Times-Union Court News 12-19-2000
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:
• Christopher Lee Harmon, 35, and Lori Ann Lester, 29, both of East CR 950N, Syracuse.
• Donald M. Jones, 37, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Kimberly L. Pezan, 34, Bremen.
• Lonnie Baldridge, 52, and Ann Marie Harrison, 48, both of Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Harold L. Willoghby, 34, and Marjoye A. Tarapczynski, 41, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Kim Hoang Ngan Nguyen, 25, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Rebecca Jean Glaser, 23, East Cornelius Road, Syracuse.
• Bradley Allen Michaelsen, 25, South Viking Drive, Mentone, and April Lynne Carpenter, 21, Main Street, Larwill.
• Michael G. Carney, 37, and Christine Renee McAllister, 29, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Auddie Lee Truex, 17, North CR 800W, Etna Green, and Lisa Marie Treesh, 18, Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Douglas E. Sullivan, 39, and Karen L. Roberts, 41, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green.
• Javier Cantu, 30, Lura Circle, Milford, and Marie Joanne Pilla, 52, East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• Corey Michael Graham, 23, East Fawn Avenue, Warsaw, and Christine Marie Borders, 25, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Paul J. Kuhn, 56, and Christine M. Butler, 36, both of Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent D. Messmore, 37, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Renea D. Black, 35, East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
• James F. Stewart Jr., 52, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and V. Diane Poort, 57, North Timberline Circle West, Warsaw.
• Stephen R. Mishler, 50, and Sandra K. Fryback, 48, both of Chinworth Court, 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 awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen C. Zehner, $1,240.14; Colleen I. Norris, $386.45; Dawn M. Reiff, $377.90; Anselmo, Alexander and Alexandra Infante, $416.81; Tina Hernandez, $202.82; Jill L. Phillips, $742.30; Judy Pennington, $444.66; Kimberly A. Click, $466.45; Peter J. Radcliffe, $641.79; Dan Ryan, $29.78;
Also, Mary Ann Wood, $339.53; Robert P. Snell, $566.37; and Kimberly Ryan, $341.78.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick R. Cable and Patricia Ilant, $3,000; Roger A. and Charlotte Clark, $3,000; Todd R. and Vondee Fulk, $2,705.04; Thomas M. Radowski, $2,389.06; David Winship, $889.70; Norma J. Ulery, $2,836.35; and Wendell C. and Wendy L. Singleton, $2,160.78.
• David Kolbe vs. Dewayne O'Connor. Plaintiff awarded $1,737.50.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Timothy K. Garris. Plaintiff awarded $563.53.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Mindy L. Contreraz. Plaintiff awarded $1,125.95.
• Robin D. Heimann vs. Rick and Heidi Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $240.
• Klownz Inc., doing business as Karma #12, vs. Loretta Tubbs. Plaintiff awarded $260.55.
• Decorative Beginnings vs. Leanne Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $1,733.23.
• American General Finance vs. Randy Norman. Plaintiff awarded $1,818.78.
• Jacklyn Dean vs. Ahmad Sial. Plaintiff awarded $828.
• Annabelle Enyeart vs. Renee Atkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Brian Kuczka vs. Tasha Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $1,920.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy J. Howard, $2,078.36; William C. Taylor, $553; and Jill A. Burnworth Cremeens, $2,024.02.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Sue Johnson, $2,997.94; Stacy Jones, $704.60; Billy Gene Patrick, $422.11.
• NCO Financial vs. Debra S. Tackett. Plaintiff awarded $715.65.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Janssen, $64.25; Timothy M. Reber, $102.25; Roger and Pamela S. Long, $266.92; Karissa Kilgore, $358.06; Nichol Keplinger, $689.15; Alberta Jeffers, $97.48; Sharon Borders, $140.09; Troy McKinzie, $109.94; and Anthony Bowers, $157.07.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tammy Rothenberger and Robert Stevens, $143.30; Lydia Robbins, $165; Danny J. Moon, $333; Aaron and Cassandra J. Hancock, $300.50; Kevin Swain, $412; Anthony Thompson, $110; Rachael and Dave Morgan, $127.80; Ronald and Melissa Smith, $156; Larry Wells, $224; Linda K. Sheppard, $308.27; Linda and Mark Johnson, $129; and Melissa A. and Billy R. Kidd, $306.40.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve and Carol K. Deahl, $2,335, and Diana L. Conley, $2,810.16.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Adam B. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $2,169.75.
