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Stiner found guilty of aggravated assault

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On February 18th, following a two-day trial, a Wood County jury of five women and seven men, found Gaylor Stiner, Jr. guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Stiner, 38, was convicted of brutally beating a man while holding a knife to his throat. The jury heard evidence of how the victim was beaten and left for dead in the woods.
The case was prosecuted by Wood County Criminal District Attorney Jim Wheeler. Judge Timothy Boswell of the 402nd Judicial District Court will sentence Stiner on March 23rd.
On February 19th, Julius Clinton Randolph entered a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, one gram or more and less than four grams with intent to deliver. Randolph was arrested December 7th, 2008 in Winnsboro for this offense by the Winnsboro Police department. Randolph was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
On February 23rd, Eric Tyler McQuilliams entered a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, four grams or more and less than 200 grams, with intent to deliver. McQuilliams was arrested June 11th, 2008 by a Wood County Sheriff¢s deputy. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
On February 11th, Brian Edward Haire entered a plea of guilty to robbery. Haire robbed the Subway Restaurant on Hwy 14 at Holly Lake Ranch on August 7th, 2008. Judge Boswell will sentence this defendant on February 25th.

Last Updated on Friday, 10 April 2009 16:44  

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