The coastland times with which is combined the pilot and herald of Belhaven and Swan Quarter., 1961-11-24
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS,
SUPP ORT. AFFRAY,
OTTER CASES TUES.
Variety Prevails In Recorders Ses.
sion In Dare County
This Week

OtleSCGT LuptOH AuSLln OF NOrIOlh
ran into difficulties last week end
while in Dare County and was in
Dare County Recorders Court
Tuesday charged with similar of
fenses on both the 18th and 18th.
Highway Patrolman d. S. Skiles of
Hatteras on Friday charged Austin
with driving without a license and
no libility insurance, and on Satur-
day the same charges plus another
- disturbing the peace - were
brought against him. Judge Baum
found him guilty on all charges and
sentenced him to six months on the
road.
An appeal to Superior Court was
made, the cases scheduled for the
May term. Austin has been fre-
quent customer in the Dare courts,
this being the sixth time in three
years, the last visit being in August
1860 when he was found guilty of
being under the influence, resisting
arrest and assault upon an officer.
At that time in addition to fines
imposed he was given a suspended
sentence, conditioned upon non-ap-
pearance in the Dare courts on any
criminal charges within two years.
Gethsemane Gallop, Manteo color
ed, had charges dismissed in the
case growing out of another fracas
involving the establishment Of
Catherine Latham Smith. It is un-
derstood that Gallop was in the
company of several friends on the
night of October 90 seeking the
relaxation and entertainment be-
ing offered, when Mrs. Smith ord
cred them out. Gallop moved, but
not quick enough, and suffered
knife injuries. She paid fine of
$2b and costs Of this charge. Officer
d. +. Twyne, making the arrest the
following day, additionally charged
her with being drunk and disorderly
in public place; another fine and
costs in the same amount was paid
in this case. Gallop was charged
by her with failing to leave when
ordered to do so, but the case was
tossed Jllt. Gallop, however, saws
ne will move quicker hereafter.
Arthur Robert johnson, Manteo
|colored, was in court charged by
Brucie Midget with failure to sup
port their two children, ages A and
2, while johnson was enjoying all
the comforts of home. He was found
guilty and given a sentence of two
years on the roads, suspended on
condition that he pay through the
Clerk of Court office $3.50 per
week for support of the children
and court costs of $S.70. This was
precipitated by an assault two davs
before, when johnson assaulted
Brucie with rod and reel, inflict-
ing injuries and bruises. He got a
6O-day road sentence, suspended on
payment of $35 fine and costs.
Jack Reagie Buff, Norfolk. un-
der the influence, requested jury
trial and bond was set at 5000 for
appearance in May Superior Court.
John Marshall Hobgood, USN,
Buxton, charged with operating a
motor vehicle with improper regis
tration plates and no liability in
surance, was found guilty and fined
$50 and costs.
Submissions during the past week
included the following, court costs
being imposed in addition to the
fines imposed:
jerry Bennett Cox, Suffolk, Va,
improper lights, $40.
Major Edward Curles, Kitty
Hawk, speeding. $40 and costs.
Linda Lawson Harris, Stumpv
Point, driving on wrong side Of
road, not in passing, $40.
Paul Kendrick. Mantao a,.,aA;,.