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Cody teen faces new charges in burglary

By Richard Reeder


This document was published online on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

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One of two teenagers charged in the Medical Center Pharmacy burglaries was back in court to face new charges Thursday.

Logan Bessey, 19, already charged with felony drug possession, burglary and larceny for his role in the March 20 break-in, was also charged with a break-in at the pharmacy in January or February.

Bessey was arraigned before District Judge Robert Skar on a charge of burglary and larceny of $1,000 or more. Both charges carry fines of up to $10,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years or both.

Bessey and co-defendant Tyler Stonehouse, 18, are now both charged in the two break-ins of the pharmacy, formerly located in the Coe Medical Building.

Almost 4,000 pills were allegedly stolen in the March break-in, no amounts have been reported for the other burglary.

Bessey entered not guilty pleas to both counts.

The break-in in January or February was discovered after Bessey was charged with the March break-in. The earlier burglary was discovered as Stonehouse was being charged and he's entered pleas for both cases.

“The prosecution will enter a motion to join all three cases before the court and treat them as one,” assistant prosecutor Jonathan Davis said. “This will save us all from having to appear so many times.”

Public defender Scott Kath did not oppose the motion.

“We're currently in discussions and hoping for a resolution,” Kath said. “So we have no objections.”

Bessey remains free on bond set during his appearance on the first set of charges.

Skar, the district judge from Big Horn, Washakie and Hot Springs counties, is hearing the case.

“How much time will we need should this case go to trial?” Skar asked. “And we may be pushing into January depending on the length of time.”

Davis and Kath said it could take 2-3 days.

“Mr. Bessey, since you were arraigned in July on the previous charges, you would need to waive your right to a speedy trial for all the cases to be heard together,” Skar said. “Are you willing to waive that right?”

Kath and Bessey agreed to that.

Skar said a trial date would be set with a pre-trial hearing to be set 30 days prior.

“Should an agreement be reached in this case, it needs to be done by the date of the pre-trial hearing,” Skar said.

Skar will also be presiding in the Stonehouse case. No trial date has been set for either defendant.

Davis said both defendants are talking to prosecutors, but was unable to say if plea agreements will be reached.
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CodyNative wrote on Sep 11, 2008 4:16 PM:

" I feel for these families as well. They don't deserve to be going through this but the boys did make the wrong choices and they are serious choices! The families need the community support because the boys are most likely going to be facing some serious punishment. As far as showing sympathy for the boys and the situation, I have none. The community is always trying to clean up the drugs in our town, and to me, this is a perfect chance to get the suppliers off the streets and prosecuted for the crimes they have committed. I know it would sure send the message to anyone who may be thinking of doing this in the future. "

SADDENED wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I understand how parents who have kids who have been in trouble for minor crimes, and immediately nailed by the court system for those mistakes are frustrated. I think because this has been dragged out for so long it seems like nothing is being done. It is because the situation is serious that it is taking so long. As someone who knows one of the families very well, I can assure you, not one day of this has been easy. The choices the boys made were horrible ones and there has to be a consequence. Cody is a hard town to make any mistake in. No matter how large or small. Sadly, a lot of people relish the chance to talk about it and add to the already hurtful situation. Whatever the outcome, I hope it is one that these two boys can come away from as better people, not worse. And that they truly learn the lessons they need to learn. They both have the potential to be valuable members of society. I also hope the parents know that there are people out here that are praying for their families. "

HIT THEM BIG TIME FOR DRUG FELONY wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:33 AM:

" I would like to know why these kids are not being tried as felony charges for the DRUGS they stole? I know a lot of kids sitting in jail for paraphanelia w/residue, less than an ounce of marijuana possession charges,etc. (small non-violent crimes) and also on $7,500 to $10,000 bonds and these two are getting a slap on the hand. BRUTALLY UNFAIR!!!!! Why isn't someone fighting this one BIG TIME???????? "

john law wrote on Sep 8, 2008 6:15 PM:

" Rawlins here we come! These guys deserved every pill of going to the big house! "

 

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