Charles City man handed indictments for unauthorized vehicle use

A Charles City man who allegedly fled the scene of an accident before being apprehended has been indicted on several charges.

Jesse Edward Mondine, 38, of the 7900 block of Roxbury Road, was handed up indictments on two counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle, and misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon, DUI (second offense), refuse to take a breathalyzer (second offense), and driving with no license by a Charles City grand jury.

According to the indictment, on Oct. 8, 2018, Mondine allegedly fled the scene of a vehicle crash. When a witness described how the suspect looked to authorities, a K-9 unit was brought in, locating Mondine in the nearby woodland area. Upon his arrest, it was alleged that he had the scent of alcohol on him and a revolver was discovered in his back pocket. When the owner of a truck and a boat that it was towing was called to see if the defendant could use the vehicle, the owner said he had not granted permission.

In other indictments certified by the grand jury Thursday morning:

–Christopher B. Adkins, 41, of the 6300 block of Courthouse Road, Charles City, on a lone count of strangulation. The offense allegedly took place on Oct. 30, 2018 where the defendant cut off circulation to the blood flow of the victim.

–Tiffany Nicole Bowen, 33, of the 5100 block of Cavedo Road, Sandston, on one count each of grand larceny and intent to sell stolen property. Bowen allegedly stole flatware, a coffee maker, and other items and attempted to sell them to a pawnshop on July 12, 2016.

–Bonita Elaine Carter, 50, of the 800 block of Woodberry Road, Glen Allen, on a single charge of forgery/uttering. Carter allegedly signed checks belonging to George and Phyllis Hayes and cashed them into her account on May 12, 2018.

–Terrell Wesley Williams, 25, of the 11000 block of Weyanoke Road, Charles City, on a single indictment of malicious wounding. According to the indictment, the defendant allegedly used a knife when he got into a physical altercation, stabbing the victim in the process on Aug. 9, 2018.