Judge Terry Larue accepted Cummings guilty plea to three counts of trafficking in hydrocodone.

Two trafficking counts were dropped as part of Cummings’ plea agreement and he has agreed to “provide truthful testimony” in future cases, including the one involving his daughter’s disappearance, said Christopher Kelly, assistant state attorney and spokesman with the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office.

Misty Croslin was also involved in the same drug-trafficking case. She has plead no contest to six counts of trafficking in hydrocodone and two counts of trafficking in oxycodone.

She has tentative sentencing dates of Oct. 4 and Oct. 8 in those cases.

Still no arrests for missing Haleigh Cummings even though Hank Croslin Jr., Misty’s brother recentlyadmitted he saw Haleigh Cummings taken from her Satsuma home in a bag last year. His attorney James Werter has said and his cousin, Joe Overstreet, drove the girl to a Putnam County boat ramp and dumped into the St. Johns River.

Werter said Croslin and Overstreet went to the mobile home where Haleigh was being watched by Croslin’s sister, Misty Croslin.

He said Hank Croslin described the girl as limp and quiet.

The pair and three others were arrested last month for allegedly selling prescription pain killers oxycodone and oxycoton to an undercover officer.

Misty Croslin instructs Ronald on how the drug deal should go down.

“You just leave the pills right there and I’ll pick them up when I walk into the bathroom,” Misty says on the tape that was recorded in an undercover cop car.

Ronald Cummings seems extremely worried that if people find out he’s involved with drugs they would assume a connection to the disappearance of his daughter Haleigh. I guess he thought he could just get off like all the times before, because he never mentions being worried about anything else. Seems he worries way too much about how he is perceived.

“Please don’t ever tell no one that I did this shit,” he said. “People would go to assuming that I was a dope boy or pissed someone off. Dope boys don’t come and get your kids like that.”

This week, both Cummings and Croslin plead not guilty to drug charges and are sitting in jail hoping someone will raise their bonds.

In my opinion: Ronald Cummings is a child molestor that preys on underage girls and uses the drugs as bait, you might say jailbait. He has the drugs, they stay for the drugs.

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Ronald Cummings has been arrested a bakers dozen times on drug and assault charges. The charges have been dropped every time before this.

I believe he’s been allowed to run amuck in Putnam County Florida because his mother works as a dispatcher at the police station. I don’t think mama can get him out of this one.

Here’s the story from Channel 13 in Florida…..


PUTNAM COUNTY — The father and ex-stepmother of Haleigh Cummings have been arrested on drug charges.

Ronald Cummings, his ex-wife Misty Croslin and her brother Hank “Tommy ” Croslin, Jr. were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug trafficking charges following a month-long investigation.

Deputies said the three allegedly sold Oxycodone and Hydrocodone to undercover agents.

Hope Sykes and Orlando resident Donna Broch were also arrested.

If convicted, Cummings, Misty Croslin and Brock could face a mandatory 25-year sentence. The other suspects could face 3 to 15 years.

Cummings and his ex-wife have been in the media spotlight since 2009 after Cummings’ daughter Haleigh vanished from her home in Satsuma.

Misty Croslin was the last person to see the now 6-year-old alive and is under suspicion after failing lie detector tests.

Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

Some interesting items from Ronald Cummings police record show us that he is a criminal. An un-prosecuted criminal. An un-prosecuted criminal over and over again.

How many times has Ronald Cummings been “cleared” by the Police Department?

OCTOBER 23, 2001 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
INTENT OR THREAT TO DO VIOLENCE – CHARGES WERE DROPPED
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

On DECEMBER 12, 2002 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
COCAINE POSSESSION – NOT PROSECUTED
MARIJUANA POSSESSION – ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED
NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – NO ACTION TAKEN
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

On MARCH 21, 2004 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL UNDER 21 – DISPOSITION HELD
CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR – NOT PROSECUTED
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

On NOVEMBER 12, 2004 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION – ADJUDICATION WITHHELD
NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – NO ACTION TAKEN
MAINTAINING DRUG VEHICLE – NO ACTION TAKEN
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

On SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
POSSESSION OF MORPHINE – DROPPED
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION – CHARGES WERE DROPPED
POSSESSION OF DRUG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION – CHARGES WERE DROPPED
NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – CHARGES WERE DROPPED
VIOLATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION – CHARGES WERE DROPPED.
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

On JULY 29, 2006 Ronald Cummings was charged with….
TRESPASSING AFTER WARNING – GUILTY – He was GIVEN PROBATION AND A FINE.
Teresa Neves is Ronald Cummings Mom.
Ronald Cummings Mom works as a dispatcher for the Sheriff’s Office.

I think you get my point. The police have caught Ronald over and over again with drugs, drug paraphernalia, un-authorized prescription pills and drug equipment. They have caught him trespassing and violating a domestic violence injunction but every time, over and over again, he is released without prosecution.

Would ANYONE else receive this treatment that’s mom didn’t work at the Police Department? Would you be “cleared” of all this?

While the world focuses on Misty Croslin for her inconsistent statements to police and the press, could it be that her inconsistencies stem from her protection of known criminal Ronald Cummings?

