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 Jan. 3: Rachel Smith, born in 1987, possession of marijuana, second-degree possession of a controlled substance – 60-day jail sentence probated for two years. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 5: Adam King, born in 1983, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed deadly weapon – six-month jail sentence probated for two...

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 Dec. 28: Steven J. McCullah, born in 1988, theft-shoplifting - serve 12 months in jail or rehab. Lonnie G. McVay, born in 1982, third-degree criminal trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia - 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, $100 fine plus court costs. Daryl D. Parker, born in 1985, no/expired registration plates, no auto insurance, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license - 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years,...

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 Dec. 18: Sean Lyle, born in 1997, 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. Paige M. Ponder, born in 1996, first-degree criminal trespassing - 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, costs, attend two Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly, no contact...

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 Dec. 18: Cecil Douglas King, born in 1977, license not in possession, controlled substance prescription not in original container - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $25 fine plus court costs. Scotty Mays, born in 1985, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, second-degree possession of a controlled substance - six-month jail sentence probated for two years after first seven days are served, credit five...

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 Dec. 11: Dawnetta Barr, born in 1983, theft $500 or more but under $10,000 - charge dismissed without prejudice due to completion of rehab. Donnie R. Bryant, born in 1977, no/expired registration plates, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, no auto insurance, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, driving on a DUI suspended license, and third-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs - 30-day jail sentenced, credit...

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 Dec. 6: Michael J. Leach, born in 1987 - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs and public defender fee, no contact whatsoever with Tina Hicks, obey all DVO orders. Carl A. Moses, born in 1984, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, attend alcohol and drug education classes, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, $200...

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 Dec. 4: Christopher Jason Long, born in 1988, speeding 9 mph over limit, careless driving - $109 fine plus court costs. Stephanie H. Love, born in 1976, giving officer false name or address - 60-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Omar Mejia, born in 1990, improper equipment, license not in possession - $50 fine plus court costs. Sherry Ann Millsaps, born in 1981, third-degree criminal trespassing, public intoxication...

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 Nov. 29: Viola K. Carter, born in 1990, second-degree wanton endangerment - six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, obey all Department of Community-Based Services orders and recommendations. Heather Clark, born in 1987, theft-shoplifting - 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years after first seven days are served, sentence to be served on weekends, stay out of Wal-Mart. Michael Gene Fidler, born in 1953, speeding - $100 fine. Troy Grubb, born...

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 Nov. 20: Christopher Allen Cox, born in 1996, no tail lamps, rear license not illuminated, no auto insurance - 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $683 fines and court costs. Brandon Hurst, born in 1999, improper equipment - $100 fine plus court costs. Traci M. Miniard, born in 1969, alcohol intoxication - $25 fine plus court costs. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County 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. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Nov. 20: Casey Lyn Adkins, born in 1977, theft-shoplifting - 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, credit 42 days already served, plus court costs, credit time served towards costs. Linda Baird, born in 1963, third-degree possession of a controlled substance - 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs and public defender fee. Cassie Baker, born in 1992, license not in possession, - $25 fine plus court costs. Chad...