In Polk County Superior Court held the week of Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 with Judge Sharon T. Barrett presiding, 102 cases were heard. Some cases were continued or dismissed. The following persons were convicted of a crime (names are printed as they appear in court records):

Crystal Ballenger was convicted of possession with intent to sell and deliver opium or heroin. Ballenger was sentenced to three years supervised probation, a $100 fine, a $600 lab fee and court costs.

Jimmie Lynn Bowen was convicted of felony probation violation. Bowen’s probation was terminated.

Nicholas J. Cesario was convicted of level 4 driving while impaired. Cesario was sentenced to 18 months unsupervised probation, 48 hours of community service, a $500 fine and court costs.

Anthony Dion Constance was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance, simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance, receive stolen goods/property and possession of a firearm by a felon. Constance was sentenced to 13 to 16 months at the N.C Department of Corrections with credit for 75 days.

Tyreke Hannon was convicted of solicitation to commit felony insurance fraud. Hannon was sentenced to one year supervised probation, a $50 fine and court costs.

Taylor Hutcherson was convicted of four counts of give malt beverage/unfortified wine to under 21-year old. Hutcherson was sentenced to 18 months supervised probation, 120 days in jail with 120-days credit, 25 hours of community service, a $250 fine and court costs.

Matthew Martin was convicted of sex offender use social website. Martin was sentenced to 30 months supervised probation, not to reside in a home where there is a computer or internet for his use, a $50 fine and court costs.

Amber Leigh Searcy was convicted of felony probation violation out of county. Searcy’s probation was terminated.