Mark Lawrence
QUINCY — The trepidation was noticeable in Judge Charles H.W. Burch’s voice as he listened Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to the details in a negotiated plea for Mark Lawrence. Lawrence, 65, who with his wife Chris founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, agreed to an Alford plea on one count of theft…
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QUINCY — Mark Lawrence, who with his wife founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said Lawrence, 65, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Wednesday morning and that Lawrence has tentatively agreed to a plea. Eyler said he could not comment on the terms…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A trial for the co-founder of a local charity charged with two counts of theft is set for this summer. Judge Robert Adrian set July 10 for the jury trial of Mark Lawrence, who appeared Wednesday morning with attorney Don Schuering in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial will be held before Judge…
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QUINCY — The co-founder of a local charity charged with two counts of stealing from that charity saw his trial pushed back to the January court docket. Mark Lawrence appeared with his attorney, Don Schuering, in Adams County Circuit Court Monday morning before Associate Judge Roger Thomson. Lawrence, 63, is charged with theft over $100,000,…
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QUINCY — On November 11, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Quincy Medical Group CEO Carol Brockmiller stood alongside the then-leadership of 2 X 4’s for Hope as they put shovels in the ground to mark the ceremonial beginning of building another small home as a way to thank a veteran for their service. But four…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mark Lawrence pled not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court on two theft charges following an indictment by an Adams County grand jury on May 12. Lawrence appeared with his attorney, Don Schuering, before Associate Judge Roger Thomson on Wednesday. A status hearing was set for Aug. 17…
Read Full Article Mark and Chris Lawrence are countersuing charity’s board of directors, claiming accusations are false. QUINCY — Mark Lawrence made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after he was arrested on two theft charges following an indictment by an Adams County grand jury on May 12. Lawrence is charged with theft…
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QUINCY — The future of 2×4’s for Hope, a local charity which builds homes for homeless and at-risk veterans, is in doubt after the organization’s board voted Saturday to remove Mark Lawrence as president and Chris Lawrence as treasurer. The Lawrences, who founded the group, were removed from the board entirely. Quincy attorney Gerry Timmerwilke…
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