SALINE CO., Ill.--One of Saline's locals who clearly showed her intellect and disregard for the trouble she was in last summer has managed to get probation on one of the charges that got her arrested.
Amanda West, from last summer's arrest
Amanda West, who posed with another local crim and apparently thought that by doing so, she was poking at Disclosure in the process, ended up with most of her charges dismissed yesterday (Wednesday, April 29)...meaning she likely had information too good not to share with those in charge of investigating crimes similar to hers.
West agreed to a plea on the Possession of Meth less than 5 grams charge she was facing, and in exchange for that plea, she received two years probation with special conditions and a huge fine of $5,435.80, $1,500 of which has already been paid (out of the bond she posted so she could pose with the above pic with Matthew Ozment). Charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Syringes/Hypodermic Needles, and two counts of misdemeanor Theft were dismissed in exchange for the Class 3 felony.
Surprisingly, she had Lowell Tison as her attorney.
Whether West can be good for two years, however, is another story. We'll see; and if she's not, we'll let you know.
Her buddy Ozment, however, is currently featured in the April-May 2015 issue, which is blowing off the stands still. Pick one up if you can find one; if you can't, or if you like the convenience of the e-Edition, click this link right here to read his big story in this issue.