Ham sentenced in probation violation case

A man sentenced earlier this year for his roles in Washington County bank robberies officially had his probation revoked in a St. Francois County stealing case.

Circuit Court Judge Sandy Martinez sentenced Larry Wayne Ham, 48, whose last known address was in Hillsboro, to seven years in prison for violating the probation he received in 2011 for stealing. The sentence will run concurrent to his robbery sentences, for a total of 17 years in prison.

Ham was arrested in connection with the robbery of Unico Bank in Irondale which occurred on March 21, 2014, and another robbery at the same bank on Dec. 31, 2009.

In other cases, David Fingers, 45, of Park Hills, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy.

According to court records, a boy under the age of 15 told police Fingers forced him to engage in sexual activities five times in St. Francois County and three times in Washington County.

When questioned, Fingers initially denied the allegations, saying he has diabetes and as a result, has no sexual desires. After being told that wasn’t a believable story, Fingers told the officer that he and the boy only measured each other’s genitals.

When asked what that had to do with the allegations, Fingers bowed his head and admitted that they engaged in sexual activity. He then admitted that it happened a total of eight times.

Jackie Ray Johnson, 58, of Farmington, pleaded guilty to second-degree meth trafficking. He will be sentenced in June.

Rebecca Johnson, 59, of Farmington, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and three counts of possession of chemical with intent to make meth and was ordered to complete a drug court program.

Jimmie Dale Parr IV, 32, of Fredericktown, was sentenced to three years in prison for forgery. The sentence will run concurrent to any other sentence he is serving. 

Tiffanie Mason, 28, of St. Louis, was sentenced to seven years in prison for violating the probation she received for possession of a controlled substance.

Andrew Arman, 25, an inmate, was sentenced to five years in prison for committing violence against a Corrections employee.

Christopher Cothran, 24, of St. Louis, was sentenced to four years in prison for violating the probation he received for driving with a revoked license.

Brenna Humphres-Johnston, 37, of Bonne Terre, was sentenced to seven years in prison for tampering with a motor vehicle. The judge will consider releasing her on probation after she completes a long-term drug treatment program. 

Christopher Wright, 42, of Park Hills, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distribution of a controlled substance. 

Bradley Hess, 33, of Arnold, was sentenced to four years in prison for violating the probation he received for driving with a revoked license.

Ronnie Smith, 26, an inmate incarcerated on other charges, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for violating the probation he received for stealing and tampering with a motor vehicle.

William Helm, 56, of Branson, was placed on five years of supervised probation for possession of a controlled substance.

Larry Ham