LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced that he plans to grant clemency to a Fort Smith woman convicted twelve years ago on drug charges. The notice was given on Monday for Christine Taylor Shaffer, regarding her charges that included possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining premises for drug activities. All of the charges are felonies in the state of Arkansas.
“This notice is issued based on the date of convictions (2006 – Sebastian County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations.” Hutchinson’s office said in a statement. “There are no law enforcement objections to the application.”
Twelve others were announced as candidates for clemency including the following:
Linda McFadden-Mills (Little Rock): Forgery 2nd Degree (C Felony) (CR-97-63); Violation of the Arkansas Hot Check Law VAHCL (U Misdemeanor) (CR-97-70); AR Hot Check Law (C Felony) (CR-97-402-1).
This notice is issued based on the dates of convictions (1997 – Howard County; 1997 – Sevier County; 1999 – Miller County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further felony convictions. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Andrea M. Adams (Arkadelphia): Theft of Property (B Felony) and Burglary (B Felony) (CR-92-97).
This notice is issued based on the date of convictions (1992 – Clark County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Alvin V. Ealom (Little Rock): Robbery (Felony) (23080); Burglary & Grand Larceny (Felony) (59594) and Burglary (Felony) (59591) and Burglary & Grand Larceny (Felony) (59592).
This notice is issued based on the dates of convictions (1960 and 1971 – Pulaski County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Duke W. Evans (Bismarck): Breaking or Entering (D Felony) (CR-91-109) and Theft of Property (A Misdemeanor) (CR-91-110), Breaking or Entering (D Felony) (CR-91-111) and Theft of Property (A Misdemeanor) (CR-91-112); Domestic Battering 3rd Degree (A Misdemeanor) (C-01-1273).
This notice is issued based on the dates of convictions (1991 and 2002 – Clark County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Eldric Kendrick (Little Rock): Battery 3rd Degree (A Misdemeanor) and Possessing Instruments of Crime (A Misdemeanor) (LRCR-95-8121).
This notice is issued based on the date of convictions (1995 – Pulaski County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Willie N. Knight (Pine Bluff): Possession of a Controlled Substance, Cocaine (C Felony) (CR-95-474-3).
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (1995 – Jefferson County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Michael L. Porter (Troutman, NC): Theft of Property by Deception (Habitual Offender) (B Felony) (CR-85-2318) and Theft of Property (Habitual Offender) (C Felony) (CR-85-2538); Defrauding Secured Creditors (Habitual Offender) (D Felony) (CR-86-524).
This notice is issued based on the date of convictions (1986 – Pulaski County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further Arkansas criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Eric B. Malott (Bradford): Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine (C Felony) (CR-97-422).
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (1998 – White County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further Arkansas criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Joel D. Wright (Bryant): Commercial Burglary (C Felony) (CR-2004-776-4) and Theft of Property (B Felony) (CR-2004-728-4); Commercial Burglary (Probation Revocation) (CR-2004-776-IV) (C Felony) and Theft of Property (Probation Revocation) (B Felony) (CR-2004-728-IV).
This notice is issued based on the dates of convictions (2005 and 2008 – Garland County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. The Prosecuting Attorney has raised objections to applicant’s request.
Carson Roddy (Huntsville): Felon in Possession of Firearm (D Felony) (CR-2003-15); Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine (C Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana (A Misdemeanor) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (C Felony) (CR 2003-79).
This notice is issued based on the dates of convictions (2003 and 2003 – Madison County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Adrion Worthy (North Little Rock): Criminal Mischief 1st Degree (C Felony) (CR 2001-1368).
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (2001 – Pulaski County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Sherri Oliver Wilson (Pine Bluff): Criminal Mischief (C Felony) (CR-94-272-2).
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (1995 – Jefferson County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Governor Hutchinson intends to grant restoration of firearms rights only to the following person:
Eric D. Parker (Jonesboro): Possession of Drug Paraphernalia w/Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine (B Felony) (CR-05-239).
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (2005 – Craighead County), the fact that all terms of the applicant’s sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. The Sheriff of Craighead County has signed the Recommendation of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer as required by law. There are no law enforcement objections to the application.
Hutchinson’s office says there is a thirty day waiting period reserved for public comment before the clemency status will be officially granted.
