Times-Union Court News 04-18-2003
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and 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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Ryan Kunish, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ryan Hernandez, Warsaw; Jose Garcia, Warsaw; and Thomas Cassidy, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Billy Rose, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Stolte, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Grindle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bradley Johnson, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Robin Janicke, Atwood; Roger Hall, Claypool; and Nathan Ries, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Shepherd, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in May and license restricted 180 days was David R. Mann, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April 2002, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle A. Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Beverly Rogers, Claypool.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Toni Ryall, North Webster.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 180 days was Michael Wakefield, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Josh Hamilton, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - Fined $50 in August was David Cross, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Heather Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Jill S. Skeans, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in January was Natalie Mullins, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $100 in March was Jarrod Enyart, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were William Hamilton, Warsaw, and Carl Vanover, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Sally Hobbs, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Jeffrey Evans, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in December was Geoff Shaneyfelt, Leesburg.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Justin Miner, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Chris Felton, Silver Lake.
Battery - Fined $50 in July was Charles Dove, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Richard P. Keiser, 48, North Webster; Carissa A. Coverstone, 23, Leesburg; Johanna E. Martin, 20, Akron; Natasha A. Heiman, 17, Bourbon; Craig M. Kuhn, 16, Leesburg; and Michael A. McGriff, 17, Claypool.
Fined $27 in February were Heather M. Bellamy, 26, Warsaw, and Robin S. Lundy, 41, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was Ryan M. Weaver, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Timothy E. Bradley, 34, Rochester.
Fined $12 in March were Jarod L. Rosbrugh, 18, Leesburg; Scott T. Burger, 25, Leesburg; Kacy M. Finkenbiner, 17, North Webster; Ralph E. Purdy, 29, Winona Lake; Tracy Smith, 31, Warsaw; Mary G. Siefert, 27, Rochester; John W. French, 47, North Manchester; Daniel D. Young, 20, Claypool; Sara E. Agerbright, 16, North Webster; Mary L. Katsaropoulos, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Dana L. Johnson, 21, North Manchester; Erica A.Schmucker, 19, Nappanee; Steven J. Trowbridge, 32, Tippecanoe; Gintaras Fokas, 42, Warsaw; Laura A. Rohn, 17, Nappanee; Tammy J. Barnes, 36, Akron; Alerie M. Rodgers, 17, Syracuse; Julia E. Wagoner, 23, Warsaw; and Amanda M. Petteys, 22, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in January was Lonny D. Hodges, 31, Mentone.
Fined $12 in August was Christopher D. Cotton, 34, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were Joseph M. Littlejohn, 62, Warsaw; Lindsay J. Olson, 17, North Webster; and Lawney G. Francis, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Ester Black, 46, Pierceton, and Wendy M. Lowman, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Heather M. Rosenquist, 22, North Webster.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in March were Brian A. Ulanowicz, 18, Nappanee, and Juan G. Salas, 30, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Baltazar M. Mora, 47, Pierceton, and Donald E. Sloan, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Billy L. Barley, 21, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Noe Ybarra, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Francisco J. Ramirez, 32, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Kaleb Brown, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Jason C. Davis, 21, Burket.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Kathleen R. Cone, 54, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March were Areck T. Lyon, 35, Warsaw, and Lowell K. Collins, 36, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Ralph E. Purdy, 29, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Randy L. Haddan, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jason A. Slone, 21, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March were Darryl A. Detwiler, 37, Claypool, and Virginia Ruggles, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December was Brandon D. Craig, 20, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in March was Sherman R. Gibson, 21, North Webster.