Times-Union Court News 12-23-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Steven Dennis Sexton, 18, and Pamela Jean Busenbark, 16, both of East CR 850S, Claypool.
• Charles E. Freeman, 40, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Patricia A. Rife, 49, East Pontiac Street, Warsaw.
• Richard Brian Peterson, 26, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Debra Renae Hoy, 19, East Raintree Road, Warsaw.
• Gary L. Minnick, 50, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw, and Judith A. Miller, 51, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Allen Engler, 21, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Dawn Angela Pickart, 20, Lowell.
• Brandon Shaw Cretacci, 25, and Jill Ann Shaw, 20, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• J. Miller Cabinet Co. vs. Kent and Roxanne Wildman. Plaintiff awarded $7,112.69.
• Lester and Sue Cannon vs. Brent and Chris Cox. Plaintiff awarded $100.91.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse J. and Bobbie Deaton: $1,353.30; James Sexton, $239.19; James Method, $197.83; John and Annie North, $145.63; Herbert Jr. and Sheryl Miller, $107.11; Valeria Brewer, $238.46; Sandra Foreman, $150.16; and Roxana Johnson, $348.80.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey S. Mayo, $2,408.92; Penny Mayo, $353.29; and Amy L. and Clarence W. Griese, $565.70.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Troy D. and Leslie Hackworth, $2,378; Terry R. And Lori J. Elliott, $1,594.94; and Tim and Donna Wallace, $384.84.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry B. Burkholder, $586.01; Thomas B. Pulliam, $695; and Martin L. Casey, $1,067.50.
• Christopher Kehler vs. Sharon Hepler. Plaintiff awarded $1,803.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Charles R. Willard. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Helen Wise vs. John and Anndria Bloomer. Plaintiff awarded $614.
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 Jared L. Rouch, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in August; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Randy J. Swihart, 36, Silver Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in April; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of substance abuse counseling; and license suspended 180 days was Kyle D. Miller, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in April; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 180 days was Patrick S. Kelley, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Naoma Foreman, 32, Claypool.
Fined $100 in December 1996, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Kenneth Williams, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days were Kathy E. Kelly, 32, Warsaw, and William S. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Brandon E. Carey, 21, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in November was Korey Green, 19, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Holly R. Pickens, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Guadalupe Patino, 25, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Margarita D. Martinez, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in May was Gumecindo M. Alvarado, 45, Claypool.
Fined $50 in December 1996 and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Kenneth Williams, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Criminal Conversion - Fined $100 in November was Nathaniel L. Fisher, 18, Bourbon.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in September were Felipe Saucedo, Warsaw; William E. Hunt, Warsaw; and Jose D. Villa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Benny D. Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was James A. Brewer, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November was Karen Gail Prater, 20, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against David M. Brandt, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Nicole M. Kiser, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service, was Kit Johnson, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July were Dominic D. Rager, Winona Lake, and Francisco Herrera, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $200 in November was Rader Campbell, 37, Tippecanoe.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 20 days in jail was John H. Compton, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Terry J. Marsillett, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was David M. Brandt, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was Andrew W. Pettit, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Bernice Calhoun, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Damian S. Feller, Silver Lake.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $250 in September and sentenced to 20 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service, was Gabe W. Helms, 22, Milford.
Deception/Tampering With Utility Equipment - Judgment (court costs only) in September, ordered to make restitution of $118.44 to Warner Cable and to reimburse the costs of his court-appointed attorney, and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Randy L. Rogers, 22, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and given a 60-day suspended sentence was Theodore M. Grocke, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Kerry L. Mills, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Michael K. Jones, 24, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in April was Michael K. Jones, 24, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Cynthia K. Kaiser, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Rick L. Gerber, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Richard J. Woll, 34, Akron.
Fined $27 in December were Rachael A. Hull, 17, South Whitley; and Martin Ramos, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Vanessa D. Amburgy, 17, Warsaw; and Rita M. Leeper, 39, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in October were Joseph A. Graham, 22, Milford, and Nathan M. Beck, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Faith L. Neher, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Andrew P. Wright, 17, Pierceton; Richard E. Lundin, 46, Syracuse; and Daniel G. Ousley, 17, Claypool.
