Times-Union Court News 07-10-2001
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 Sharon Christner:
• Bobby J. Bays, 52, East Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Edna M. Belcher, 50, East Stevens Drive, Warsaw.
• James Patrick Behling, 50, and Beverly Ann Gideon, 45, both of Tucson, Ariz.
• Jack J. Billger, 41, and Pamela K. Tackett, 40, both of East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• Christopher Eugene Busz, 18, and Tonya Ruccina Brown, 29, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Adam Kyle Copenhaver, 21, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Susan Elizabeth Dearborn, 22, North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Bryan Matthew Fites, 23, and Amber Michelle Pace, 26, both of East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• Steven C. Halfacre, 52, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and Vicki S. Habegger, 49, Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Jason Leslie Heckaman, 22, West Spring Street, Etna Green, and Cortnie Alison Tarquino, 22, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw.
• Stewart Dee Hively, 39, and Dawn Marie Hill, 35, both of North CR 750W, Warsaw.
• David Maurice Hudson, 35, and Brandy Jean Rios, 28, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• Patrick Leonard Kuhn, 38, and Rebecca Jane Yates, 31, both of Cinderella Drive, Cromwell.
• Edward Wiley Moniak, 20, North CR 900W, Cromwell, and Carrie Anne Seiffert, 26, North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Michael P. Murphy, 46, and Dixie I. Bird, 52, both of West Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mickey Charles O'Neill, 40, and Dartria Neshon Harrison, 26, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Adam Oswalt, 18, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Jessica Dawn Ransome, 18, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• William J. Prater, 65, and Diana Billbe Whitesell, 34, both of East CR 800S, Claypool.
• George Michael Proffitt, 53, and Bonnylin Ellis, 51, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Chad Carson Spencer, 24, and Tara Lynn Chairez, 25, both of Sharon Street, Warsaw.
• Adam Scott Stromatt, 24, and Jessica Ann Crawford, 25, both of North First Street, Pierceton.
• Sudheer Varra, 20, Austin, Texas, and Dawn R. Albertson, 31, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Kyle Lamar Wilbert, 21, and Angela Michelle Rockey, 21, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Shane John Yoder, 22, and Elizabeth Kay Stump, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, 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:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Precision Marine. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Bloom Gates Sigler v. Brandi Delgato. Plaintiff awarded $273.65.
• Windstar Park Inc. v. Nathan Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Benjamin E. Sexton, $1,945, and Betty Burnham, $759.95.
• Gerri and David Howard v. Zeb Dotson and Linsey Lewis. Plaintiff awarded $1,203.13.
• Cindy and Dennis Stier v. Danny Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $553.97.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. Andrea Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $601.61.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Paul Jr. and Celia Powell. Plaintiff awarded $692.77.
• David Bartley v. John May. Plaintiff awarded $1,094.
• Diana Bagley v. Tim and Phyllis Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,410.
• Judy Hall v. Mike and Cheryl Parker. Plaintiff awarded $1,630.
• Video & Sound Productions v. Explorer Construction/C. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,211.24.
• Myra and Michael E. Barnett v. Michael L. Walton. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Don Weaver, $514.68; Alouise Wade, $478.59; Mary Fretz, $549.75; Daniel Kistler, $251.47; and Patricia Julian, $225.55.
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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Nathan A. Leasure, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Penny Sue Lee, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Keith L. Enyeart Jr., North Webster.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Martindale, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gary Conley, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ricky Watters, Warsaw; Louie Graves, Syracuse; Robert Smith, Syracuse; and James Dyal, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Scott Jr., Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Marshal, North Webster.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Geoffrey M. Patrick, Warsaw; Paul Adams, Silver Lake; Jared A. Young, Syracuse; William E. Young, Leesburg; and David Gregory, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Kelly Manning, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Wallen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Michael Miller, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 365 days in jail and license suspended 120 days was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in June 2000, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March were Porfirio Perez, Warsaw, and Tanya Mendoza, Cromwell.
Fined $99.50 in November was Richard Hough, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in December and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy King, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Pamela Rassi, Milford.
Fined $74.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Amanda Ulrey, Pierceton.
Fined $74.50 in October and license suspended 180 days was Rodney Hovey, North Manchester.
Judgment (court costs only) against in September and license suspended 180 days was Brian Reeder, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Michael D. Rushing, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Nichol D. Keplinger, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Felipe Curya, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Jeffrey Shepherd, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Jay Brewer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Will Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July 2000 was Robert Ankrom, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May were David L. Saylor, Warsaw; Robert Kesler, Warsaw; and Brian E. Coon, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in April was Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Andy Hamilton, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in June 2000 was William Bromley, Pierceton.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 60 days was Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October were Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw, and Shawn R. Jones, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Donald Gerding, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Nathan A. Leasure, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was John Ciaccia III, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against Carrie Gronendyke, Nappanee.
Intimidation - Fined $500 in December was Michael P. Stearley, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in December against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Harter, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 2000, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Tommy Terry, Warsaw.
False Informing - Judgment (court cost only) in December against Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Michael Montgomery, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in September and given 180 days probation was Michael J. Stork, North Webster.
