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Jury convicts Rogers on drug charges A jury found Charles Alan Rogers, 34, of Ahsahka guilty on two felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance, methamphetamine in proceedings Feb. 2, according to a news release from Clearwater County Sheriff’s Department. The six men, six women jury reached their verdict after three days of hearing testimony and almost three hours of deliberation. Second Judicial Court District Judge John Bradbury presided over the case. Numerous witnesses testified on behalf of the prosecution. Deputy Prosecutor Clayne Tyler prosecuted the case and public defender Alison Brandt represented Rogers. Clearwater County sheriff deputies arrested Rogers on July 3, 2004 for selling methamphetamine on two occasions to a confidential informant. Roger's prior felony convictions on record in Nevada, Washington, and Idaho include being under the influence of a controlled substance, fugitive from justice, battery, burglary, possession of stolen property, and possession of methamphetamine. Rogers will remain in custody until his scheduled appearance on April 12, 2005 for a sentencing hearing before Bradbury. Due to his position as a habitual offender, he could receive a minimum of five years up to a maximum of life in prison. The maximum fine would be $25,000 for each of the two felony counts for which the jury convicted him. Woman pleads guilty to felony charge
Kamela Jean Johnston plead guilty Feb. 4 to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, according to a Clearwater County Sheriff's Department news release. She was arrested Jan. 25 following a search of her residence on Stoddard Rd. in Orofino during which two plastic bags containing what was believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia were found, the release said. She was arraigned before Second Judicial Magistrate Judge Randall Robinson. She waived a preliminary hearing and appeared before Second Judicial District Judge John Stegner where she made her guilty plea. She will remain in custody until her sentencing hearing March 25. The maximum sentence that could be imposed is seven years in prison and a fine of $15,000. Initially, Idaho Probation and Parole Officer Mark Lacock asked Clearwater County deputies to assist in a probation search and subsequent search warrant. Clearwater County Sheriff's Sergeant Rick Miller, Cpl. Anne Kelleher, Cpl. Guy Cordle, and Orofino Police Officer Katie Rivera assisted in the search. |
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