Misty Croslin has never been charged with any crime. Its unlikely for an individual to go from no criminal record to murder without a few escalating crimes in between.

Just my thoughts. Please share yours.

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But today he amended that message — he wants help from everyone except Cindy and George Anthony.

“The family of Ronald Cummings, father of Haleigh Cummings, wishes to make it clear that they do not want any involvement by George and Cindy Anthony in the continuing search for Haleigh Cummings,” according to a news release issued by the Kimball & Snider Law Firm, which represents Cummings.

“The Anthony’s have their own agenda, as witnessed by their recent media tour. The facts relating to the death of Calee (sic) Anthony, which resulted in the first degree murder charges against Casey Anthony, are in no way similar to Haleigh’s disappearance,” the release said.

April 16, 2009

This press release is in response to the Florida Times-Union article of today’s date.

Ronald Cummings in the last two months has had to deal not only with the disappearance of his daughter Haleigh, but also false muckraking allegations by attorney Kim Picazio, representing Crystal Sheffield, and Picazio’s personal friend “Cobra.”

From the time of Haleigh’s disappearance, Ronald Cummings was told that his employer was holding his job open. He was told by his employer that he could start back to work on Monday, April 6, 2009. Ronald agreed to this date and was prepared to go into work when he was told on Friday, April 3, 2009 that the offer to return to work was being withdrawn for “abandoning his job.”

Ronald expressed his displeasure with the company for going back on its word, but at no time threatened anyone.

This office has referred Ronald to a Daytona Beach law firm that handles labor and employment law.

It should be noted that Crystal Sheffield is currently thousands of dollars in arrears for child support. She has not been gainfully employed in approximately two years. When Crystal and Ronald lived together it was mainly Ronald’s grandmother that cared for their children since Crystal was usually watching TV.

This office anticipates providing Department of Children and Families (DCF) with new information on a confidential basis in the near future.

It is ironic that the last Florida Times Union article by Dana Treen on April 5, 2009 bemoaned that the squabbles and personal differences of Haleigh’s parents have distracted from the search for Haleigh. The article blamed both sides equally. The article was rebutted in a press release from this office (which is being re-printed and follows this release).

Now Dana Treen wants to wade into personal matters on the side of Crystal Sheffield. Which is it, Mr. Treen?

(Signed)

Greg Kimball

After waiting two months to hear from Ronald Cummings’, the father of still missing 5-year-old Putnam County kindergartner Haleigh Cummings, the Palatka plant where he worked has fired him for abandoning the job, the company said.

Ronald Cummings’ employment was a factor in his being granted custody of his daughter and son in 2005 because he was in a better position to pay for health insurance. Following Haleigh’s disappearance, the long estranged mother of the children has said she wants custody of their son, 4-year-old Ronald Cummings Jr.

Tony McCauley, director of human resources for PDM Bridge, said Cummings’ bosses never heard from him following Haleigh’s disappearance Feb. 10. McCauley said Cummings could have asked for a leave of absence.

“That never happened,” he said from company headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “Without that happening, at some point they filled his position. He was released.”

Cummings operated a rolling crane at the plant north of Palatka. He was not a longtime employee.
“We still have a great deal of sympathy for Mr. Cummings and his family and certainly hope for the best,” McCauley said.

Haleigh was reported missing just as Cummings was arriving home from work about 3 a.m. on Feb. 10 and his girlfriend said the youngster was gone. The girl has not been found despite an intense search and investigation that is still continuing.

Earlier McCauley said the company was willing to hold the job open but wouldn’t discuss if it was doing anything else to assist the family. But Wednesday he said a decision had to be made that was consistent and fair regarding other employees.

This week PDM asked Putnam County deputies to monitor shift changes at the plant that employs about 120 people and manufactures structural sections for steel bridges. McCauley would not say if the company had a specific reason for the request but only that it is done in some cases.

“It’s just a judgment call you make from employee to employee based on what might happen,” he said.

Lt. Johnny Greenwood of the Sheriff’s Office said deputies were stationed at the plant during the two daily shift changes beginning Monday. They wanted to make sure there were no disruptions in case Cummings was upset.

Officers did not encounter any either day, Greenwood said.

Calls to Palatka attorney Greg Kimball, who is representing Cummings, were not returned Wednesday.

Since his daughter’s disappearance, Cummings has had access to money donated for family expenses but which can only be released under state rules for such accounts.

Those charges were based on Sheffield’s undated, non-time stamped photos purporting to show injuries the child suffered AFTER falling off monkey bars at school last fall.

KIMBALL & SNIDER, P.A.

Greg Kimball, Attorney P.A. Mail All Correspondence to:

T. Jerry Snider, Attorney P.A. 626 Reid street
Palatka, FL32177
Ph. (386) 328-1977
Fax. (386) 328-1974

PRESS RELEASE
March 26, 2009

RE: FALSE ACUSATIONS REGARDING RONALD CUMMINGS, FATHER OF HALEIGH CUMMINGS, BY THE BIOLOGICAL MOTHER, CRYSTAL SHEFFIELD

RONALD CUMMINGS’ RESPONSE

Allegation I: Injuries to Haleigh Cummings as Depicted in Certain Undated Photos provided by the biological mother, Crystal Sheffield, to the media

All photos provided by Ronald Cummings are date and time stamped. Medical and school records will be available on FindHaleighNow.com, a website now under construction which should be online no later than April 2, 2008.

