Initial Court Appearances for Devoe, Sparks in Meth Cases

Tara Devoe of Shumway and Nathaniel Sparks of Beecher City made their initial court appearances Tuesday in their methamphetamine cases.

The 18-year-old Devoe is charged with aggravated participation in meth manufacturing while Sparks is charged with possession of methamphetamine.  The charges stem from the seizure of materials from a residence in rural Shumway.

Devoe will be represented by local attorney Ed Deters, while Aaron Jones will represent Sparks.  Both are due back in court on April 22; Devoe for a status hearing, Sparks for a bond hearing and arraignment.

Two other individuals arrested in the incident are to make their initial appearances on Wednesday; 20-year-old Cody Laue of Beecher City is charged with aggravated participation in meth manufacturing, 38-year-old Stacey Beccue of Altamont is charged with unlawful possession of meth.