In Session: Woman indicted for first-degree vehicular homicide in death of motorcyclist
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you're curious about, email Drew at AFavakeh@savannahnow.com.
Note: Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, the Chatham County Grand Jury did not bring forth new indictments this week. The normal schedule, with cases being indicted on Wednesday, resumes next week.
Woman indicted on charges of vehicular homicide and DUI files motion for bond
On Aug. 24, attorneys on behalf of Colleen Mond filed a motion for bond. One day earlier, on Aug. 23, a Chatham County grand jury indicted Mond with two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, two counts of driving under the influence, and failure to yield the right-of-way.
Prosecutors charged Mond with killing Steven Fagan Jr. on East President Street “without malice afterthought” on June 1. Within three hours after the accident, Mond’s blood-alcohol concentration measured above 0.08%, the legal limit in Georgia. According to the indictment, Mond intended to turn left at the intersection of East President Street and Harry Truman Parkway, and failed to yield the right-of-way to Fagan, who was driving a motorcycle and approaching from the opposite direction.
A bond hearing in the case is scheduled for Sept. 5.
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Man indicted on multiple charges for allegedly striking partner
On Aug. 23, a Chatham County grand jury indicted Hanson Smiley for two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree, and additional charges of aggravated battery-family violence, possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony.
Prosecutors charged Smiley with assaulting Stefanie Lee with “intent to murder.” According to the indictment, Smiley threatened to kill Lee, putting the 9mm gun against her head and striking her forehead with the gun. Two children were present to hear the act, according to the indictment.
A bond hearing is scheduled in the case for Sept. 14.
Drew Favakeh is the public safety and courts reporter for Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at AFavakeh@savannahnow.com.
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