The Daily Courier, Forest City, NC, Friday, August 13, 2010
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Three charged in check scam Obituaries By LARRY DALE Daily Courier Staff Writer
RUTHERFORDTON — Three people from Spartanburg, S.C., have been charged in what the Rutherfordton Police Department is describing as a check-kiting operation. Shaquasia Shanigka Jackson, 22, of 2096 E. Main St., is charged with two counts of obtain property by false pretense and one count of attempted obtain property by false pretense. Amber Leigh Holcomb, 23, and Bobby Joe Holcomb, 29, both of 127 Freemont Ave., are charged with two counts of aid and abet obtain property by false pretense and one count of common-law felony aid and abet. Each of the three is under a $30,000 secured bond in the Rutherford County Jail. On Wednesday the RPD received a call to respond to N.C. Tractor & Farm Supply, at 509 Railroad Ave., in reference to people attempting
Rita Anderson Rita Jo Hardin Anderson, 63, of Forest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Bronson and Martha Watson Anderson. A. Holcomb B. Holcomb Jackson She was a member of Centennial United “This is the act of opening to purchase a tractor with Methodist Church and an account with the minifraudulent checks, accordattended Spindale United mum balance required and ing to a press release from Methodist Church. She was a writing as many checks as the Police Department. The graduate of King’s College in you can before the account three were arrested there. Charlotte. is closed, and when it is, you Earlier in the day, the Survivors include a go to another bank and open daughter, Stacie Duvall Police Department took a new account, and the pro- of Fayetteville; a brother, reports from Morrow cess starts all over again.” Enterprises and Ace Tim Anderson of Saratoga Hardware, in which three Springs, N.Y.; seven grand“The quick response of offi- children; and two greatpeople had purchased lawn cers as well as the businesses grandchildren. mowers and other items communicating with each and paid with checks that Memorial services will other to give descriptions were later determined to be be held Sunday at 2 p.m. led to the quick capture of bogus. at Centennial United these individuals,” Kempster Methodist Church with the “Through investigation it added. was revealed these subjects Revs. Carl Ramsey and Jim were involved in what is Pyatt officiating. called check kiting,” said Memorials may be made Contact Dale via e-mail at ldale@thedigitalcourier.com RPD Lt. Kenny Kempster. to Centennial United Methodist Church. McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
SBI suspends use of training manual
RALEIGH (AP) — The new director of North Carolina’s top law enforcement agency has suspended use of a training manual that told agents how to cooperate with prosecutors and improve their cases. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Thursday as part of its series on the State Bureau of Investigation that Greg McLeod suspended use of the manual a day earlier. McLeod took over as SBI director this week, replacing Robin Pendergraft, who was assigned to head a newly expanded Medicaid fraud unit.
The Basic Law Enforcement Training manual, last revised in 2007, teaches officers to tell district attorneys in advance about weaknesses in a case “so that the trial of the case can be planned to minimize the weakness’ impact.” It also talks about conviction rates, saying that a “good reputation and calm demeanor” will enhance an analyst’s rate. The manual says that “if the answers are favorable to the defendant and harmful to your case, SPIT IT OUT ANYWAY. Such testimony should be given in the same tone of voice used during
direct examination.” “There’s some language in this document that should not be there, and there should be a thorough review of it,” Attorney General Roy Cooper told the newspaper. Pendergraft, while still SBI director, said she had never seen the manual and that she found it interesting. McLeod then suspended the manual’s use Wednesday. The manual advises officers to tell the truth and to not commit perjury. But it also says that officers should not discuss cases with defense attorneys unless the district attorney has agreed.
Police Notes Sheriff’s Reports
n The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 119 E-911 calls Wednesday. n Damage to a steel door was reported at R-S Central High School, 641 U.S. 221 North, Rutherfordton. n Mary Maggieleen Thompson reported the theft of checks. n Ronald Earl Yelton reported damage to the front door of an apartment. n Linda McAuther Harris reported the theft of two air conditioners.
Rutherfordton
n The Rutherfordton Police Department responded to 36 E-911 calls Wednesday. n The theft of scrap aluminum was reported at B&J Glass. n The theft of laptop computers was reported at R-S Middle School.
Spindale
n The Spindale Police Department responded to 24 E-911 calls Wednesday.
Lake Lure
n The Lake Lure Police Department responded to three E-911 calls Wednesday.
Forest City
n The Forest City Police Department responded to 57 E-911 calls Wednesday. n An employee from Ingles reported an incident of attempt to obtain property by false pretense and larceny. (See arrests of Esteban and McKelvey.) n Jonathan Carlisle reported a larceny.