Fined $50 in June 2000 was Carrie Gronendyke, Nappanee.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against Jennifer Conway, Tippecanoe.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $71 in March was Mathew A. Klaassen, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in June were Jeffrey A. Nette, 42, Winona Lake; Kale A. Elkins, 18, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Guy, 23, North Webster; Margaret E. Barry, 60, Warsaw; Season L. Groninger, 16, Silver Lake; Kenneth R. McGreevy, 31, Leesburg; Jeffrey M. Hoyt, 31, Mentone; Darin A. Arnott, 30, Nappanee; Gary Barton, 46, Mentone; Rocio G. Carlos, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Chauncey L. Wiggs, 20, Syracuse; Jonathan B. Meredith, 19, Leesburg; Benjamin Guy, 23, North Webster; Lionel Garza, 33, Warsaw; Nathan D. Souther, 25, Rochester; Adam L. Overmeyer, 22, Silver Lake; Miguel A. Victoriano, 23, Nappanee; Christopher Behrens, 18, Warsaw; Tracy T. Presson, 35, Warsaw; Cesar D. Ramirez, 21, Warsaw; and Brent J. Edwards, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Matthew J. Kimball, 20, Warsaw; Nathan Blocher, 19, Warsaw; Michael J. Francis, 24, Mentone; John H. Khiev, 19, Warsaw; Dale Walters, 49, Warsaw; Elizabeth A. Wiggins, 17, Warsaw; Travis A. Smith, 17, Syracuse; Joshua D. Flenar, 19, Milford; Anthony D. Smith, 21, Etna Green; Carl W. Burt, 48, Warsaw; and Dereck R. Howell, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Jackson C. Wagner, 24, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Carrie K. McHugh, 24, Warsaw, and Grace E. Woodling, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Joel A. Schuh, 20, Warsaw, and Richard E. Green, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October were Dawn L. Clabaugh, 35, Bourbon,and Billy G. Patrick, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Carlos R. Hall, 31, Pierceton, and Timothy T. Todd, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in July 2000 was Michael L. Swihart, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Ryan Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; John W. McNees, 45, Warsaw; Gared V. Peters, 19, Pierceton; Scott Waddle, 40, Pierceton; Stuart B. Alfred, 36,Mentone; Quentin J. Vester, 18, North Webster; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Jessica L. Klein, 17, Milford; Jeff A. Currie, 25, North Webster; April M. Baisden, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Ricky L. Lewis, 39, North Manchester; Rebecca M. Smith, 42, Syracuse; Travis M. Rogers, 24, Warsaw; Ken D. Anderson II, 17, Warsaw; Derrick C. Bendorf, 19, Silver Lake; Randy L. Foreman, 44, Winona Lake; William A. Long Jr., 29, Pierceton; Christine L. Baker, 31, Warsaw; Alicia M. Kelley, 18, Warsaw; and Benjamin J. Mikel, 33, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Michael S. Porter, 23, Warsaw; Richard L. Brooks II, 26, Warsaw; Josh Mackey, 21, Winona Lake; Thomas L. Nettrouer Jr., 29, Syracuse; Dennis L. Kauffman, 44, Syracuse; Autumn R. Stewart, 17, Warsaw; Diana K. Stinfer, 16, Mentone; Toni Puterbaugh, 17, Claypool; David L. Kistler, 27, Silver Lake; Jeffery D. Smith, 34, Warsaw;
Also, Chad S. Nifong, 16, Etna Green; Nicole E. Scrafton, 17, Warsaw; Wendy M. Lowman, 17, Warsaw; Patricia A. Collins, 20, Warsaw; and Edd D. Campbell, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Donald S. Gerding, 35, Leesburg; Geoffrey A. Walmer, 18, Warsaw; and Phillip M. Shafer, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Zoda R. Akers, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Brenda J. Kreis, 49, Claypool.
Fined $12 in October was Lissa A. Munson, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Aulbrey S. Sponseller, 20, Atwood.
Fined $12 in July 2000 was Ricky J. Johnson, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June were Kim N. Nguyen, 25, Syracuse; Sherman M. Leamon, 52, Syracuse; Matthew D. Swihart, 23, Nappanee; Erin R. Hough, 18, Syracuse; and Manuel Diaz, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in May were Stephen M. Bell, 24, Warsaw; Eric W.Heiman, 19, Warsaw; Lisa A.Rivera, 40, Warsaw; Andrew D. Packer, 18, North Webster; Anthony S. Holubek, 53, Syracuse; Paul R. Snell, 48, North Webster; Donald L. Wolfinger, 49, Cromwell; Douglas Smith, 41, Warsaw; and Gary L. Sprouls, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Jennifer L. Weaver, 21, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Jamie Harris, 17, Warsaw; Richard A. Dian, 39, Warsaw; Maria Duron, 40, Pierceton; Rocio G. Carlos, 18, Warsaw; Mark L. Tway, 30, Warsaw; and Juan C. Castaneda, 21, Mentone.
Fined $9.50 in May was Richard W. Martin, 30, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May were Jason L. Tusing, 27, Warsaw; Joshua Hill, 20, Warsaw; and Laura K. Kats, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Amber A. New, 22, Akron.
Fined $7 in December was Ashley L. Collins, 19, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June were Penny A. Oviedo, 53, Milford; Christine S. Huffman, 32, Syracuse; and Nora L. Brockhoff, 88, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in May was Billy J. Ross Jr., 23, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Lasca L. Kann, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Melissa L. Johnson, 21, Syracuse.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June was Bryan J. Conrad, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Mark A. Hoppus, 17, Winona Lake.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in June was William L. Hoene, 54, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Lisa Weber, 42, Syracuse; Dale E. Shepherd Jr., 17, Claypool; and Ben N. Vandermark, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Sara D. Turskey, 17, Winona Lake; Hershell Shepherd, 59, Warsaw; Tanya M. Koser, 21, Warsaw; and Brian K. Brandon, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Bailey, 24, South Whitley.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Travis D. Hughes, 18, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Christopher P. Campbell, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Clinton Brown III, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in May were Teresa A. Petgen, 32, Bourbon, and James S. Stanley, 50, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in October were Joshua D. Hill, 20, Warsaw, and Daniel S. Trick, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June was Andrea M. Hyden, 18, Leesburg.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joe L. Kintzel, 58, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in May was Josh M. Lainez, 12, Etna Green.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in May was Eric W.Heiman, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Heather R. Mikel, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Thomas L. Nettrouer Jr., 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Delbert Bolen, 54, Claypool.