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in March were Scott M. Mason, 26, Warsaw, and Mary C. Sincroft, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Michael J. Gibson, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Jason A. Slone, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Aaron Torbett, 22, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was David G. Nunez, 41, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in March was David T. Gunter, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Marvin L. Farmer, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in March was Michael V. Moore, 17, Syracuse;
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in February was Keith E. McIntire, 18, North Webster.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in February was Charles A. Lisenbee, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jeffrey D. Hurley, 39, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $100 in September was Cory J. Wagner, 16, Cromwell.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in September was Matt W. Thompson, 28, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey R. Trueblood, 43, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in February was Russell E. Kerlin, 19, Silver Lake.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in February was Danuel P. Hatfield.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Joshua A. Moody, 18 (age 17 at time citation was issued), Oswego.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Areck T. Lyon, 35, Warsaw; Charles W. Dolbee, 50, Warsaw; James B. Brown, 42, North Webster; Shelley R. Chorba, 29, Warsaw; Cody J. Felger, 19, Pierceton; Michael J. Miller, 23, Leesburg; Janet S. Salyer, 38, Mentone; Sandra R. Blocher, 53, North Manchester; Jerry E. Craig, 39, Leesburg; Chad E. Castle, 27, South Whitley;
Also, David E. Halas, 26, Pierceton; Dennis A. Smith, 46, Warsaw; Michael J. Kabala, 27, Warsaw; Penny J. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Michael L. Long, 39, Silver Lake; Steven M. Shepherd, 32, Leesburg; David S. Edwards, 35, North Manchester; Larry Smith, 45, Silver Lake; Joni L. Crace, 18, Claypool; Charity L. Olinger, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ricardo Prater, 31, Syracuse; Robert L. Ditton, 43, Warsaw; Toby L. Harney, 32, Warsaw; Jerry A. Pamer, 44, Milford; Harold R. Davis, 35, North Webster; James H. Stafford, 45, Warsaw; Thomas P. Rose, 40, Warsaw; Herman McGuire Jr., 23, North Webster; Michael C. Williams, 40, Warsaw; Michael A. McGriff, 17, Claypool;
Also, Neko D. Shumpert, 25, Warsaw; Rhonda G. Fox, 29, Syracuse; Daniel L. Drabenscott, 24, Syracuse; Sherri S. Albertson, 46, Warsaw; Maranda D. Begley, 16, North Webster; Jason P. Vanderreyden, 22, Syracuse; Robert G. Snare, 31, Winona Lake; Todd M. Seitner, 28, Warsaw; Ronda J. Avery, 30, Leesburg; Lari A. Shepherd, 22, Pierceton;
Also, Quentin S. Blackford, 24, Bourbon; Ann M. Schafer, 64, Syracuse; Heaven M. Nimmo, 18, Cromwell; Matthew G. Liston, 28, North Webster; Kelly J. Fitzpatrick, 40, Warsaw; and Cari A.Shepherd, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in February were John D. Moore, 39, Warsaw; Kristie A. Shepherd, 24, Warsaw; Amanda M. Petteys, 22, Bourbon; John J. Jewell, 48, Akron.
Fined $20 in September was Wendy M. Lowman, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Chad A. Fuller, 22, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in March against Julie A. Fender, 21, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Aaron McCray, North Webster; Marlene Maust, Milford; Robin Fluke, Pierceton; (November) Robert Dawson, Warsaw; (July) Jarod Fawley, Syracuse; Chad Ousley, Pierceton; (June) Willie Baldridge, Warsaw.
Domestic Battery - (February) Brandy England, Warsaw; (August) Carrie Davis, Syracuse; Ian J. Clark, Warsaw; (July) Patrick Parker, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Robert Grindle, Warsaw; (October) Roger Hall, Claypool; Nathan Ries, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (September) Rafael Fernandez, Winona Lake; Brendan Beck, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (September) Terry Hall, Pierceton; (May) Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
False Informing - (July) Jeffrey Evans, Leesburg.
Battery - (July) Brandon Rice, Warsaw.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Carolyn Babendrager, 1692 E. CR 200N #117, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,625. Debts: $23,238.
• Troy Glant, 680 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, Chapter 7. Assets: $12,060. Debts: $20,072.
• James and Peggy Glover, 3198 McClintic Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,650. Debts: $138,155.
