News brief: Convicted burglar a no-show for her sentencing

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer came to court today, not to argue a case, but because he was the victim.

Meyer and his wife sat in the gallery in Lewis County Superior Court, to attend the sentencing hearing for the woman who pleaded guilty to breaking into their Centralia home last year.

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Janet L. Gleason

Her lawyer as well as two prosecutors handling her case, and another one of which she has been convicted also, were present in Judge Richard Brosey’s courtroom for the afternoon hearing.

But Janet L. Gleason didn’t show up.

Defense attorney Michael Underwood stepped out of the room to try three different phone numbers he had for his client. One was disconnected, a second one is no longer a working number and a third call went to voice mail, he reported.

The 43-year-old Centralia woman pleaded guilty in March to numerous felonies and is facing a recommended prison term of seven years.

Pacific County Prosecutor Mark McClain asked the judge to issue a bench warrant and requested Gleason’s bail be forfeited. The amount in one case is $25,000 and in the other, a drug case, is $20,000.

McClain said Gleason could face an additional charge now of bail jumping.
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For background, read “Role reversal: Lewis County prosecutor reflects on becoming a burglary victim” from Friday November 6, 2015, here

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8 Responses to “News brief: Convicted burglar a no-show for her sentencing”

  1. Bo Rupert says:

    Oh I have my own place and have for quite a few months now. It’s not that I don’t support law enforcement I don’t support those who use public office for their own gain and to wreak havic and grief on those they don’t like I already had a conversation with Mr. Meyer about the comment posted earlier and he knows It was not me who posted. Fuck yall

  2. Steve1 says:

    Rupert would have to own a house first!

  3. BobbyinLC says:

    Just do not engage in conversations with Bo. It is a waste of time. He does not support anyone who works in law enforcement and he glorifies all criminals.

  4. Citizen Dick says:

    I guess you would have to have one first.
    Hahahahahahaha

  5. Bo Rupert says:

    To the person who tries to burglarize my house, Good luck!

  6. J.Z. says:

    Bo…Shall we all cheer when it’s your house that gets burgled?

  7. Yeahright says:

    Ha I wouldnt be there either!

  8. Bo Rupert says:

    HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! That is funny!!!! Johnathan Meyer got exactly what he deserved! I hope Janet Gleason gets away. Go Janet Go!