Court reports for Sept. 2, 2019

Court reports for Sept. 2, 2019

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

Tristin Timothy Apted, 24, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 3. 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 one year.

Jill Pauline Butler, 49, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree theft and one count of an amended charge of negligent driving, committed Mar. 21. On count one, she was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete 20 hours of community work service, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart, and placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, she was ordered to complete 15 hours of community work service.

Cristino Galimba Campos, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense, one count of fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury), a domestic violence offense, and one count of violating condition of release, committed Jan. 9. On count one, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 180 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and an anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and an anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. On count three, he was sentenced to five days in jail.

Renae L. Harrison, 44, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge third-degree theft, committed July 13, 2002, and to a felony charge of failur to appear, committed Dec. 6, 2004. On the misdemeanor charge, she was fined a $50 court surcharge and ordered to pay restitution. On the felony charge, she was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge. All other charges in the misdemeanor case and two other cases were dismissed.

Thomas M. Hensel, 51, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed Dec. 26. He was fined $2,500 with $2,250 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Ricardo Lopez-Almonte, 19, of Villa Rica, Bayamon, pleaded guilty to second-degree failure to stop at the direction of an officer, committed July 13. He was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license suspended for 30 days, forfeited all items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Ericka Elizabeth Saltenberger, 20, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Aug. 29, 2018. She was fined $200 and a $50 court surcharge.

Jordan Shane Goracke, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Sept. 26, 2016. He was fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited any items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, their immediate famil members or residence or with Fred Meyer store or Walmart, and was placed on probation for one year.

Jordan Shane Goracke, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of failure to appear on a misdemeanor (no contact within 30 days), committed Mar. 6, 2018. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Travis Brian Brazington, 28, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to possession of burglary tools, committed Mar. 3. He was sentenced to 360 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 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Randall Adrian Carter, Jr., 48, of Clam Gulch, pleaded guilty to driving while license cancelled, revoked or suspended, committed July 15. He was fined $500 and a $100 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Eric Christin, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to unlawful contact per condition of parole, committed July 4. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 29 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered not to possess controlled substances without valid prescription and kept in original containers, ordered to have no contact with victim without written consent in the court file, except as authorized by the Office of Child Services, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Eric J. Christin, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed July 29. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Karyn Rose Cornett, 23, 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, she 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 pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim or victim’s property, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, she was ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim or victim’s property, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Kris Kammers, 37, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury) and one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief, domestic violence offenses committed May 5. On count one, he was sentenced to 270 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 unless written consent is filed with the court, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On the count of fourth-degree criminal mischief, he was placed on probation for 12 months, concurrent with count one. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

William Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed Apr. 8. He was fined $150, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have ho contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

William Ernest Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, committed Apr. 18. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, had his license revoked for 30 days, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

William E. Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed May 23. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

William Ernest Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed June 17. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

William Ernest Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of violating condition of release, committed June 27. On count one, he was sentenced to time served and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended. On count two, he was ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and placed on probation for 12 months.

William E. Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly conduct (creating hazardous condition) and one count of violating condition of release, committed July 13. On count one, he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was ordered to have no contact with Walmart, Shorty’s and/or Kenai Holiday and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Andrew Herbert Oldenburg, 48, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed May 20. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $500, 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 placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jonathan Colter Parazoo, 20, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Nov. 28. He was sentenced to 30 days 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 plus $14 for each additional day of monitoring ordered, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, and ordered ignition interlock for six months.

Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Feb. 14, 2018. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for one year.

Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Feb. 16, 2018. He was fined a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for one year.

Lillian Nanette Scroggs, 56, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 19. She was fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited items seized except legally prescribed medications seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Elias Skiba, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed Jan. 26, 2018. He was fined $500, a $50 court surcharge, and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended.

Christopher Daniel Stroh, 34, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of resisting or interfering with arrest and one count of violating condition of release, committed July 16. On the count of resisting or interfering with arrest, he was sentenced to 300 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 Kenai Holiday, and placed on probation for 12 months. On the count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for time served in this and another case. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Joseph I. Vanhout, 18, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 26. He was sentenced to 30 days 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 his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for one year, and was placed on probation for one year.

Ryan Shane Edwin, 23, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Aug. 21, 2018. He was sentenced to six months in jail, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, and forfeited all items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Candace Marie Hordemann, 41, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed July 16. She was fined a $100 court surcharge, had her license revoked for 30 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Jack Nelson, 63, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 16. He was sentenced to 30 days 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 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.

William Joseph Tackett, 46, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence, one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, and one count of violating condition of release, committed June 16, 2018. On count one, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, 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 his license revoked for two years, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with a specifically named person and ordered to pay restitution to that person, and was placed on probation for two years. On count two, he was fined $500. On count three, he was ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months and placed on probation for 12 months.

