Columbia County Superior Court

First Appearance/Arraignments

-Justin Brady, 38, Dayton; entered a plea of not guilty to one charge of violation of the uniform controlled substances act – possession of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $10,000 10% security bond. Ominbus and trial setting are set for Aug. 3.

Trials Set

-David Wayne Goddard, 46, Dayton; charged with one count of unlawful imprisonment. Trial was reset to Aug. 25-26.

-Marshall Hernandez, 55, Dayton; charged with arson in the first degree and reckless burning in the first degree. Trial reset for Aug 25-26.

-Hector Vela, Jr., 55, charged with distribution of a controlled substance to a person under 18, delivery/manufacture with intent to deliver marijuana, and possession of over one ounce of usable marijuana. Trial set for Sept. 1-2.

-Johan Martin Filla, 50, Dayton; charged with 2nd degree assault – domestic violence, 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, and unlawful imprisonment – domestic violence. Waived right to speedy trial. Trial re-set to Oct. 6-7.

Plea Agreements

-Michael Anthony West, 38, Dayton; charged with one count of violation of a protection order, with two priors. Accepted plea agreement with state recommending 27.5 months in prison followed by 27.25 months of community custody in exchange for guilty plea. July trial date was struck with sentencing set for Aug. 3.

Other

-Casey J. Lynn Dunn, 24, address unknown; charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana, one count of manufacture of marijuana, and one count of possession of stolen property. Failed to appear for pre-trial hearing. Bench warrant issued.

-Jazzmen Latay Slack, 25, Richland; charged with five counts of possession of stolen property in the second degree, five counts of possession of another person’s identity, and one count of use of drug paraphernalia. Agreement has been reached and resolution hearing is set for Aug. 3.

-John B. Cox, 35, Dayton; Charged with one count of unlawful imprisonment – domestic violence, one count assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence, one count harassment – domestic violence, one count of assault in the fourth degree, violation of a protection order, and two counts of intimidating a witness. Defense requested that the May 19 plea agreement be sealed in the interest of the defendant’s safety. The state entered a motion to reconsider sealing of the record. Case continued to Aug. 3.

-Dustin L. Conley, 47, Dayton; charged with burglary, theft and malicious mischief for allegedly stealing a time capsule from Washington Federal Bank. A competency evaluation was returned stating that Conley has the capacity to understand the proceedings against him and to participate in his own defense. Omnibus and trial setting are set for Aug. 3.