By Here are the USFK court martial results for February 2011. Another month with a troubling amount of incidents off post:
Court-Martial Results for February 2011
At a general court-martial on 9 February 2011, Staff Sergeant Michael Antwi, Headquarters, 6th Battalion, 52d Air Defense Artillery, 35th Air Defense Artillary Brigade, 8th Army, was found guilty of 6 specifications of larceny of BAH and FSA, and 3 specifications of making false claims. SSG Antwi was sentenced to 21 months confinement, reduction to E1, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.
At a special court-martial on 11 February 2011, Private Mathew A. Erminger, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery, 210th Fires Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, underage drinking, feeing apprehension from law enforcement and resisting apprehension from law enforcement. He was sentenced to reduction to Private (E-1), confinement for 5 months, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.
At a special court-martial on 16 February 2011, Private First Daniel A. Smelser, A Battery, 1-15, Field Artillery, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of 5 specifications of domestic violence assault and one specification of kidnapping. He was sentenced to reduction to Private (E-1), confinement for 9 months, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.
At a special court-martial on 22 February 2011, Technical Sergeant Travis Haynes, 51st Mission Support Group, PACAF, was convicted of making a false official statement, 6 specifications of making and uttering worthless checks, and adultery. He was sentenced to reduction to the grade of E-3, confinement for 6 months, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.
At a special court-martial on 23 February 2011, Private Jacob Lafata, 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery, 210th Fires Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, underage drinking, feeing apprehension from law enforcement, resisting apprehension from law enforcement, drunk and disorderly, failure to obey orders of superior commissioned officer, and violation of USFK Policy for possessing Spice. He was sentenced to reduction to Private (E-1), confinement for 7 months, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.
Results of ROK Criminal Prosecutions for February 2011
In Seoul Central District Court on 11 February 2011, SPC Michael C. Harvey, C Co, 2-2d Assault, 2d CAB, was convicted of trespass and obstruction of justice. His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.
In Uijeongbu District Court on 11 February 2011, 2LT William C. Newton, HHC, 2/9th Infantry, USAG-Casey, was convicted of DUI. His adjudged sentence was a 700,000 Won fine.
In Suwon District Court on 14 February 2011, PFC Marque D. Posey, HHD, 719th MI Battalion, USAG-Humphreys, was convicted of DUI and dangerous driving resulting in injury. His adjudged sentence was a 5,000,000 Won fine.
In Seoul Central District Court on 15 February 2011, SFC Shannon M. Ferguson, HHC, 501st MI Brigade, USAG-Yongsan, was convicted of larceny. His adjudged sentence was a 1,000,000 Won fine.
In Suwon District Court on 15 February 2011, PVT Jack T. Mulluck, A Co, 4-2d Aviation, was convicted of infliction of bodily injury and obstruction of justice. His adjudged sentence was a 1,500,000 Won fine.
In Daegu District Court on 15 February 2011, SPC Nicole B. West, HHC, 19th ESC, was convicted of DUI. Her adjudged sentence was a 1,500,000 Won fine.
In Seoul Central District Court on 15 February 2011, PFC Pablo A. Miranda-Quimi, 19th AG (Postal) Company, was convicted of destruction of property. His adjudged sentence was a 1,000,000 Won fine.
In Uijeongbu District Court on 16 February 2011, PVT Lloyd A. Daniel, C Troop, 4/7th Cavalry, USAG-Casey, was convicted of intrusion upon human habitation. His adjudged sentence was a 500,000 Won fine.
In Seoul Central District Court on 16 February 2011, SSgt Ruben G. Orona, 8th Comptroller Squadron, Kunsan AB, was convicted of obstruction of performance of official duties. His adjudged sentence was a 3,000,000 Won.
In Seoul Central District Court on 16 February 2011, SGT Derek E. Johnson, HHC, STB-K (G-2), was convicted of infliction of bodily injury. His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.
