One sentenced in Superior Court

The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court January 2026 term:

Meele Merrion negotiated a guilty plea on one count aggravated assault on police officer, reduced to aggravated assault. He received 20 years, serve 12, bal. prob.; one count possession of firearm during commission of a felony with 5 years probation to run consecutive with count one; not guilty on one count possession of marijuana w/intent to distribute. Defendant is sentenced for a total of 25 years, with the first 12 years to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation. Defendant is to receive credit for time served in custody as determined by the custodian. Upon service of 12 years, the remainder of the sentence may be served on probation; PROVIDED, that the defendant shall comply with the conditions of probation imposed by the Court as part of this sentence.