CHRISTMAN JAILED ON DRUG CHARGE - Burrows Placed On Two-Year Probation

(06/29/2001)
Former Calhoun resident James A. Christman was ordered to Central Regional Jail for six months this week by Judge Thomas Evans III. Christman will serve time for possession of a controlled substance (not less than 15 grams), which is a misdemeanor.

He is also charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a felony. Besides the jail sentence, he has been fined $1000 plus costs of all court actions. Judge Evans issued the order on Tuesday, after the court overruled and denied a motion to disqualify the judge. Christman was represented by attorney Oscar Hines.

Shelly Sue Burrows, formerly of Mt. Zion, was sentenced Monday to 120 days in jail, with the sentence suspended in a plea bargain arrangement. The charges involved possession of a controlled substance not less than 15 grams, a misdemeanor, and a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

Burrows was placed on probation for two years, with numerous conditions. She was ordered not to have any association with James Christman during the probationary period, participate in a 40-hour litter control program, perform community service for a period of 150 hours, pay a fine of $1000, among other stipulations. Her probationary period will be supervised by Patricia McCartney, Probation Officer.