Jan 17, 2019

Jeff Tsarnas told police he thought he had hit an animal not a person



Jeff Tsarnas's bail was increased to $35,000. If he is released from custody, Tsarnas cannot consume or be in possession of any alcohol. Same condition for drugs.

This is Faith Tsarnas' biological father. Faith Tsarnas was killed in a hit and run by Marci Kitchen and  initially claimed she hit a deer and fled the scene.

Mr. Patrick Griego is representing the victim, Marie Kelley. She could not be in court today because she is unable to walk.  It is unknown at this time whether Kelley will be able to walk again or the condition is permanent. Tsarnas ran over the victim's ankle, said Mr. Griego.

Witnesses said Tsarnas had been doing meth and drinking alcohol on November 27, 2018 the day of the hit and run. Tsarnas did not turn himself in until later. Tsarnas has a misdemeanor conviction for marijuana from 2017.

According to  witnesses, Tsarnas was driving 60 mph. Tsarnas fled the scene after hitting Kelley. All these details are either from police report or witnesses.

Time was not waived. Tsarnas "is attempting to retain private counsel." Conflict Counsel's office was appointed today.  OR/Bail is scheduled on January 22. Intervention is on January 28. Preliminary hearing is on January 30.

Tsarnas is currently employed as a wood supplier and has insurance on the vehicle he was driving that day.

Earlier post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/01/jeff-tsarnas-to-be-arraigned-this.html?m=1

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