Don Samson Charlie Weston, 22, of Kalskag, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed Aug. 10. 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, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, and placed on probation for two years. On count two, he was ordered to perform 80 hours of community work serviced, had his license revoked for 90 days, consecutive to count one revocation, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

David A. Allen, 55, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge first-degree unlawful contact, committed Apr. 15. He 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, ordered to have no contact with victim unless with victim’s permission and only as allowed or as required by the Office of Child Services, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Jared Tyler Anderson, 18, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed May 26. 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 complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Mary Catherine Burdick, 57, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 29. She was sentenced to 30 days 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 (completed), had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year.

Chad Loran Cunningham, 52, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Feb. 12. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 27 days suspended (time served), 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 his license revoked for 90 days, and was placed on probation for one year.

Ricky Thomas Echuck, 46, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment, committed May 4. 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 not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Kara Kimberly Gump, 34, of Soldotna, was found guilty of violating a domestic violence protective order, committed Mar. 8, 2018. She was sentenced to time served and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Kimberly Layne Herrick, 55, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed Aug. 2. She was fined a $100 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months.

Diane Jacobs, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age, committed May 25, 2018. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, and forfeited all items seized.

Diane Susan Julia Jacobs, 27, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 12, 2018. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 90 days suspended, fined $1,500, a $75 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 12 months, forfeited all items seized, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for 365 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Noel Jasky-Zuber, 29, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed July 11. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited weapons seized, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Steven Jicha, 32, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft, and one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed June 6. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $500, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, and placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was fined $500, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Francis Lee Katongan, 27, of Unalakleet, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed July 9. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Roger Lee Kurtz, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree harming a police dog (tormenting), committed July 4. He 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, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Gary M. Lane, 67, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 3. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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 (unless completed on electronic monitoring), 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.

Miranda Martinez, 32, of Clam Gulch, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Nov. 2. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Allen Robert Miranda, 33, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (challenge to fight), committed Feb. 25. He was sentenced to one day in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

David Thomas O’Brien, 38, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass, committed May 26. He was fined $500, 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.

Patrick Riley Roche, 30, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of removal of identification marks, committed Sept. 29, 2018. He was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with Walmart, and placed on probation for six months.

Curtis Scott Zackar, 46, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (creating a hazardous condition), committed June 23. In an amended judgment, he was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered not to consume alcohol to excess, ordered to contact Alcohol Safety Action Program and comply with all treatment recommendations, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Daniel John Ashton, Jr., 71, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, committed July 22. He was fined $250 and a $100 court surcharge,

Lisa M. Bates, 22, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed July 16. She was fined $500 and a $100 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months.

Lysa Bush, 21, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to second-degree hindering prosecution, committed July 16. She was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $100 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months.

Joseph Chikoyak, Jr., 44, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft (three plus prior convictions within five years less than $250), committed June 20. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and ordered to pay restitution. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jason Michael Greatreaks, 38, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons, committed July 25. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and placed on probation for 12 months.

Phillip Haskins, 36, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury), committed Mar. 4, 2018. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 24 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written permission is filed with the court, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Phillip Eullean Haskins, 36, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury), one count of violating a domestic violence protective order, and one count of violating condition of release, committed Nov. 13, 2018. On the first count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 24 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written permission is filed with the court, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On the second count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 24 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim unless written permission is filed with the court, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On the count of violating a domestic violence protective order, he was placed on probation for 12 months. On the count of violating condition of release, he was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Richard Wayne Heath, Jr., 39, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Apr. 4. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and placed on probation for 12 months.

Troy James Knutson, 46, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (loud noise, public/private), committed Aug. 3. He was fined $250, a $100 court surcharge, and a $50 jail surcharge.

A jury found Eric S. Mallet, 59, of Sterling, guilty of violating condition of release, committed June 2, 2018. He was sentenced to three days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. He was found not guilty of a count of driving under the influence and a count of refusal to submit to a chemical test. A count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended was dismissed.

Joan Marie Miller, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of refusal to submit to a chemical test and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Aug. 6. On the count of refusal to submit to a chemical test, she 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, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for one years, and placed on probation for one year. On the count of violating conditions of release, she was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 83 days suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Bryon C. Polkoski, 33, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed Aug. 15, 2018. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for one year.

Bryon Christopher Polkoski, 33, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed Feb. 18. 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 pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Joshua S. McDonnell, 36, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed May 9. He was sentenced to nine days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

David W. Pine, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed July 15. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, 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. On count two, he was fined $500 and placed on probation for 12 months, concurrent with count one probation.

