(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.
This includes: Civil Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Relations, Fish and Game, Limited Civil, Marriage License Applications, Probate Court, Small Claims, State Tax, Statutory Liens and Traffic Tickets.
Scott D. Cheever vs. State of Kansas, Motion hearing scheduled 5/22/24, 10 a.m. Bench trial hearing scheduled 10/15/24, 9 a.m.
The estate of Homer Wilson Jr. vs. Christine Mouer, Medical Malpractice. Final settlement hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 10 a.m.
Gressel Oil Field Service LLC vs. Oil Holdings, LLC, Fred Weigel Jr. Trust, Leon F. Weigel Trust, CM Energy Holdings, LLC and Kansas Uplift LLC. Other Civil, non-domestic. Journal entry of dismissal, Defendants paid in full. Case dismissed.
Evergy Kansas South, Inc. vs. Dubro LLC, JLB Rock Creek Ranch LP, American AgCredit FLCA, Gail Fuller, Cienega Capital LLC and Otter Creek Farm, LLC, Eminent Domain. Order for Forthwith Distribution of Appraisers’ Award.
County Deeds
Transfer on Death Deed - James A. Schrader to Jennifer L. Reimer, Lisa M. Wesche, Karrie J. Schrader and Jeffrey D. Schrader. Lots 79-80, 2nd Addition Lakeview Subdivision, Greenwood County, W1/2 of Lot 79.
Transfer on Death Deed - Perry Soule and Heather Soule and Perry & Heather Soule Living Trust. Lot 1, Survey “O,” Eureka, part Lot 1.
Warranty Deed - F & D Denner Family Trust to Wyatt Logan. Section 3425-10, part SE1/4NW1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Barbara D. Scheck to Darrell D. Harris, Sharyl S. Harris and David J. Chestnut. Lots 6-7, Block 65, Town Company Addition, Eureka.
Transfer on Death Mineral Deed - Clara Sorenson and Dirk Sorenson to Dirk Sorenson. Section 10-2313, W1/2, all her undivided 1/3 interest.
Quit Claim Deed - Garry Sporing and Connie C. Sporing to Garry G. Sporing and Connie C. Sporing. Lots 5-6, Block 2, Phenis Addition, Madison, west 100’ of Lots 5-6, less north 10’ of Lot 6.
Transfer on Death Deed - Lois Roberts to Janice Hughes, Nancy Dubas and Ervin Glen Roberts. Section 23-26-12, N1/2, undivided 1/3 interest each.
Warranty Deed - Donald L. Dir to Cameron Uhri. Lots 5-7, Block 2, Collins Addition, Eureka, west 4’ of Lot 7. Section 3-26-10, less and except city alley that lies adjacent to westerly line of Lot 5, 14’ in width.
Quit Claim Mineral Deed - Virginia McDonald Miller to Virginia McDonald Miller Trust. Section 2723-10, all. Section 28-2310, E1/2SE1/4, E1/2NE1/4. Undivided 14/40th of a 1/2 interest in all oil, gas, coal and other minerals.
Quit Claim Deed - Becky Kay Crisswell to Bart Young. Lots 5-6, Block 3, Climax Subdivision, Climax.
Warranty Deed - 5J Enterprises LLC to John R. Shepard Jr. and Krista Ward. Lots 5-6, Block 4, Blacks Addition, Severy.
Transfer on Death Deed Dennis D. Scott and Phylis Scott to Scott Pucket and Katie Pucket. Section 1227-9, part SW1/4SW1/4.
Transfer on Death Deed - Troy Mitchell to Dustin Mitchell and Lindsie Nygaard. Section 12-28-9, part SW1/4SE1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Mary Childers to Deborah L. Norris. Block 14, Bitlers 1st Addition, Eureka, north 43 1/3’ of south 2/3 of SW1/4 of Block 14.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Simon Dan Garza, sentencing hearing scheduled 6/6/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Merle A. Burtin, pretrial conference hearing scheduled 4/25/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Natasha Nicole Dubose, Journal entry of plea. Plea entered, Distribute certain hallucinogenic, dose < 10 units; Conspiracy traffic contraband in correctional/ care facility, intro item on grounds. Dismissed, Distribute heroin/certain stimulants, 3.5 - < 100 grams; Use communication facility, in the commission of a felony drug violation; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or controlled substance. Sentencing hearing scheduled
4/4/24. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Garron Michael Gean, Journal entry of plea. Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 2nd conviction. Dismissed, Possession of opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required with prior conviction; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag. Sentencing hearing scheduled 4/4/24. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Danielle Lea Burton, journal entry of judgment on bond.
State of Kansas vs. Michelle Rhonda Harber, status conference hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 1:30 p.m. State of Kansas vs. Charles Edward Wheeler, amended complaint. Journal entry of plea and sentencing. Plea entered, Endangerment. Dismissed, Cruelty to animals, fail to provide food/water/shelter.
State of Kansas vs. Zina Louise Evans, preliminary hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michael James Buddenhagen, hearing result for preliminary hearing held on 3/29/24, failure to appear. Bond-forfeiture hearing scheduled 5/31/24, 1 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Randall Burnett, arraignment hearing scheduled 5/2/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Michelle Rhonda Harber,preliminary hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Florence R. Halstead, preliminary hearing scheduled 4/9/24.
