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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 14: Tommy J. McCulley, born in 1992 – shock probation granted, no contact with Brandon Lane and David King, to stay 500 feet away from their properties. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 14: Justin L. Hale, born in 1995, contempt for failure to pay restitution as ordered – probated time revoked. The following cases were heard by Judge...

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 Jan. 7: Lisa Peace, operating a motor vehicle under the influence – 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. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 7: David Stewart, born in 2000 – 2019 case dismissed, $81.86 in restitution and $268.99 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 Dec. 30: Thomas J. Anderson, born in 1973, prescription not in original container – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Casey Caddell, born in 1991, first-degree criminal trespass, first-degree disorderly conduct – 60-day jail sentence probated, no contact with complaining witness and not to be on their property. James L. Curry, born in 1985, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs –...

The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Dec. 5: Jonah R. Cracium, born in 1968, failure to dim headlights, failure to produce vehicle insurance card, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated, $150 fine, $173 court costs, no driving until legal. Joshua Lay, born in 1988, failure to use child restraint device in vehicle, operating a vehicle with expired operator’s license – $243 fines and court costs. Aaron M. Nelson, born in 1990, second-degree fleeing or evading police – six-month jail sentence probated, $143 court costs. Aaron M. Nelson, born in 1990, failure to wear seatbelt, failure to or improper signal,...

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 Dec. 2: Diane M. Alward, born in 1970, 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. Asia Ball, born in 1995, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, second-degree disorderly conduct – 30-day jail sentence probated, $25 fine plus court costs. Melissa...

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 Nov. 21: Sienna Chesser, born in 1997, fugitive – extradition waived to Tennessee. Melissa Mink, born in 1984, fugitive from another state – extradition waived to Tennessee. Brenda M. Partin, born in 1974, theft-shoplifting – 30-day jail sentence probated after first 14 days are served on home incarceration, $50 fine plus court costs. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Nov. 25: Samuel...

District Court 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 Nov. 6: Therman Gregory Baird, born in 1981, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – 30-day jail sentence probated after 14 days are served on home incarceration, operator’s license suspended for 12 months, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $350 fine plus fees and costs. Casey Lee Caddell, born in 1991, third-degree criminal trespassing – $100 fine plus court costs, stay off...

District Court 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 Oct. 28: Megan Siler, born in 1996, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor – Dec. 16 sentencing hearing. Melissa M. Anderson, born in 1985, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, no auto insurance – 90-day jail sentence probated, $275 fine plus court costs. Jonathan Bufano, born in 1989, fugitive from another state – extradition waived to Tennessee. Tyler Clouse, born in 1999, contempt – 12-month jail sentence, shock probation...

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 Oct. 21: Irene Medina Saez, born in 2000, alcohol intoxication – diversion, must complete 20 hours of community service. Jean Ellen Stout, born in 1956, failure to wear seatbelts, failure to produce vehicle insurance card, second-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence probated, $325 fine plus court costs. William Wayne Veach Jr., born in 1979, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 30-day jail sentence probated,...

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 Oct. 9: Leanna J. Tyson, born in 1989, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor –12-month jail sentence probated, court costs, no unexcused absences or tardies. Rodney Vanover, born in 1997, theft-under $500 – six-month jail sentence probated, credit 84 days already served, plus court costs, not to be back on complaining witness’ property. Rodney Vanover, born in 1997, theft-contents from motor vehicle under $500 – six-month jail sentence probated,...