Times-Union Court News 04-29-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Timothy S. Schoettmer, 37, and Ruby S. Barber, 33, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Jovan Blagojevic, 32, and Sara Elaine Riley, 28, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Severiano Cervantes Reyes, 28, and Elizabeth Guerrero, 26, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis E. Kirleis, 50, and Christine L. Livovich, 46, both of Sandpiper Drive, War-saw.
• William D. Owens, 38, and Gidget Lanae Bowen-Ott, 26, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Robert William Kratz II, 25, and Paula Lucille Thames, 25, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Kevin Edward Wareham, 26, and Nicole Lea Gillman, 26, both of Oak Glen, Warsaw.
• Larry Eugene Borkholder, 25, and Consuela Jean Burbank, 21, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• Andres Juarez, 27, and Norma I. Velez, 32, both of Boys City Drive, Winona Lake.
• Douglas A. Craig, 32, and Kelly L. Elder, 31, both of Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management vs. Douglas P. and Nicole L. Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $566.05.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. vs. Clifford Slone. Plaintiff awarded $555.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Norma Anrade. Plaintiff awarded $264.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra and David A. Forney, $401.75; Delia Alvarado, $185.89; Carol McCray, $56.26; Victoria Hileman, $87.47; and Nikkie L. Wreglesworth, $168.91.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah A. Belcher, $712.37; Mark P. Creightney, $1,750.28; Brent A. McNees, $1,685.77; Harold Craft, $1,265.27; Terry and Melissa Hall, $632.83; William and Yvette Stoll, $340.98; and Michael V. and Esther Black, $773.24.
• Gast Fuel and Service Inc. vs. Robert R. Landrum. Plaintiff awarded $88.15.
• Jamie Ceballos vs. Pauline Mediano. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Brock W. Zody. Plaintiff awarded $195.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were: David Daniels, Warsaw; Donald Kidd, Syracuse; and Chris Tripp, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Rucker, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to one year in jail and license suspended one year was Daniel Clay, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Eccies, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ramiro Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Theodore Grocke, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Brenda Prater, Claypool.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Johnson, Milford.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was James Taylor, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April 1996, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Oglesbee, North Webster.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February was Karen Dove, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Charles Murphy, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $101.50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Tammy Miller, North Webster.
Fined $101.50 in November, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matthew Thompson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $150 in March was Ricardo Saldivar, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Sergio Rico, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Anselmo Infante, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in January was Michael Batta, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in December was Dannie Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in July was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Charles Collier, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March was Larry Price, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in April 1996 was Blaine Hutcherson, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Mark Fuller, Pierceton.
Fined $52 in February were Andrew McClanahan II, Warsaw, and Timothy Scott, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Jeb Burkett, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Karey Burk, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in July was Timothy Baranski, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Eddie Gordon, Warsaw, and Keegan Burris, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in February was Scott Lipply, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Juan Coronado, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Jason Heinrich, Milford.
Fined $50 in September was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in February was Scott Landis, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $25 in January was Jason Heinrich, Milford.
Taking Antlerless Deer Without License - Fined $1,050 in December was Michael Sauer, Syracuse.
