by AnnGardner Eubank
HEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland County Circuit Court convened Tuesday, August 31, with the Hon. R. Michael McKenney presiding.
In the case of Bryan A. Pittman of Hartfield, charged with three felony counts of object sexual penetration of someone younger than age 13, the appointment of counsel was continued to September 7. He also has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery to a victim younger than age 13, and three counts of sodomy to a victim ages 13 or younger.
In the case of Joseph H. Humphreys Jr. of White Stone, charged with a felony for embezzlement of an amount greater than or equal to $500, an advisement hearing was set for September 7.
In the case of Dari’k J. Reed, no address given, charged with two felony counts for distribution/selling of a schedule one or two drugs, a trial was set for September 7.