Fined $7 in April were Teri L. Celchini, 38, Cromwell; Gerald W. Grider, 30, Warsaw; and Vincent J. Johnson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Ronald N. Strieby, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Nikki R. Whitehurst, 34, Claypool.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in March was Porfirio Perez, 27, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in November was Matthew J. Miller, 17, Milford.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $49.50 in September was Jason R. Goble, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Steven R. Vallee, 27, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in April was Jose A. Garza, 18, Warsaw.
Minor In Possession Of False Identification - Fined $25 in November was Shane M. Combs, 19, North Manchester.
Aiding Or Inducing A Minor To Possess Alcohol - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Brenda J. Schanbacher, 42, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Juan Garcia, 21, Warsaw; Benjamin J. Maxon, 20, Winona Lake; Angela D. Adams, 24, Pierceton; Robert S. Spangle, 21, Claypool; Jennifer M. Zuniga, 20, Warsaw; Jessica M. Heath, 20, Warsaw; Ryan Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; Francisco Ramirez, 30, Warsaw; Michael L. Swihart, 21, Warsaw; Nancy J. Meyer, 57, Warsaw;
Also, Tyler K. Reinholt, 17, Warsaw; Armando Marrufo II, 21, Warsaw; Pilar Beltran, 64, Winona Lake; Nathaniel J. Warrix, 24, Warsaw; Rigoberto Cuatle, 33, Warsaw; Sandra L. Engle, 29, Claypool; Bradley D. Davis, 45, North Manchester; Armando Carlos, 23, Warsaw; Roney M. Lopez, 23, Warsaw; Travis D. Swick, 16, Warsaw;
Also, Vernon L. Smith, 36, Warsaw; John H. Khiev, 19, Warsaw; Cheri L. Sleighter, 22, Pierceton; Delbert D. Wallace, 67, Burket; Robert E. Miotto, 25, North Webster; Sherman R. Yoder, 25, Etna Green; Kevin L. Boggs, Warsaw; Richard A. Brown, 31, Rochester; Todd J. Guiff, 31, Warsaw; Chad E. Castle, 25, Larwill;
Also, Debbie S. McNees, 19, Warsaw; Janice L. Perry, 52, Winona Lake; Pamela J. Keiser, 41, North Webster; April M. Aguilar, 29, Warsaw; Wera Shepherd, 54, Warsaw; Benjamin M. Crump, 48, Claypool; Mary L. Jarrell, 40, Warsaw; Ryan Lenfestey, 27, Warsaw; Dustin P. Cordill, 17, Warsaw; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw;
Also, Cindy S. Cooper, 44, Cromwell; Laura M. Noggle, 17, Warsaw; Michelle J. Pratt, 31, Larwill; Andrew J. Trudell, 20, Warsaw; Danny L. Earnest, 26, Warsaw; Maria S. Hernandez, 49, Warsaw; Rhonda L. Addair, 42, Warsaw; Shawn A. Minglin, 23, Warsaw; Crystal R. Drum, 17, Syracuse; Hailey K. Templeton, 18, Leesburg;
Also, Seward A. Guy, 63, Warsaw; Maria Duron, 40, Pierceton; Justin R. Keller, 98, Warsaw; Yvonne R. Vance, 36, Pierceton; Angelita N. Velazquez, 22, Warsaw; Terry J. Shaw, 24, Warsaw; Scott A. Slone, 25, Warsaw; Phil J. Armey, 29, Warsaw; Jacob R. Vetor, 17, Claypool; Mark S. Louvier, 37, North Manchester; and Jenna M. Davis, 18, Atwood.
Fined $20 in May were Jill M. Schlotterback, 22, Leesburg; Jamie Harris, 17, Warsaw; Luann E. Lugo, 42, Warsaw; Michael J. Francis, 24, Mentone; Jeremy R. Cole, 20, Syracuse; Aaron R. Marshall, 17, Claypool; Andrew D. Packer, 18, North Webster; Desiree L. Ponsler, 33, Syracuse; Jaime Aleman, 23, Warsaw; Crystal L. Sledge, 25, Leesburg;
Also, Frank A. DiRico, 41, Warsaw; Adam L. Overmeyer, 22, Silver Lake; Jarod M. Leasure, 18, Warsaw; Edgardo Grandados, 26, Warsaw; Matthew Dilley, 20, Warsaw; Samuel J. Federico, 26, Silver Lake; Gary Fugate, 47, Claypool; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw; Douglas Smith, 41, Warsaw; Robert L. Lashley Jr., 54, Pierceton;
Also, Brian T. Jones, 29, Syracuse; Beth A. Mayhew, 56, Syracuse; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Ryan S. Hernandez, 20, Warsaw; Melvin Santana, 18, Warsaw; Jerry M. Goble, 23, Warsaw; Enrique Flores, 23, Winona Lake; Naomi A. McCurdy, 21, Warsaw; Andrew N. Pettit, 22, Burket; Jeremiah A. Eckert, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Rachelle L. Smith, 20, Warsaw; Richard A. Cook, 41, Burket, Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Scott A. Tinsley, 18, Warsaw; Bryon E. Gordon, 20, Warsaw; Carol J. Fuller, 46, North Webster; Maynard E. Coleman, 49, Nappanee; Scott D. Biesemeyer, 18, North Webster; Dawn E. Morton, 44, Warsaw; Jaime Belmontes, 21, Winona Lake; and Karen A. Hansen, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Sandra F. Meadows, 49, Claypool.