Michael P. Robinson, 44, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, a domestic violence offense committed May 30, 2018. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michael Paul Robinson, 45, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense committed Dec. 13. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail with 240 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Christopher Edward Wilusz, 31, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted third-degree assault, committed Feb. 17. 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 complete substance/alcohol abuse and mental health assessments and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Christopher Adam Bogart, 43, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed Aug. 4. On count one, he was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was placed on probation for 12 months.

Charles M. Brady, 52, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended, committed July 7. 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, ordered not to drive unless with a valid license and insured, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Michael Caine Holland, 48, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to improper use of registration, title or plates, committed Oct. 19. He was fined $150 and a $50 court surcharge.

Taylor Hayes Lekity, 64, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 17. Hayes was fined $500 with $250 suspended and a $100 court surcharge, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Joseph F.K. Newton, 28, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful contact per condition of parole, one count of violating condition of release for a felony, and one count of second-degree trespass (vehicle), committed July 28. On the count of unlawful contact, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 36 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and a domestic violence intervention or anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited items seized, ordered to have no contact with victims, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to five days in jail. On the count of second-degree criminal trespass, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Nicole Marie Panamaroff, 42, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed July 20. She was sentenced to one day in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Luke J. Spiers, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended for a criminal offense, committed July 20. 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, and had his license revoked for 90 days.

Luke Joseph Spiers, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended with a previous conviction, committed July 20. 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 placed on probation for 12 months.

William Joseph Tackett, 46, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of resisting or interfering with arrest, committed June 2, 2018. On the count of driving under the influence, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, 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 his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, forfeited items seized, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years, and placed on probation for two years. On the count of resisting or interfering with arrest, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 15 days suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, forfeited items seized, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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

Jacob Joshua Barrett, 23, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, committed Jan. 30. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 20 months suspended, 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, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol to excess, to have no contact with victims in this case, to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances and stolen property, to complete mental health and substance abuse assessments and comply with treatment recommendations, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Thayer Watson, 34, address unknown, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault (causing fear of injury with a weapon) and one count of reckless endangerment, committed July 25, 2017. Watson was sentenced to 30 months in prison on count one with 10 months concurrent with time to serve in another case and was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge.

Cristino Galimba Campos, 47, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree misconduct involving weapons (prohibited weapon), committed Nov. 12. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 23 months suspended, fined $1,000, a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $200 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, 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 synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered not to possess, apply for or obtain a medical marijuana card or act as a caregiver while under supervision, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to take any prescribed medications only as directed, 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, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Andrew Ronald Cook, 28, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one felony count of second-degree burglary, one misdemeanor count of attempted first-degree vehicle theft (police/emergency vehicle), and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 20. On the felony count of second-degree burglary, he was sentenced to three years in prison with two years suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victim in this case or with victim’s properties, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property, and was placed on probation for four years. On the misdemeanor count of attempted first-degree vehicle theft, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay restitution. On the misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, he was fined $1,000. He forfeited all items seized, and all other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jordan Shane Goracke, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree vehicle theft, one count of second-degree theft, one count of failure to stop at the direction of an officer, and one count of first-degree tampering with a witness, committed May 12, 2016. He was sentenced, respectively, to 18 months in prison with 18 months suspended, to 48 months with all but time served suspended, to 18 months with 18 months suspended, and to 30 days with 20 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license revoked for 60 days (30 days for first-degree vehicle theft and 30 days for failure to stop), ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case or their immediate family members (with one exception) or residences or with Fred Meyer store or Kenai Walmart, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, evidence of controlled substance transaction, weapons and stolen property, and was placed on probation for three years on the counts of first=degree vehicle theft, second-degree theft and failure to stop and for one year on the count of tampering with a witness. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Patricia Lee Pierce, 29, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree vehicle theft, one count of second-degree theft, committed Mar. 12, 2017, and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Mar. 14, 2017. On the felony charges, she was credited for time already served in this case, fined a $100 Court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 30 days, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol to excess or any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case or with two other specifically named people, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years. On the misdemeanor count, she forfeited all items seized and was placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Patricia Lee Pierce, 29, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days), committed Sept. 18, 2017. She was credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol to excess or any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, to have no contact with victims in this case or with two other specifically named people, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years.

Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to third-degree misconduct involving weapons (felon in possession), committed May 18. He was sentenced to three years in prison with two years suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited 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 or synthetic drugs, ordered to complete a substance evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and stolen property, ordered to have no contact with victims in this case, and was placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Therin Lloyd Crauthers, 31, address unknown, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, committed Feb. 9, 2018. He was credited for time already served in this case, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, had his license revoked for 30 days, ordered to pay restitution, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use or possess any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana and synthetic drugs, ordered 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, ordered to have no contact with victim in this case, ordered to submit to search at the request of a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Ryan Shane Edwin, 23, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to first-degree promoting contraband (deadly weapon), committed Nov. 25, 2017. He was sentenced to two years in prison, credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, and forfeited all items seized.