• Jem Motor Car vs. William D. Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $2,664.72.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William N. Hyde, $243.42, and Priscilla Jean Robinson, $500.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance vs. Jesse and Brandy L. Reeves. Plaintiff awarded $642.
• Ashley Pennington vs. Cleanmaster Restoration. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Sandra Fryer vs. Kent Wildman, doing business as Wildman Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,446.59.
• Bernice C. Knisley vs. Linda Sheline. Plaintiff awarded $126.
• Homer Ousley vs. Veta Muse Hassler. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Reed and Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael J. Monesmith, $1,013.83; Danelle Solina, $1007.96; Stephanie A. Phillabaum, $369.08; Paul Mallery, $85.98; and Stephen Cartwright, $118.67.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tina M. Kessinger, $271.19; Ronda R. Davis, $115.14; Leslie J. Masterson, $131.31.
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 $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jon Maule, North Webster.
Fined $100 in October and license suspended 180 days was Kevin M. Johnson, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gwen O'Dell, Pierceton.
Fined $217 in January and license suspended 180 days was Lee Dunkleberger, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Brooke Herschberger, Nappanee.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in November and license suspended 180 days was Dale Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July and license suspended six months was Erika Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in May and license suspended 30 days was Jonathan Rule, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Miner, Warsaw.
Fined $124.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Sherry Webb, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in October was Joseph L. Nichols, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November were Brian A. Becknell, Warsaw; Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw; Jenna M. Davis, Atwood; Paul R. Finnegan, Silver Lake; Colin D. Graham, Warsaw; Jennifer Guetschow, Warsaw; and Richard D. Zentz, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Jerry Dale Akers, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Tina M. Conley, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Brent Howard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Anthony Scarbro, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 60 days was Aaron D. Banks, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Brett A. Estep, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Shawn Jones, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kim A. Jacquay Jr., Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only), ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Bret Robbins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Samuel Stidams, Leesburg.
False Informing - Fined $100 in June was Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Shane Dawson, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $25 in May was Michael Stork, North Webster.
Battery - Fined $50 in May was Barbara Frantz, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in April was Bryon Dooley, Cromwell.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in each of two counts was Marcy Hughes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November were Tori L. David, 22, North Webster; Kevin M. Dickey, 17, Silver Lake; Michael C. Weiss, 17, North Webster; Lisa A. Smith, 37, Warsaw; Bria D. Pletcher, 17, Syracuse; Brandon S. Fullmer, 18, Warsaw; Kyle E. Lundy, 18, Leesburg; Whitt A. Huffer, 17, Warsaw; Steve D. Hunsberger, 27, Tippecanoe; Rosanna G. Butler, 18, Syracuse;