• Daniel Graff, 705 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $109,750. Debts: $148,364.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of Providian, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Damon F. Stapleton, Leesburg, $3,891.84; Randy Drummond, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake, $3,352.92; Kathy Wellington, East County Line Road, Syracuse, $1,170.48; Samuel E. Frush, Elm Street, Pierceton, $666.08; Alfredo S. Garza Sr., South Elm Street, Milford, $445.06; and Katrina M. Frush, Pierceton, $957.44.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of OSI Funding, LLC, as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Jeffrey Thomas, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,590.61 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Midland Credit Management, as assignee of Spiegel, v. Melissa Staton, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,629.35 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Palisades Acquisition I. LLC, as assignee of Chase Bank, v. Rachael L. Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,810.02 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA, formerly known as First Union Bank of Delaware, v. Ricky S. Combs, East Garfield Street, Warsaw, and Barbara D. Combs, Greenfield, Mass.; and unknown occupants of 200 14th St., Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $43,844.70 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.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Angella Blade, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell, and NCO Financial Systems Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $114,549.43 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.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of MRC Receivables, as assignee of First Consumer National Bank, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest and court costs: Nestor O. Luching, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $1,240.98, and Barry A. Coy, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse, $1,651.42.
• Beal Bank, FSB, v. Sherry L. and John R. Heaton, Third Street, Winona Lake; Kosciusko County; and Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA. Plaintiff seeks $66,318.29 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.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. Danny Shepherd, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,111.05 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Michael W. Bowers, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $14,215.13 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Robert G. Hickman, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $8,174.62 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Charles Burgess, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,032.83 due on agreement.
• Capital One v. Janua Riley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $866.88 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of First North American, v. Jane M. Kline, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,231.58 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Donald K. and Suzanne Jones v. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defective hip implant.
• Wells Fargo Bank Indiana/NA, formerly known as Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, v. Jerry J. Smith, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,869.77 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. James A. Myers, Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,054.10 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Keith D. Fisher, EMS D23A Lane, Syracuse, $6,777.67, and Jennifer L. Shoemaker, South Sherman Street, Warsaw, $5,169.93.
• Carter Lumber v. Eierman Home Services Inc. and Georgia Eierman, EMS B20A1 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,914.96 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Calvary SPV II, LLC, as assignee of Conseco Finance Corp., v. Michael A. Perzanowski, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,534.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Eigenberg
Richard Steven and Lori Lyn Eigenberg, Jean Street, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 9, 1985, and separated April 8, 2003. There is one minor child.
Fleck
Douglas and Lisa K. Fleck, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 17, 1987, and separated March 29, 2003. There are two minor children.
Smith
Tamara K. Smith, Pierceton, and David W. Smith, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married March 4, 1973, and separated in August 1997. There are no minor children.
Stephens
Clarence D. and Polly A. Stephens, East CR 650S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 8, 1966, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roger Bechtold, Prior Lake, Minn., and Donald Loehr, St. Cloud, Minn., v. Jabin Industries Inc and Virginia S. James, personal representative of the estate of Harold E. James, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of corporation and appointment of a receiver and liquidation of the assets.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Tera R. and Richard F. Koontz, Elkhart; National City Bank; and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at 10235 W. CR 250N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $111,686.49 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corp., doing business as U.C. Lending, v. Anthony Paul Warner, Huntington, and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at 5520 Sycamore Hill Lane, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $39,738 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.
• M&I Bank, FSB, v. Carroll D. and Ann R. Blair, West CR 200S, Bourbon, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $82,529.08 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 Dissolutions
Miller
Pamela Jean Miller, Kosciusko County, and Troy Allen Miller, East CR 1100N, Milford. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated March 19, 2003. There are two minor children.
