Courthouse news: Three jury trials set; three sent to DOC

The following cases were heard by Judge Thomas Chapman on April 12:

A jury trial was set for Aaron Robert Balliett on Sept. 20-21, 2017, on charges of involuntary manslaughter, vehicular, intoxicated; DWI, B misdemeanor; careless and imprudent driving, A misdemeanor; and failure to stop for stop sign, C misdemeanor. Balliett was the driver in a one-vehicle accident which occurred May 29, 2016, which resulted in the death of McKenzie Rae Patti, in Daviess County.

A jury trial was set for Carlos Rocha on June 9, 2017, on charges of driving while intoxicated, E felony, and a plate violation.

A jury trial was set for Fabian W. Lincoln on May 30, 2017, on felony charges of driving while intoxicated – habitual and no valid license, and five other misdemeanor charges.

Probation was revoked for Jennifer A. Bears on a C felony charge of possession of controlled substance. Her previously imposed sentence of seven years in the Department of Corrections (DOC) was ordered executed.

Probation was revoked for Kyleigh Rothman on a C felony charge of burglary, and the previously imposed sentence of five years in the DOC was ordered executed. She had previously plead guilty to three felony charges of stealing, which were set aside, and the charges were amended to misdemeanors. She was sentenced to six months jail with credit for time served on each of the three misdemeanors. She was sentenced to 10 days jail on a B misdemeanor of property damage with credit for time served. All sentences run concurrently, and consecutively to any other sentences being served.

Probation was revoked for Andrew Johnson on two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, D felony. The previously imposed sentence of four years in the DOC on each count was ordered executed, sentences to run consecutively. On a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault, he was sentenced to 120 days in the regional jail.

Aaron Martin plead guilty in November to attempted possession of controlled substance, D felony. He received a suspended imposition of sentence and two years probation. He was fined $80 for speeding.

Blake J. Goddard plead guilty, by video conference, to attempted damage to jail property, amended from felony to misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 30 days in the regional jail with credit for time served.

Probation was reinstated for Jean A. Rogers on a C felony charge of forgery, originally filed in 2011. She was placed on a new 5-year term of probation.

Civil cases filed: Certificates of lien, DOR, taxes, have been filed against Daniel Goll, Winston; Brenda K. Goll, Winston; and Red Bird Diner, Winston.

Associate Division

Civil Court

Wayne Willits vs. Director of Revenue was tried by the court. Willits’ petition for limited driving privilege was denied.

Replevin: Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. vs. Manuel J. Quintana was dismissed by the parties.

Municipal Court

Defendants found guilty in the municipal court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the City of Gallatin are $32.50. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases on April 10:

Kyanna M. Merritt was fined $100 for driving while license was suspended.

Kelsey Dawn Bird was fined $42.50 for improper backing.

Norma R. Griffin was fined $117.50 for an equipment violation.

Steven Heath Prindle was fined $200 for peace disturbance.

Meleana P. Still was fined $100 for assault.

County Commission

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, discussed issues around the county regarding water drainage issues and bridges.

Joe Michael discussed a bridge on 117th Street in Jefferson Township on which the approach has been washed out. The road and bridge crew will be replacing it with a corrugated metal pipe.

John Quinn discussed a collapsed plastic pipe and drainage issues in Grand River Township.

David Roll, Emergency Management Director, discussed issues with commissioners.

Wayne Uthe left the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

Eric Corwin, clock keeper, discussed colored lights for the courthouse in reference to Autistic Awareness Month.

Commissioners attended the Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting at noon.

Wayne Uthe returned to meeting at 1:15 p.m.

Commissioners inspected corrugated metal pipes, bridges, roads and culverts in Jefferson and Colfax Townships.

The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

These are the unapproved minutes of April 12, 2017. All commissioners were present. Minutes were approved and bills were authorized.

Assessor’s Office  

For those who do not submit their assessment sheets by April 28, penalties will be assessed. If you have questions or are unsure whether you have complied, call the assessor’s office at 660-663-3300.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Michael Brent Whitney, 38, and Stephanie Joann Caldwell, 32, both of Gallatin; Noah R. Bontrager, 55, and Susan W. Miller, 39, both of Jamesport; Henry D. Schwartz, 22, and Ruby Irene Yoder, 22, both of Jamesport; Johnathan Brett Hobbs, 27, and Jessica Susanna Marie Fellhauer, 20, both of Jamesport.

Land Transfers

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Jamesport Township from Denise and Gregory Hayes to Joshua and Heather Turner; tract in Benton Township from Larry and Nichel Crone to Larry and Nichel Crone; tract in Union Township from Darrell D. Hensley to McBee Farms LC; tract in Colfax Township from Sherman and Mary Jane Smith to McBee Farms; tract in Jamesport Township from Barbara Ahrendt and William and Karen Bear to Ivan and Linda Kauffman; tracts in Grand River Township from Gloria A. Spear to Farmland Reserve Inc.; tract in Jefferson Township from Loretta G. Norton and Helen L. Norton to Jennifer and Bradley Caldwell; tract in Grand River Township from McKinsey Farm #687 LLC to Rockwell Properties LLC; tract in Union Township from David and Deborah Vaughn to David and Lynda Stoor; tract in Union Township from Curtis Ramsey and Christi Jo Froman to James and Shelby Dale.

Quit Claim Deeds

Tract in Washington Township from William I. Landes Jr. and Paula C. Landes to William I. Landes and Paula C. Landes; Lake Viking lot #1106 from Brent and Rachel Trimble to Johnny and Karen Reid; tract in Jefferson Township from Toni Poage to Loretta G. Norton and Helen L. Norton; Lake Viking lots #1074 and #1075 from Larry and Janet Hillman to Larry and Janet Hillman as tenants by the entirety; tract in Grand River Township from Dale and Mary Jo Christensen to McKinsey Farm #687 LLC; tract in Benton Township from James A. Taylor to James A. Taylor and Clayton Wineland Jr. as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Washington Township from William I. Landes Jr. and Paula C. Landes to Bryan Landes, Brandon Landes and Wendy Landes; tract in Benton Township from Larry and Nichel Crone to Megan N. Crone.