Also, Christopher M. Clabaugh, 21, Warsaw; Angela M. Corle, 29, Bourbon; Rodney J. Sellers, 19, Akron; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Ben N. Vandermark, 16, Syracuse; Lisa M. Cochrane, 31, Nappanee; Daniel Gillespie, 43, Leesburg; Cassie D. Hart, 24, Warsaw; Ray C. Redington, 36, Mentone; Derek D. Bowser, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Ian R. Poston, 24, North Manchester; and Andrew T. Meads, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Erin N. McKibbin, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was James L. Pearson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Jason S. Morrow, 27, Syracuse, and John Brunner, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Robert E. Vitoux, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was James E. Snyder, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Lorraine K. Blocher, 42, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in November were Kent G. Green, 39, Claypool; Karmen J. Bushen, 17, Warsaw; Mark A. Whitaker, 17, Warsaw; Carissa R. Metzger, 19, Silver Lake; Gregory A. Weaver, 17, Warsaw; Michael L. Boze, 43, Winona Lake; William J. Keele, 24, Rochester; David A. Kotkovetz, 50, Warsaw; Tara S. Willmann, 17, Silver Lake; Brandon S. Fullmer, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ryan P. Miller, 20, Nappanee; Anna M. Scutchfield, 21, Silver Lake; George J. Conley, 33, Warsaw; Jose Arroyo, 23, Akron; Galen D. Close, 51, North Webster; Abel Vega, 19, Leesburg; Kimberly R. Stanley, 34, Warsaw; Kenneth R. Ousley, 33, Silver Lake; Christopher S. Slimak, 30, Warsaw; and Andrea S. Compson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Kathy S. Marshall, 50, Cromwell; Alejandro Guerrero, 25, North Manchester; and Ryder L. Tinkey, 24, Nappanee; Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; Jerett W. Smith, 23, Pierceton; Charles P. Tranter, 30, Syracuse; and Karrie L. Zolman, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Charles A. Gordon, 27, Warsaw; Dannie Patrick, 49, Warsaw; and Krista L. Bailey, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November were Kirk Stidams, 31, Milford; Philip L. Metcalf, 52, North Webster; Honey M. Pruitt, 51, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Robinson, 27, Warsaw; Mathew W. Bauman, 20, Syracuse; Daniel J. Serafini, 28, Syracuse; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Andrew G. Skeadas, 36, Warsaw; Judith D. Tice, 43, Cromwell; Matthew G. Liston, 25, North Webster; Kimberly A. Kombeur, 32, Warsaw; and Elaine M. Eherenman, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Charles T. Litemuth, 20, Syracuse, and Jason A. Bogart, 76, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Michael S. Emmons, 39, Akron.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Connie R. Haney, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Ryan S. Hernandez, 19, Warsaw; Kirk Stidams, 31, Milford; Martha Williams, 23, Syracuse; Joshua R. Hughes, 23, Mentone; Joseph H. Cutler, 18, Warsaw; Joseph B. Wright, 18, Warsaw; Brenda L. Bolesky, 39, Warsaw; and Karen Sparke, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Daniel Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Juan G. Olivo, 44, Milford; Randall R. Byrer, 33, Etna Green; Marcelo Hernandez, 21, Winona Lake; and Margaret E. Kolberg, 72, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October wa s Jakim D. Wilson, 19, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November were Charles A. Fawley, 65, Warsaw; Abel Vega, 19, Leesburg; and Dennis K. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Michelle L. Danner, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Dean D.Smith, 16, Warsaw.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in November was Martin Malagon, 34, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in November was Ryan D. Van Meter, 16, Larwill.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Eric W. Heiman, 19, Warsaw, and Matthew R. Thomas, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Roger K. Hill, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Ryan M. Weaver, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jose L. Fuentes, 33, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Thomas N. Townsend, 39, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in November was Jeremiah A. Lotz, 19, South Whitley.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in November was Jeremiah A. Lotz, 19, South Whitley.
No Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in November was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Daniel Lopez, 24, Warsaw; Alejandro Guerrero, 25, North Manchester; and Olvin Canales, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Erica L. Rapsavage, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Ramiro Tochimanic, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Alfredo Martinez, 24, Warsaw.
