Miller awaits sentencing in federal crack case

A Carbondale woman was charged with murder Wednesday for the March 18 death of an Alexander County assistant state’s attorney.

Sharonda L. Miller, 22, will face three counts of first-degree murder after being indicted by a Williamson County grand jury. Judge John Speroni set her bail at $1 million.

Williamson County State’s Attorney Charles Garnati said he will not comment while the case in underway.

Steven L. Jett Jr., 39, was found dead March 18 in his home in Cambria from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

A few hours following the discovery of Jett’s body, Miller was arrested when she was found to be in possession of Jett’s car, briefcase and wallet and later charged with theft, although the theft charges were later dropped.

Miller has been in jail on federal drug charges while the murder investigation has been underway. Miller pleaded guilty to federal charges of knowingly and intentionally distributing crack-cocaine after being indicted April 2 by a federal grand jury.

Miller is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 5 in federal court.

Miller was previously arrested in August 2000 on a Jackson County warrant for damage to property. She was also charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer after she kicked and spat at two Carbondale Police officers during her arrest.

Miller is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail pending an arraignment at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5 at the Williamson County Courthouse.

Reporter Phil Beckman can be reached at [email protected]