Roanoke man gets 10 years for mugging, convenience store theft
Spencer, testifying in his own defense, told the court he'd been sexually abused by a relative and fallen into drug abuse at the age of 10. … “The person I was on both occasions, that's not me,” Spencer testified and asked to be ordered into drug … Read more on Roanoke Times

Probation violations resolved in Superior Court
Laurie Dodge, 34, of Marlborough was sentenced to 12 months in jail for violating probation on a conviction for control of premises where a controlled drug was kept from April 2014. She was credited with 34 days served while awaiting resolution of her … Read more on The Keene Sentinel

Christie's Proposed Health Budget Slashes 8M From Hospital Charity Care
Chris Christie's proposed 2015-2016 budget. Administration officials say there's a good reason for the cuts: the Affordable Care Act has dramatically reduced the ranks of the uninsured. But hospitals contend that it's too …. Christie also included $ 8 … Read more on NJ Spotlight

Athens woman who traded juvenile for money asks to be released from prison …
In her motion, Mays admits to an addiction to drugs, saying that the addiction ruled the past 10 years of her life. She also mentions her attendance in several treatment groups while incarcerated and asks to be placed in a community-based correctional … Read more on Athens Messenger (registration)