Driving By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Content Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in October was Brian Belcher, 18, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Michael D. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
Fined $50 in June was Juan A. Garcia, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $49.50 in April was Jimmy D. Sain, 53, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Josie L. Diaz, 27, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in June was James M. Whitfield, 23, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $100 in April was Tamra D. Vetor, 30, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Michael P. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Roger L. VanCuren, 31, Pierceton; Joseph M. Skwierczynski, 69, Syracuse; and Connie R. Haney, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Gloria J. Bigelow, 73, Winona Lake; Gabriel Davila, 23, Warsaw; Richard L. Miller, 80, Leesburg; Ted D. Harrell, 37, Warsaw; David D. Tron, 19, Milford; Michael A. Busz, 20, Winona Lake; Warren D. Walmer, 73, Warsaw; Jacinto Lopez, 47, Warsaw; Joshua M. Freeman, 18, Warsaw; John D. Leininger, 19, Winona Lake;
Also, Christopher D. Lloyd, 23, Winona Lake; Joni L. Westerberg, 23, North Manchester; Christy L. Nice, 24, Pierceton; Arthur S. Blaker, 37, Mentone; Toby J. Slone, 27, Winona Lake; Deborah V. Conley, 47, Winona Lake; Carlos C. Nunez, 25, Pierceton; Timothy M. Roe, 20, Rochester; Jorge Flores, 21, Winona Lake; Janis K. Laughry, 29, Nappanee;
Also, Lurna A. Dotson, 45, Silver Lake; Aaron M. Warner, 26, Winona Lake; Shara B. Curry, 50, Warsaw; Mary A. Wynan, 41, Pierceton; Julia E. Wagoner, 20, Winona Lake; Stephen A. Grill, 52, Warsaw; Scott E. Nieveen, 34, Warsaw; Johnny E. Frame, 18, Warsaw; Leroy A. Houchin, 33, North Webster; Scott M. Brown, 29, Warsaw;
Also, Benjamin F. Garber, 16, Pierceton; Beth A. Davis, 22, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 36, Winona Lake; Rebecca A. Thomas, 33, Warsaw; Scott M. Hutchison, 35, Warsaw; Travis J. Tanner, 23, Warsaw; Benjamin M. Freestone, 21, Cromwell; Hai B. Wen, 31, Etna Green; Shirley Cuff, 40, Warsaw; Betty L. McHenry, 65, Milford; Mona A. Pifer, 45, Claypool; Robert D. Stipp, 20, Cromwell; and Tyson N. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were Brian L. Reeder, 31, Warsaw; and Dorthea J. Himes, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were David L. Timmreck, 25, Warsaw, and Erica L. Rapsavage, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Misty S. Minnick, 24, North Webster; Timothy J. George, 43, Warsaw; and James M. Whitfield, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was David E. Buell, 21, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in November was Evelyn Hyde, 36, Warsaw.
Judgment in November against Sheryl I. Turner, 26, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in October was Rodney D. Heltzel, 32, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (November) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw (two counts).
Check Deception - (October) Amy Metcalf, Warsaw; Anna Groves, Warsaw; (August) John Long, Larwill; (June) Connie Borkholder, Silver Lake (two counts); (April) Jeremy Hall, North Manchester: (March) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (three counts); (February) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (four counts); Jennifer Prater, Warsaw (four counts); (January) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (two counts).
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (September) Michael DeLaMater, Warsaw; (May) Tracy Shull, Rochester; (March) Richard Kuhn, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Brooke Herschberger, Nappanee; (June) Michael Cunningham, Claypool; (May) Michael Stork, North Webster.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (August) Julio Hernandez, North Manchester; (June) Sherman Gillum, Warsaw.
Conversion - (August) John Khiev, Warsaw.
Battery - (May) Sammie Brown, Pierceton; (April) Gary Jones, Larwill.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (May) Jamie Ponce, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct (May) Jamie Ponce, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (May) Barbara Frantz, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (May) Steven Berlin, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - (April) Timothy Dotson, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Samuel Stidams, Leesburg; Steve Hunsberger, Tippecanoe.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Carmin J. Rees, 32, Warsaw; (September) Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 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.
• Lester Baxter and Mary Baxter, also known as Kary Baxter and Mary Proefrock, 137 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,000. Debts: $110,482.
• Harold and Patricia Helton, 206 W. Clay St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,525. Debts: $21,949.
• Kandy Hollars, 207 E. Ninth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,005. Debts: $16,198.
• Beth Kennedy, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,525. Debts: $21,949.
• Scott Linville, 70821 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 13. Assets: $4,745. Debts: $105,208.
• Donald Murphy, 2950 Hickory Lane, Rochester, and Annie Marie Murphy, 1941 Heritage Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $43,900. Debts: $59,600. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher Lee Harmon, 35, and Lori Ann Lester, 29, both of East CR 950N, Syracuse.
• Donald M. Jones, 37, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Kimberly L. Pezan, 34, Bremen.
