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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on May 8: Mary Hurst, born in 1976, third-degree criminal abuse - 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $173 court costs, follow Department of Community-Based Services case plan. Ronald L. Hurst, born in 1978, third-degree criminal abuse - 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $143 court costs, follow Department of Community-Based Services plan. Ronald L. Hurst, born in 1978, illegal possession of a legend drug, controlled substance prescription not in original...

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 1: Elizabeth Moore, born in 1979, third-degree terroristic threatening, harassment - six-month diversion, peace bond conditions, no contact between parties. Hannah L. Moore, born in 1992, license not in possession - $50 fine plus court costs, credit time served towards fines and costs. Hannah L. Moore, born in 1992, no auto insurance - $50 fine plus court costs, credit time served towards fines and costs. Hannah L. Moore, born in 1992,...

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 April 24: Clarence Lawson, born in 1970, speeding 5 mph over, license not in possession, no auto insurance - $155 fine plus court costs. Ralph Dale Rains, born in 1962, driving on a DUI suspended license, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years after first seven days are served, credit three days already served, $450 fine plus court costs. Christopher...

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 April 24: Clarence Lawson, born in 1970, speeding 5 mph over, license not in possession, no auto insurance - $155 fine plus court costs. Ralph Dale Rains, born in 1962, driving on a DUI suspended license, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years after first seven days are served, credit three days already served, $450 fine plus court costs. Christopher...

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 April 24: Theodore Harvey, born in 1968, no/expired registration plates, no auto insurance, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $175 fine plus court costs. Michael Honeycutt, born in 1987, no/expired registration plates, no auto insurance - $75 fine plus court costs. David R. Jackson, born in 1992, no auto insurance - $193 fine and court costs. Darrell C. Kroeber, born in 1982, no auto...

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 April 17: David Butler, born in 1979, contempt of court for failure to pay restitution as ordered - 12-month jail sentence. David Butler, born in 1979, bench warrant issued - pay $143 fine or go to jail. Shannon H. Jeans, born in 1968, bench warrant issued - pay $168 fine or go to jail. Shannon Hyre Jeans, born in 1968, bench warrant issued - pay $198 fine or go to jail. Shannon Hyre...

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 April 10: Dale Orme, born in 1984, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, no auto insurance - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $293 fines and court costs. Jeremy R. Parker, born in 1975, speeding 18 mph over - pre-paid in full. Apron Herron Poore, born in 1985, second-degree fleeing or evading police - May 24 sentencing hearing scheduled. Justin Rains, born in 1988, no/expired registration plates - $25 fine plus...

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 March 28: Housing Authority of Williamsburg vs. Yolanda Lane - order to vacate granted, seven days to vacate or appeal. Earl F. Anderson, born in 1973, bench warrant issued - pay $348 fine or go to jail. Melissa Bennett, born in 1983, bench warrant issued - pay $468 fine or go to jail. Donna Arlene Cox, born in 1970, bench warrant issued - pay $173 fine or go to jail. Katelin A. Creech,...

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 March 27: Melinda J. Caddell, born in 1973, no auto insurance - $50 fine plus court costs. Derek P. Chambers, born in 1983, no auto insurance - $50 fine plus court costs. Stanley Eugene Cureton, born in 1971, failure to wear seatbelts - $25 fine. Travis D. Douglas, born in 1985, failure to wear seatbelts - $25 fine. Casey Foley, born in 1997, theft shoplifting under $500 - April 26 sentencing hearing scheduled. Kenneth...

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 March 8: Auturo Dean Mattie, born in 1978, resisting arrest - 12-month jail sentence probated for two years after first six months are served, credit six months already served, plus court costs, credit time served towards court costs. Ameen Naseem Meer, born in 1982, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs - 14-day jail sentence probated for two years, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol...