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Williamson Fire Chief Jerry Mounts now has an opportunity to see charges against him dismissed after a pretrial conference was held today in Pike Circuit Court. 50 year old Jerry Mounts and 41 year old Roger Maynard had both pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of tampering with evidence in connection with a March 3rd wreck on U.S. 119 in South Williamson. The two-car collision involved 24 year old Allen Urps, of Williamson, the son of a volunteer fireman for the WFD. Mounts allegedly gathered a pipe, a bottle of pills and cash into a baseball cap and ordered Maynard to remove the items from the scene. The incident was allegedly witnessed by other WFD members and members of the Belfry Volunteer Fire Department. Today Mounts accepted an offer from the Commonwealth's attorneys office that will grant him a 6 month diversion. According to Commonwealths Attorney Rick Bartley, if Mounts completes 200 hours of community service and has no violation of the law for the six month period, then the charge will be dismissed. Bartley cited the fact that Mounts eventually turned over the evidence to the Kentucky State Police which had not affected the Commonwealths ability to prosecute in connection with the crash. Bartley also stated that Mounts had been with the Fire Department for over 30 years and would’ve lost his job and pension as a result of a conviction, which the Commonwealth felt wasn’t a fitting punishment. Roger Maynard was also offered the same deal which he declined. Maynard’s case was set for trial in February and he remains free on a $5,000 surety bond.