• Lonnie Baldridge, 52, and Ann Marie Harrison, 48, both of Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Harold L. Willoghby, 34, and Marjoye A. Tarapczynski, 41, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Kim Hoang Ngan Nguyen, 25, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Rebecca Jean Glaser, 23, East Cornelius Road, Syracuse.
• Bradley Allen Michaelsen, 25, South Viking Drive, Mentone, and April Lynne Carpenter, 21, Main Street, Larwill.
• Michael G. Carney, 37, and Christine Renee McAllister, 29, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Auddie Lee Truex, 17, North CR 800W, Etna Green, and Lisa Marie Treesh, 18, Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
• Douglas E. Sullivan, 39, and Karen L. Roberts, 41, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green.
• Javier Cantu, 30, Lura Circle, Milford, and Marie Joanne Pilla, 52, East Syracuse Street, Milford.
• Corey Michael Graham, 23, East Fawn Avenue, Warsaw, and Christine Marie Borders, 25, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Paul J. Kuhn, 56, and Christine M. Butler, 36, both of Sanddollar Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent D. Messmore, 37, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Renea D. Black, 35, East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
• James F. Stewart Jr., 52, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and V. Diane Poort, 57, North Timberline Circle West, Warsaw.
• Stephen R. Mishler, 50, and Sandra K. Fryback, 48, both of Chinworth Court, 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 awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen C. Zehner, $1,240.14; Colleen I. Norris, $386.45; Dawn M. Reiff, $377.90; Anselmo, Alexander and Alexandra Infante, $416.81; Tina Hernandez, $202.82; Jill L. Phillips, $742.30; Judy Pennington, $444.66; Kimberly A. Click, $466.45; Peter J. Radcliffe, $641.79; Dan Ryan, $29.78;
Also, Mary Ann Wood, $339.53; Robert P. Snell, $566.37; and Kimberly Ryan, $341.78.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick R. Cable and Patricia Ilant, $3,000; Roger A. and Charlotte Clark, $3,000; Todd R. and Vondee Fulk, $2,705.04; Thomas M. Radowski, $2,389.06; David Winship, $889.70; Norma J. Ulery, $2,836.35; and Wendell C. and Wendy L. Singleton, $2,160.78.
• David Kolbe vs. Dewayne O'Connor. Plaintiff awarded $1,737.50.
• Rockhill, et al, vs. Timothy K. Garris. Plaintiff awarded $563.53.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Mindy L. Contreraz. Plaintiff awarded $1,125.95.
• Robin D. Heimann vs. Rick and Heidi Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $240.
• Klownz Inc., doing business as Karma #12, vs. Loretta Tubbs. Plaintiff awarded $260.55.
• Decorative Beginnings vs. Leanne Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $1,733.23.
• American General Finance vs. Randy Norman. Plaintiff awarded $1,818.78.
• Jacklyn Dean vs. Ahmad Sial. Plaintiff awarded $828.
• Annabelle Enyeart vs. Renee Atkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Brian Kuczka vs. Tasha Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $1,920.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy J. Howard, $2,078.36; William C. Taylor, $553; and Jill A. Burnworth Cremeens, $2,024.02.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa Sue Johnson, $2,997.94; Stacy Jones, $704.60; Billy Gene Patrick, $422.11.
• NCO Financial vs. Debra S. Tackett. Plaintiff awarded $715.65.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Janssen, $64.25; Timothy M. Reber, $102.25; Roger and Pamela S. Long, $266.92; Karissa Kilgore, $358.06; Nichol Keplinger, $689.15; Alberta Jeffers, $97.48; Sharon Borders, $140.09; Troy McKinzie, $109.94; and Anthony Bowers, $157.07.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tammy Rothenberger and Robert Stevens, $143.30; Lydia Robbins, $165; Danny J. Moon, $333; Aaron and Cassandra J. Hancock, $300.50; Kevin Swain, $412; Anthony Thompson, $110; Rachael and Dave Morgan, $127.80; Ronald and Melissa Smith, $156; Larry Wells, $224; Linda K. Sheppard, $308.27; Linda and Mark Johnson, $129; and Melissa A. and Billy R. Kidd, $306.40.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve and Carol K. Deahl, $2,335, and Diana L. Conley, $2,810.16.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Adam B. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $2,169.75.