Ryan Shane Edwin, 23, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days), committed Oct. 17. He was sentenced to two years in prison, credited for time already served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge, and forfeited all items seized.

Michael Dean Hancock, 60, currently of Wildwood Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, committed Sept. 1, 2006, and one count of exploitation of a minor, committed Jan. 26, 2007. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with six years suspended on each count (time to be served consecutively), fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $500 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay restitution, ordered, among other conditions of probation, to register as a sex offender, to obtain a sex offender evaluation/risk assessment to determine the need for sex offender monitoring/counseling/treatment and follow all recommendations, to not knowingly have any contact with a person under 18 years of age unless in the immediate presence of another adult who knows the circumstances of his crime and who is approved by a probation officer and, if applicable, by the sex offender treatment provider, to submit to search directed by a probation officer of his personal property, residence and any vehicle under his control for the presence of minor children, ordered not to at any time possess, have on his person, have in his residence or in any vehicle he controls any sexually explicit material, ordered to inform his probation officer of any account he opens and/or maintains with an Internet service provider, ordered not to reside where a minor under the age of 18 is residing or staying without written permission from the probation officer and, if applicable, the sex offender treatment provider and the parent/guardian of the minor, ordered not to accept employment, education programming or engage in any volunteer community activity, including subsistence activities, where minors under the age of 18 are present without prior written permission from the probation officer, and was placed on probation for 10 years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Zack Westley Radion Osterhaus, 48, address unknown, pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, committed Apr. 8. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison with 14 months suspended, fined $10,000, a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had his license permanently revoked, subject to conditional restoration, is disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle for life, subject to conditional restoration, forfeited interest in the vehicle used in the commission of the offense, ordered ignition interlock for five years if he regains the privilege to drive or obtains a limited license, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana, not to reside where alcoholic beverages are present or enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, not to possess, apply for or obtain a medical marijuana card or act as a caregiver while under supervision, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol, controlled substances or weapons, and was placed on probation for three years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michael Paul Robinson, 45, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault (repeated threat of death/injury), committed Apr. 9, 2018. He was sentenced to five years in prison with three years suspended, credited for time already served in this case, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, consume or possess any alcoholic beverages or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana or synthetic drugs, not to associate with people who use or sell illegal controlled substances nor enter or remain in places where illegal controlled substances are used, manufactured, grown or sold, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with treatment recommendations, to successfully complete a batterer’s intervention program, to submit to a chemical test upon the request of a probation officer or a law enforcement officer or treatment person, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia and evidence of controlled substance transactions, and was placed on probation for five years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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

A charge of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor against Jeremy Bryan Hawk, 48, of Kasilof, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Aug. 18.

A charge of violating condition of release against William E. Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 19.

Charges of one count of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) and two counts of violating condition of release against William Knackstedt, 62, of Kenai, were dismissed. Date of the charges was May 13.

Charges of one count of first-degree burglary (in a dwelling), four counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree theft, one count of first-degree vehicle theft, and two counts of third-degree criminal mischief against Andrew Herbert Oldenburg, 48, of Sterling were dismissed. Dates of the charges were Jan. 12 and Jan. 18.

A charge of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) against Christopher Daniel Stroh, 34, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was July 12.

A charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief (tampering with property) against Jaycee C. Hermann, 19, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 7.

A charge of violating condition of release against Jaycee C. Hermann, 19, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 9.

Charges of one count of an amended charge of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of violating condition of release against Jaycee Hermann, 19, of Kenai, were dismissed. Date of the charges was May 12.

A charge of failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days) against Curtis John Parker, 26, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 1, 2018.

A charge of second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises) against Curtis J. Parker, 26, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Apr. 21.

Charges of two counts of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance against Travis G. Herrick, 35, address unknown, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Sept. 30, 2017.

A charge of violating a domestic violence protective order against Noel Archer Jasky-Zuber, 29, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 17.

A charge of failure to appear on a felony charge (no contact for 30 days) against David Ward Pallas, 39, address unknown, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 2, 2018.

A charge of fourth-degree theft against Patrick Riley Roche, 38, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 14, 2018.

A charge of violating condition of release against Phillip Eullean Haskins, 36, of Nikiski, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 14, 2018.

Charges of one count of second-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of violating condition of release against Kenneth Paxton Oder, 50, of Soldotna, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Mar. 4.

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