1.0The News Journalhttps://qa.thenewsjournal.netrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="PtR0rZZR22"><a href="https://qa.thenewsjournal.net/district-court-05-30-18/">District Court 05-30-18</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://qa.thenewsjournal.net/district-court-05-30-18/embed/#?secret=PtR0rZZR22" width="600" height="338" title="“District Court 05-30-18” — The News Journal" data-secret="PtR0rZZR22" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 22: Jasmine Caven, born in 1991, two counts of third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years after first 10 days are served, credit five days already served, balance may be served on weekends, court costs, no contact with Doris Powers grandchildren. Christopher Davenport, born in 1981, theft under $500 – April 23 sentencing hearing scheduled. Hunter Eaton, born in 1999, possession of marijuana – 12-month diversion. Joseph R. Howington, born in 1993 – motion for shock probation denied. Jake Messer, born in 1983 – motion for shock probation granted. Crystal G. Miller, born in 1979, endangering the welfare of a minor, DUI – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $748 fines, fees and costs. Amanda Norris, born in 1993, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, plus court costs, attend one Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous meeting per week. Patricia A. Norris, born in 1976, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, court costs, attend one Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous meeting per week. Joseph Sodacca, born in 1996, possession of marijuana – 12-month diversion. Daric Sunpern, born in 1997, possession of marijuana – 12-month diversion. Christopher Ryan Taylor, born in 1984 – motion for shock probation granted on condition he goes to rehab for six months and continues to pay child support. Joel Westerling, born in 1996, possession of marijuana – 12-month diversion. Joseph Watson, third-degree possession of a controlled substance – 12-month diversion. Jennifer Marsee – $50 fine plus court costs. James E. Bryant, born in 1974, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $918 fines, fees and costs. Melissa G. Collins, born in 1968, theft-shoplifting under $500, third-degree criminal trespassing – Feb. 28 sentencing hearing scheduled. Craig Fair, born in 1975, contempt of court – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years. Craig M. Fair, born in 1975, two unlisted traffic charges and contempt of court – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, $50 fine plus court costs. Christina Frederick, born in 1977, theft-shoplifting under $500 – March 28 sentencing hearing scheduled. Austin J. Kuskowski, born in 1998, no/expired registration plates, second-offense no auto insurance, careless driving – $1,050 fine plus court costs. Katrina M. McClean, born in 1988, theft-shoplifting under $500 – March 28 sentencing hearing scheduled. Matthew C. Patterson, born in 1997, driving a motor vehicle while texting, rear license not illuminated, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana – six-month jail conditionally discharged for two years, $483 fines and court costs. Jessica Lynn Strong, born in 1979, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine plus court costs. Jennifer Louise White, born in 1963, failure to or improper signal, failure to wear seatbelts – $50 fine. Christopher Taylor, second-degree criminal mischief – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, violation of any sort will result in jail time. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 23: Leslie C. Jones Jr., born in 1980, bench warrant issued for failure to pay $343 fine – pay $343 fine or go to jail. Harley Ray Messer, born in 1998 – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years on condition go back to school today and graduate. Janet Hill vs. Angela Smith – seven days to vacate or appeal. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 24: Brian Keith Davis, born in 1980, second-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, credit 42 days already served, operator’s license suspended for 12 months, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $868 fines, fees and court costs. Scottie Day, born in 1992, second-degree fleeing or evading police – six-month jail sentence conditionally discharged, credit 13 days already served, court costs. Lloyd Gibson, born in 1980, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O. – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years. Lloyd Gibson, born in 1980, fourth-degree assault domestic violence minor injury – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years. Shelly Honeycutt Lawson, born in 1981, giving officer false identifying information – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged, credit 22 days already served, court costs. Carl Moses, born in 1996, failure to produce insurance card – $50 fine. Carl A. Moses Jr., born in 1996 – fourth-degree assault domestic violence minor injury – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, plus court costs. Sabrina F. Moses, born in 1998, fourth-degree assault domestic violence minor injury – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged for two years, plus court costs. Randy Sullivan, born in 1998, second-degree fleeing or evading police – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged, credit 22 days already served, plus court costs. Carrie Marie Swain, born in 1977, alcohol intoxication – $25 fine plus court costs. Steven Taylor, born in 1962, license not in possession, failure to  produce insurance card – $50 fine plus court costs. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 25: Buck McGregor, born in 1991, careless driving, failure to wear seatbelts – $75 fine plus court costs. Buck A. McGregor, born in 1991, license not in possession, no auto insurance – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $275 fine plus court costs. Daniel Taylor, born in 1990, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, no auto insurance – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $275 fine […]