Sanchez
Lisa Louise Rosas Sanchez, East Main Street, Mentone, and Rafael Rosas Sanchez, Lafayette. They were married May 31, 1988, and separated in December 1997. There are four minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated March 24, 2003. There are two minor children. [[In-content Ad]]
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and 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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Ryan Kunish, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ryan Hernandez, Warsaw; Jose Garcia, Warsaw; and Thomas Cassidy, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Billy Rose, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chad Stolte, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Grindle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bradley Johnson, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Robin Janicke, Atwood; Roger Hall, Claypool; and Nathan Ries, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Shepherd, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in May and license restricted 180 days was David R. Mann, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April 2002, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michelle A. Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Beverly Rogers, Claypool.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Toni Ryall, North Webster.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 180 days was Michael Wakefield, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Josh Hamilton, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - Fined $50 in August was David Cross, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March and license suspended 60 days was Heather Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Jill S. Skeans, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in January was Natalie Mullins, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $100 in March was Jarrod Enyart, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March were William Hamilton, Warsaw, and Carl Vanover, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Sally Hobbs, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Jeffrey Evans, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in December was Geoff Shaneyfelt, Leesburg.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Justin Miner, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Chris Felton, Silver Lake.
Battery - Fined $50 in July was Charles Dove, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Richard P. Keiser, 48, North Webster; Carissa A. Coverstone, 23, Leesburg; Johanna E. Martin, 20, Akron; Natasha A. Heiman, 17, Bourbon; Craig M. Kuhn, 16, Leesburg; and Michael A. McGriff, 17, Claypool.
Fined $27 in February were Heather M. Bellamy, 26, Warsaw, and Robin S. Lundy, 41, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January was Ryan M. Weaver, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Timothy E. Bradley, 34, Rochester.
Fined $12 in March were Jarod L. Rosbrugh, 18, Leesburg; Scott T. Burger, 25, Leesburg; Kacy M. Finkenbiner, 17, North Webster; Ralph E. Purdy, 29, Winona Lake; Tracy Smith, 31, Warsaw; Mary G. Siefert, 27, Rochester; John W. French, 47, North Manchester; Daniel D. Young, 20, Claypool; Sara E. Agerbright, 16, North Webster; Mary L. Katsaropoulos, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Dana L. Johnson, 21, North Manchester; Erica A.Schmucker, 19, Nappanee; Steven J. Trowbridge, 32, Tippecanoe; Gintaras Fokas, 42, Warsaw; Laura A. Rohn, 17, Nappanee; Tammy J. Barnes, 36, Akron; Alerie M. Rodgers, 17, Syracuse; Julia E. Wagoner, 23, Warsaw; and Amanda M. Petteys, 22, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in January was Lonny D. Hodges, 31, Mentone.
Fined $12 in August was Christopher D. Cotton, 34, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were Joseph M. Littlejohn, 62, Warsaw; Lindsay J. Olson, 17, North Webster; and Lawney G. Francis, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Ester Black, 46, Pierceton, and Wendy M. Lowman, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Heather M. Rosenquist, 22, North Webster.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in March were Brian A. Ulanowicz, 18, Nappanee, and Juan G. Salas, 30, Mentone.
Fined $7 in January were Baltazar M. Mora, 47, Pierceton, and Donald E. Sloan, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Billy L. Barley, 21, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in March was Noe Ybarra, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March was Francisco J. Ramirez, 32, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Kaleb Brown, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Jason C. Davis, 21, Burket.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Kathleen R. Cone, 54, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March were Areck T. Lyon, 35, Warsaw, and Lowell K. Collins, 36, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Ralph E. Purdy, 29, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Randy L. Haddan, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jason A. Slone, 21, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March were Darryl A. Detwiler, 37, Claypool, and Virginia Ruggles, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December was Brandon D. Craig, 20, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in March was Sherman R. Gibson, 21, North Webster.