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No new jail time in Hopewell sex offender hit-and-run case

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10-17-2011 Virginia:

HOPEWELL _ A 20-year-old man accused of trying to run over a convicted sex offender as he fled on a moped entered a plea today that calls for no additional jail time, an agreement that was angrily denounced by the victim.

Daniel R. Narron of Hopewell pleaded guilty in Hopewell Circuit Court to attempted unlawful wounding, a felony, and to disorderly conduct and hit and run, both misdemeanors.

Approving the terms of the agreement, Judge Samuel E. Campbell sentenced Narron to five years for the felony and 12 months for each misdemeanor charge, but the judge suspended all of the jail time. Narron, who has spent about 11 months in jail, was expected to be released today.

Also today, three co-defendants entered pleas to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and failure to report an accident. Each was convicted and told the charges would be dismissed after one year if the defendants remain on good behavior.

Those defendants are Damon J. Silvestro of Colonial Heights and Eric B. Harris and Thomas W. McCall, both of Hopewell.

After today’s proceedings, the victim in the case, Rudolph Ellis, 54, criticized the plea agreement for Narron, saying, “I was running for my life. That young man tried to kill me. This whole thing is a joke.”

Ellis also excoriated the Hopewell Police Department, saying they refused to pursue an investigation and that officers had harassed him.

Hopewell Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Newman said after the hearing that he turned over the investigation to Virginia State Police because “the police department didn’t do anything.”

Wayne County family posts sex offender warning signs after claiming neighbor attacked their child

6-21-2011 Ohio:

RITTMAN, Ohio - They are warning signs that have caused quite a stir in the usually quiet town of Rittman.

The signs read, "Beware, a sex offender lives close." Some residents are extremely upset about the signs, urging city officials to have them taken down.

The signs were made out of large pieces of plywood and spray paint by concerned father Mike Sayre.

Sayre made the signs six weeks ago, after he claimed his 8-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a neighbor. But some residents living near Sayre's home said the signs are creating a panic and are damaging to property values.

"I'm just trying to protect my kids, and other children in the neighborhood," said Sayre. "My signs are 100 percent legal. I don't name anybody, it's a public warning."

Still, some neighbors have turned to the Chippewa Township Trustees, who are now trying to determine if the warning signs are a violation of any township regulations.

Rachelle Sayre supports her husband and the signs posted in all parts of their front and backyard.

"We're trying to warn them, we don't want this to happen to their children," said Sayre. "He could do this to any child in this neighborhood.

5 On Your Side contacted the Wayne County Prosecutor's office, and it has pledged to increase the number of resources committed to the ongoing investigation.

The neighbor involved in this case has been questioned by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, but has not been charged.

Wayne County Children Services is also looking into the case, and is helping the Sayre family with counseling.

The Chippewa Township Trustees still aren't sure if the signs will need to come down.

"It's no different than going to the Wayne County sex offender website and searching for somebody," said Sayre. "I have no plans to take them out of my yard." ..Source.. by Joe Pagonakis, newsnet5.com

UPDATE: Attack on sexual assault suspect ends with three men in jail

8-13-2012 Oregon:

10:30 a.m.

Two men allegedly used a wrench and wooden baton to beat a man they suspected of sexually assaulting two young girls, police said.

Moses LaPorte, 18 and Christopher Garrett, 19, are both held in the Jackson County Jail on attempted murder, second- and third-degree assault charges.

The assault took place in Elderberry Flats above the campground near East Evans Creek Road, Jackson County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Andrea Carlson said.
LaPorte and Garrett allegedly drove out there just after 8 p.m. Saturday with Christopher Tabor, 23.

Tabor was allegedly struck once in the head with the baton before fleeing and calling authorities at the Bimor station near the corner of Highway 234 and Antioch Road.

Tabor was taken to Rogue Regional Medical Center, treated and released before being arrested by Medford police, the agency investigating the alleged sexual assault.

Sheriff's Office deputies arrested both men just after midnight Sunday in the 300 block of South Oakdale Avenue. The attempted murder charge was added following interviews with both suspects, Carlson said.


10 a.m.

Two Medford men face attempted murder charges for allegedly beating an acquaintance in what police called retaliation for a suspected sexual assault of two girls over the weekend.

The sexual assault suspect also was arrested.

Moses LaPorte, 18, and Christopher Garrett, 19, who both live in the 300 block of South Oakdale Avenue, allegedly drove Christopher Tabor, 23, out to a remote area in the county Saturday night, Medford police said.

"They lured him out to an area in the county and they severely beat him," said Medford police Sgt. Brent Mak.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department responded to an emergency call on the incident and arrested LaPorte and Garrett.

"In the process of arresting them, (police) learned that this is in retaliation for a sexual assault on two minor individuals," Mak said. "We are still investigating."

Sheriff's department officials have not yet returned phone calls to provide details on the incident.

Tabor was taken to Rogue Regional Medical Center (correction: the name of the hospital has been updated in the story), where he was treated and released. Medford police then arrested him on first-, second- and third-degree sex abuse charges. He remains in jail today on more than $1 million bail.

LaPorte is held on more than $2 million bail on attempted murder, second- and third-degree assault charges. Garrett is held on more than $1 million bail on the same charges.

Court records show none of the three men have any criminal history in Jackson County. ..Source.. by Ryan Pfeil