Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition.
The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on September 17:
Efrain Morales-Luna, born in 1990, speeding 25 mph over limit, reckless driving, no operator’s license, possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle, no auto insurance, failure to wear seatbelts – $275 fine, $173 court costs.
Aaron T. Thacker, born in 1996, no auto insurance, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated, $150 fine, $173 court costs.
Joshua Gerald Cook, born in 1982, speeding 17 mph over limit – $17 fine, $133 court costs.
James Havens, born in 1984, no/expired registration plates, no auto insurance, failure to wear seatbelts, license not in possession – $150 fine, $143 court costs.
Manuel Herrera, born in 1972, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, second-degree disorderly conduct – $200 fine, $173 court costs.
Luna Light, born in 1984, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine, $163 court costs.
Patrick Jonathan McIntosh, born in 1993, failure to wear seatbelts – $25 fine.
Cayden Kenneth Lee Smallwood, born in 2006, speeding 15 mph over limit – $30 fine, $133 court costs, state traffic school.
Ronnie Vanderpool, born in 1968, disregarding a traffic control device – $100 fine, $133 court costs.
Scarlett Laurel Elizabeth Wyatt, born in 1988, license not in possession – $100 fine.
The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 19:
John Wayne Bruce, born in 1966, theft – 90-day jail sentence probated after seven days are served, credit two days already served, plus court costs.
Efrain Morales-Luna, born in 1990, fugitive – extradition waived.
The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 23:
Jerry P. Sanders, born in 1967, alcohol intoxication – $50 fine plus court costs.
Ryan Tyler Hamblin, born in 1997, criminal littering – 12-month jail sentence probated, $100 fine plus court costs, complete 50 hours of community service.
Bridget Gale Hughett, born in 1974, theft – 90-day jail sentence probated after 30 days are served, $250 fine plus court costs.
Ricky L. Broyles, born in 1961, third-degree fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest – 12-month jail sentence probated after 14 days are served, credit 14 days already served, plus court costs.
John Campbell, born in 1977, second-offense DUI (controlled substance), no auto insurance, second-degree fleeing or evading police – 12-month jail sentence probated after seven days are served, credit seven days already served, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $400 fine plus fees and costs.
James Carr, born in 2004, no auto insurance – $50 fine plus court costs.
William O. Coffman, born in 1979, DUI (substance), possession of a controlled substance, careless driving, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia – 30-day jail sentence probated, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $200 fine plus fees and costs.
David W. King, born in 1990, second-degree fleeing or evading police, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence probated after 30 days are served, credit 30 days already served, plus court costs.
Shawn Lawson, born in 1994, third-degree criminal mischief – 90-day jail sentence probated after 75 days are served, credit 15 days already served, plus court costs, $257.89 restitution.
Sarah M. Mills, born in 1983, contempt – six-month jail sentence but may be released to long-term rehab.
William W. Veach Jr., born in 1979, second-offense DUI (alcohol) – 30-day jail sentence probated after seven days are served, sentence may be served on weekends, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $350 fine plus fees and costs.
The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 24:
Conner Dole, contempt – 24-hour jail sentence.
Raylin Wilhoit, contempt – 24-hour jail sentence.
The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on September 24:
Robert Brandon Bowlin, born in 1985, fourth-degree assault – 12-month diversion, must complete Intensive Out-Patient program for mental health, no violent contact.
Malik Ameire Hoppin, born in 1995, following another vehicle too closely – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Vitaliy Olegovich Bubnyak, born in 1985, failure to wear seatbelts – $25 fine.
Ali I. Chaudrey, born in 1993, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O. – 12-month jail sentence probated after six months are served, may receive day-for-day credit for long-term rehab instead of jail sentence, $173 court costs.
Ali Chaudry, born in 1993, fourth-degree assault, second-degree criminal mischief – 12-month jail sentence probated after six months are served, may receive day-for-day credit for in-house rehab, $173 court costs, $100 public defender fee.
Brandon Drummonds, born in 2000, possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia – 12-month diversion.
Samuel Andrew Houston, born in 1973, following another vehicle too closely – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Sasha Jackson, born in 1999, possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana, three counts of drug paraphernalia – 12-month diversion.
Hunter A. Jarvis, born in 2004, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor – 12-month diversion, no contact with the daughter or mother.
Michael Paul Moses, born in 1988, failure to wear seatbelts, failure to produce vehicle insurance card, license not in possession – $100 fine, $143 court costs.
Edel Dominguez Perez, born in 1976, fourth-degree assault, menacing, resisting arrest – 12-month jail sentence probated, $173 court costs, no violent contact.
Samuel David Shelton, born in 1980, speeding 9 mph over limit – $9 fine, $133 court costs.
Sudhar Singh, born in 1981, violation of federal safety regulation (commercial driver’s license) – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Misty Steele, born in 1976, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, controlled substance prescription not in original container – 90-day jail sentence probated, $25 fine, $173 court costs.
Michael Dewayne Whittle, born in 1993, 2023 misdemeanor case – case dismissed, diversion successfully completed.
Steven Hoyle Wood, born in 1969, speeding 8 mph over limit – $5 fine, $133 court costs.
Dylan Keith Anders, born in 1997, speeding 18 mph over limit – paid in full.
Justin E. Autenrieb Jr., born in 2002, speeding 15 mph over limit – $30 fine, $133 court costs, state traffic school.
Amanda Baldwin, born in 1977, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine, $163 court costs.
Brandon Scott Bolton, born in 1990, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Robert Davis, born in 1966, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Ofny Gonzalez Mejia, born in 1995, speeding 14 mph over limit – paid in full.
Bobbie Jo Hedrick, born in 1978, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine, $133 court costs.
Jessica N. Ivey, born in 1984, speeding 13 mph over limit – paid in full.
William Kenneth Jarvis, born in 1980, speeding 14 mph over limit – paid in full.
Camron Lambdin, born in 2000, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine, $143 court costs.
Skyler Blake McCulley, born in 1994, no auto insurance – $50 fine, $143 court costs.
Tammy M. Mobley, born in 1967, no auto insurance – $50 fine, $143 court costs.
Tammy M. Mobley, born in 1967, second-offense or more no auto insurance – $1,000 fine, $143 court costs, operator’s license suspended for 12 months.
Tammy M. Mobley, born in 1967, second-offense or more no auto insurance – $1,000 fine, $143 court costs, operator’s license suspended for 12 months.
Tonya Cloyd Payne, born in 1966, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – $50 fine, $143 court costs.
Roberto Rodriguez, born in 1968, driving motor vehicle using hand-held mobile telephone, violation of federal safety regulations driving of motor vehicle – paid in full.
Trinity Moses, born in 2004, speeding 10 mph over limit – paid in full.
Samantha Nicole Stephens, born in 1994, license not in possession – $50 fine, $143 court costs.
Roberto Sanchez Torres, born in 1996, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine, $143 court costs.
Luis Angel Umanzor, born in 1997, DUI (alcohol) – 30-day jail sentence probated, $848 fines, fees and court costs.
Katie White, born in 1996, DUI (controlled substance) – 30-day jail sentence probated, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $200 fine plus fees and costs.
