A man and a woman accused of participating in a shooting near a youth football game last month have been formally charged in the case. Here’s what we know about these and other cases heard at the Marion County Judicial Center the week of Nov. 11.
Faces Ewonye Jyiell Pinkney and Kayla Marie Jarrell
Right: Circuit Judge Peter Brigham.
Lawyers: Assistant State’s Attorney Janine Nixon. James Tarquin represents Jarrell and Pinkney’s attorney is David Mengers.
What kind of hearing was held for Jarrell and Pinkney? An arraignment, where prosecutors announce formal charges against the defendants.
What are the costs? Jarrell is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, discharging a firearm in public from a vehicle, shooting at or inside a vehicle and a second-degree felony.
Pinkney is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, with intent to discharge firearms in public from a vehicle, unlawful carrying of concealed firearms and shooting into or into a vehicle.
What’s next? Both defendants will hold preliminary conferences in January with Brigham present.
Where are Pinkney and Jarrell? Jarrell, 19, of Dunnellon, is currently free on $40,000 bond. Her 18-year-old boyfriend Pinkney, also from Dunnellon, is booked into the county jail, where he is being held without bail.
About the case: Ocala police officials said Jarrell was the getaway driver. Pinkney, who was in the vehicle, allegedly fired shots from the vehicle into a crowd gathered in the parking lot at Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 NE 36th Ave., in October.
According to police, a football match was taking place on the grounds at the time. One person was shot in the leg and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Officials believe the shooting resulted from a dispute between two groups of people, and that the injured victim was not the intended target.
State v. Rafael Reoma Bueanaventura & Jimmy DeJesus
Right: Circuit Judge Tim McCourt.
Lawyer: Prosecutor’s Office, according to court records.
Costs: The men are charged with traveling to meet a minor after using a computer to lure children and unlawful use of a two-way communication device facilitating a crime. DeJesus is also charged with resisting or obstructing an officer without violence.
Reason for their appearance in court: Pre-trial conferences held on November 13.
What were the outcomes? Bueanaventura, 41, and 44-year-old DeJesus both pleaded guilty, according to court records. Each was sentenced to 30 months in prison and 30 months of probation. Bueanaventura has 111 days credit for time spent in jail pending resolution of the case. DeJesus has 110 days of credit.
Are there special conditions? The men will not have access to the Internet or other computer services until they are given a safety plan. They must undergo an annual polygraph exam and must not have contact with anyone under the age of 18 until a risk assessment plan can be implemented by a qualified physician.
About the case: Law enforcement officials said earlier this year that DeJesus and Bueanaventura were among 34 men who believed they were chatting with a young person online and arranging sexual encounters. Instead, the men spoke to law enforcement as part of a sting operation.
Faces Benson Jamal Rishaud Kinney
Right: Circuit Judge Peter Brigham.
Costs: Theft, kidnapping and carjacking with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and burglary of a dwelling.
Lawyer: Darryl Smith on defense.
Was Kinney in the courtroom? Yes, on November 14 for a change of plea hearing.
What was his punishment? One year and one day behind bars with credit for 379 days while in jail. Prosecutors said this was a downward departure from state guidelines due to the victim’s wishes and the killing of Faye Porter, a material witness. Records show Kinney was taken to jail after the hearing and released later that evening.
Are there special conditions? Yes, Kinney must pay the victim $1,300 in restitution, pay fines and court costs and submit a DNA sample for reference in a criminal justice database.
About the case: Ocala police officers arrested Kinney, 37, and Dwayne O’Neal Smith, 31, after they were accused of kidnapping a man and forcing him to withdraw cash. Court records show Smith’s case is ongoing.
Faces Kyle William Thompson
Right: Circuit Judge Robert Hodges.
Lawyers: Assistant State’s Attorney Danielle B. Ruse and Attorney David Mengers.
Costs: Multiple charges, including burglary of a conveyance, grand larceny and petit larceny.
Was Thompson in the courtroom? Yes, for a change of plea hearing.
What was his punishment? Thompson, 43, pleaded no contest Nov. 14 and was sentenced to six years and one day in prison, with 205 days credit for time spent in county jail.
Are there special conditions? Yes. He must pay compensation to the victims, plus fines and court costs.
About the case: Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thompson, Warren Cavagnaro and Michael Madigan earlier this year and charged them with breaking into more than 40 unlocked vehicles. The men are accused of stealing cash, weapons, electronics, jewelry, wallets and other valuables.
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Officials said the burglaries occurred in Reddick, Zuber, Ocala Park Estates and Dunnellon.
Cavagnaro was sentenced to eight years in prison on November 4. Madigan’s case was dismissed because of the Miranda warnings for violations, prosecutors and the man’s attorney said.
State v. Kevin Ismael Gonzalez
Right: Circuit Judge Tim McCourt.
Lawyer: Isaac East represented Gonzalez, according to court records.
Costs: 20 counts of possession of child pornography/10 or more images.
Sentence: According to court records, Gonzalez pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to 12 years in prison and five years of probation. He has 971 days credit for time already spent in the county jail.
Are there special conditions? He must register as a sex offender, follow a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and complete a sex offender treatment program.
About the case: Sheriff’s deputies arrested 32-year-old Gonzalez in 2018 and charged him with possession of child pornography.
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