• Jem Motor Car vs. William D. Clapp. Plaintiff awarded $2,664.72.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William N. Hyde, $243.42, and Priscilla Jean Robinson, $500.
• Woodward Realty & Insurance vs. Jesse and Brandy L. Reeves. Plaintiff awarded $642.
• Ashley Pennington vs. Cleanmaster Restoration. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Sandra Fryer vs. Kent Wildman, doing business as Wildman Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,446.59.
• Bernice C. Knisley vs. Linda Sheline. Plaintiff awarded $126.
• Homer Ousley vs. Veta Muse Hassler. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Reed and Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael J. Monesmith, $1,013.83; Danelle Solina, $1007.96; Stephanie A. Phillabaum, $369.08; Paul Mallery, $85.98; and Stephen Cartwright, $118.67.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tina M. Kessinger, $271.19; Ronda R. Davis, $115.14; Leslie J. Masterson, $131.31.
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 $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jon Maule, North Webster.
Fined $100 in October and license suspended 180 days was Kevin M. Johnson, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Gwen O'Dell, Pierceton.
Fined $217 in January and license suspended 180 days was Lee Dunkleberger, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Brooke Herschberger, Nappanee.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in November and license suspended 180 days was Dale Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in July and license suspended six months was Erika Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in May and license suspended 30 days was Jonathan Rule, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Miner, Warsaw.
Fined $124.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Sherry Webb, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in October was Joseph L. Nichols, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November were Brian A. Becknell, Warsaw; Daniel Benyousky, Warsaw; Jenna M. Davis, Atwood; Paul R. Finnegan, Silver Lake; Colin D. Graham, Warsaw; Jennifer Guetschow, Warsaw; and Richard D. Zentz, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Jerry Dale Akers, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Tina M. Conley, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Brent Howard, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Anthony Scarbro, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 60 days was Aaron D. Banks, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Brett A. Estep, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Shawn Jones, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kim A. Jacquay Jr., Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only), ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Bret Robbins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Samuel Stidams, Leesburg.
False Informing - Fined $100 in June was Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Shane Dawson, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $25 in May was Michael Stork, North Webster.
Battery - Fined $50 in May was Barbara Frantz, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $100 in April was Bryon Dooley, Cromwell.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in each of two counts was Marcy Hughes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November were Tori L. David, 22, North Webster; Kevin M. Dickey, 17, Silver Lake; Michael C. Weiss, 17, North Webster; Lisa A. Smith, 37, Warsaw; Bria D. Pletcher, 17, Syracuse; Brandon S. Fullmer, 18, Warsaw; Kyle E. Lundy, 18, Leesburg; Whitt A. Huffer, 17, Warsaw; Steve D. Hunsberger, 27, Tippecanoe; Rosanna G. Butler, 18, Syracuse;
