Times-Union Court News 03-27-2003

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Jeffery C. Robertson, 54, Syracuse; Lisa G. Rogers, 38, North Webster; and Joshua J. Orcutt, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Stephanie Metzger, 29, Warsaw; Raquel Gonzalez, 21, Winona Lake; Adam L. Beliles, 18, Bourbon; and Brandy J. McGuire, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Kimberley S. McKenna, 33, Etna Green, and Gladys D. Rollins, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Rebecca R. Hand, 34, Claypool; Melissa P. Baker, 27, Cromwell; James R. Read, 20, Bourbon; Larry J. Rocha, 20, Tippecanoe; Jonny R. Antram, 18, Warsaw; and Danielle L. Hickman, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Julie Krizan, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February were Julie M. Cunningham, 21, Warsaw; Patricia L. Contreras, 19, Warsaw; Francisco Corona, 30, Winona Lake; Michele S. Kuhn, 31, Warsaw; Brandi N. Hunter, 18, Pierceton; and Dana M. Jackson, 23, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Robert L. Sizemore, 27, Warsaw; Schultz W. Tyler, 18, Akron; and Shari R. Vanderford, 39, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was John W. Jessop, 40, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was James E. Pippenger, 28, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Melissa Johnston, 19, Claypool.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in February was Stacy Naugler, 24, Syracuse.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in February was D.M. Loher, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Neal D. Ehlers, 24, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Melissa Rangel, 20, Milford.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in January were Stephanie Metzger, 29, Warsaw; Scotty E. Powell, 27, Warsaw; and Pamela J. Warner, 43, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was Aaron J. Sattler, 22, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in January was Scotty E. Powell, 27, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in August was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $18 in April was Adam Beck, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Cody W. Ramseyer, 17, Milford; Ward B. Manges, 38, Syracuse; Simon Hernandez, 18, Milford; Virginia M. Poe, 34, Claypool; Dana M. Jackson, 23, Silver Lake; Rachelle A. Keaffaber, 36, North Manchester; Elizabeth H. McMillan, 43, Warsaw; David G. VanDyke, 53, Warsaw; Gertrude R. Smythe, 77, Warsaw; Jeffrey K. Buriff, 33, Warsaw;
Also, Rachael M. Whitley, 18, Warsaw; Brenda K. Neer, 18, North Webster; Brian L. Slone, 25, Burket; Jason M. Cardwell, 30, Warsaw; Thomas A. Dyson, 23, North Manchester; Sean E. Pattison, 23, Mentone; Alicia S. Amburgy, 19, Akron; and Jamie L. Parker, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January were Neal D. Ehlers, 24, Syracuse; Tyrenia M. Crumbley, 23, Syracuse; Elizabeth R. Simmons, 18, Silver Lake; Thomas A. Stiver, 33, Warsaw; and Amy R. Tyler, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Betsy J. Palmer, 38, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank v. Kenneth and Sherry L. Baker, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,167.99 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Charisse Wenger, North CR 375E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,455.11 due on account, plus court costs.
• Money Matters Professional Collections v. Rodney S. Duzan, Blue Heron Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,033 due on account, plus interest.
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of Providian, v. Dana S. Call, East CR 1300N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,731.06 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services v. Richard Taylor, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,461.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Arrow Financial Services, LLC, as assignee of Providian, v. Anne M. Jacquay, EMS T52C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,416.36 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: Christopher G. and Nichole Smith, Kendallville, $7,113.96, and Geraldine Lansberg, Bremen, and Harold Treesh, Hamlet, $5,964.23.
• Midwest First Financial Ltd. Partnership IV v. Cynthia A. and David B. Sumpter, West Lake Street, Warsaw, and Community Bank of Northern Virginia, a Virginia corporation. Plaintiff seeks $83,596.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Tony and Kerine Miller, doing business as Kosciusko Family Massage Therapy, v. Shanna L. Miller, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek $3,380 due on agreement, plus $378 for alleged conversion of property, $2,000 in attorney fee and expenses incurred.
• Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. v. Midwest Public Adjusting Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $4,400 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Brian Brandon, v. David Brown, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,289.20 as paid to insured claimant, Brandon, after a July 29, 2002, auto accident on Base Line Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Wachovia Bank/NA, formerly known as First Union National Bank, v. Stanley L. and Roberta L. Snoke, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, and Midfirst Bank, Oklahoma City, Okla. Plaintiff seeks $16,815.40 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Gamble
Rick A. Gamble, North Green Avenue, Syracuse, and Marsha M. Gamble, Ligonier. They were married July 14, 1991, and separated Oct. 10, 1999. There is one minor child.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Christy L. Grogg, East Ford Drive, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $240,300 for three times the amount of funds allegedly converted to Grogg's own use while employed by Bambi's Roofing. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs. A criminal case also is pending against Grogg.
• Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc. v. Floyd Study, West CR 150S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,334.54 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Maria Beltran and Alejandro Barraza, South CR 250E, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $129,063.22 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, v. David Zellmer, Shortridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,741.97 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA v. Monika A. Shaw, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw; American General Finance; and John B. and Jackie T. Driscoll, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $74,024 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bank One/NA v. Margaret M. and Billy D.Maughmer, EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $91,176.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Joseph D. and Criselda D. Bumbaugh seek to change the name of a minor child of whom they are legal guardians from Danielle P. Wiggs to Danielle P. Bumbaugh.
Marriage Dissolutions
Braden
Tylynn G. Braden, North Koher Road, Syracuse, and William E. Braden, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 2001, and separated July 6. 2002. There are no minor children.
Bragg
Kent D. II and Kara J. Bragg. They were married Aug. 25, 2001, and separated March 13, 2003. There are no minor children.
Fairchild
James H. Fairchild, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and Mary Ann Fairchild, Market Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 8, 1999, and separated Feb. 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lloyd
Caroline S. and Derrick D. Lloyd, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1995, and separated March 20,. 2003. There are no minor children.
Reichel
Amy Reichel, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Robert Reichel, Taylor, Mich. They were married July 15, 1988, and separated in March 1995. There are two minor children. [[In-content Ad]]


Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Jeffery C. Robertson, 54, Syracuse; Lisa G. Rogers, 38, North Webster; and Joshua J. Orcutt, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were Stephanie Metzger, 29, Warsaw; Raquel Gonzalez, 21, Winona Lake; Adam L. Beliles, 18, Bourbon; and Brandy J. McGuire, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Kimberley S. McKenna, 33, Etna Green, and Gladys D. Rollins, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Rebecca R. Hand, 34, Claypool; Melissa P. Baker, 27, Cromwell; James R. Read, 20, Bourbon; Larry J. Rocha, 20, Tippecanoe; Jonny R. Antram, 18, Warsaw; and Danielle L. Hickman, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Julie Krizan, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February were Julie M. Cunningham, 21, Warsaw; Patricia L. Contreras, 19, Warsaw; Francisco Corona, 30, Winona Lake; Michele S. Kuhn, 31, Warsaw; Brandi N. Hunter, 18, Pierceton; and Dana M. Jackson, 23, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Robert L. Sizemore, 27, Warsaw; Schultz W. Tyler, 18, Akron; and Shari R. Vanderford, 39, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was John W. Jessop, 40, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was James E. Pippenger, 28, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Melissa Johnston, 19, Claypool.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in February was Stacy Naugler, 24, Syracuse.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in February was D.M. Loher, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Neal D. Ehlers, 24, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Melissa Rangel, 20, Milford.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in January were Stephanie Metzger, 29, Warsaw; Scotty E. Powell, 27, Warsaw; and Pamela J. Warner, 43, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was Aaron J. Sattler, 22, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in January was Scotty E. Powell, 27, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in August was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $18 in April was Adam Beck, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Cody W. Ramseyer, 17, Milford; Ward B. Manges, 38, Syracuse; Simon Hernandez, 18, Milford; Virginia M. Poe, 34, Claypool; Dana M. Jackson, 23, Silver Lake; Rachelle A. Keaffaber, 36, North Manchester; Elizabeth H. McMillan, 43, Warsaw; David G. VanDyke, 53, Warsaw; Gertrude R. Smythe, 77, Warsaw; Jeffrey K. Buriff, 33, Warsaw;
Also, Rachael M. Whitley, 18, Warsaw; Brenda K. Neer, 18, North Webster; Brian L. Slone, 25, Burket; Jason M. Cardwell, 30, Warsaw; Thomas A. Dyson, 23, North Manchester; Sean E. Pattison, 23, Mentone; Alicia S. Amburgy, 19, Akron; and Jamie L. Parker, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January were Neal D. Ehlers, 24, Syracuse; Tyrenia M. Crumbley, 23, Syracuse; Elizabeth R. Simmons, 18, Silver Lake; Thomas A. Stiver, 33, Warsaw; and Amy R. Tyler, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Betsy J. Palmer, 38, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank v. Kenneth and Sherry L. Baker, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,167.99 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA v. Charisse Wenger, North CR 375E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,455.11 due on account, plus court costs.