Voyeurism - Fined $50 in June was Ronald Scott, Claypool.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $300 in June, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Mitchell Foltz, Milford.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were: Linda S. Hernandez, 19, Warsaw; Anthony C. Burt, 41, Warsaw; Kevin W. Hartman, 22, Pierceton; Matthew R. Replogle, 19, Milford; David L. Wong, 32, Warsaw; and Wendy J. Sparrow-Rapp, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in March was David A. Janisse, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were: Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton; Joe L. Harris, 71, Warsaw; Karen S. Hacker, 18, Pierceton; and Trisha A. Hanes, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Danny D. Kuhn, 45, Cromwell; Abel David, 49, Winona Lake; Soniamar A. Denton, 45, Syracuse; Rodney L. Kuhn, 41, Cromwell; Jeffrey Spear, 40, Warsaw; Dennis D. VanDiver, 21, Milford; Linsay M. Wallen, 20, Warsaw; Trina L. Burkett, 21, Pierceton; Charles M. Grisso, 50, Leesburg; John M. Galbreath, 33, Claypool; and Brian L. Head, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were: Darrell W. Baker, 44, Syracuse; Sarah A. Augsburger, 24, Warsaw; and Derek M. Custer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in February were Timothy V. Wright, 33, Syracuse, and Joanna M. VanCuren, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Erma J. England, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Thomas A. Kuhn, 21, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Frank D. Barr, 72, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Dale R. Arter, 19, South Whitley, and Brandon L. Biltz, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were: Robin A. Smith, 39, Syracuse; James E. Plummer, 33, Syracuse; Brian K. Thompson, 40, Syracuse; and Christopher J. Hale, 24, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in March was Mark E. Muehlfeld, 35, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March was Joshua E. Elam, 22, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Maria C. Cervantes, 37, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Michael D. Mort, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Christopher J. Hale, 24, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1.50 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Scott M. Hutchison, 31, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Rafael Martinez, 21, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Nicholas P. Cindrich, 40, Warsaw, and Kerry A. Amburgy, 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in March were: Christopher J. Hall, 24, Warsaw; Jennifer N. Tolson, 23, Pierceton; Heather L. Gunnell, 41, North Webster; and Donna F. Crum, 43, Claypool.
Fined $20 in February was Janice K. Bell, 33, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw; (February) Scott Landis, Warsaw; (April 1996) Blaine Hutcherson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Zachery Ferguson.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) Scott Landis, Warsaw.
Battery - (January) Sherman Leamon, Syracuse.
Failure To Check Deer Within 24 Hours - (December) Michael Sauer, Syracuse.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Matthew Thompson, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (May) James Taylor, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $100 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Neil Huntley, Warsaw.
Failure To Tag Deer Properly - (January) Nathan Harris, Warsaw.
Conversion - (January) Jason Weaver, Milford.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) David Kern, Syracuse.
Battery - (December) Jay A. King, Pierceton; Richard Fontana, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child Attendance At School - (November) Jeanette Fairchild, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Juston A. Kieninger, 18, Rochester; Stephen D. Ford, 50, Claypool; Lani K. Marshall, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Sandra Sanders) vs. Mark Klosowski, South Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,002.90 as paid to insured claimant, Sanders, following a Jan. 7, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of East Market and High streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Craig E. Malott and Tivola G. Morris, Peru. Plaintiff seeks $5,520.90 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CarNow Acceptance Co., vs. Rene L. Arnett, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,490 for three times the amount of nonsufficient funds checks, plus court costs and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Trowbridge
Thomas Scott and Kristine Adrienne Trowbridge, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 11, 1993, and separated April 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Myrick
Susan K. and Carl L. Myrick, North Harrison Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 23, 1961, and separated April 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Norma V. Mason. $6,535.22; Lou L. and Frances VanDoren, $13,139; and Michael R. Slone, $5,845.64.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Rodger Walton. Plaintiff awarded $4,416.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• J.H. and Betty Tracey vs. Victor J. Hager, doing business as ATP Homes. Plaintiff awarded $5,800 by default.
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Dawn L. Gagnon. Plaintiff awarded $3,143.27, plus interest, $845 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl R. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.86, plus interest, $676.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Electric Capital Corp. vs. John E. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $385.36 by default, plus interest.
• First Card/FCC National Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: John G. Shock, $3,052.79; Madeline Burkholder, also known as Madeline DiRico, $1,918.63; Bobbie J. Cassidy, $3,572.31; and Craig D. Lhotka, $5,853.34.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Patsy J. McKelvey. Plaintiff awarded $3,634.95, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. David L. Girouard. Plaintiff awarded $2,352.84 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Cynthia A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,197.35 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Cripe Excavating Inc. vs. Kimberly Stevens.
• Robert Susan vs. Augsburger's Inc. and Super Valu Holdings Inc.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Edward and Michelle Ormsby. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $700 per month in child support. April 17.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• PNC Mortgage Security Corp. vs. Gregory L. and Jacqueline S. Steffe, North R 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,239.76 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mitchell C. Eldridge Jr. and Carl B. Venable Sr., Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $16,700.35 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; $2,000 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $4,356.59 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Anna and James Baker, Fort Wayne, individually and as husband and wife, vs. Augsburger's Plus Super Valu, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries suffered by Anna Baker from a broken fluorescent light bulb while in the store May 15, 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of LuAnn and Jeremiah King and Amanda M. O'Dell, vs. Leonard J. Morseau, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $60,369.20 as paid to insured claimants following an April 22, 1995, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
McMullen
Jennifer Ann McMullen, Bruner Road, Warsaw, and Steven E. McMullen, Marion. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated June 4, 1996. There is one minor child.