Fined $20 in January was Brian L. Robertson, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Harter, 24, Warsaw, and Scott A. Hughes, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in November was Justin R. Miner, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Eric J.T. Barker, 31, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in May was Lisa A. Rivera, 40, Warsaw.
Judgment in May against Jorge A. Villanueva, 30, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Conversion - (May) Rick W. Martin, Cromwell.
Criminal Trespass - (April) Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Felipe Curya, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (March) Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (February) Lorrie Slone, North Webster; (November) Melissa Johnson, Syracuse; (October) Rodney Hann, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Chris Cummins, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (December) Douglas Stump, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - (December) Brian Krizan, Syracuse.
Battery - (December) Sammie L. Brown, Pierceton; Andy Hamilton, Pierceton; (November) Andrew Bolinger, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Andy Hamilton, Pierceton; (July 2000) Amanda Mullins Warsaw; (June 2000) Tommy Terry, Warsaw.
Conversion - (December) Robert Miles, Syracuse.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Brian Wallen, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Nicholas Mitchell, Nappanee.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - (October) April L. Montalvo, Syracuse.
Deferral
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Ada R. Pridgen, 35, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Manuel and Luann Lugo, South CR 250W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Lugos to cease using their real estate as an automobile graveyard and to come into compliance with zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, as assignee of Bank One, v. Earl Hackworth, Lyon Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,594.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Mindy R. Frantz, South Country Club, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $25,753.17 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• NIPSCO v. Frederick Rex Robertson, North CR 875W, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 2000, auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Sharon R. Breeden, also known as Sharon R. Swartz, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,594.01 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Yolanda Hatfield, also known as Yolanda Kuta, West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,284.13 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Diane L. Dean, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,208.75 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Corp. - Chase Manhattan v. Keith A. Scott, North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,464.96 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. David A. Clark, East Wawasee Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,487.74 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. v. Gerhid L. Homes, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,406.19 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ada Prater, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, $6,140.91, and Marguerite J. Carlson, South Morton Street, Warsaw, $4, 133.09.
• First Select Corp. v. Carol L. Smith, North Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,460.77 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jeanette J. and Gerald Akers, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $5,470.12, and Suzanne and Brad D. Bibler, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $7,058.97.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. William D. Roberts, St.Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,233.55 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Joe Ewen, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,380 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• Patricia Blazek, personal representative of the estate of Mary A. Titone, and James S. Titone v. Neal Van Ness, M.D., MedPark Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligence in the medical care of Mary A. Titone.
• Roxanne Parker v. Jerry E. Stouder, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an appropriate judgment be entered to reform the real estate transaction between Parker and Stouder, reconstituting the documents as mortgage, plus an unspecified amount for damages, punitive damages and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Gomez
Jesus Gomez, Aurora, Ill., and Crystal Gomez, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married March 29, 2001, and separated June 18, 2001. 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
• Platinum Finance Servicing Corp. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Betty J. Parker, $11,782.73, and Shirley Augsburger, $1,924.59.
• City of Warsaw v. Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $846.49, plus court costs.
• Green & Cates v. Randall C. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $3,409.50 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. William M. Jr. and Dawn R. Hyde. Plaintiff awarded $112,351.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Linda S. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $9,829.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CGU Insurance Co. v. Christopher Leeuw. Plaintiff awarded $5,651.87, plus court costs.
• Bank One v. Jeremy D. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $9,168.17, plus court costs.
• Firstar Trust Co. v. Gary and Tina Karbach. Plaintiff awarded $73,565.53 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Richard L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $5,167 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bernice Rater v. state of Indiana and Indiana Division of Family and Children.
• Gloria L. Baier v. The Penny Warrant Corp.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Daniel D. and Jeanne E. Beam.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Paul A. Mallery.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald and Sherry Manns. June 29.
• Jennifer J. and James E. Maxwell. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. June 29.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Patrick Pfefferkorn and Nicole Eisman v. Michael S. Shepherd, South CR 575E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek $9,000 for damage resulting from a Jan. 26, 2001, auto accident on CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered and request a trial by jury.
• National City Bank v. Kimberly S. Caudill, West CR 1275S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $555.06 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Fulton County.
• Jerry Stouder v. Roxanne Parker, EMS C22 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring him owner of real estate in question, plus possession of real estate, $6,000 for damages and court cost.
• Troy A. and Jo E. Dirck v. Michael and Teresa Spangle, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an injunction prohibiting the Spangles from entering their real estate; from destroying, removing or damaging trees, bushes, grass, soil or any structures or improvements now existing; from interfering with the Dircks' use of the real estate; a declaration that the Dircks have title to the property; and an amount for compensatory damage, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. Arthur L. and Nicki Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $102,772.15 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.
• Dennie, Margaret, Susan E. and David J. Conley v. Wilford ad Vikkie Prater, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $52,772.61 due on real estate lease agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of contract, with possession and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hanes
Jason W. Hanes, Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Tina L. Hanes, East High Street, Etna Green. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated May 8, 2001. There are three minor children.
Shaw
Rusty A. and Samuel Shaw, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated June 22, 2001. There are no minor children.
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 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.
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.
• Bonieta Andrews, 4108 Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,880. Debts: $75,203.
• Don and Annette Fenstermaker, 592 N. Paradise Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,570. Debts: $123,645.
• Christopher and Pamela Ross, 8635 E. Smith Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $97,140. Debts: $151,387.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Bobby J. Bays, 52, East Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Edna M. Belcher, 50, East Stevens Drive, Warsaw.
• James Patrick Behling, 50, and Beverly Ann Gideon, 45, both of Tucson, Ariz.