In Seoul Central District Court on 16 February 2011, PFC Deshawn Reaves, C Co, DSTB, USAG-Casey, was convicted of infliction of bodily injury. His adjudged sentence was a 2,000,000 Won fine.
In Uijeongbu District Court on 17 February 2011, Major Brian M. Patnode, HHC, 2d Infantry Division, was convicted of DUI. His adjudged sentence was a 4,000,000 Won fine.
In Seoul Central District Court on 18 February 2011, PFC Steven A. Puente, B Co, 70th BSB, USAG-Casey, was convicted of larceny and attempted fraud. His adjudged sentence was a 1,000,000 Won fine.
12:22 am on March 21st, 2011 1
Names tell you everything about who you may be dealing with…
2:10 am on March 21st, 2011 2
I also take notice of names. Having dealt with names for the last
15 years of my military svc as a recruiter/reenlistment NCO, I could
guess ethnicity, racial, nationality, religious background. I was correct
more often than I wrong when I got to meet the person. Seems that I was
anyway. I agree with Songtan1
2:47 am on March 21st, 2011 3
Hey! Hey! Hey! You guys can't say that! It is NOT Politically Correct! Not allowed! How dare you!
JUST KIDDING 
Agree with 1 & 2. I also, was correct more often than not.
But there was a buddy of mine who looked more like a Nazi than a Muslim. His Rheteric was somewhat interchangable.
3:22 am on March 21st, 2011 4
Well…
I wanted to show that it isn't always the guy who's name ends in a vowel or sounds like a prescription drug that is the criminal… hoping to demonstrate a cultural rather than racial correlation here.
I figured SFC Shannon M. Ferguson would be some kind of freckly redhead further burdened by a name which belongs only to girls anywhere outside Ireland.
Here he is.
http://www.alumniclass.com/school_images/1969//mi…
WTF?
Also, I got a dollar that says Technical Sergeant Travis Haynes had himself a bit of a juicy problem.
6:55 am on March 21st, 2011 5
What's going on with Der Spiegel? And how far will the repercussions go? Who murders people and then takes trophy shots?
Oh wait… I get it… The Germans are trying to pretend it wasn't just the NAZIs…
Never mind.
7:18 am on March 21st, 2011 6
Have a look at what guys did in WWII. It got pretty bizarre at times. Even made it into LIFE magazine.
Doesn't make it right, but puts some of the insanity into perspective.
Back then it wasn't prosecuted like it is today.
7:36 am on March 21st, 2011 7
Wow..A SFC convicted of larceny? What in the hell?? He is supposed to be setting the example not being made the example…So how does that work in Korea? The Koreans punish you and then when they get finished, the local chain of command inflicts UCMJ or separation actions?
Makes you wonder why an E-7 senior NCO is stealing from the local community. Guess some folks never grow up and ever leave their hood life behind. Judging from his picture, he thinks he is a bad azz I am sure.
So, will the U.S. prosecute these knuckleheads that get in trouble and convicted off post?
8:37 am on March 21st, 2011 8
#4
Haynes had all the textbook signs of juicy fever. Can that be claimed as a service related disability yet? He was perfectly sane before they sent him to Korea, wasn't he?
Several bars had been placed off limits about that time. I'll double down on that bet and say he was likely involved with someone from one of those bars.
9:53 am on March 21st, 2011 9
#4 ChickenHead, I couldn't help but notice in the pic, that they have now made Hummers with Hood scoops. WOW. I'm impressed.
1:13 pm on March 21st, 2011 10
SFC Shannon Michael Ferguson….
This is the same guy who marries one of his subordinate E4 Soldiers in HIS UNIT!! AFTER getting her pregnant!!!
This guy used to fill in as the acting 1SG! I knew he was a shady cat. He is one diiirrrttty NCO.
He married SPC Nyda Ruffin…now Nyda Arie Ferguson! They just had a baby a few months ago and he goes off and steals? Guess he wants to be the same rank as her..he will get his chance by the military side now.
prolly get swept under the UCMJ rug?