Arrests
n Juan Jose Esteban, 52, of Arlington Street, Forest City, charged with attempting to obtain property by false pretense and larceny; placed under a $5,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Chasity Maylene McKelvey, 35, of Arlington Street, Forest City; charged with attempting to obtain property by false pretense and larceny; released on a
written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Kayleb Richard Emmons, 20, of Trade Street, Tryon; arrested on a warrant for two counts of obtain property by false pretense; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (FCPD) n Max Henry Head, 70, of Harmon Street, Forest City; arrested on a warrant for assault on a female; released on a written promise to appear. (FCPD) n Fredrick Marquis Camp, 24, of 251 Peppertown Road; charged with felony probation violation; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (Probation) n Jenny Marie Palmer, 27, of 142 Old U.S. 221; charged with assault and battery; released on a $500 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Shayne Dorrelle Littlejohn, 22, of 207 Georgia St.; charged with assault by pointing a gun; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n Harold Spencer Allen, 71, of 152 U.S. 221A; charged with misdemeanor stalking; released on a $1,000 unsecured bond. (RCSD) n William Terry Hudgins, 53, of 215 Howe St.; charged with obtain property by false pretense; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Chris Leigh McClellan, 31, of 343 Johnson Road; charged with failure to comply on child support; placed under a $600 cash bond. (RCSD) n Joseph Zachary Malone, 16, of 1973 N.C. 120; charged with breaking and entering, felony larceny and misdemeanor larceny; freed on a custody release. (RCSD) n Keela D. Blanton, 27, of 264 Elm St.; charged with resisting a public officer, driving while license revoked and failure to stop at a stop sign or flashing red light; placed under a $2,500 secured bond. (RCSD) n William James Conner, 48, of 2146 Centennial Road; charged with misdemeanor probation violation; placed under a $10,000 secured bond. (RCSD)
n Scott Akio Nihiwai Jaggers, 34, of 564 Leach Road; extradition/ fugitive from other state; placed under a $100,000 secured bond. (RCSD) n Jennifer Michelle Bridges, 27, of 153 Autumn Lane; charged with misdemeanor larceny; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RPD) n Lawanna Louise Jones, 51, of 148 Autumn Lane; charged with aid and abet larceny; placed under a $1,000 secured bond. (RPD)
EMS/Rescue n The Rutherford County EMS responded to 39 E-911 calls Wednesday. n The Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue, Hickory Nut Gorge EMS and Rutherford County Rescue responded to four E-911 calls Wednesday.
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Online condolences: www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com
Allen Collins James Allen Collins Sr., 75, of Georgia Avenue, Forest City, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at the Hospice House of Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Benjamin A. Collins Sr. and Leila Walker Collins. He served in the Army National Guard, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City and was co-owner of Collins Metal Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy H. Collins. Survivors include a son, James Allen Collins Jr. of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Lee Collins Murray and Geni Collins Greenley, both of Forest City; a brother, Berry Collins of Forest City; a sister, Suzette CollinsTielman of Forest City; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Forest City with Dr. Barry K. Keys officiating. Burial will follow at the Cool Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Padgett and King Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences: www. padgettking.com
Burrell Wood Burrell F. Wood, 81, of 125 Westmore Drive, Ellenboro, died Thursday, Aug. 12,
Jan Owens Janet Byers Owens, 51, of 119 Delta Street, Forest City, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County she was born April 17, 1959, a daughter of the late Earl and Patricia Shaw Byers, Sr. Jan was employed as Customer Service Representative with Henson Cabinet and Flooring and was a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Whitney Conner of Forest City; two brothers, Earl Byers, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Macon, Georgia, Derek Shaw and wife, Denita of Shelby; one sister, Lisa Marlow and Roger Holland of Forest City, and a special life long friend Sherry Byers Price. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Huffman, Rev. Joey Cantrell and Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating. Burial will follow in the church c e m e t e r y. Visitation will be held 7:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, August 13, 2010 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home Cliffside. McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is serving the Owens family. An online guest register and video tribute is available at www. mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com
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2010, at Fair Haven Home. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late George Timmons Wood and Gertrude Short Wood. He served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Cone Mills Avondale Plant as a fixer for 44 years before his retirement and was a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, George Wood Jr. of Forest City; two sisters, Elizabeth “Lib” Turner and of Caroleen and Gail Quinn of Ellenboro. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Park officiating. Burial will follow at the Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Caroleen United Methodist Church, General Fund, P.O. Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019 or to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family of Burrell F. Wood. Online condolences: www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
Deaths Alexander G. Higgins GENEVA — Alexander G. “Sandy” Higgins, who covered the U.S. Embassy siege in Tehran as The Associated Press’ last bureau chief in Iran and served as a longtime AP bureau chief in Geneva, died of cancer Thursday. He was 66. Lou Smit COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Longtime police detective, Lou Smit, who first investigated and then supported Jon Benet Ramsey’s parents, has died. Smit’s long career included years as an investigator for the Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County sheriff’s office. His dogged police work was credited with helping lock up more than 200 killers. Elaine Koster NEW YORK (AP) — Elaiane Koster, a publisher and literary agent with a knack for new talent, has died. Koster, who gave a second chance to an obscure horror writer named Stephen King and took on an unknown Khaled Hosseini and The Kite Runner, was 69.
Rita Jo Hardin Anderson Rita Jo Hardin Anderson, age 63, of Forest City, NC, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Hospice House of Rutherford County in Forest City, NC. She was a member of Centennial United Methodist Church and attended Spindale United Methodist Church. Rita was a graduate of King’s College in Charlotte, NC. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Bronson and Martha Watson Anderson. She was preceded in death by her step son Marty Hardin. She is survived by one daughter, Stacie Hardin Duvall and husband David, Fayetteville, NC; one brother, Tim Anderson and wife Kathy, Saratoga Springs, NY; seven grand children; and two great-grand children. A memorial service will be held at Centennial United Methodist Church at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2010 with the Rev. Carl Ramsey and the Rev. Jim Pyatt officiating.. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Centennial United Methodist Church McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Anderson Family.
An online guest register may be viewed at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com
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