• Jack J. Billger, 41, and Pamela K. Tackett, 40, both of East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• Christopher Eugene Busz, 18, and Tonya Ruccina Brown, 29, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Adam Kyle Copenhaver, 21, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Susan Elizabeth Dearborn, 22, North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Bryan Matthew Fites, 23, and Amber Michelle Pace, 26, both of East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• Steven C. Halfacre, 52, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and Vicki S. Habegger, 49, Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Jason Leslie Heckaman, 22, West Spring Street, Etna Green, and Cortnie Alison Tarquino, 22, South Ferguson Road, Warsaw.
• Stewart Dee Hively, 39, and Dawn Marie Hill, 35, both of North CR 750W, Warsaw.
• David Maurice Hudson, 35, and Brandy Jean Rios, 28, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
• Patrick Leonard Kuhn, 38, and Rebecca Jane Yates, 31, both of Cinderella Drive, Cromwell.
• Edward Wiley Moniak, 20, North CR 900W, Cromwell, and Carrie Anne Seiffert, 26, North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Michael P. Murphy, 46, and Dixie I. Bird, 52, both of West Beechwood Avenue, Warsaw.
• Mickey Charles O'Neill, 40, and Dartria Neshon Harrison, 26, both of East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Adam Oswalt, 18, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Jessica Dawn Ransome, 18, East Center Street, Warsaw.
• William J. Prater, 65, and Diana Billbe Whitesell, 34, both of East CR 800S, Claypool.
• George Michael Proffitt, 53, and Bonnylin Ellis, 51, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Chad Carson Spencer, 24, and Tara Lynn Chairez, 25, both of Sharon Street, Warsaw.
• Adam Scott Stromatt, 24, and Jessica Ann Crawford, 25, both of North First Street, Pierceton.
• Sudheer Varra, 20, Austin, Texas, and Dawn R. Albertson, 31, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• Kyle Lamar Wilbert, 21, and Angela Michelle Rockey, 21, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Shane John Yoder, 22, and Elizabeth Kay Stump, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, 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:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Precision Marine. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Bloom Gates Sigler v. Brandi Delgato. Plaintiff awarded $273.65.
• Windstar Park Inc. v. Nathan Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Benjamin E. Sexton, $1,945, and Betty Burnham, $759.95.
• Gerri and David Howard v. Zeb Dotson and Linsey Lewis. Plaintiff awarded $1,203.13.
• Cindy and Dennis Stier v. Danny Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $553.97.
• Paradise Audio & Musical v. Andrea Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $601.61.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community v. Paul Jr. and Celia Powell. Plaintiff awarded $692.77.
• David Bartley v. John May. Plaintiff awarded $1,094.
• Diana Bagley v. Tim and Phyllis Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,410.
• Judy Hall v. Mike and Cheryl Parker. Plaintiff awarded $1,630.
• Video & Sound Productions v. Explorer Construction/C. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,211.24.
• Myra and Michael E. Barnett v. Michael L. Walton. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Don Weaver, $514.68; Alouise Wade, $478.59; Mary Fretz, $549.75; Daniel Kistler, $251.47; and Patricia Julian, $225.55.
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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Nathan A. Leasure, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Penny Sue Lee, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Keith L. Enyeart Jr., North Webster.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Christopher Martindale, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gary Conley, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Ricky Watters, Warsaw; Louie Graves, Syracuse; Robert Smith, Syracuse; and James Dyal, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Scott Jr., Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Marshal, North Webster.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Geoffrey M. Patrick, Warsaw; Paul Adams, Silver Lake; Jared A. Young, Syracuse; William E. Young, Leesburg; and David Gregory, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Kelly Manning, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Wallen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Michael Miller, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 365 days in jail and license suspended 120 days was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in June 2000, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Dwyer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March were Porfirio Perez, Warsaw, and Tanya Mendoza, Cromwell.
Fined $99.50 in November was Richard Hough, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in December and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy King, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Pamela Rassi, Milford.
Fined $74.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Amanda Ulrey, Pierceton.
Fined $74.50 in October and license suspended 180 days was Rodney Hovey, North Manchester.
Judgment (court costs only) against in September and license suspended 180 days was Brian Reeder, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June was Michael D. Rushing, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Nichol D. Keplinger, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Felipe Curya, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Jeffrey Shepherd, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Jay Brewer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Will Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July 2000 was Robert Ankrom, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in May were David L. Saylor, Warsaw; Robert Kesler, Warsaw; and Brian E. Coon, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in April was Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Andy Hamilton, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in June 2000 was William Bromley, Pierceton.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 60 days was Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October were Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw, and Shawn R. Jones, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Donald Gerding, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Nathan A. Leasure, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was John Ciaccia III, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against Carrie Gronendyke, Nappanee.
Intimidation - Fined $500 in December was Michael P. Stearley, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in December against, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Harter, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 2000, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Tommy Terry, Warsaw.
False Informing - Judgment (court cost only) in December against Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November was Michael Montgomery, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in September and given 180 days probation was Michael J. Stork, North Webster.
Fined $50 in June 2000 was Carrie Gronendyke, Nappanee.
