District Court 05-01-19

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. 7:

Jacqueline Annette Curnutt, born in 1976, license not in possession, improper equipment – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs.

Jonathan D. Day, born in 1997, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs.

Michael William Forest Jr., born in 1977, improper start from parked position – $50 fine plus court costs.

Brian R. Hurst, born in 1981, no rearview mirror, no auto insurance – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $75 fine plus court costs.

Jason Allen Jasper, born in 1969, speeding 10 mph over limit – paid in full.

Patricia V. Jones, born in 1981, speeding 22 mph over limit – paid.

Wendie E. Lovitt, born in 1999, possession of marijuana – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs.

Billy S. McKiddy, born in 1978, no auto insurance – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, $100 fine plus court costs.

Diana Ovbey, born in 1983, two counts of failure to wear seatbelts – $50 fine plus court costs.

Kenneth E. Powers, born in 1968, possession of drug paraphernalia – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs.

Jeromy Rains, born in 1988, improper equipment – $23 fine plus court costs.

Adam S. Rose, born in 1988, failure to produce auto insurance card – $50 fine plus court costs.

Derek S. Swords, born in 1986 – paid in full.

Matthew Towles, born in 1990, possession of drug paraphernalia – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, $50 fine plus court costs.

The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on Jan. 9:

Virgie Nadine Coldiron, no seatbelt – $25 fine plus court costs.

Jack Collins, born in 1998, failure to produce vehicle insurance card – $25 fine plus court costs.

Tandy Lynn Daniels, born in 1979, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – $50 fine plus court costs.

Betsy Linda Eckerd, born in 1980, five counts of theft by deception-include cold checks under $500 – 12-month jail sentence probated for two years, court costs.

Nathan R. Hepburn, born in 1997, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs under 21 years of age – operator’s license suspended for 30 days, attend alcohol and drug education classes, $100 fine plus court costs.

Wesley D. Holt, born in 2000, disorderly conduct – 30-day jail sentence probated for two years, plus court costs.

Phillip R. Huddleston, born in 1980, fourth-degree assault domestic violence minor injury – 90-day jail sentence probated for two years, court costs, no contact with victim.