District Court Records

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on July 27: Danny Smith, born in 1969, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged after first seven days are served, credit seven days already served, operator’s license suspended for 18 months, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $948 fines, fees and court costs. Kevin Taylor, born in 1982 – motion for expungement granted. John M. Vanover, born in 1990,...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on July 14: Zaria Carson, born in 1997, no auto insurance, permit unlicensed operator to operate motor vehicle – Sept. 8 sentencing hearing scheduled. Malaysia S. Clay, born in 1999, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, operator’s license suspended, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $798 fines, fees and costs. Jerry Inman, operating a motor vehicle while under...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on July 6: Lawrence Alan Moats, born in 1977, violation of foreign E.P.O./D.V.O. – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years after first 60 days are served, $500 fine plus court costs. Thelma Lawson, born in 1984, second-degree fleeing or evading police, second-degree wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Loretta Rice, born in 1984, bench warrant for...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 25: Daniel Chansler, born in 1975, improper equipment, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $75 fine plus court costs. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 29: Ronald D. Cole, born in 1973, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, court costs, forfeit...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 22: Christopher Barratt Taylor, born in 1953, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $200 fine plus fees and costs. Daryle Weaver, born in 1964, contempt – July 6 sentencing hearing. Daryle Weaver, born in 1964, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia – 12-month...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 8: Roy D. Sumner, born in 1986, driving motor vehicle while texting, improper registration plate, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, no auto insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, $650 fine plus court costs. Stephanie L. Brock, born in 1985, bench warrant issued – probated time revoked for failure to pay restitution, 12-month jail sentence. Kevin Perele Burnette Jr., born in...

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 Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 4: Christopher Wayne Combs, born in 1973, fugitive – extradition waived to Tennessee. Walter L. Harrison, born in 1956, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, second-degree indecent exposure – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years after first 30 days are served, credit two days already served, operator’s license suspended for 24 months, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $550 fine,...

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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 8: Melinda “Moose” Mays, born in 1987, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Alexis Medina, born in 2001, 2020 misdemeanor case – case dismissed, diversion successfully completed. Anthony S. Morgan, born in 1983, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, operator’s license...

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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 1: Jamie Lynn Downey, born in 1979, speeding 15 mph over limit – paid. Hughey L. Ellison, born in 1992, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine plus court costs. Matthew Jody, born in 1989, fourth-degree assault minor injury – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Matthew D. McQueen, born in 1985, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Lonnie...

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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 18: Latoya D. Dople, born in 1986, shoplifting under $500 – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, credit four days already served, court costs, not to be back in the dollar store at Pleasant View. Dustin A. Duke, born in 1985, fourth-degree assault domestic violence minor injury – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, no contact with complaining witness/victim. The following cases were heard by Judge...