Court reports for Feb. 2, 2020

Court reports for Feb. 2, 2020

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The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Jacob Albert Brown, 37, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), committed Nov. 22. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Angela Marie Clary, 39, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 28. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year.

Brennan Maerten Coleman, 32, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of second-degree stalking, one count of an amended charge of first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), and one count of an amended charge of second-degree harassment, committed Mar. 5. On the count of second-degree stalking, he was fined $5,000 with $4,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete substance/alcohol and anger management assessments and follow all recommendations, and forfeited all items seized. On the count of first-degree criminal trespass, he was ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and anger management assessments and follow all recommendations and forfeited all items seized. On the count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and anger management assessments and follow all recommendations, and forfeited items seized. On the count of second-degree harassment, he was fined $1,000, ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and anger management assessments, and forfeited items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Sheena Leann Demaris, 36, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of negligent driving, committed Aug. 17. She was fined $300 and a $20 court surcharge.

Misty S. Domanich, 29, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Apr. 29. She was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Holli Driver, 25, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed May 25. She was fined $250, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Miranda Lyn Endresen, 26, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 19, 2018. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 100 suspended (completed on electronic monitoring), fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Anthony Wayne Fulfer, 28, of Casper, Wyoming, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure) and one count of an amended charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief, domestic violence offenses committed Dec. 11. On the count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 330 days in jail with 300 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victims unless they request contact, ordered to complete mental health and anger management assessments and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution (paid in full), forfeited any items seized, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of fifth-degree criminal mischief, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 70 days suspended, fined $500, and placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Sara E. Magnuson, 33, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Aug. 30. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for six months.

Maria Valerie McKittrick, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 25, 2018. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $66 for the first three days of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Krystle Dyana Michaels, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 7. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended (time served by treatment at Serenity House), fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with a specifically named person, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Krystle Dyana Michaels, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree theft and one count of an amended charge of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Aug. 10. On count one, imposition of sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for 12 months, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, she was sentenced to five days in jail, with credit for treatment time served at Serenity House.

Michael Nelson, 38, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed Jan. 28, 2019. He was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 30 days, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Benjamin Ronald Peikarz, 31, of Minturn, Colorado, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 26, 2018. He was sentenced to 30 days on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, credited for time served on electronic monitoring, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $75 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year.

Nick Leon Sacaloff, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, committed Feb. 20, 2019. He was sentenced to one day in jail and forfeited all items seized.

Keith Joe Sheppard, 54, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Dec. 5. He was sentenced to 300 days in jail with 290 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge, had his license suspended for 90 days, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Garrett Derby Smith, 51, of Bellingham, Washington, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 16. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for one year, and placed on probation for one year.

Jaime Katherine Tyler, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief, and a second count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Mar 22. On count one, she was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, ordered to have no contact with victims, ordered to complete anger management assessment (online course completed) and continue with counseling, ordered not to return to Kenai Vision Center, and placed on probation for 24 months. On count two, she was ordered to have no contact with victims, ordered to complete anger management assessment (online course completed) and continue with counseling, ordered not to return to Kenai Vision Center, and placed on probation for 12 months. On count three, she was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, ordered to complete anger management assessment (online course completed) and continue with counseling, ordered not to return to Kenai Vision Center, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Willard Jesse Hutson, 61, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury) and one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended (with a prior conviction), committed Dec. 2. On count one, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim unless victim requests contact, ordered to complete a domestic violence intervention program and follow all recommendations, and placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 20 days in jail.

Joshua Leonard Kushner, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree theft, committed Feb. 15, 2018. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 360 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Joshua Leonard Kushner, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree theft, committed Aug. 14. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victims, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Cobrey Lewis, 27, of Homer, pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicle theft (failure to return vehicle), committed Nov. 20. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Anna Melissa Martin, 46, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 3. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 100 days suspended, fined $5,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, and placed on probation for two years.

Justin Case Bachmeier, 26, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed Apr. 1. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with the victim or the victim’s residence or Save U More store, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for six months.

Justin Case Bachmeier, 26, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of first-degree criminal trespass and one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft, committed May 16. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 130 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with the victim or the victim’s residence or Save U More store, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for one year. On count two, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 120 days suspended, ordered to have no contact with the victim or the victim’s residence or Save U More store, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for one year.

Justin Case Bachmeier, 26, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed June 9. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for one year.

Carl Anthony Bowman, 62, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to and amended charge of negligent driving, committed Aug. 4. He was fined $300 and a $20 court surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Carl Anthony Bowman, 62, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 15. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to pay $200 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Daniel Leigh Gentry, 33, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Dec. 26. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to perform 25 hours of community work service, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Heather E. Hoke, 25, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Nov. 14. She was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Dylan Holloway, 26, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 26. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Anthony W. Howe, 39, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 5, 2018. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $75 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Brandon Joseph Labrec, 27, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed Sept. 16. He was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Edward George Parson, 57, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for misdemeanor, a domestic violence offense committed Dec. 5. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Elizabeth Sue Peronto, 32, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 26. She was sentenced to 30 days on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Louis J. Redmon, 19, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Dec. 23. He was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Soldotna Fred Meyer store during probationary period, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Kenden Christian Snook, 18, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Dec. 29. He was fined $250 and a $100 court surcharge and forfeited all items seized.

Garrett Cody Tikka, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Jan. 5. He was fined a $100 court surcharge, had his license revoked for 90 days, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Gale Waterberry, 44, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to failure to give immediate notice of an accident, committed Dec. 26. She was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Harold Dallas Greenway, 60, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Jan. 13. He was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 12 months.

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai Superior Court:

Nick Leon Sacaloff, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one felony count of failure to stop at the direction of an officer, one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, one misdemeanor count of violating condition of release, and one felony count of first-degree promoting contraband (controlled substance), committed July 20. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 24 months suspended on the count of failure to stop, to 270 days in jail with 150 days suspended on the count of driving under the influence, to five days in jail on the count of violating condition of release, and to 18 months in prison with 18 months suspended on the count of promoting contraband, fined $5,000 on the count of driving under the influence, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $300 cost of appointed counsel, forfeited items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcoholic beverages to excess or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, not to enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol and controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years on the count of failure to stop, one year on the count of driving under the influence, and three years on the count of promoting contraband. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

The following dismissals were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Charges of one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance against Miranda Lyn Endresen, 26, of Kenai, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Mar. 27.

Charges of one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance against Willard J. Hutson, Jr., 61, of Soldotna, were dismissed. Date of the charges was July 15.

A jury found Athena MC Robinson, 21, of Sterling, not guilty of driving under the influence. Date of the charge was Sept. 21.

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