Fined $12 in November were Rebecca J. Soto, 19, Warsaw; Brian A. Schneidewent, 19, Warsaw; Isaac W. Lemler, 17, Nappanee; Jared L. Rouch, 21, Nappanee; Amy C. Stoner, 24, Milford; and Dereck W. Barker, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was James E. Rose, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jake Stone, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Douglas D. Bowser, 42, Syracuse, and Trent D. Nabinger, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Raeni R. Dumford, 29, Syracuse, and Christopher E. Egolf, !9, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was Bryon J. Berry, 38, Warsaw.
Brakes Out Of Adjustment - Fined $17 in November was William M. Brown, 48, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Laura L. Campbell, 31, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Norma L. Hammond, 61, Akron.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Samuel L. Beachy, 25, Nappanee.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in November were Anthony D. Egolf, 17, Cromwell, and Ted D. Ehereman, 42, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was Cortney J. Horn, 21, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in November was Nathan M. Beck, 18, Warsaw.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in October was Sonia K. Scherer, 35, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Timothy J. Leighton, 21, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $1 in October was Mark R. Lavigne, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Aimee M. Delgado, 21, Winona Lake; Catharine P. Becknell, 63, Bourbon; David J. McLean, 37, Warsaw; and Bobbi D. Hursey, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Samantha R. Keller, 20, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 18, Silver Lake; John W. Strader, 36, Pierceton; Terry L. Shumpert, 42, Warsaw; Travis T. Wright, 17, Silver Lake; Betty S. Stiver, 34, Warsaw; Cindy S. Cooper, 40, Warsaw; and Cheryl E. Jackson, 39, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August was Charles W. Lucas, 69, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in August was Brian R. Kuczka, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Sheila A. Miller, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (June) David A. Forney, Winona Lake.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Jay Shenefield, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Trespass - (December) Euwin W. Bryant, 55, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Euwin W. Bryant, 55, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Walter Blackburn Jr., Warsaw; (October) Leala Nelson, Warsaw; (June) Debra S. Baker, Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - (August) Douglas C. Kahler, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Gumecindo M. Alvarado, 45, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - (December 1996) Alicia Haecker, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Criminal Mischief - (June) Jason Miller, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has 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) Taia R. Pletcher, 18, Syracuse.
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.
• Randy S. Bowman, doing business as Pierceton Trailer Sales, P.O. Box 647, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Nov. 5. Assets: $68,460. Debts: $242,873.22.
• John Oren Evans, 530 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Nov. 7. Assets: $2,100. Debts: $113,692.76.
• Jose D. Fernandez, 414 S. Maple Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $770. Debts: $10,937.48.
• Scott Louis Howard, 6137 W. Hoffer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $44,185.
• Douglas Lee and Tammy Marburger, 15871 E. CR 375S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Nov. 13. Assets: $47,927. Debts: $64,150.
• Richard Kell McGlothin, 909 Clover St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $15,610. Debts: $25,754.95.
• Lori Dianne Measels, formerly known as Lori Dianne Bailey, 317-A E. 14th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $18,500. Debts: $30,200.
• Mark Dee Nuell, 2390 S. Old Ditch Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 7. Assets: $16,815. Debts: $66,162.14.
• Paul Ray Rummel, 26650 CR 46, Nappanee. Chapter 12. Nov. 6. Assets: $445,668.96. Debts: $756,859.35.
• Wayne Lamar Rummel, 26633 CR 46, Nappanee. Chapter 12. Nov. 6. Assets: $271,776.96. Debts: $506,716.09.
• Esther F. Shaffer, 653 S. Hastings St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $695. Debts: $16,664.72.
• Kent Allen and Vonda Joan Shatto, also known as Vonda Joan Bennett, 524 Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $52,220. Debts: $89,692.
• Tamera Mistine Stonebreaker, 1640 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $550. Debts: $22,330.40.
• Roger Lamar and Vicki Dee Stouder, 1062 E. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $3,650. Debts: $47,206.66.