Also, Christopher M. Clabaugh, 21, Warsaw; Angela M. Corle, 29, Bourbon; Rodney J. Sellers, 19, Akron; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Ben N. Vandermark, 16, Syracuse; Lisa M. Cochrane, 31, Nappanee; Daniel Gillespie, 43, Leesburg; Cassie D. Hart, 24, Warsaw; Ray C. Redington, 36, Mentone; Derek D. Bowser, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Ian R. Poston, 24, North Manchester; and Andrew T. Meads, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Erin N. McKibbin, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was James L. Pearson, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Jason S. Morrow, 27, Syracuse, and John Brunner, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Robert E. Vitoux, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March was James E. Snyder, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Lorraine K. Blocher, 42, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in November were Kent G. Green, 39, Claypool; Karmen J. Bushen, 17, Warsaw; Mark A. Whitaker, 17, Warsaw; Carissa R. Metzger, 19, Silver Lake; Gregory A. Weaver, 17, Warsaw; Michael L. Boze, 43, Winona Lake; William J. Keele, 24, Rochester; David A. Kotkovetz, 50, Warsaw; Tara S. Willmann, 17, Silver Lake; Brandon S. Fullmer, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ryan P. Miller, 20, Nappanee; Anna M. Scutchfield, 21, Silver Lake; George J. Conley, 33, Warsaw; Jose Arroyo, 23, Akron; Galen D. Close, 51, North Webster; Abel Vega, 19, Leesburg; Kimberly R. Stanley, 34, Warsaw; Kenneth R. Ousley, 33, Silver Lake; Christopher S. Slimak, 30, Warsaw; and Andrea S. Compson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Kathy S. Marshall, 50, Cromwell; Alejandro Guerrero, 25, North Manchester; and Ryder L. Tinkey, 24, Nappanee; Jason M. Stephenson, 26, Winona Lake; Jerett W. Smith, 23, Pierceton; Charles P. Tranter, 30, Syracuse; and Karrie L. Zolman, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Charles A. Gordon, 27, Warsaw; Dannie Patrick, 49, Warsaw; and Krista L. Bailey, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in November were Kirk Stidams, 31, Milford; Philip L. Metcalf, 52, North Webster; Honey M. Pruitt, 51, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Robinson, 27, Warsaw; Mathew W. Bauman, 20, Syracuse; Daniel J. Serafini, 28, Syracuse; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Andrew G. Skeadas, 36, Warsaw; Judith D. Tice, 43, Cromwell; Matthew G. Liston, 25, North Webster; Kimberly A. Kombeur, 32, Warsaw; and Elaine M. Eherenman, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Charles T. Litemuth, 20, Syracuse, and Jason A. Bogart, 76, North Webster.
Fined $7 in May was Michael S. Emmons, 39, Akron.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Connie R. Haney, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Ryan S. Hernandez, 19, Warsaw; Kirk Stidams, 31, Milford; Martha Williams, 23, Syracuse; Joshua R. Hughes, 23, Mentone; Joseph H. Cutler, 18, Warsaw; Joseph B. Wright, 18, Warsaw; Brenda L. Bolesky, 39, Warsaw; and Karen Sparke, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Daniel Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Juan G. Olivo, 44, Milford; Randall R. Byrer, 33, Etna Green; Marcelo Hernandez, 21, Winona Lake; and Margaret E. Kolberg, 72, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October wa s Jakim D. Wilson, 19, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November were Charles A. Fawley, 65, Warsaw; Abel Vega, 19, Leesburg; and Dennis K. Wilson, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Michelle L. Danner, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Dean D.Smith, 16, Warsaw.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in November was Martin Malagon, 34, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in November was Ryan D. Van Meter, 16, Larwill.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Eric W. Heiman, 19, Warsaw, and Matthew R. Thomas, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Roger K. Hill, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Ryan M. Weaver, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jose L. Fuentes, 33, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Thomas N. Townsend, 39, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in November was Jeremiah A. Lotz, 19, South Whitley.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in November was Jeremiah A. Lotz, 19, South Whitley.
No Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in November was Eric J. Garman, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Daniel Lopez, 24, Warsaw; Alejandro Guerrero, 25, North Manchester; and Olvin Canales, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Erica L. Rapsavage, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Ramiro Tochimanic, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Alfredo Martinez, 24, Warsaw.