Judgment (court costs only) in June 2000 against Jennifer Conway, Tippecanoe.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $71 in March was Mathew A. Klaassen, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in June were Jeffrey A. Nette, 42, Winona Lake; Kale A. Elkins, 18, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Guy, 23, North Webster; Margaret E. Barry, 60, Warsaw; Season L. Groninger, 16, Silver Lake; Kenneth R. McGreevy, 31, Leesburg; Jeffrey M. Hoyt, 31, Mentone; Darin A. Arnott, 30, Nappanee; Gary Barton, 46, Mentone; Rocio G. Carlos, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Chauncey L. Wiggs, 20, Syracuse; Jonathan B. Meredith, 19, Leesburg; Benjamin Guy, 23, North Webster; Lionel Garza, 33, Warsaw; Nathan D. Souther, 25, Rochester; Adam L. Overmeyer, 22, Silver Lake; Miguel A. Victoriano, 23, Nappanee; Christopher Behrens, 18, Warsaw; Tracy T. Presson, 35, Warsaw; Cesar D. Ramirez, 21, Warsaw; and Brent J. Edwards, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Matthew J. Kimball, 20, Warsaw; Nathan Blocher, 19, Warsaw; Michael J. Francis, 24, Mentone; John H. Khiev, 19, Warsaw; Dale Walters, 49, Warsaw; Elizabeth A. Wiggins, 17, Warsaw; Travis A. Smith, 17, Syracuse; Joshua D. Flenar, 19, Milford; Anthony D. Smith, 21, Etna Green; Carl W. Burt, 48, Warsaw; and Dereck R. Howell, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Jackson C. Wagner, 24, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Carrie K. McHugh, 24, Warsaw, and Grace E. Woodling, 39, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Joel A. Schuh, 20, Warsaw, and Richard E. Green, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October were Dawn L. Clabaugh, 35, Bourbon,and Billy G. Patrick, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Carlos R. Hall, 31, Pierceton, and Timothy T. Todd, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in July 2000 was Michael L. Swihart, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Ryan Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; John W. McNees, 45, Warsaw; Gared V. Peters, 19, Pierceton; Scott Waddle, 40, Pierceton; Stuart B. Alfred, 36,Mentone; Quentin J. Vester, 18, North Webster; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Jessica L. Klein, 17, Milford; Jeff A. Currie, 25, North Webster; April M. Baisden, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Ricky L. Lewis, 39, North Manchester; Rebecca M. Smith, 42, Syracuse; Travis M. Rogers, 24, Warsaw; Ken D. Anderson II, 17, Warsaw; Derrick C. Bendorf, 19, Silver Lake; Randy L. Foreman, 44, Winona Lake; William A. Long Jr., 29, Pierceton; Christine L. Baker, 31, Warsaw; Alicia M. Kelley, 18, Warsaw; and Benjamin J. Mikel, 33, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Michael S. Porter, 23, Warsaw; Richard L. Brooks II, 26, Warsaw; Josh Mackey, 21, Winona Lake; Thomas L. Nettrouer Jr., 29, Syracuse; Dennis L. Kauffman, 44, Syracuse; Autumn R. Stewart, 17, Warsaw; Diana K. Stinfer, 16, Mentone; Toni Puterbaugh, 17, Claypool; David L. Kistler, 27, Silver Lake; Jeffery D. Smith, 34, Warsaw;
Also, Chad S. Nifong, 16, Etna Green; Nicole E. Scrafton, 17, Warsaw; Wendy M. Lowman, 17, Warsaw; Patricia A. Collins, 20, Warsaw; and Edd D. Campbell, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Donald S. Gerding, 35, Leesburg; Geoffrey A. Walmer, 18, Warsaw; and Phillip M. Shafer, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Zoda R. Akers, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Brenda J. Kreis, 49, Claypool.
Fined $12 in October was Lissa A. Munson, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Aulbrey S. Sponseller, 20, Atwood.
Fined $12 in July 2000 was Ricky J. Johnson, 22, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June were Kim N. Nguyen, 25, Syracuse; Sherman M. Leamon, 52, Syracuse; Matthew D. Swihart, 23, Nappanee; Erin R. Hough, 18, Syracuse; and Manuel Diaz, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in May were Stephen M. Bell, 24, Warsaw; Eric W.Heiman, 19, Warsaw; Lisa A.Rivera, 40, Warsaw; Andrew D. Packer, 18, North Webster; Anthony S. Holubek, 53, Syracuse; Paul R. Snell, 48, North Webster; Donald L. Wolfinger, 49, Cromwell; Douglas Smith, 41, Warsaw; and Gary L. Sprouls, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Jennifer L. Weaver, 21, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June were Jamie Harris, 17, Warsaw; Richard A. Dian, 39, Warsaw; Maria Duron, 40, Pierceton; Rocio G. Carlos, 18, Warsaw; Mark L. Tway, 30, Warsaw; and Juan C. Castaneda, 21, Mentone.
Fined $9.50 in May was Richard W. Martin, 30, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May were Jason L. Tusing, 27, Warsaw; Joshua Hill, 20, Warsaw; and Laura K. Kats, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Amber A. New, 22, Akron.
Fined $7 in December was Ashley L. Collins, 19, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June were Penny A. Oviedo, 53, Milford; Christine S. Huffman, 32, Syracuse; and Nora L. Brockhoff, 88, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in May was Billy J. Ross Jr., 23, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Lasca L. Kann, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Melissa L. Johnson, 21, Syracuse.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June was Bryan J. Conrad, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Mark A. Hoppus, 17, Winona Lake.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in June was William L. Hoene, 54, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Lisa Weber, 42, Syracuse; Dale E. Shepherd Jr., 17, Claypool; and Ben N. Vandermark, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Sara D. Turskey, 17, Winona Lake; Hershell Shepherd, 59, Warsaw; Tanya M. Koser, 21, Warsaw; and Brian K. Brandon, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Mark A. Bailey, 24, South Whitley.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was Travis D. Hughes, 18, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Christopher P. Campbell, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June was Clinton Brown III, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in May were Teresa A. Petgen, 32, Bourbon, and James S. Stanley, 50, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in October were Joshua D. Hill, 20, Warsaw, and Daniel S. Trick, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June was Andrea M. Hyden, 18, Leesburg.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in June was Joe L. Kintzel, 58, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in May was Josh M. Lainez, 12, Etna Green.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in May was Eric W.Heiman, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Heather R. Mikel, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Thomas L. Nettrouer Jr., 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Delbert Bolen, 54, Claypool.