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in March were Scott M. Mason, 26, Warsaw, and Mary C. Sincroft, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Michael J. Gibson, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Jason A. Slone, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Aaron Torbett, 22, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was David G. Nunez, 41, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in March was David T. Gunter, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Marvin L. Farmer, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Passing To Right - Fined $7 in March was Michael V. Moore, 17, Syracuse;
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in February was Keith E. McIntire, 18, North Webster.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in February was Charles A. Lisenbee, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jeffrey D. Hurley, 39, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $100 in September was Cory J. Wagner, 16, Cromwell.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in September was Matt W. Thompson, 28, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in March was Jeffrey R. Trueblood, 43, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in February was Russell E. Kerlin, 19, Silver Lake.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in February was Danuel P. Hatfield.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Joshua A. Moody, 18 (age 17 at time citation was issued), Oswego.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Areck T. Lyon, 35, Warsaw; Charles W. Dolbee, 50, Warsaw; James B. Brown, 42, North Webster; Shelley R. Chorba, 29, Warsaw; Cody J. Felger, 19, Pierceton; Michael J. Miller, 23, Leesburg; Janet S. Salyer, 38, Mentone; Sandra R. Blocher, 53, North Manchester; Jerry E. Craig, 39, Leesburg; Chad E. Castle, 27, South Whitley;
Also, David E. Halas, 26, Pierceton; Dennis A. Smith, 46, Warsaw; Michael J. Kabala, 27, Warsaw; Penny J. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Michael L. Long, 39, Silver Lake; Steven M. Shepherd, 32, Leesburg; David S. Edwards, 35, North Manchester; Larry Smith, 45, Silver Lake; Joni L. Crace, 18, Claypool; Charity L. Olinger, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ricardo Prater, 31, Syracuse; Robert L. Ditton, 43, Warsaw; Toby L. Harney, 32, Warsaw; Jerry A. Pamer, 44, Milford; Harold R. Davis, 35, North Webster; James H. Stafford, 45, Warsaw; Thomas P. Rose, 40, Warsaw; Herman McGuire Jr., 23, North Webster; Michael C. Williams, 40, Warsaw; Michael A. McGriff, 17, Claypool;
Also, Neko D. Shumpert, 25, Warsaw; Rhonda G. Fox, 29, Syracuse; Daniel L. Drabenscott, 24, Syracuse; Sherri S. Albertson, 46, Warsaw; Maranda D. Begley, 16, North Webster; Jason P. Vanderreyden, 22, Syracuse; Robert G. Snare, 31, Winona Lake; Todd M. Seitner, 28, Warsaw; Ronda J. Avery, 30, Leesburg; Lari A. Shepherd, 22, Pierceton;
Also, Quentin S. Blackford, 24, Bourbon; Ann M. Schafer, 64, Syracuse; Heaven M. Nimmo, 18, Cromwell; Matthew G. Liston, 28, North Webster; Kelly J. Fitzpatrick, 40, Warsaw; and Cari A.Shepherd, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in February were John D. Moore, 39, Warsaw; Kristie A. Shepherd, 24, Warsaw; Amanda M. Petteys, 22, Bourbon; John J. Jewell, 48, Akron.
Fined $20 in September was Wendy M. Lowman, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Chad A. Fuller, 22, North Webster.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in March against Julie A. Fender, 21, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Aaron McCray, North Webster; Marlene Maust, Milford; Robin Fluke, Pierceton; (November) Robert Dawson, Warsaw; (July) Jarod Fawley, Syracuse; Chad Ousley, Pierceton; (June) Willie Baldridge, Warsaw.
Domestic Battery - (February) Brandy England, Warsaw; (August) Carrie Davis, Syracuse; Ian J. Clark, Warsaw; (July) Patrick Parker, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Robert Grindle, Warsaw; (October) Roger Hall, Claypool; Nathan Ries, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (September) Rafael Fernandez, Winona Lake; Brendan Beck, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (September) Terry Hall, Pierceton; (May) Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
False Informing - (July) Jeffrey Evans, Leesburg.
Battery - (July) Brandon Rice, Warsaw.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Carolyn Babendrager, 1692 E. CR 200N #117, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,625. Debts: $23,238.
• Troy Glant, 680 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, Chapter 7. Assets: $12,060. Debts: $20,072.
• James and Peggy Glover, 3198 McClintic Road, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,650. Debts: $138,155.
