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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Oct. 15: Joe Wayne Prewitt, born in 1957, speeding 5 mph over limit – $5 fine plus court costs. Lowell Salyer, born in 1981, failure to notify address change to Kentucky Department of Transportation – $25 fine plus court costs. Payton M. Saylor, born in 1996, failure to wear seatbelts – pre-paid in full. Erik M. Smith, born in 1992, unlisted 2018 traffic offense – paid in full. Joseph S. Bauer, 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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Oct. 15: Sheryl Renee Fuson, born in 1978, 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. Tyler Lee Fuson, born in 1989, failure to wear seatbelts – pre-paid in full. Jonathan Hurst, born in 1974, three counts of theft by deception-include cold checks...

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 Oct. 3: Mateo Hill, born in 1999, second-degree disorderly conduct – 60-day jail sentence, plus court costs, credit time served towards court costs. Lalo Kilberry, born in 1993, unlawful transaction with a minor – 60-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Austin C. Smallwood, born in 1997 – motion for expungement granted. Elizabeth B. Smith, born in 1972, fraudulent use of a credit card – case dismissed without prejudice,...

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 Sept. 27: Brandon L. Barton, born in 1984, driving on a DUI suspended license – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, plus court costs. Joshua Brown, born in 1989, possession of marijuana – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, plus court costs. Crystal May, born in 1973, driving on a DUI suspended license, no auto insurance, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 25: Jason A. Rhinehart, born in 1986, bench warrant issued – pay $868 fine or go to jail. Crystal Michelle Terry, born in 1974, bench warrant issued – pay $688 fine or go to jail. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 26: Jamie A. Barnett, born in 1982, alcohol intoxication - $25 fine plus court costs. James Paul Carroll, no auto insurance,...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 19: Kimberly R. Lawson, born in 1982, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol - $223 fine and court costs. Jennifer Mattie, born in 1987, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, $250 fine, $173 court costs. Latashia Scalf, born in 1986, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – six-month jail sentence conditionally...

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 Sept. 4: Travis Lynn Gentry, born in 1979, bench warrant issued – pay $243 fine or go to jail. Loren Dean Johnson, born in 1957, bench warrant issued for contempt of court – probated time revoked, 12-month jail sentence for failure to complete Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous classes. Loren Dean Johnson, born in 1957, bench warrant issued – pay $173 fine or go to jail. Tina King, born in 1971, bench warrant issued...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Sept. 4: Rocky Henson, born in 1976, obstructed vision and/or windshield, driving on a DUI suspended license, no auto insurance – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, $625 fine, $143 court costs, no driving until legal. Benjamin T. Hodge, born in 1984, no/expired registration plates, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle – seven-day...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Aug. 27: Megan Cornett, born in 1999, person 18-20 possessing/purchase/attempt to purchase/have another purchase alcohol, second-degree disorderly conduct - $150 fine plus court costs. Joseph Colin Ennis, born in 1977, alcohol intoxication - $25 fine plus court costs. Michael William Foerst, born in 1977, two counts of failure to wear seatbelts - $50 fine. Ricky Austin Goodman, no auto insurance - $50 fine plus court costs. Donald R. Hurst, born in 1970, failure...

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 Aug. 20: Ned M. Lawson, born in 1964, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – 26-day jail sentence, credit 26 days already served, operator’s license  suspended for 12 months, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $350 fine plus fees and costs, credit time served towards court costs. Tracy R. Llewellyn, born in 1987, probated time revoked for failure to pay restitution as ordered - 30-day...