Another month and more court martial results for everyone to review.  The highlights from the court martial results this month is the Major Mark Seldes case, yet another DUI which makes 13 DUIs in 11 months, the Staff Sergeant who lost his career over $371 bucks, and two more marijuana distribution convictions.  At least these two drug distributors received a bad conduct discharge unlike other people caught with drugs.

However, there is definitely what appears to be an increase in drug arrests in USFK.  It is hard to say why because it could just be better enforcement against a problem that has always been there.  Having long term drug stats which I do not have access to, to determine if drug abuse in USFK is on the rise or not would be interesting to see.  As I have shown with GI crime statistics, often times the perception is not reality.

Personally I’m more concerned about these DUIs then I am the marijuana abuse.  A soldier smoking dope isn’t going to kill someone unlike these knuckleheads that keep driving drunk.  All it takes is one idiot to drive drunk and kill a Korean civilian and everyone could be locked down and having their own “Period of Reflection” in Korea even though the vast majority of servicemembers in Korea are not even allowed to drive.

Complete court martial results below the fold:

USFK Court-Martial Results for February 2008

At a general court-martial on 1 February 2008, Major Mark A. Seldes, 8th Fighter Wing, was convicted of rape, conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman, and adultery. His adjudged sentence was three years confinement and a dismissal.

At a special court-martial on 6 February 2008, Private (E-2) Matthew L. Gardner, HHC, 2-9 Infantry Battalion, was convicted of violating a general order, larceny, and breaking restriction. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $890 pay per month for six months, six months confinement, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 7 February 2008, Private Clifton B. Smikle, 520th Maintenance Company, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, was convicted of wrongful use, possession, and distribution of marijuana. His adjudged sentence was 18 months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 8 February 2008, Staff Sergeant Kenneth A. Zepeda, HHC, 3-2 Aviation Regiment, was convicted of willfully disobeying a lawful order of a superior commissioned officer, and larceny. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, six months confinement, and a bad conduct discharge.

At a general court-martial on 12 February 2008, Private First Class Anthony Bailey, 46th Transportation Company, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $1,300 pay per month for two months, and 30 days confinement.

At a general court-martial on 13 February 2008, Specialist Brian A. Rajnoor, D Company, 2-9 Infantry Battalion, was acquitted of assault with intent to commit murder.

At a general court-martial on 14 February 2008, Private First Class Carlton D. Jones, 150th Minimal Care Detachment, 121st Combat Support Hospital, was convicted of wrongful use and distribution of marijuana. His adjudged sentence was reduction to E-1, eight months confinement, and a bad conduct discharge.

ROK Criminal Prosecution Results for February 2008

In Seoul Central District Court on 12 February 2008, Staff Sergeant Ronald N. Pleasant, Jr., Special Operations Command, Korea, was convicted of DUI and vehicular hit and run. His adjudged sentence was imprisonment for 8 months, suspended for 2 years.

In Seoul Central District Court on 12 February 2008, Private Richard L. Cash, HHC, Eighth US Army, was convicted of aggravated assault. His adjudged sentence was a 1,500,000 Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 12 February 2008, Sergeant Yevgeniy A. Davidovich, HHC, Eighth US Army, was convicted of aggravated assault. His adjudged sentence was a 1,500,000 Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 13 February 2008, Sergeant Wilbur L. Barber, A Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion, was convicted of obstruction of performance of official duties. His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.

In Seoul Central District Court on 13 February, Private Terrell L. Swanson, A Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion, was convicted of obstruction of performance of official duties and infliction of bodily injury. His adjudged sentence was a 3,000,000 Won fine.

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