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 25: Stephanie Lawson, born in 1985, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, third-degree criminal trespassing - $150 fine plus court costs, stay off of Whitley East school property. Stephanie H. Lawson, born in 1985, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license - 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $100 fine plus court costs. Lonnie Paul, born in 1984, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, endangering the welfare of a minor...

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 17: Housing Authority of Williamsburg vs. Samantha Sulfridge - motion to vacate granted, seven days to vacate or appeal. Wanda S. Nelson vs. Ashley M. Johnson - motion for contempt granted, sentence held in abeyance. Cabinet for Families and Children vs. Genevia Monhollen - motion for shock probation denied at this time, still owes over $12,000 in arrears. Arlie Reynolds vs. Jay Vogel - judgment for the plaintiff in the amount...

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 10: Thomas Heatwole, born in 1994, bench warrant issued - pay $293 fine or go to jail. Vickie Ann Holt, born in 1979, bench warrant issued - pay $133 fine or go to jail. Robert Huff, born in 1974, bench warrant issued - pay $263 fine or go to jail. Lisa Faye Lovitt, born in 1961, bench warrant issued - pay $233 fine or go to jail. Jeffrey S. Neal, 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 in Whitley District Court in Corbin April 26, 2016 by Whitley District Judge Fred F. White. Anna Jessee, 1988, contempt of court. Conditionally discharged time revoked, to serve 90 days or pay restitution. Denver Nicely III, 1970, possession of marijuana, no insurance. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, probated, fined $550, $450 probated, $133 court costs. Brandon Pennington, 1961, improper passing. Fines paid in full. Aaron Baker, 1993, fleeing or evading police. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, probated, $163 court costs. Jessica...

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 in Whitley District Court in Corbin April 19, 2016 by Whitley District Judge Cathy E. Prewitt. Joshua Gilmore, 1981, violation of federal safety regulations on hours of service for drivers. Fines paid in full. Dennis Lee, 1969, alcohol intoxication. Fined $25, $133 court costs. Robert Medlin, 1968, alcohol intoxication. Fined $25, $133 court costs. Jesus Sands, 1994, disregarding traffic control device, driving on a suspended/revoke license, no insurance. Sentenced to 90 days in jail, probated, no driving until legal, fined $625, $450...

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 in Whitley District Court in Corbin April 5, 2016 by Whitley District Judge Cathy E. Prewitt. Terry Stephens, 1972, no/expired registration, no license, no seat belt. Fined $90, $133 court costs. Tarina Garland, 1972, improper equipment. Fined $25, $133 court costs. Destiny Hall, 1996, no insurance. Fined $500, $450 probated, $133 court costs. Jessica Honaker, 1981, public intoxication. Fined $100, $163 court costs. Amy Martin, 1986, alcohol intoxication. Fined $25, $133 court costs. Amy Steffens, 1983, posession of drug paraphernalia. Sentenced to 6 months...

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 27: Hugh E. Roark, born in 1964, possession of drug paraphernalia - 60-day jail sentence probated for two years, $25 fine plus court costs. Amanda D. Walker, born in 1984, theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting under $500 - 60-day jail sentence probated for two years, credit 14 days already served, court costs, stay out of Wal-Mart. Amanda D. Walker, born in 1984, giving officer false name or address...

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 25: Tammy Lynn Manes, born in 1966, second-degree possession of a controlled substance, controlled substance prescription not in original container, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana - six-month jail sentence probated for two years, $600 fine plus court costs. Sarah Marie Mills, born in 1983, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, third-degree criminal trespassing - six-month jail sentence probated for two years, $400 fine...

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 11: Linda Sue Richardson, born in 1970, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, endangering the welfare of a minor - 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, comply with Department of Community-Based Services case plan, $100 fine plus court costs. Dennis Adkins, born in 1955, fourth-degree assault - 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, credit 21 days already served, plus court costs, no contact with Anna Siler. James L....

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 30: James Lay, born in 1954, falsely reporting an incident - 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs. Kenneth Earl McFarland, born in 1994, taking wildlife from a vehicle, illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey - $150 fine plus court costs, forfeit firearm and spotlight to Fish and Wildlife. Victoria Nicole Mills, second-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest - 40 hours of community service, 30-day jail sentence probated for two...