{Charleston, West Virginia}...Thirty-two year old James Edward Russell of Charleston has pleaded guilty to grand larceny and breaking and entering involving two separate incidents. In November, Russell stole a gold ring valued at $2,400 from a woman at the Kanawha City McDonalds. On March 18th, he stole cash and property from Budget Tapes in Kanawha City. Russell has been in jail since his arrest April 25th. Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey deferred his sentencing while he participates in drug court. Judge Bailey said, when released, he must remain on home confinement and report to the Day Report program to begin his required drug court program. If he graduates, prosecutors have agreed to drop the charges. If he does not successfully finish drug court, Russell could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