• Lonnie Milton Tackett, 2338 18B Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Nov. 5. Assets: $570. Debts: $20,156.95.
• James W. and Sheri L. Becker, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #172, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $29,355. Debts: $38,791.95.
• Matt Eugene Bontrager, 10594 N. Grove Road, Milford. Chapter 7. Nov. 17. Assets: $6,151. Debts: $21,543.47.
• Rhonda Idell Buckel, 4298 W. McCarty Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 19. Assets: $2,290. Debts: $44,887.35.
• Benjamin S. and Erika K. Cornelius, also known as Erika K. Workman, 1692 E. CR 200N #135, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 18. Assets: $44,371.50. Debts: $65,791.09.
• Robbie Craig and Larraine Paullette Crabtree, also known as Larraine Kendall, also known as Larraine Voland, 317 N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 17. Assets: $5,690. Debts: $33,022.16.
• James and Wilma Grace Craig, 4492 E. CR 600E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $41,510. Debts: $131,906.39.
• Charles Urshel and Michelle Lee Emery, 1437 N. Maple Lane, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 12. Assets: $100,277. Debts: $103,882.80.
• Miller's Market of Nappanee Inc., 457 W. Randolph St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 18. Assets: $330,113.23. Debts: $224,676.80.
• Gary Keith and Jacqueline Kay Ousley, also known as Jacqueline Kay Watkins, 8280 U.S. 30E #112, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Nov. 13. Assets: $26,130. Debts: $81,033.39.
• Peter William Rakoczy, 407-C N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $3,705. Debts: $46,602.35.
• Dale Richard and Ruth Ann Whetstone, 2241 E. 19th Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $51,270. Debts: $48,143.58.
• Stephanie M. Wilson, Viewpoint Apartments Room 111, Ind. 15 (North Buffalo Street), Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $2,465. Debts: $26,078.53. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Steven Dennis Sexton, 18, and Pamela Jean Busenbark, 16, both of East CR 850S, Claypool.
• Charles E. Freeman, 40, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Patricia A. Rife, 49, East Pontiac Street, Warsaw.
• Richard Brian Peterson, 26, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Debra Renae Hoy, 19, East Raintree Road, Warsaw.
• Gary L. Minnick, 50, Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw, and Judith A. Miller, 51, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Allen Engler, 21, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Dawn Angela Pickart, 20, Lowell.
• Brandon Shaw Cretacci, 25, and Jill Ann Shaw, 20, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• J. Miller Cabinet Co. vs. Kent and Roxanne Wildman. Plaintiff awarded $7,112.69.
• Lester and Sue Cannon vs. Brent and Chris Cox. Plaintiff awarded $100.91.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse J. and Bobbie Deaton: $1,353.30; James Sexton, $239.19; James Method, $197.83; John and Annie North, $145.63; Herbert Jr. and Sheryl Miller, $107.11; Valeria Brewer, $238.46; Sandra Foreman, $150.16; and Roxana Johnson, $348.80.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey S. Mayo, $2,408.92; Penny Mayo, $353.29; and Amy L. and Clarence W. Griese, $565.70.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Troy D. and Leslie Hackworth, $2,378; Terry R. And Lori J. Elliott, $1,594.94; and Tim and Donna Wallace, $384.84.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry B. Burkholder, $586.01; Thomas B. Pulliam, $695; and Martin L. Casey, $1,067.50.
• Christopher Kehler vs. Sharon Hepler. Plaintiff awarded $1,803.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Charles R. Willard. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Helen Wise vs. John and Anndria Bloomer. Plaintiff awarded $614.
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 Jared L. Rouch, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in August; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 90 days was Randy J. Swihart, 36, Silver Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in April; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of substance abuse counseling; and license suspended 180 days was Kyle D. Miller, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in April; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 353 days were suspended for probation; and license suspended 180 days was Patrick S. Kelley, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Naoma Foreman, 32, Claypool.
Fined $100 in December 1996, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Kenneth Williams, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days were Kathy E. Kelly, 32, Warsaw, and William S. Miller, 23, Claypool.
Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Brandon E. Carey, 21, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in November was Korey Green, 19, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Holly R. Pickens, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Guadalupe Patino, 25, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Margarita D. Martinez, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in May was Gumecindo M. Alvarado, 45, Claypool.
Fined $50 in December 1996 and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Kenneth Williams, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Criminal Conversion - Fined $100 in November was Nathaniel L. Fisher, 18, Bourbon.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in September were Felipe Saucedo, Warsaw; William E. Hunt, Warsaw; and Jose D. Villa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Benny D. Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was James A. Brewer, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Anthony M. Hoover, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in November was Karen Gail Prater, 20, Claypool.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against David M. Brandt, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Nicole M. Kiser, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service, was Kit Johnson, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July were Dominic D. Rager, Winona Lake, and Francisco Herrera, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $200 in November was Rader Campbell, 37, Tippecanoe.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 20 days in jail was John H. Compton, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Terry J. Marsillett, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was David M. Brandt, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was Andrew W. Pettit, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Bernice Calhoun, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Damian S. Feller, Silver Lake.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $250 in September and sentenced to 20 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service, was Gabe W. Helms, 22, Milford.
Deception/Tampering With Utility Equipment - Judgment (court costs only) in September, ordered to make restitution of $118.44 to Warner Cable and to reimburse the costs of his court-appointed attorney, and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Randy L. Rogers, 22, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and given a 60-day suspended sentence was Theodore M. Grocke, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Kerry L. Mills, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Michael K. Jones, 24, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in April was Michael K. Jones, 24, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Cynthia K. Kaiser, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Rick L. Gerber, 35, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Richard J. Woll, 34, Akron.
Fined $27 in December were Rachael A. Hull, 17, South Whitley; and Martin Ramos, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Vanessa D. Amburgy, 17, Warsaw; and Rita M. Leeper, 39, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in October were Joseph A. Graham, 22, Milford, and Nathan M. Beck, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Faith L. Neher, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Andrew P. Wright, 17, Pierceton; Richard E. Lundin, 46, Syracuse; and Daniel G. Ousley, 17, Claypool.
Fined $12 in November were Rebecca J. Soto, 19, Warsaw; Brian A. Schneidewent, 19, Warsaw; Isaac W. Lemler, 17, Nappanee; Jared L. Rouch, 21, Nappanee; Amy C. Stoner, 24, Milford; and Dereck W. Barker, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was James E. Rose, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jake Stone, 52, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Douglas D. Bowser, 42, Syracuse, and Trent D. Nabinger, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Raeni R. Dumford, 29, Syracuse, and Christopher E. Egolf, !9, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was Bryon J. Berry, 38, Warsaw.
Brakes Out Of Adjustment - Fined $17 in November was William M. Brown, 48, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Laura L. Campbell, 31, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Norma L. Hammond, 61, Akron.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Samuel L. Beachy, 25, Nappanee.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in November were Anthony D. Egolf, 17, Cromwell, and Ted D. Ehereman, 42, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was Cortney J. Horn, 21, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in November was Nathan M. Beck, 18, Warsaw.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in October was Sonia K. Scherer, 35, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Duane L. Edmiston, 42, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Timothy J. Leighton, 21, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $1 in October was Mark R. Lavigne, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Aimee M. Delgado, 21, Winona Lake; Catharine P. Becknell, 63, Bourbon; David J. McLean, 37, Warsaw; and Bobbi D. Hursey, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Samantha R. Keller, 20, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 18, Silver Lake; John W. Strader, 36, Pierceton; Terry L. Shumpert, 42, Warsaw; Travis T. Wright, 17, Silver Lake; Betty S. Stiver, 34, Warsaw; Cindy S. Cooper, 40, Warsaw; and Cheryl E. Jackson, 39, North Webster.
Fined $20 in August was Charles W. Lucas, 69, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in August was Brian R. Kuczka, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Sheila A. Miller, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (June) David A. Forney, Winona Lake.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Jay Shenefield, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Trespass - (December) Euwin W. Bryant, 55, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (December) Euwin W. Bryant, 55, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Walter Blackburn Jr., Warsaw; (October) Leala Nelson, Warsaw; (June) Debra S. Baker, Pierceton.