Timeline:
It is evident to all that Haleigh Cummings was injured at her elementary school, (Browning-Pearce) on November 6, 2008. The school records document a nose cut at 1:50 p.m. A photo taken the previous day (Exhibit A) shows Haleigh without injury.

Haleigh Cummings was taken to the ER at FlaglerHospital in St. Augustine at 4:31 p.m. on November 6, 2008 by Teresa Neves, Ronald’s mother, since Ronald had to report to work.

The hospital records document a laceration to the nose, and facial contusions, and it was noted upon physical examination that Haleigh was suffering from swelling and superficial abrasions, a more serious injury than described by the school report. It is important to note that emergency room physicians and staff are extensively trained in recognizing, treating and reporting child abuse and it is clear there were no such concerns.

In the interim, during the afternoon of November 6, 2008, at 3:38 p.m., approximately 1 ½ hours after the injury, two photos taken by Teresa Neves (Exhibit B) accurately depict Haleigh’s injuries. The injuries were also observed by Ronald Cummings and Misty Croslin (now Cummings) on November 6, 2008, and on November 7, 2008 by Annette Sykes, Ronald’s grandmother.

On November 7, 2008, three (3) photos were taken at 10:17 a.m. (Exhibit C) by Teresa Neves, which depict worsening discoloration and swelling.

On November 9, 2008, three (3) more photos were taken of Haleigh (Exhibit D) which show the natural progression and continuation of her response to the injury.

On November 12, 2008, Haleigh was suffering from stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting.

She was taken by Teresa Neves to Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine where she was treated, and because of the facial trauma that occurred on November 6, 2008, a CT of the head and nose was performed as a precaution. Both tests were negative for any abnormalities. She was provided medication, and released.

On November 14, 2008, two (2) photos of Haleigh were taken by Teresa Neves (Exhibit E) showing that all swelling had subsided, with no visible lacerations or bruises.

The undated photos in the possession of the biological mother are consistent with the photos depicted in the timeline provided herein.

The biological mother’s assertion the injuries depicted exist due to abuse by Ronald Cummings is false and unsubstantiated, made recklessly without any effort to obtain all relevant information.

The result has been the slander and libel of Ronald Cummings.

Allegation II Injuries to Ronald Cummings, Jr. on the Leg

Ronald Cummings is without knowledge of this injury. The photo submitted by the biological mother in no way indicates how the scratch occurred, and it is certainly consistent with a bicycle or playground accident, and seems plainly inconsistent with an intentional injury.

Credibility of Biological Mother

In addition to the false allegations regarding the photos of Haleigh Cummings, referenced in Allegation I in this release, additional serious credibility problems exist relating to the biological mother.

The biological mother, Crystal Sheffield, previously made false accusations about alleged violence by Ronald Cummings in an injunction proceeding in Baker County, Florida. Ronald Cummings had legal counsel who obtained a dismissal by the presiding judge in open court because of the lack of credibility of the mother.

The biological mother, Crystal Sheffield, also knowingly made a false police report about a vehicle which she claimed was stolen. This was widely reported by national media and occurred in Putnam County, Florida.

In conclusion, the timeline and photos leave no doubt as to the cause, nature, and severity of the injuries to Haleigh regarding the events of November 2008.

As mentioned earlier, these accusations were made recklessly without any effort to obtain all relevant information. Instead, Crystal Sheffield and her attorney sensationalized the allegations when they appeared on various TV shows.

Most importantly, the focus has been taken off the search for Haleigh by this tawdry and inexcusable publicity stunt.

Ronald Cummings father of Haleigh Cummings

Ronald Cummings arrest reports

We have an accounting of the criminal records of both Haleigh’s biological parents: Ronald Cummings and Crystal Sheffield.

RONALD CUMMINGS RECORD:

MAY 20, 2001

POSS. OF TOBACCO UNDER 18 YEARS OLD – GUILTY

OCTOBER 23, 2001

INTENT OR THREAT TO DO VIOLENCE – DROPPED

DECEMBER 12, 2002

COCAINE POSSESSION – NOT PROSECUTED

MARIJUANA POSSESSION – ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED

NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – NO ACTION TAKEN

MARCH 21, 2004

POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL UNDER 21 – DISPOSITION HELD

CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR – NOT PROSECUTED

NOVEMBER 12, 2004

MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION – ADJUDICATION WITHHELD

NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – NO ACTION TAKEN

MAINTAINING DRUG VEHICLE – NO ACTION TAKEN

SEPTEMBER 26, 2005

POSSESSION OF MORPHINE – DROPPED

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION – DROPPED

POSSESSION OF DRUG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION – DROPPED

NARCOTIC EQUIPMENT POSSESSION – DROPPED

VIOLATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INJUNCTION – DROPPED

JULY 29, 2006

TRESPASSING AFTER WARNING – GUILTY – GIVEN PROBATION AND A FINE