Mayhew
Deborah A. Mayhew, CR 1120E, Syracuse, and Mark A. Mayhew, Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. They were married Jan. 25, 1992, and separated April 17, 1997. There are two minor children.
Hollingsworth
Michael O. Hollingsworth, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Kathi L. Hollingsworth, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 7, 1982, and separated Sept. 7, 1996. There are three minor children.
Bibler
Brad and Kerri Bibler, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated April 18, 1997. There are no minor children.
Ward
Margaret Ward, Kosciusko County, and Thomas Ward, East CR 400S, Pierceton. They were married June 24, 1972, and separated Feb. 24, 1997. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Labby
Roderick Joseph Labby, 725 Hillside Drive, Warsaw, and Michelle Leann Labby, Jackson, Mich. They were married Aug. 9, 1991, and separated March 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Joann K. Heiman vs. George Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $24,468.94 by default, plus interest, court costs and $850 in attorney fees.
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, vs. William J., Mary J. and Yvette Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $102,897.17 by default, plus court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James R. Chance vs. Joanna M. England.
• Doris Sprong vs. Titus Funeral Home.
• Dyle Martin vs. Robert A. Schmidt. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Donovan A. and Shellie L. McInturff. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. April 16.
• Debra K. (former name Wilson restored) and Walter Murphy. April 17.
• Sherry L. and Jeff A. McQueen. April 18.
• Joe R. and Nancy L. Claassen. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. April 18.
• Judy Kay and Eric V. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $275 per week in child support. April 18.
Other Action
• Crispin Deanda Hermosillo's request for a restricted driver's license is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Timothy S. Schoettmer, 37, and Ruby S. Barber, 33, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Jovan Blagojevic, 32, and Sara Elaine Riley, 28, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Severiano Cervantes Reyes, 28, and Elizabeth Guerrero, 26, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Dennis E. Kirleis, 50, and Christine L. Livovich, 46, both of Sandpiper Drive, War-saw.
• William D. Owens, 38, and Gidget Lanae Bowen-Ott, 26, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Robert William Kratz II, 25, and Paula Lucille Thames, 25, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Kevin Edward Wareham, 26, and Nicole Lea Gillman, 26, both of Oak Glen, Warsaw.
• Larry Eugene Borkholder, 25, and Consuela Jean Burbank, 21, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• Andres Juarez, 27, and Norma I. Velez, 32, both of Boys City Drive, Winona Lake.
• Douglas A. Craig, 32, and Kelly L. Elder, 31, both of Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management vs. Douglas P. and Nicole L. Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $566.05.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. vs. Clifford Slone. Plaintiff awarded $555.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Norma Anrade. Plaintiff awarded $264.
• Clinical Gynecology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra and David A. Forney, $401.75; Delia Alvarado, $185.89; Carol McCray, $56.26; Victoria Hileman, $87.47; and Nikkie L. Wreglesworth, $168.91.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah A. Belcher, $712.37; Mark P. Creightney, $1,750.28; Brent A. McNees, $1,685.77; Harold Craft, $1,265.27; Terry and Melissa Hall, $632.83; William and Yvette Stoll, $340.98; and Michael V. and Esther Black, $773.24.
• Gast Fuel and Service Inc. vs. Robert R. Landrum. Plaintiff awarded $88.15.
• Jamie Ceballos vs. Pauline Mediano. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Brock W. Zody. Plaintiff awarded $195.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were: David Daniels, Warsaw; Donald Kidd, Syracuse; and Chris Tripp, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Rucker, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in February, sentenced to one year in jail and license suspended one year was Daniel Clay, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Eccies, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ramiro Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Theodore Grocke, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Brenda Prater, Claypool.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Johnson, Milford.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was James Taylor, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April 1996, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Oglesbee, North Webster.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in February was Karen Dove, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Charles Murphy, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $101.50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Tammy Miller, North Webster.