Driving By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Content Of .10 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in October was Brian Belcher, 18, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Michael D. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
Fined $50 in June was Juan A. Garcia, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $49.50 in April was Jimmy D. Sain, 53, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Josie L. Diaz, 27, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in June was James M. Whitfield, 23, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $100 in April was Tamra D. Vetor, 30, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Michael P. Hackworth, 24, Claypool.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Roger L. VanCuren, 31, Pierceton; Joseph M. Skwierczynski, 69, Syracuse; and Connie R. Haney, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Gloria J. Bigelow, 73, Winona Lake; Gabriel Davila, 23, Warsaw; Richard L. Miller, 80, Leesburg; Ted D. Harrell, 37, Warsaw; David D. Tron, 19, Milford; Michael A. Busz, 20, Winona Lake; Warren D. Walmer, 73, Warsaw; Jacinto Lopez, 47, Warsaw; Joshua M. Freeman, 18, Warsaw; John D. Leininger, 19, Winona Lake;
Also, Christopher D. Lloyd, 23, Winona Lake; Joni L. Westerberg, 23, North Manchester; Christy L. Nice, 24, Pierceton; Arthur S. Blaker, 37, Mentone; Toby J. Slone, 27, Winona Lake; Deborah V. Conley, 47, Winona Lake; Carlos C. Nunez, 25, Pierceton; Timothy M. Roe, 20, Rochester; Jorge Flores, 21, Winona Lake; Janis K. Laughry, 29, Nappanee;
Also, Lurna A. Dotson, 45, Silver Lake; Aaron M. Warner, 26, Winona Lake; Shara B. Curry, 50, Warsaw; Mary A. Wynan, 41, Pierceton; Julia E. Wagoner, 20, Winona Lake; Stephen A. Grill, 52, Warsaw; Scott E. Nieveen, 34, Warsaw; Johnny E. Frame, 18, Warsaw; Leroy A. Houchin, 33, North Webster; Scott M. Brown, 29, Warsaw;
Also, Benjamin F. Garber, 16, Pierceton; Beth A. Davis, 22, Warsaw; Dawn S. Engelberth, 36, Winona Lake; Rebecca A. Thomas, 33, Warsaw; Scott M. Hutchison, 35, Warsaw; Travis J. Tanner, 23, Warsaw; Benjamin M. Freestone, 21, Cromwell; Hai B. Wen, 31, Etna Green; Shirley Cuff, 40, Warsaw; Betty L. McHenry, 65, Milford; Mona A. Pifer, 45, Claypool; Robert D. Stipp, 20, Cromwell; and Tyson N. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October were Brian L. Reeder, 31, Warsaw; and Dorthea J. Himes, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were David L. Timmreck, 25, Warsaw, and Erica L. Rapsavage, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Misty S. Minnick, 24, North Webster; Timothy J. George, 43, Warsaw; and James M. Whitfield, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was David E. Buell, 21, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in November was Evelyn Hyde, 36, Warsaw.
Judgment in November against Sheryl I. Turner, 26, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in October was Rodney D. Heltzel, 32, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (November) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw (two counts).
Check Deception - (October) Amy Metcalf, Warsaw; Anna Groves, Warsaw; (August) John Long, Larwill; (June) Connie Borkholder, Silver Lake (two counts); (April) Jeremy Hall, North Manchester: (March) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (three counts); (February) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (four counts); Jennifer Prater, Warsaw (four counts); (January) Sheila Puckett, Winona Lake (two counts).
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (September) Michael DeLaMater, Warsaw; (May) Tracy Shull, Rochester; (March) Richard Kuhn, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Brooke Herschberger, Nappanee; (June) Michael Cunningham, Claypool; (May) Michael Stork, North Webster.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (August) Julio Hernandez, North Manchester; (June) Sherman Gillum, Warsaw.
Conversion - (August) John Khiev, Warsaw.
Battery - (May) Sammie Brown, Pierceton; (April) Gary Jones, Larwill.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - (May) Jamie Ponce, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct (May) Jamie Ponce, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (May) Barbara Frantz, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (May) Steven Berlin, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - (April) Timothy Dotson, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Samuel Stidams, Leesburg; Steve Hunsberger, Tippecanoe.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Carmin J. Rees, 32, Warsaw; (September) Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 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.
• Lester Baxter and Mary Baxter, also known as Kary Baxter and Mary Proefrock, 137 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,000. Debts: $110,482.
• Harold and Patricia Helton, 206 W. Clay St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,525. Debts: $21,949.
• Kandy Hollars, 207 E. Ninth St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,005. Debts: $16,198.
• Beth Kennedy, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,525. Debts: $21,949.
• Scott Linville, 70821 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 13. Assets: $4,745. Debts: $105,208.
• Donald Murphy, 2950 Hickory Lane, Rochester, and Annie Marie Murphy, 1941 Heritage Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $43,900. Debts: $59,600. [[In-content Ad]]
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