State of Kansas vs. Stephen Maxwell Davis, journal entry of plea and sentence. Plea entered, Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance required, permit uninsured vehicle on highway. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana, 1 prior conviction; Permitting unauthorized person to drive. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Francesca Flemming, preliminary hearing scheduled 5/24/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alicia Wynne Boan, hearing result for preliminary hearing held on 3/29/24, failure to appear. Bond-forfeiture hearing scheduled 5/31/24, 1 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Gary Ray Holt, journal entry of plea. Plea entered, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, 3rd conviction, incapable of safely driving. Sentencing hearing scheduled 4/23/24, 3:30 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Bonnee Jolene Shiloh Bearden, plea hearing scheduled 5/14/24, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. George N. Gathungu, preliminary hearing scheduled 5/7/24, 10 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Misty L. Comfort, journal entry of plea and sentence. Plea entered, Transporting an open container. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into body. Review hearing scheduled 5/28/24, 3:30 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Billy Elliott, preliminary hearing scheduled 4/12/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Margarita Exiga, preliminary hearing scheduled 5/31/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Nicholas Franklin McBride, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Maximum speed limits; Following another vehicle too closely. Diversion- status hearing scheduled 4/9/24. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Tod Alan Felix, journal entry of arraignment and plea. Plea entered, Possession of marijuana, 2 or more prior convictions; Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance. Dismissed, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving while suspended, 1st conviction. Sentencing hearing scheduled 5/16/24, 1:30 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Joanna Lee Carson, preliminary hearing scheduled 5/24/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bobbi Dewitt, journal entry of plea and sentence. Plea entered, Interference with LEO, obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution. Review hearing scheduled 7/16/24, 3:30 p.m. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Cortez Lamont Grayson, preliminary hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tyler James Goodwin, preliminary hearing scheduled 5/24/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. David Wayne Compton, prelimnary hearing scheduled 5/14/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Haydn William Brinkmeyer, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Transporting an open container; Liquor, purchase/possess/ consume by minor 18-20 years, 1st conviction. Diversion- status hearing scheduled 4/23/24, 3:30 p.m. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Skyler Thomas Christianson, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Furnishing alcohol or CMB to a minor x2; Transporting an open container. Diversion-status hearing scheduled 4/23/24, 3:30 p.m. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Amber D. Underwood, Interference with LEO, falsely report a crime intending action on information. First appearance hearing scheduled 4/30/24, 1:15 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Betty June Bennett, preliminary examination - status hearing scheduled 5/10/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Marcus Allen Cook, preliminary hearing scheduled 4/26/24, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Darrell Joseph Chandley, status conference hearing scheduled 5/14/24, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Patrick Ray McClelland, first appearance hearing scheduled 4/30/24, 1:15 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Stephen Warren Hoffman, arraignment hearing scheduled 5/9/24, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tanya Lynn Metcalf, Interference with LEO, falsely report a felony crime intending action on info; Transmit/communicate false information to request emergency service assistance; Permitting unauthorized person to drive. Surety bond posted, $5,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 4/23/24, 1:15 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Ray Bowling, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Preliminary hearing scheduled 5/10/24, 1:30 p.m.
Domestic Relations
In the matter of the marriage of Trace Michael Church vs. Kimberly Ann Church, Marriage Dissolution/ Divorce. Decree of Divorce.
In the matter of the marriage of Jacody Ray Helton vs. Cammie Elaine Helton, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce. Decree of Divorce.
Brooke Schlotterbeck vs. Rick Wallace, Paternity. Petition hearing scheduled 5/21/24, 10 a.m.
Brandon Michael Sinner vs. Valaria Dawn Lacy, Chad Richard Courtney and Kristina May Courtney, Paternity.
Department of Children and Families, State of Kansas, ex rel., DCF vs. Ethan L. Dennis, Non Divorce Visitation, Custody, Support.
Limited Civil
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Braden Lassley, Debt collection. Notice of dismissal, plaintiff dismisses this action without prejudice. Case dismissed.
Discover Bank vs. Kimberly Stuber, Debt collection. Order for Change of venue. Case moved to Elk County, EK-2024-LM-13.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Margaret Bautista, Debt collection. Journal entry of judgment, in favor of the plaintiff.
Prairie Property, LLC vs. Melissa J. Hare, Landlord/ Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Order for garnishment. Order for garnishment service.
Capital One, N.A. vs. Edwin R. Engle Jr., Debt collection. Petition, $9,647.09 and costs. Answer hearing scheduled 5/16/24, 1:30 p.m.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christene Bohl, Debt Collection. Petition on contract, $2,493.09. Answer hearing scheduled 5/16/24, 1:30 p.m.
Traffic Tickets
Sage Gorman, Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag.
Brian M. Axworthy, Speeding 86/65.
Shane K. Jones, Speeding, 68/50, Construction Zone; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license Steve Allen Thompson II, Speeding, 50/30.
Eduardo Martinez-Esparaza, Vehicle liability insurance; Knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Peggy Ann Denise Swopes, Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g., registration.
Jamie Leann Mcnutt, Speeding, 80/65.
Kristen K. Laurent, Speeding 81/65.
Amber D. Harp, Speeding 80/65.
Peyton Ryan Coates, Speeding, 78/65.
Alec Joseph Beachy, Speeding, 80/65.
Bryan L. Rhoades, Speeding, 75/65.
Lisa M. Goracke, Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g., registration.
Marcus Layne Wise, Driving while suspended, 2nd or subsequent conviction.
Charley R. Hon, Vehicles, Unlawful Acts, e.g. registration.