Fined $101.50 in November, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matthew Thompson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $150 in March was Ricardo Saldivar, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Sergio Rico, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Anselmo Infante, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in January was Michael Batta, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in December was Dannie Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in July was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Charles Collier, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March was Larry Price, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in April 1996 was Blaine Hutcherson, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Mark Fuller, Pierceton.
Fined $52 in February were Andrew McClanahan II, Warsaw, and Timothy Scott, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Jeb Burkett, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Karey Burk, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in July was Timothy Baranski, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Eddie Gordon, Warsaw, and Keegan Burris, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in February was Scott Lipply, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Juan Coronado, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Jason Heinrich, Milford.
Fined $50 in September was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in February was Scott Landis, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $25 in January was Jason Heinrich, Milford.
Taking Antlerless Deer Without License - Fined $1,050 in December was Michael Sauer, Syracuse.
Voyeurism - Fined $50 in June was Ronald Scott, Claypool.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $300 in June, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Mitchell Foltz, Milford.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were: Linda S. Hernandez, 19, Warsaw; Anthony C. Burt, 41, Warsaw; Kevin W. Hartman, 22, Pierceton; Matthew R. Replogle, 19, Milford; David L. Wong, 32, Warsaw; and Wendy J. Sparrow-Rapp, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in March was David A. Janisse, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were: Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton; Joe L. Harris, 71, Warsaw; Karen S. Hacker, 18, Pierceton; and Trisha A. Hanes, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Danny D. Kuhn, 45, Cromwell; Abel David, 49, Winona Lake; Soniamar A. Denton, 45, Syracuse; Rodney L. Kuhn, 41, Cromwell; Jeffrey Spear, 40, Warsaw; Dennis D. VanDiver, 21, Milford; Linsay M. Wallen, 20, Warsaw; Trina L. Burkett, 21, Pierceton; Charles M. Grisso, 50, Leesburg; John M. Galbreath, 33, Claypool; and Brian L. Head, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were: Darrell W. Baker, 44, Syracuse; Sarah A. Augsburger, 24, Warsaw; and Derek M. Custer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in February were Timothy V. Wright, 33, Syracuse, and Joanna M. VanCuren, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Erma J. England, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Thomas A. Kuhn, 21, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Frank D. Barr, 72, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Dale R. Arter, 19, South Whitley, and Brandon L. Biltz, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were: Robin A. Smith, 39, Syracuse; James E. Plummer, 33, Syracuse; Brian K. Thompson, 40, Syracuse; and Christopher J. Hale, 24, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in March was Mark E. Muehlfeld, 35, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March was Joshua E. Elam, 22, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in March was Maria C. Cervantes, 37, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Michael D. Mort, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Christopher J. Hale, 24, Warsaw.
No Registration Certificate - Fined $1.50 in February was Stephen E. Cartwright, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Scott M. Hutchison, 31, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in December was Rafael Martinez, 21, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Nicholas P. Cindrich, 40, Warsaw, and Kerry A. Amburgy, 26, Tippecanoe.
Fined $20 in March were: Christopher J. Hall, 24, Warsaw; Jennifer N. Tolson, 23, Pierceton; Heather L. Gunnell, 41, North Webster; and Donna F. Crum, 43, Claypool.
Fined $20 in February was Janice K. Bell, 33, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw; (February) Scott Landis, Warsaw; (April 1996) Blaine Hutcherson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Zachery Ferguson.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) Scott Landis, Warsaw.
Battery - (January) Sherman Leamon, Syracuse.
Failure To Check Deer Within 24 Hours - (December) Michael Sauer, Syracuse.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (September) Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Matthew Thompson, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (May) James Taylor, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $100 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Neil Huntley, Warsaw.
Failure To Tag Deer Properly - (January) Nathan Harris, Warsaw.
Conversion - (January) Jason Weaver, Milford.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) David Kern, Syracuse.
