A 37-year-old Louisville man was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison for the violent robbery of an elderly couple at their home on the 4300 block of Grant Line Road.
Sonny Tweedy allegedly went to the couple’s residence in July 2008 and asked for assistance with his vehicle, according to a probable-cause affidavit. At some point, there was a confrontation between the male victim and Tweedy.
Police records state that Tweedy grabbed the elderly man’s neck and threw him to the ground and took his wallet. The victim’s hand was reportedly injured.
Tweedy reportedly got into a vehicle being driven by 43-year-old Guy Jackson, of Louisville. Police pursued the men across the Sherman Minton Bridge into Louisville. Jackson was arrested, but Tweedy reportedly fled the scene.
Tweedy was one of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department’s Most Wanted suspects until his arrest in Clark County in December.
He pleaded guilty last month to class B felony robbery resulting in bodily injury. Floyd County Circuit Court Judge J. Terrence Cody accepted the agreement Tuesday. It calls for eight years at the Indiana Department of Correction and two years of probation.
Tweedy’s attorney, Lisa Thalmann, said they agreed to the sentence partially because of Tweedy’s criminal history. He was on probation for criminal conversion and criminal recklessness at the time of the robbery.
The prosecutors authorized to talk about the case were not available for comment after the hearing.
Illegal immigrant receives five years for sexual misconduct
A 20-year-old illegal immigrant was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for sexual misconduct with a minor.
Jenrry Yovany Zavala had been charged with rape and criminal confinement. He also was charged with sexual misconduct as a class A felony, but the state amended the charge to a class C felony.
In July 2008, a Hanover man called 911 to report that his niece had been kidnapped by a family member from their residence there. The caller led police to an alley behind East 18th Street in New Albany, where they found Zavala in a bedroom with the 14-year-old. The girl reportedly told police that he took her against her will and forced her to have sex with him.
There was some confusion as prosecutors alleged the victim was Zavala’s relative, but Zavala told Cody at an initial hearing after his arrest that the 14-year-old was his girlfriend and not related to him.
Zavala, who is from Honduras, also told the judge at the time that he did not have a permit to be in the country legally.
A plea agreement was reached last month, and Cody accepted the agreement Tuesday.
Authorities have said Zavala will be deported after he serves his time at the Indiana Department of Correction.
Prosecutors and Zavala’s public defender, J. Patrick Biggs, were not immediately available for comment after the hearing.
Clark County
Man sentenced for robbing, injuring elderly man
Illegal immigrant accused of rape sentenced on lesser offense
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