• Money Matters Professional Collections v. Rodney S. Duzan, Blue Heron Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,033 due on account, plus interest.
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of Providian, v. Dana S. Call, East CR 1300N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,731.06 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services v. Richard Taylor, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,461.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Arrow Financial Services, LLC, as assignee of Providian, v. Anne M. Jacquay, EMS T52C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,416.36 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: Christopher G. and Nichole Smith, Kendallville, $7,113.96, and Geraldine Lansberg, Bremen, and Harold Treesh, Hamlet, $5,964.23.
• Midwest First Financial Ltd. Partnership IV v. Cynthia A. and David B. Sumpter, West Lake Street, Warsaw, and Community Bank of Northern Virginia, a Virginia corporation. Plaintiff seeks $83,596.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Tony and Kerine Miller, doing business as Kosciusko Family Massage Therapy, v. Shanna L. Miller, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek $3,380 due on agreement, plus $378 for alleged conversion of property, $2,000 in attorney fee and expenses incurred.
• Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. v. Midwest Public Adjusting Inc., South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $4,400 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Brian Brandon, v. David Brown, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $6,289.20 as paid to insured claimant, Brandon, after a July 29, 2002, auto accident on Base Line Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Wachovia Bank/NA, formerly known as First Union National Bank, v. Stanley L. and Roberta L. Snoke, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, and Midfirst Bank, Oklahoma City, Okla. Plaintiff seeks $16,815.40 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Gamble
Rick A. Gamble, North Green Avenue, Syracuse, and Marsha M. Gamble, Ligonier. They were married July 14, 1991, and separated Oct. 10, 1999. There is one minor child.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Christy L. Grogg, East Ford Drive, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $240,300 for three times the amount of funds allegedly converted to Grogg's own use while employed by Bambi's Roofing. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs. A criminal case also is pending against Grogg.
• Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc. v. Floyd Study, West CR 150S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,334.54 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Household Finance Corp., v. Maria Beltran and Alejandro Barraza, South CR 250E, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $129,063.22 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, v. David Zellmer, Shortridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,741.97 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA v. Monika A. Shaw, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw; American General Finance; and John B. and Jackie T. Driscoll, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $74,024 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bank One/NA v. Margaret M. and Billy D.Maughmer, EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $91,176.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Joseph D. and Criselda D. Bumbaugh seek to change the name of a minor child of whom they are legal guardians from Danielle P. Wiggs to Danielle P. Bumbaugh.
Marriage Dissolutions
Braden
Tylynn G. Braden, North Koher Road, Syracuse, and William E. Braden, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 2001, and separated July 6. 2002. There are no minor children.
Bragg
Kent D. II and Kara J. Bragg. They were married Aug. 25, 2001, and separated March 13, 2003. There are no minor children.
Fairchild
James H. Fairchild, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, and Mary Ann Fairchild, Market Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 8, 1999, and separated Feb. 12, 2002. There are no minor children.
Lloyd
Caroline S. and Derrick D. Lloyd, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married May 26, 1995, and separated March 20,. 2003. There are no minor children.
Reichel
Amy Reichel, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Robert Reichel, Taylor, Mich. They were married July 15, 1988, and separated in March 1995. There are two minor children. [[In-content Ad]]
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