Fined $7 in April were Teri L. Celchini, 38, Cromwell; Gerald W. Grider, 30, Warsaw; and Vincent J. Johnson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Ronald N. Strieby, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Nikki R. Whitehurst, 34, Claypool.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in March was Porfirio Perez, 27, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in November was Matthew J. Miller, 17, Milford.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $49.50 in September was Jason R. Goble, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Steven R. Vallee, 27, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in April was Jose A. Garza, 18, Warsaw.
Minor In Possession Of False Identification - Fined $25 in November was Shane M. Combs, 19, North Manchester.
Aiding Or Inducing A Minor To Possess Alcohol - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Brenda J. Schanbacher, 42, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Juan Garcia, 21, Warsaw; Benjamin J. Maxon, 20, Winona Lake; Angela D. Adams, 24, Pierceton; Robert S. Spangle, 21, Claypool; Jennifer M. Zuniga, 20, Warsaw; Jessica M. Heath, 20, Warsaw; Ryan Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; Francisco Ramirez, 30, Warsaw; Michael L. Swihart, 21, Warsaw; Nancy J. Meyer, 57, Warsaw;
Also, Tyler K. Reinholt, 17, Warsaw; Armando Marrufo II, 21, Warsaw; Pilar Beltran, 64, Winona Lake; Nathaniel J. Warrix, 24, Warsaw; Rigoberto Cuatle, 33, Warsaw; Sandra L. Engle, 29, Claypool; Bradley D. Davis, 45, North Manchester; Armando Carlos, 23, Warsaw; Roney M. Lopez, 23, Warsaw; Travis D. Swick, 16, Warsaw;
Also, Vernon L. Smith, 36, Warsaw; John H. Khiev, 19, Warsaw; Cheri L. Sleighter, 22, Pierceton; Delbert D. Wallace, 67, Burket; Robert E. Miotto, 25, North Webster; Sherman R. Yoder, 25, Etna Green; Kevin L. Boggs, Warsaw; Richard A. Brown, 31, Rochester; Todd J. Guiff, 31, Warsaw; Chad E. Castle, 25, Larwill;
Also, Debbie S. McNees, 19, Warsaw; Janice L. Perry, 52, Winona Lake; Pamela J. Keiser, 41, North Webster; April M. Aguilar, 29, Warsaw; Wera Shepherd, 54, Warsaw; Benjamin M. Crump, 48, Claypool; Mary L. Jarrell, 40, Warsaw; Ryan Lenfestey, 27, Warsaw; Dustin P. Cordill, 17, Warsaw; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw;
Also, Cindy S. Cooper, 44, Cromwell; Laura M. Noggle, 17, Warsaw; Michelle J. Pratt, 31, Larwill; Andrew J. Trudell, 20, Warsaw; Danny L. Earnest, 26, Warsaw; Maria S. Hernandez, 49, Warsaw; Rhonda L. Addair, 42, Warsaw; Shawn A. Minglin, 23, Warsaw; Crystal R. Drum, 17, Syracuse; Hailey K. Templeton, 18, Leesburg;
Also, Seward A. Guy, 63, Warsaw; Maria Duron, 40, Pierceton; Justin R. Keller, 98, Warsaw; Yvonne R. Vance, 36, Pierceton; Angelita N. Velazquez, 22, Warsaw; Terry J. Shaw, 24, Warsaw; Scott A. Slone, 25, Warsaw; Phil J. Armey, 29, Warsaw; Jacob R. Vetor, 17, Claypool; Mark S. Louvier, 37, North Manchester; and Jenna M. Davis, 18, Atwood.
Fined $20 in May were Jill M. Schlotterback, 22, Leesburg; Jamie Harris, 17, Warsaw; Luann E. Lugo, 42, Warsaw; Michael J. Francis, 24, Mentone; Jeremy R. Cole, 20, Syracuse; Aaron R. Marshall, 17, Claypool; Andrew D. Packer, 18, North Webster; Desiree L. Ponsler, 33, Syracuse; Jaime Aleman, 23, Warsaw; Crystal L. Sledge, 25, Leesburg;
Also, Frank A. DiRico, 41, Warsaw; Adam L. Overmeyer, 22, Silver Lake; Jarod M. Leasure, 18, Warsaw; Edgardo Grandados, 26, Warsaw; Matthew Dilley, 20, Warsaw; Samuel J. Federico, 26, Silver Lake; Gary Fugate, 47, Claypool; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw; Douglas Smith, 41, Warsaw; Robert L. Lashley Jr., 54, Pierceton;
Also, Brian T. Jones, 29, Syracuse; Beth A. Mayhew, 56, Syracuse; Cesar Cuahuizo, 28, Warsaw; Ryan S. Hernandez, 20, Warsaw; Melvin Santana, 18, Warsaw; Jerry M. Goble, 23, Warsaw; Enrique Flores, 23, Winona Lake; Naomi A. McCurdy, 21, Warsaw; Andrew N. Pettit, 22, Burket; Jeremiah A. Eckert, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Rachelle L. Smith, 20, Warsaw; Richard A. Cook, 41, Burket, Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Scott A. Tinsley, 18, Warsaw; Bryon E. Gordon, 20, Warsaw; Carol J. Fuller, 46, North Webster; Maynard E. Coleman, 49, Nappanee; Scott D. Biesemeyer, 18, North Webster; Dawn E. Morton, 44, Warsaw; Jaime Belmontes, 21, Winona Lake; and Karen A. Hansen, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Sandra F. Meadows, 49, Claypool.