Can't wait to leave this unit!
2:40 pm on March 21st, 2011 11
Long before my time in the military, I heard commanders and NCOs had a lot more discretion for dealing with trouble makers. Is take against any policy to have people do a walk of shame before their units after they are convicted? That way everyone will know who is screwing things up for everyone else.
3:14 pm on March 21st, 2011 12
Setnaffa, Vince…
Trophy photos should be encouraged.
WWII showed that American servicemembers could win unconditionally when they were allowed to fight unconditionally.
Photos like this serve to motivate our fighters and de-motivate those we fight.
Once the enemy has fully surrendered and nation-building begins, it must stop and total compassion must begin… providing a stark contrast between working with the Program and working against it.
Killing unarmed civilians should be an issue but they shouldn't stop a great advertizing campaign showing that fighting against America only leads to being shot up, dismembered, made fun of, and having your ears added to a collection.
6:35 pm on March 21st, 2011 13
No argument here.
5:25 am on July 14th, 2011 14
im reading all this comments and it makes me sad, it seems like you guys wish this to happen to people, you guys get pleasure off seeing someone off miserable, like they say misery likes company, for your information Tech Sgt Hayes did not have a juicy problem he had a gambling problem, i know the guy personally, wonderful guy just once in a lifetime mistake who hasnt committed a mistake???
7:46 am on July 14th, 2011 15
Cmt#14: Do not remember the story regarding Hayes but wish
to make clear the difference between a “mistake” and doing
something you know is wrong but do it anyway. Example: You
just made some mistakes in your text. Your grammar is not
correct. “You guys get pleasure from someone’s misery”is the proper grammar. You made a mistake. It was not a knowingly and intentional act. You are trying to minimize the actions of Hayes, play down whatever he did. You like the guy, you are trying to alibi away or water down what he did. Sure, I have done rotten things in the past. I “man up” and from time to time go into a funk over my misdeeds that I was lucky not to have gotten caught at. I have remorse.
Anyone can express an opinion about anything, especially
in “judging” someone else. It is human nature. It is important in a way because it ties into making others be
ashamed of what the do or may do. Shame is a deterrent.
Understand that those opinions mean NOTHING. Has no bearing
in a courtroom. Do not get hung up on what people say. Get
real my freind—-just misspelled that word to show you I
make mistakes too. The last mistake I thought I made turned out not to be a mistake after all, but was in fact
a mistake because it was a mistake that I made a mistake.
Hope you see the humor in that statement and lighten up.
to be a mistake after all.
10:23 am on July 14th, 2011 16
When did this turn into a grammatical lesson? I am going to make sure I write my uppercase and lower case letters where needed, my commas and semicolon, etc. Give me a break, i’m trying to get my point across not turning in an essay for Harvard.But anyways i see what your saying, but I mean if you read comments from other incidents,posters be surprised of the sentence they received.The posters be wishing for longer sentence when it does not warrant the action. In no way am i trying to water down Hayes crime, but i mean why talk and assume that he had this and that, when you don’t know the true story, not saying you specifically.When you are caught on the other side of the law its a whole different world, there is so many disadvantages and mind games that they play in a military court, and unfortunately many soldiers cant afford 40,000 dollars to hire a lawyer to represent in Korea, so they get an attorney the court assigns at no cost.That sounds better right?Attorney or lawyer which would give me an A on the paper, just a little joke,lighten up. They get this plea deal lawyers that are not worth a damn, telling they might be facing years and to take the plea, which is not true, you would not get 42 yrs for BAH fraud, just an example, no i did not look up the maximum punishment for BAH fraud I am pretty sure your on your way.Just some food for thought.
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11:11 am on July 14th, 2011 17
#16: “Anyway I see what you are saying”. Great! My efforts
were not in vain. Mission accomplished. Live long and prosper my friend.