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Judge Cramer Holds Court in Tyler County

By Staff | Jul 1, 2026

Tristian Dakota Thomas, 28, of 119 Burt Street. Sistersville, WV was charged by the June 23, 2026 term of the Tyler County Grand Jury in a two count indictment of the felony offense of Fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference, and the misdemeanor offense of Obstructing and Officer. She appeared in Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, alongside her attorney Jeremiah Gardner for a scheduled formal arraignment hearing. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and bond was set at $5,000. Judge Cramer ordered her to return to court on August 4, 2026 for a status hearing and possible trial date. Representing the State was Tyler County Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

Ellen Diana Day, 57, of 107 McKinley Street, Sistersville, WV was charged by the June, 2026, Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment of Possession of firearms by a prohibited person. She appeared in court on Tuesday June 23, 2026, alongside her attorney Jeremiah Gardner for a scheduled formal arraignment hearing. She pleaded not guilty to the charge and bond was set by the court at $1,000. She was ordered to return to court on August 4, 2026 for a status hearing and possible trial date. Representing the State was Tyler County Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

James Robert Burger, 35, of 176 E. Main Street, Salem, WV was charged by the June, 2026, Grand Jury in a two count indictment with the felony offense of grand larceny, and the misdemeanor offense of destruction of property. He appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to both charges. Judge Cramer set bond at 10,000 and ordered him to return to court on August 4, 2026, for a status hearing and possible trial date. Representing the State was Tyler County Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

Billie Jo Bassett, 49, of 2078 Wetzel – Tyler Ridge Road, New Martinsville, WV was charged by the June term of the Tyler County Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment of Possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (Methamphetamine) with intent to deliver. She appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for formal arraignment and entered a not guilty plea to the charge. She is currently on bond which was allowed to continue. Judge Cramer ordered her to return to court on August 4, 2026, for a status hearing and possible trial date. Representing the State was Tyler County Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

Robert Thomas Taylor II, 53, of Paden City, WV was charged by the June term of the Tyler County Grand Jury in a three count indictment with the felony charge of domestic assault third offense, felony charge of domestic battery third offense, and misdemeanor charge of destruction of property. He appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is currently on bond which was allowed to continue. Judge Cramer ordered him to return to court on August 4, 2026, for a status hearing and possible trial date. The State was represented by Tyler County Prosecutor D. Luke Furbree.

Tiffany Ann Titus, 39, of 272 Townline Road, Pear River NY was charged by the June term of the Tyler County Grand Jury in a one count felony indictment of obtaining money under false pretenses. She appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. Judge Cramer set bond in the amount of $10,000, and ordered her to return to court on August 4, 2026 for a status hearing. The State was represented by Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

Aaron Christopher Birney, 39, 408 Steele Street, Middlebourne, WV was charged by the June term of the Tyler County Grand Jury in a seven count felony indictment of one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, 2 counts of sexual abuse by a parent, one count sexual assault in the second degree, one count of incest, one count of possession of material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and one count of use of obscene matter with intent to seduce a minor. He appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, alongside his attorney Jeramiah Gardner and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. Judge Cramer set bond in the amount of $50,000 and Birney was transported back to jail. He was ordered to return to court on August 4, 2026, for a status hearing or possible trial date. The State was represented by Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee.

Donald L. Hurtado, 36, 118 Kirchner Street, Middlebourne, WV 37, currently incarcerated in Stevens Correctional Center on a Wetzel County sentence, appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, alongside his attorney Braden Noon for a scheduled status hearing. Prosecutor D. Luke Furbee requested a date be set for trial. Judge Cramer set September 15, 2026 for a trial beginning at 8:30 am. Hurtado was charged by the Tyler County Grand Jury in October 2025, with two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and two counts of Sexual Abuse by a Custodian or Person in a Position of Trust.

Phillip Andew Davis, appeared in court on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, alongside his attorney Jeramiah Gardner for a scheduled status/plea hearing. Prosecutor Furbee asked for a trial date and said it would likely be a two day trial. Judge Cramer set September 9,10, and 11, as the dates beginning on the 9th at 8:30 am. Davis is on bond which was allowed to continue.