Disorderly Conduct - (August) Douglas C. Kahler, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Gumecindo M. Alvarado, 45, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - (December 1996) Alicia Haecker, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Criminal Mischief - (June) Jason Miller, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has 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) Taia R. Pletcher, 18, Syracuse.
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.
• Randy S. Bowman, doing business as Pierceton Trailer Sales, P.O. Box 647, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Nov. 5. Assets: $68,460. Debts: $242,873.22.
• John Oren Evans, 530 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Nov. 7. Assets: $2,100. Debts: $113,692.76.
• Jose D. Fernandez, 414 S. Maple Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $770. Debts: $10,937.48.
• Scott Louis Howard, 6137 W. Hoffer Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $44,185.
• Douglas Lee and Tammy Marburger, 15871 E. CR 375S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Nov. 13. Assets: $47,927. Debts: $64,150.
• Richard Kell McGlothin, 909 Clover St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $15,610. Debts: $25,754.95.
• Lori Dianne Measels, formerly known as Lori Dianne Bailey, 317-A E. 14th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $18,500. Debts: $30,200.
• Mark Dee Nuell, 2390 S. Old Ditch Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 7. Assets: $16,815. Debts: $66,162.14.
• Paul Ray Rummel, 26650 CR 46, Nappanee. Chapter 12. Nov. 6. Assets: $445,668.96. Debts: $756,859.35.
• Wayne Lamar Rummel, 26633 CR 46, Nappanee. Chapter 12. Nov. 6. Assets: $271,776.96. Debts: $506,716.09.
• Esther F. Shaffer, 653 S. Hastings St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $695. Debts: $16,664.72.
• Kent Allen and Vonda Joan Shatto, also known as Vonda Joan Bennett, 524 Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Nov. 10. Assets: $52,220. Debts: $89,692.
• Tamera Mistine Stonebreaker, 1640 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $550. Debts: $22,330.40.
• Roger Lamar and Vicki Dee Stouder, 1062 E. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 6. Assets: $3,650. Debts: $47,206.66.
• Lonnie Milton Tackett, 2338 18B Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Nov. 5. Assets: $570. Debts: $20,156.95.
• James W. and Sheri L. Becker, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #172, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $29,355. Debts: $38,791.95.
• Matt Eugene Bontrager, 10594 N. Grove Road, Milford. Chapter 7. Nov. 17. Assets: $6,151. Debts: $21,543.47.
• Rhonda Idell Buckel, 4298 W. McCarty Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Nov. 19. Assets: $2,290. Debts: $44,887.35.
• Benjamin S. and Erika K. Cornelius, also known as Erika K. Workman, 1692 E. CR 200N #135, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 18. Assets: $44,371.50. Debts: $65,791.09.
• Robbie Craig and Larraine Paullette Crabtree, also known as Larraine Kendall, also known as Larraine Voland, 317 N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 17. Assets: $5,690. Debts: $33,022.16.
• James and Wilma Grace Craig, 4492 E. CR 600E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $41,510. Debts: $131,906.39.
• Charles Urshel and Michelle Lee Emery, 1437 N. Maple Lane, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 12. Assets: $100,277. Debts: $103,882.80.
• Miller's Market of Nappanee Inc., 457 W. Randolph St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Nov. 18. Assets: $330,113.23. Debts: $224,676.80.
• Gary Keith and Jacqueline Kay Ousley, also known as Jacqueline Kay Watkins, 8280 U.S. 30E #112, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Nov. 13. Assets: $26,130. Debts: $81,033.39.
• Peter William Rakoczy, 407-C N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $3,705. Debts: $46,602.35.
• Dale Richard and Ruth Ann Whetstone, 2241 E. 19th Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $51,270. Debts: $48,143.58.
• Stephanie M. Wilson, Viewpoint Apartments Room 111, Ind. 15 (North Buffalo Street), Warsaw. Chapter 7. Nov. 14. Assets: $2,465. Debts: $26,078.53. [[In-content Ad]]
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