Fined $20 in January was Brian L. Robertson, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Harter, 24, Warsaw, and Scott A. Hughes, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in November was Justin R. Miner, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September was Eric J.T. Barker, 31, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in May was Lisa A. Rivera, 40, Warsaw.
Judgment in May against Jorge A. Villanueva, 30, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Conversion - (May) Rick W. Martin, Cromwell.
Criminal Trespass - (April) Jose Jiminez, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Felipe Curya, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (March) Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (February) Lorrie Slone, North Webster; (November) Melissa Johnson, Syracuse; (October) Rodney Hann, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Chris Cummins, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (December) Douglas Stump, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - (December) Brian Krizan, Syracuse.
Battery - (December) Sammie L. Brown, Pierceton; Andy Hamilton, Pierceton; (November) Andrew Bolinger, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Andy Hamilton, Pierceton; (July 2000) Amanda Mullins Warsaw; (June 2000) Tommy Terry, Warsaw.
Conversion - (December) Robert Miles, Syracuse.
Assisting A Criminal - (December) Scott Tinsley, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Brian Wallen, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Nicholas Mitchell, Nappanee.
Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages To A Minor - (October) April L. Montalvo, Syracuse.
Deferral
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Ada R. Pridgen, 35, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Manuel and Luann Lugo, South CR 250W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Lugos to cease using their real estate as an automobile graveyard and to come into compliance with zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, as assignee of Bank One, v. Earl Hackworth, Lyon Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,594.29 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Mindy R. Frantz, South Country Club, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $25,753.17 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• NIPSCO v. Frederick Rex Robertson, North CR 875W, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 2000, auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Sharon R. Breeden, also known as Sharon R. Swartz, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,594.01 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, v. Yolanda Hatfield, also known as Yolanda Kuta, West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,284.13 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Diane L. Dean, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $11,208.75 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Corp. - Chase Manhattan v. Keith A. Scott, North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,464.96 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. David A. Clark, East Wawasee Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,487.74 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. v. Gerhid L. Homes, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,406.19 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ada Prater, South CR 200W, Silver Lake, $6,140.91, and Marguerite J. Carlson, South Morton Street, Warsaw, $4, 133.09.
• First Select Corp. v. Carol L. Smith, North Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,460.77 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jeanette J. and Gerald Akers, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, $5,470.12, and Suzanne and Brad D. Bibler, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $7,058.97.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. William D. Roberts, St.Mary's Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,233.55 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Joe Ewen, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,380 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• Patricia Blazek, personal representative of the estate of Mary A. Titone, and James S. Titone v. Neal Van Ness, M.D., MedPark Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligence in the medical care of Mary A. Titone.
• Roxanne Parker v. Jerry E. Stouder, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an appropriate judgment be entered to reform the real estate transaction between Parker and Stouder, reconstituting the documents as mortgage, plus an unspecified amount for damages, punitive damages and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Gomez
Jesus Gomez, Aurora, Ill., and Crystal Gomez, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married March 29, 2001, and separated June 18, 2001. 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
• Platinum Finance Servicing Corp. awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Betty J. Parker, $11,782.73, and Shirley Augsburger, $1,924.59.
• City of Warsaw v. Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $846.49, plus court costs.
• Green & Cates v. Randall C. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $3,409.50 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. William M. Jr. and Dawn R. Hyde. Plaintiff awarded $112,351.25 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Providian National Bank v. Linda S. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $9,829.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CGU Insurance Co. v. Christopher Leeuw. Plaintiff awarded $5,651.87, plus court costs.
• Bank One v. Jeremy D. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $9,168.17, plus court costs.
• Firstar Trust Co. v. Gary and Tina Karbach. Plaintiff awarded $73,565.53 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank v. Richard L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $5,167 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bernice Rater v. state of Indiana and Indiana Division of Family and Children.
• Gloria L. Baier v. The Penny Warrant Corp.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Daniel D. and Jeanne E. Beam.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank v. Paul A. Mallery.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald and Sherry Manns. June 29.
• Jennifer J. and James E. Maxwell. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. June 29.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Patrick Pfefferkorn and Nicole Eisman v. Michael S. Shepherd, South CR 575E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek $9,000 for damage resulting from a Jan. 26, 2001, auto accident on CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered and request a trial by jury.
• National City Bank v. Kimberly S. Caudill, West CR 1275S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $555.06 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Fulton County.
• Jerry Stouder v. Roxanne Parker, EMS C22 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring him owner of real estate in question, plus possession of real estate, $6,000 for damages and court cost.
• Troy A. and Jo E. Dirck v. Michael and Teresa Spangle, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an injunction prohibiting the Spangles from entering their real estate; from destroying, removing or damaging trees, bushes, grass, soil or any structures or improvements now existing; from interfering with the Dircks' use of the real estate; a declaration that the Dircks have title to the property; and an amount for compensatory damage, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. Arthur L. and Nicki Miller, EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $102,772.15 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.
• Dennie, Margaret, Susan E. and David J. Conley v. Wilford ad Vikkie Prater, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $52,772.61 due on real estate lease agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of contract, with possession and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hanes
Jason W. Hanes, Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Tina L. Hanes, East High Street, Etna Green. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated May 8, 2001. There are three minor children.
Shaw
Rusty A. and Samuel Shaw, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated June 22, 2001. There are no minor children.
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 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.
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.
• Bonieta Andrews, 4108 Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,880. Debts: $75,203.
• Don and Annette Fenstermaker, 592 N. Paradise Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,570. Debts: $123,645.
• Christopher and Pamela Ross, 8635 E. Smith Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $97,140. Debts: $151,387.
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