The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

The entrance to the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, AK as seen on February 26, 2019. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)

Court Reports for Nov 8, 2020

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The following judgments were recently handed down Kenai District Court:

Haley Ann Baxter, 25, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Sept. 25. She 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 her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Terenty Gregory Reutov, 36, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of reckless driving, committed Sept. 2. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 170 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for two years. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, had his license revoked for 30 days, and was placed on probation for two years.

Louis James Redmon, 19, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of reckless endangerment and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed June 20. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended, credited for time served in another case, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and mental health assessments and anger management and follow all recommendations (completed), ordered not to possess firearms during probation, forfeited items seized, including cell phone, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On count two, he was sentenced to five days in jail and credited for time served in another case.

Jacquelyn A. Taylor, 37, of Seward, pleaded guilty to no motor liability insurance, committed Oct. 31, 2019. She was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge, and a $50 jail surcharge.

Shannon Lindley Beals, 31, of sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 20, 2019. Beals 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 driver’s licenser revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and was placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Shannon Lindley Beals, 31, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed June 29, 2019, and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for 12 months.

Shannon Lindley Beals, 31, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 18, 2019, and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment through the Alcohol Safety Action Treatment program, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Aaron Devon Dolphin-Chavie, 38, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to being a sport fishing guide aiding in violation of the law, committed Sept. 5. He was fined $1,500 with $1,000 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Casey Dwayne Howard, 42, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Jan. 16, 2019. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Curtis Anthony Larrow, 45, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Sept. 4. He was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, had his license revoked for 30 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Kathi Lee Malston, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 23. She was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for four years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

John Daniel Santiago, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed May 3. On the count of driving under the influence, he was sentenced to 150 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 130 days suspended, (time was served in electronic monitoring), fined $6,000 with $3,000, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, forfeited items seized, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol or any illegal drubs for five years, and was placed on probation for five years. On the count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail, credited for time served on electronic monitoring, and forfeited items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Darrell Ray Stevens, 31, of Nome, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of first-degree criminal trespass, one count of third-degree theft, and one count of fifth-degree criminal mischief, committed July 3. On count one, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, ordered not to return to a Lupine Street address in Kenai, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months, concurrent with the conditions in count one. On count three, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months, concurrent with the conditions in count one.

Randy Edward Gale, 55, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to improper use of registration/title/plates, committed Apr. 11. He was fined $200, a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Randy Edward Gale, 55, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of improper use of registration/title/plates and one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed June 13. On count one, he was fined $200. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for two years.

Tanner Allen Geiser, 32, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to no motor liability insurance, committed Feb. 29. He was fined $100 and a $100 court surcharge.

Stacy Lynn Nielsen, 51, of Pilot Point, pleaded no contest to driving under the influence, committed July 10. She was sentenced to 300 days in jail with 240 days suspended, fined $4,000, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $2,000 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for three years, ordered ignition interlock for 18 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and placed on probation for three years.

Stacy Lynn Nielson, 51, of Soldotna, pleaded no contest to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Oct. 24. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Sherri Lynnis Bosdell, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed June 5. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and she was placed on probation for 12 months, fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Soldotna Fred Meyer store, and ordered to complete 40 hours of community work service.

Tamsen La Dawn Brewer, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed July 10. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, must obtain a driver’s license during probation, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Tamsen La Dawn Brewer, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Aug. 4. She was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for 12 months.

Klayton N.G. Justice, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Jan. 26. On count one, 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 complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, forfeited all item seized, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and placed on probation for three years. On count two, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment and a Batterer’s Intervention Program, forfeited items seized, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol during probation, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Klayton N. Justice, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Feb. 17. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Jason Michael Koontz, 19, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Sept. 12. He was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment with the Alcohol Safety Action Program and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

Debra Pettit Krause, 61, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Feb. 14. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

James Edward Thomas, 63, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Oct. 1. He was sentenced to 20 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Robert Wayne Westover, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree theft, committed June 9, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed July 17. On count one, he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with three individually named people or with a Kasilof address, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was fined $50. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Lucky Daniel Ackerman, 42, of Anchor Point, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), committed Sept. 7, 2018. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, ordered not to return to a Sterling highway address, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Cole Donovan, 18, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Aug. 4. He was fined $150 and a $100 court surcharge.

Jeffery Michael Martinelli, 50, of Clam Gulch, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 12. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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 (to be served on electronic monitoring), ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, forfeited interest in the firearm, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Anatoly Martushev, 36, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (creating a hazardous condition), committed Aug. 6. He was sentenced to time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and forfeited the firearm seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Timothy James Price, 25, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Sept. 27. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete an anger management course and follow all recommendations, ordered to admit the facts in the police report, and placed on probation for 36 months.

