Sexton was sentenced in U.S. District Court

A Wayne County man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in U.S. District Court in London. Ronald G. Sexton was formally sentenced Tuesday, May 25 in connection with firearms charges.

Sexton received concurrent 18 months sentences on two counts of receiving firearms while under a felony indictment and one count of making a false written statement to a firearms dealer in order to purchase a firearm.

Brummett pleads guilty in

federal court to drug charges

A local man received a six-year sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty to numerous drug charges.

Clint Edward Brummett, of Monticello, was sentenced Wednesday, May 26 in U.S. District Court in London. Brummett pled guilty February 12 to possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of methamphetamine, possession of a quantity of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance.

In addition to the prison sentence, Brummett was ordered to pay a special assessment of $300. Brummett was ordered to surrender to the U.S. Marshall before 2 p.m. on July 9.

Russell arrested, charged following vehicle pursuit

One man was arrested Wednesday, May 26, following a pursuit on the West Monticello Subdivision Road.

Josh Russell, 27, Monticello, was arrested by the Monticello Police Department and charged with fleeing or evading police second degree, receiving a motor vehicle with identification numbers removed, no insurance, no operators license, no registration and expired registration plates.

He was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

City Police are making effort to reduce traffic crashes

Monticello Police are making a strong effort to reduce traffic crashes. During the first week of the traffic enforcement wave, which began May 24, the department issued more than 150 traffic citations and made several arrests for both traffic and criminal offenses.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if every state conducted high visibility enforcement an estimated 5,000 lives could be saved each year.

ASPIRE Center swimming pool is now open for summer

The swimming pool at the ASPIRE Center is now open for the summer. The pool will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. through August 15.

There is an admission charge, and family memberships to the pool are available. It is also available for group rentals after 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the ASPIRE Center.

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