• Daniel Graff, 705 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $109,750. Debts: $148,364.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., as assignee of Providian, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Damon F. Stapleton, Leesburg, $3,891.84; Randy Drummond, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake, $3,352.92; Kathy Wellington, East County Line Road, Syracuse, $1,170.48; Samuel E. Frush, Elm Street, Pierceton, $666.08; Alfredo S. Garza Sr., South Elm Street, Milford, $445.06; and Katrina M. Frush, Pierceton, $957.44.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of OSI Funding, LLC, as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Jeffrey Thomas, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,590.61 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Midland Credit Management, as assignee of Spiegel, v. Melissa Staton, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,629.35 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Palisades Acquisition I. LLC, as assignee of Chase Bank, v. Rachael L. Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,810.02 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA, formerly known as First Union Bank of Delaware, v. Ricky S. Combs, East Garfield Street, Warsaw, and Barbara D. Combs, Greenfield, Mass.; and unknown occupants of 200 14th St., Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $43,844.70 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.
• Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota/NA v. Angella Blade, North Pied Piper Parkway, Cromwell, and NCO Financial Systems Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $114,549.43 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.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of MRC Receivables, as assignee of First Consumer National Bank, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest and court costs: Nestor O. Luching, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $1,240.98, and Barry A. Coy, Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse, $1,651.42.
• Beal Bank, FSB, v. Sherry L. and John R. Heaton, Third Street, Winona Lake; Kosciusko County; and Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA. Plaintiff seeks $66,318.29 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.
• David M. Allen, DDS, v. Danny Shepherd, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,111.05 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Michael W. Bowers, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $14,215.13 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Robert G. Hickman, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $8,174.62 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Charles Burgess, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,032.83 due on agreement.
• Capital One v. Janua Riley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $866.88 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Services, as assignee of First North American, v. Jane M. Kline, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,231.58 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Donald K. and Suzanne Jones v. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defective hip implant.
• Wells Fargo Bank Indiana/NA, formerly known as Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, v. Jerry J. Smith, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,869.77 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. James A. Myers, Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,054.10 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Keith D. Fisher, EMS D23A Lane, Syracuse, $6,777.67, and Jennifer L. Shoemaker, South Sherman Street, Warsaw, $5,169.93.
• Carter Lumber v. Eierman Home Services Inc. and Georgia Eierman, EMS B20A1 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,914.96 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Calvary SPV II, LLC, as assignee of Conseco Finance Corp., v. Michael A. Perzanowski, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,534.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Eigenberg
Richard Steven and Lori Lyn Eigenberg, Jean Street, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 9, 1985, and separated April 8, 2003. There is one minor child.
Fleck
Douglas and Lisa K. Fleck, North CR 300E, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 17, 1987, and separated March 29, 2003. There are two minor children.
Smith
Tamara K. Smith, Pierceton, and David W. Smith, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married March 4, 1973, and separated in August 1997. There are no minor children.
Stephens
Clarence D. and Polly A. Stephens, East CR 650S, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 8, 1966, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roger Bechtold, Prior Lake, Minn., and Donald Loehr, St. Cloud, Minn., v. Jabin Industries Inc and Virginia S. James, personal representative of the estate of Harold E. James, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of corporation and appointment of a receiver and liquidation of the assets.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Tera R. and Richard F. Koontz, Elkhart; National City Bank; and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at 10235 W. CR 250N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $111,686.49 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aegis Mortgage Corp., doing business as U.C. Lending, v. Anthony Paul Warner, Huntington, and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at 5520 Sycamore Hill Lane, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $39,738 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.
• M&I Bank, FSB, v. Carroll D. and Ann R. Blair, West CR 200S, Bourbon, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $82,529.08 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 Dissolutions
Miller
Pamela Jean Miller, Kosciusko County, and Troy Allen Miller, East CR 1100N, Milford. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated March 19, 2003. There are two minor children.
Sanchez
Lisa Louise Rosas Sanchez, East Main Street, Mentone, and Rafael Rosas Sanchez, Lafayette. They were married May 31, 1988, and separated in December 1997. There are four minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated March 24, 2003. There are two minor children. [[In-content Ad]]
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