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 April 1: Karen Hamblin Hill, born in 1966, no auto insurance – $50 fine plus court costs. Virgil B. Kagin, born in 1981 – motion to revoke probation for contempt of court granted, 12-month jail sentence. Virgil Bradley Kagin, born in 1981 – motion to revoke probation for contempt of court granted, 30-day jail sentence concurrent (same time as) sentence in prior case. Shawn G. Lawson, born in 1985, 2019...

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 April 1: Casey G. Cox, born in 1997, fugitive – extradition waived to Tennessee. Ethan R. Hubbard, born in 2004, possession of a defaced firearm – 12-month jail sentence probated after 30 days are served, plus court costs. Carol Sue Baird, born in 1974, theft, giving officer false identifying information – 90-day jail sentence probated after seven days are served, credit seven days already served, plus court costs. William A....

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 March 18: Brandon M. Carpenter, born in 1996, third-offense DUI (alcohol) – 30-day jail sentence, credit eight days already served, balance of sentence to be served on weekends, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $500 fine plus fees and costs. James L. Curry, born in 1985, operating on a suspended operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence probated, plus court costs. Justin Lee Dodd, born in 1988, DUI (controlled substance)...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on March 12: Kris Barnett, born in 2001, no/expired registration plates – $25 fine plus court costs. Cassandra J. Kim, born in 1993, license not in possession – $25 fine plus court costs. Brittany J. Tully, born in 1990, license not in possession – $25 fine plus court costs. Ryan Douglas Bargo, born in 1993, alcohol intoxication, second-degree disorderly conduct – $75 fine plus court costs. Daniel Estrada, born in 1990, license...

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 March 11: Joseph Areyano, born in 1999, DUI (alcohol) – 90-day jail sentence probated after four days are served, credit one day served, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes. Ricky L. Broyles, born in 1961, alcohol intoxication, drinking alcoholic beverage in a public place – $50 fine plus court costs. Ricky L. Broyles, born in 1961, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine plus court costs. Audrey Nicole Gwaltney, born in 2002,...

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 Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on March 5: Dwayne J. Call, born in 1968, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine, $133 court costs. Lois Ellen Lawson, born in 1963, failure to wear seatbelts – paid in full. Horlando Hernandez Lozano, born in 1989, no auto insurance – 30-day jail sentence probated, $50 fine, $143 court costs, $500 restitution. Lisa Rodriguez, born in 1987, failure to wear seatbelts – paid in full. Colton Andrew Russell, born in 2000, speeding...

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 March 4: Willie J. Rose, born in 1963, DUI (controlled substance) – 30-day jail sentence probated, operator’s license suspended, attend DUI classes, $200 fine plus fees and costs. Sandeep Singh, born in 1996, violation of federal safety regulations (hours of service for drivers) – $25 fine plus court costs. Devin Ray Steele, born in 1999, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine plus court costs. Joshua Brown, 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 without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on March 4: Joshua Olan Sulfridge, born in 1984, no operator’s license, no auto insurance – 180-day jail sentence probated, $125 fine plus court costs. Matthew Jody, born in 1989, 2024 misdemeanor case – motion for shock probation granted when bed is available, must complete long-term rehab (six-month program). Tony E. Day, born in 1973, speeding 9 mph over limit – $9 fine plus court costs. Jesse E. Gabbard, 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 without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Feb. 20: Braden Kyler Barton, born in 2006, no auto insurance – $50 fine plus court costs. Tina Lynn Hart, born in 1974, speeding 18 mph over limit – $18 fine plus court costs. Joseph Alan Kidd, born in 1988, speeding 10 mph over limit – paid in full. Joshua James Russell Owens, born in 1990, no/expired registration plates, no auto insurance, license not in possession – $125 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 without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Feb. 20: Jason Wayne Allen, born in 1989, attempted theft $1,000 or more but less than $10,000 – 12-month jail sentence, credit 51 days already served, $1,074.33 restitution, to stay away from complaining witness and complaining witness’ property. Alyssa R. Emett, born in 1995, second-degree promoting contraband – 12-month jail sentence probated after 14 days are served, credit one day already served, and balance of sentence to be...