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 Aug. 1: Megan Westerfield, born in 1997, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of contempt of court – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, $300 fine plus court costs. Megan Westerfield, born in 1997, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years and concurrent with prior sentence, $50 fine...

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 July 29: Jesse L. Storms Jr., born in 1995, failure to wear seatbelts, second-degree wanton endangerment, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, resisting arrest – 120-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years after first 10 days are served, credit 10 days already served, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol and education classes, $743 fines, fees and court costs. The following...

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 July 22: Melissa Meadows, born in 1984, possession of marijuana – 90-day jail sentence, $100 fine plus court costs. Melissa A. Meadows, born in 1984, theft-shoplifting under $500 – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, credit seven days already served, stay out of Walmart. Roberta Oakes, born in 1980, possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence probated after first 30 days are served, credit 10 days already...

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 July 8: Ashley S. Cody, born in 1983, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, endangering the welfare of a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, $373 fines and court costs. Thomas S. Fogarty, born in 1998 – 2018 misdemeanor charge dismissed, diversion successfully completed. Nicholas Johnson, born in 1998, second-degree disorderly conduct – 30-day jail...

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 24: Adam T. Garland, born in 1999, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, endangering the welfare of a minor – July 1 sentencing hearing scheduled. Brandon Petrey, born in 1983, theft-shoplifting under $500 – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, $234 fine plus court costs. Jessica Brooke Phillips, born in 1981, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle – 12-month 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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on June 10: Randall Wyatt, born in 1991, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – six-month jail sentence probated for two years after first 30 days are served, credit 10 days already served, plus court costs, credit time served for costs. Russell Martel, born in 1963, fugitive – extradition waived to Florida. Paul Matthew Rice, born in 1971, theft-shoplifting – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years after first 10 days are...

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 3: Freddie E. Prewitt, born in 1972, possession of marijuana – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs. Terri Smith, born in 1990, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $25 fine plus court costs. James Oscar Stephens, born in 1972, two counts of failure to wear seatbelts – paid in full. William J. Tapke, born in 1955, pled...

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 3: Carl Edward Bryant, born in 1965, failure to give right-of-way to emergency vehicle – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $100 fine plus court costs. Carolyn Canada, born in 1985, third-degree criminal trespassing – $50 fine plus court costs. Brian Duncan, born in 1986, one headlight, possession of drug paraphernalia – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $75 fine plus court costs. Brandon A. Hanshaw, born in 1996,...

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 20: Andrew G. Hill, born in 1992 – 2018 misdemeanor case dismissed, completed diversion terms successfully. James McCullough, born in 1969, improper registration plate – $25 fine plus court costs. Nitisha McCullough, born in 1993, license not in possession – $25 fine plus court costs, credit time served for costs. Autumn M. McKiddy – motion for expungement in 2014 misdemeanor case granted. Acevedo Javier Morales, born in 2000, failure to produce vehicle...

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 6: James C. Bunch, born in 1982, guilty plea to one unlisted misdemeanor charge – six-month jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Jacob Burnette, born in 1990, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Misty Burnette, born in 1987, third-degree criminal mischief – 90-day jail sentence, court costs, to pay restitution directly to jail within six months. Christopher...