Battery - (December) Jay A. King, Pierceton; Richard Fontana, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child Attendance At School - (November) Jeanette Fairchild, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Juston A. Kieninger, 18, Rochester; Stephen D. Ford, 50, Claypool; Lani K. Marshall, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Sandra Sanders) vs. Mark Klosowski, South Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,002.90 as paid to insured claimant, Sanders, following a Jan. 7, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of East Market and High streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Craig E. Malott and Tivola G. Morris, Peru. Plaintiff seeks $5,520.90 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CarNow Acceptance Co., vs. Rene L. Arnett, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,490 for three times the amount of nonsufficient funds checks, plus court costs and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Trowbridge
Thomas Scott and Kristine Adrienne Trowbridge, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 11, 1993, and separated April 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Myrick
Susan K. and Carl L. Myrick, North Harrison Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 23, 1961, and separated April 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Norma V. Mason. $6,535.22; Lou L. and Frances VanDoren, $13,139; and Michael R. Slone, $5,845.64.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Rodger Walton. Plaintiff awarded $4,416.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• J.H. and Betty Tracey vs. Victor J. Hager, doing business as ATP Homes. Plaintiff awarded $5,800 by default.
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Dawn L. Gagnon. Plaintiff awarded $3,143.27, plus interest, $845 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Huntington National Bank vs. Thomas and Cheryl R. Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.86, plus interest, $676.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Electric Capital Corp. vs. John E. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $385.36 by default, plus interest.
• First Card/FCC National Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: John G. Shock, $3,052.79; Madeline Burkholder, also known as Madeline DiRico, $1,918.63; Bobbie J. Cassidy, $3,572.31; and Craig D. Lhotka, $5,853.34.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Patsy J. McKelvey. Plaintiff awarded $3,634.95, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. David L. Girouard. Plaintiff awarded $2,352.84 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Cynthia A. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,197.35 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Cripe Excavating Inc. vs. Kimberly Stevens.
• Robert Susan vs. Augsburger's Inc. and Super Valu Holdings Inc.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Edward and Michelle Ormsby. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $700 per month in child support. April 17.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• PNC Mortgage Security Corp. vs. Gregory L. and Jacqueline S. Steffe, North R 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,239.76 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mitchell C. Eldridge Jr. and Carl B. Venable Sr., Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $16,700.35 due on promissory note, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; $2,000 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $4,356.59 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Anna and James Baker, Fort Wayne, individually and as husband and wife, vs. Augsburger's Plus Super Valu, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries suffered by Anna Baker from a broken fluorescent light bulb while in the store May 15, 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of LuAnn and Jeremiah King and Amanda M. O'Dell, vs. Leonard J. Morseau, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $60,369.20 as paid to insured claimants following an April 22, 1995, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
McMullen
Jennifer Ann McMullen, Bruner Road, Warsaw, and Steven E. McMullen, Marion. They were married Aug. 27, 1994, and separated June 4, 1996. There is one minor child.
Mayhew
Deborah A. Mayhew, CR 1120E, Syracuse, and Mark A. Mayhew, Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. They were married Jan. 25, 1992, and separated April 17, 1997. There are two minor children.
Hollingsworth
Michael O. Hollingsworth, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Kathi L. Hollingsworth, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 7, 1982, and separated Sept. 7, 1996. There are three minor children.
Bibler
Brad and Kerri Bibler, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated April 18, 1997. There are no minor children.
Ward
Margaret Ward, Kosciusko County, and Thomas Ward, East CR 400S, Pierceton. They were married June 24, 1972, and separated Feb. 24, 1997. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Labby
Roderick Joseph Labby, 725 Hillside Drive, Warsaw, and Michelle Leann Labby, Jackson, Mich. They were married Aug. 9, 1991, and separated March 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Joann K. Heiman vs. George Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $24,468.94 by default, plus interest, court costs and $850 in attorney fees.
• Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, vs. William J., Mary J. and Yvette Stoll. Plaintiff awarded $102,897.17 by default, plus court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James R. Chance vs. Joanna M. England.
• Doris Sprong vs. Titus Funeral Home.
• Dyle Martin vs. Robert A. Schmidt. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Donovan A. and Shellie L. McInturff. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. April 16.
• Debra K. (former name Wilson restored) and Walter Murphy. April 17.
• Sherry L. and Jeff A. McQueen. April 18.
• Joe R. and Nancy L. Claassen. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. April 18.
• Judy Kay and Eric V. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $275 per week in child support. April 18.
Other Action
• Crispin Deanda Hermosillo's request for a restricted driver's license is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
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