By STONY KALANGO
Student Reporter
Two men arrested on campus in separate incidents last semester have pleaded guilty in Woods County District Court, while a third man failed to show up for his court date.
Frederick Alonzo, a former Northwestern student, did not show up for an August court date on a charge of assault and battery dating back to November. A bench warrant was issued for him.
Former Northwestern student Andrew McNabb pleaded guilty to the charges in August. He is scheduled to appear again in court in February.
According to court documents, on Nov. 8 Frederick and McNabb assaulted Jalen Pivott and Levi Hill in their Ament Hall room. Campus police said both victims suffered minor bruises and body pains.
McNabb and Frederick are no longer Northwestern students, according to school records.
Another former Northwestern student pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his arrest for marijuana possession last semester.
James Phillips, 19, was charged with marijuana possession within 1,000 feet of a school building.
Court documents said Phillips was arrested after NWOSU Director of Housing Shane Hansen reported him to Alva police. Hansen had discovered some of Phillips’ photos online showing red plastic cups containing marijuana plants and a hand holding several $100, $50 and $20 bills.
A search of his room in Coronado Hall found the illegal items.
Phillips was charged with the possession of a controlled substance in a school facility and appeared in court Aug. 13 to plead guilty. His sentencing was delayed for 180 days and he was put on probation.
Phillips currently is not a Northwestern student.