Louis James Redmon, 19, of sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree criminal mischief and one count of second-degree terroristic threatening (causing fear of serious injury), committed Jan. 10. On count one, he wasfined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and ordered to complete 25 hours of community work service. On count two, he was ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and mental health assessments and anger management and follow all recommendations (completed), forfeited items seized, including cell hone, ordered to pay restitution, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Kylie Jordan Ness, 18, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 2. Ness 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 driver’s 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.

Kitty Maude Edwards, 42, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Sept. 6. She was sentenced to 150 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 130 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 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 three years, and placed on probation for three years.

Nicholas Douglas Tuttle, 30, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Oct. 29. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume alcohol to excess, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Carol L. Burdick, 55, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 1. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $50 jail surcharge and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to consume alcohol during probationary period, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Harley Wayne Davidson, 62, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted third-degree misconduct involving weapons, committed July 17, 2018. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, ordered not to possess firearms during period of probation, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Harley Wayne Davidson, 62, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Oct. 26. On count one, he was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered not to drive unless validly licensed and insured, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was ordered not to drive unless validly licensed and insured, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 36 months.

Anthony J. Little, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded no contest to violating condition of release, committed Apr. 25, 2019. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, served his time on electronic monitoring, and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Anthony Little, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed June 11, 2019. He was sentenced to60 days in jail, served his time on electronic monitoring, and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Jamerson Justin Carter, 19, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed June 3. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 130 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 complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, agreed to enter into a treatment program, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and was placed on probation for 36 months.

Tj E Damian, 32, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Oct. 18. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 27 days suspended, fined $1,500, 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 was placed on probation for 12 months.

Deven Davis, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 23. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Deven James Davis, 27, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Sept. 25. On the count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 90 days, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of violating conditions of release, he was sentenced to one day in jail and forfeited all items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Deven Davis, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of violating condition of release for a felony and one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Oct. 7. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months.

Robert Ray Phillips, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft and one count of disorderly conduct (refusal to leave premises), committed June 2. On count one, he was sentenced to 310 days in jail with 301 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim or with an Alpine Way address in Kenai, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was sentenced to one day in jail and forfeited all items seized.

Robert Roy Phillips, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed Oct. 11. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Robert Roy Phillips, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree theft, committed Oct. 11. He was sentenced to 360 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 or with a Pey Drive address in Kenai, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months.

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

Tarik Alexander Dukowitz, 23, address unknown, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Aug. 25, 2019. He was sentenced to two years in prison, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, recommended to complete substance abuse treatment while in custody and may parole or furlough following successful completion, ordered to have no contact with co-defendants, if any, and forfeited all items seized.

Mark Jerod Lowther, 53, address unknown, pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, committed Jan. 10. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 16 months suspended, credited for time served on electronic monitoring, fined $10,000, a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license permanently revoked, subject to conditional restoration, forfeited interest in the vehicle, ordered ignition interlock as determined by law if he regains the right to drive, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, not to reside where alcoholic beverages are present or enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Brandon Eliott Timpke, 30, address unknown, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary, committed Dec. 27, 2018. He was sentenced to 30 months in prison, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, ordered to pay $500 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Pacific Star Seafoods, and forfeited all items seized. All assessments and treatment are to be completed while incarcerated. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Brandon Eliott Timpke, 30, address unknown, pleaded guilty to failure to stop at the direction of an officer (for reckless driving), committed Mar. 10. He was sentenced to three years in prison, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, forfeited all items seized, and had his license revoked for 90 days. All assessments and treatment are to be completed while incarcerated. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jaden Lee McCarthy, 21, address unknown, pleaded guilty to one felony count of third-degree assault (causing injury with a weapon) and one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, committed Aug. 22, 2019. On count one, he was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 24 months suspended (jail credit applied to the suspended time), fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $50 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, not to use or possess any illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, evidence of controlled substance transactions and weapons, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered not to associate with people who use or sell illegal controlled substances and not to enter or remain in places where illegal controlled substances are used, manufactured, grown or sold, and was placed on probation for three years. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, forfeited items seized, except the cell phone, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for one year.

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

A charge of violating condition of release against Shannon Lindley Beals, 31, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was July 18, 2019.

A charge of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended against Tamsen La Dawn Brewer 36, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 28.

Charges of one count of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, and one count of improper use of registration, title, or plates against Tamsen La Dawn Brewer, 36, of Kenai were dismissed. Date of the charges was July 5.

A charge of sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance against Seth Isaac Alexander, 20, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Oct. 19, 2019.

A charge of driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended against Deven James Davis, 27, of Soldotna, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Mar. 23.

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