelry box and cash from another, seven bottles of liquor from Hop’s Carryout in Hanging Rock and other items from yet another victim.
Also Wednesday, Crawford W. Madden, 33, of Garrison, Ky., pleaded guilty on a bill of information to two counts of attempt to commit grand theft and one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Judge D. Scott Bowling sentenced him to four years community control sanctions under intensive supervised probation (CCS/ISP) and ordered him to successfully complete a rehabilitation program at the STAR Community Justice Center. A 180-day jail sentence was suspended.
Madden must also pay $221 in restitution to his victim. Madden was accused of trying to steal two guns and of using a 1999 Hyundai Elantra without the permission of the owner.
James Grubb, 28, of Kenova, W.Va., pleaded guilty to a single count of criminal non support. In exchange for his guilty plea to the felony charge, one misdemeanor count of non support was dismissed.
“Part of the terms of this is that $1,000 is paid within 30 days and that Mr. Grubb make regular monthly payments to be determined by Child Support Enforcement,” Assistant Lawrence County Prosecutor Mack Anderson told Bowling.
Grubb owes roughly $12,000 for the care of one child. Grubb’s attorney, Tyler Smith, said these terms should not be a problem.
John R. Lindbeck, 66, of 503 Third St., South Point, was granted judicial release from prison provided he agree to remain in the care of Pine View Manor, a residential facility in Beaver, Ohio, not leave the facility without the consent of the Lawrence County Adult Probation Agency and abstain from drug and alcohol use.
Lindbeck was arrested last year on a domestic violence charge and later pleaded guilty to it. He was given probation. But while he was on probation he was caught using alcohol and sent to prison.
“I think you’d be a likeable individual when you’re not on the bottle,” Bowling told Lindbeck.
“He may be likeable even then (when he is drinking) but he doesn’t do the right things,” Lindbeck’s attorney, Philip Heald said.
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Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on August 2, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know how much "community control sanctions under intensive supervised probation (CCS/ISP)" costs the county to administer? There are SO MANY receiving this type sentence, it sounds costly to the county.
Who pays for the rehab programs at STAR and how much?
Posted by sweetmaggie (anonymous) on August 2, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TO CHEF I'm not sure what it takes to send someone there. but i do know it doesnt help. i know someone who went there and came out doing the same. he swears all you have to do is read a couple of books and agree to not do drugs. he laughs that its a joke and he has not even had to go in for a drug test since has been out "on probation". i also dont think that is enough punishment for stealing a car. and thats what he done. it was my friend. she is a single mother and only had the one car to get to work and take her son where he needed to go. she never got her car back for almost a week. but she was lucky it was ok, after she went to portsmouth and got it from the impound. these people do these things and then blame it on the drugs because its seems they get less time for the crime. and in a few monthes they will be right back out there stealing again.
Posted by mehop (anonymous) on August 2, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I really hope he figures it out. He robbed people that treated him like family. I knew him when he was just a child. Its a shame that things happen the way they do.
Posted by sweetmaggie (anonymous) on August 2, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
he has no feelings. wonder why he doesnt have to pay restitution to his victims? he deserves more than 18 mths. he wasnt out a year before he is going back. so its not like he is sorry. if so this time would have never happened. only thing he is sorry for is he got caught. i feel so sorry for all his victims.
Posted by hrgirl (anonymous) on August 3, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know this boy he 's not remorseful he's druged up now as we set here.HE will go do more befor thay send him later this mounth .I know the Chatfield's their all good people he's the one bad apple ..His dad is a hard working honest man he loves hanging rock lived their all his life'he would help anyone but he cant help this boy .HE deserves to get max for all he didn't get caught for.He has rodded the family fo their good name .
Posted by hrgirl (anonymous) on August 3, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am so sick of hearing he was under the influence.who but him under the influence?he did, who told him to rob his old friend,who told him to steal off his dad ,he don't work lives off his dad has no fespect for anyone .what good is he you all lost the chance to put him away where he might get some help .some people don't change and hes one he needs 7to8 years so he will get clean.
Posted by sweetmaggie (anonymous) on August 3, 2009 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i think his dad is how he got off so easy. you know there were more victims than just the ones they put in this article. he stole every dime a friend of mine had. i agree he is worthless. and when he gets back out he will be right back at it.
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