FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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December 6, 2007 State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Jackson County Circuit Court, of Andre Youlet Bell, on charges of Possession of Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, Resisting an Officer with Violence, and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer. The two males, four females jury deliberated just 30 minutes before finding that Bell, BM, DOB: 3-12-1964, 3115 Wonder Road, Marianna, committed those February 16, 2007, offenses. Assistant State Attorney Jonna Bowman presented evidence that Bell possessed crack cocaine outside a Jackson County store and attempted to destroy the drugs when confronted by officers of the Marianna Police Department. Bell violently resisted, even kicking one of the officers after being handcuffed. Police recovered $4,383.00 cash from the vehicle that Bell exited when officers arrived on the scene. The State will seek Habitual Offender sanctions. If Bell is found to be a Habitual Offender; he faces a maximum of 40 years in prison. Sentencing is set for January 22, 2008. |