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 the week of May 9, 2021

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

A charge against Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, of violating condition of release was dismissed. Date of the charge was Dec. 28, 2017.

A charge against Laura Christine Hinz, 34, of Soldotna, of interfering with the report of a domestic violence crime was dismissed. Date of the charge was Aug. 7, 2018.

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

Garret L. Bishop, 30, of Palmer, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Apr. 25, 2019. He was sentenced to five days in jail (time served) and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Cristino Galimba Campos, 48, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Nov. 17. 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, ordered to complete a domestic violence intervention program and follow all recommendations, and was placed on probation for five years.

Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted first-degree vehicle theft, committed Nov. 20, 2017. She was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days suspended, fined a $50 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 one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed

Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed Feb. 17, 2018. She was sentenced to five days in jail, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and ordered to pay restitution.

Elizabeth Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Mar. 23, 2018. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Elizabeth Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Mar. 31, 2018. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $50 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed May 19, 2018. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and ordered to have no contact with Lucky 13 Fashions.

Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35,of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree possession of controlled substances, committed May. 25, 2018. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 60 days suspended, fined a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for one year.

Titan Griffin, 20, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed July 12, 2019. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered to complete a mental health assessment and follow all recommendations, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Shane Aron Martin, 43, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 14. 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, 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 12 months.

Jarrod Wayne Minkler, 54, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Mar. 21. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Jacob F. Moody, Jr., 27, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree theft and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Mar. 17. On count one, he was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with the Soldotna Fred Meyer store or with a specifically named person, ordered to pay $473.77 to the Soldotna Fred Meyer store, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for five years. On count two, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Makya Lynn Nolan, 18, of Lacey, Washington, pleaded guilty to reckless driving, committed Apr. 17. She was fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, had her license revoked for 30 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Pamela Rickard, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release, committed Apr. 4, 2019. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Pamela Rickard, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Oct. 23, 2019. She was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Christopher Lee Skura, 29, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree theft and one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons (having and selling metal knuckles), committed Feb. 15. On count one, he was fined $100, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, ordered to pay restitution to Walgreen’s in Soldotna, ordered not to return to Walgreen’s, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 60 days suspended, ordered to comply with the terms and conditions concurrent with count one, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

Christopher Lee Skura, 29, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Apr. 17. 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, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized, ordered not to return to Walgreen’s in Soldotna, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michelle Marie Solomon, 34, of Fairbanks, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct (creating a hazardous condition), committed July 15, 2019. She was sentenced to three 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 illegal drugs for 12 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited items seized (Social Security card and eyeglasses shall be returned to her), and was placed on probation for 12 months.

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

Cristino Galimba Campos, 48, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (with a previous conviction of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance within the preceding 10 years), committed Jan. 10. He was sentenced to four 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, 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, 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 controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, evidenced of controlled substance transactions and weapons, and was placed on probation for five years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Elizabeth Joan Freeman, 35, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal mischief, committed Dec. 18, 2017. Imposition of sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years, sentenced to time served, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, and ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to possess or consume any alcohol or drugs, including marijuana or synthetic drugs, not to enter any establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol or marijuana, not to be anywhere alcohol or drugs, including marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids are being sold or consumed, publicly or privately, and not to possess drug paraphernalia. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Steven Jeffrey Jicha, 34, address unknown, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (with a previous fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance within the preceding 10 years), committed Feb. 20, 2020. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with all but time served suspended, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $200 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to continue outpatient counseling, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use or possess any alcoholic beverages of any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, not to enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, marijuana or THC products, 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 and controlled substances, and was placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jacob Franklin Moody, Jr., 27, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to second-degree theft, committed Aug. 24, 2019. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 22 months suspended, credited for time already served, fined a $200 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, 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, 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 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.

Carmen Daniel Perzechino, Jr., 59, address unknown, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual assault and one count of kidnapping (with injury or sexual assault), committed Jan. 20, 2001. He was sentenced to eight years in prison on each of counts one and two and to 40 years with 15 years suspended on count three, fined a $100 court surcharge, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to have no contact with victim, forfeited items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol or pornography, ordered not to reside where alcoholic beverages are present or enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, ordered to, upon release from incarceration, register as a sex offender and to obtain a sex offender evaluation/risk assessment to determine the need for sex offender monitoring, counseling, and treatment and follow all recommendations, ordered to actively participate in approved sex offender treatment programming as directed by the probation officer, ordered to have no contact with the victim, which includes not entering onto the premises, traveling past or loitering near the victim’s residence, place of employment or other places frequented by the victim without prior written permission of the probation officer and the sex offender treatment provider, ordered to advise all members of the household in which he is residing of his criminal history, even when the residence is temporary, ordered not to at any time possess any sexually explicit material without prior written permission of the probation office and the sex offender treatment provider, ordered to, at the request or at the direction of a probation officer, submit to search for the presence of sexually explicit material, ordered to provide the probation officer any and all passwords or access codes used on the computer, ordered not to enter any establishment whose primary business is the sale of sexually explicit material nor enter any establishment where nude dancing or posing is part of the entertainment, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to obtain and maintain verifiable full-time employment or engage in seasonal subsistence activities unless enrolled in a full-time educational program or a residential treatment program, and was placed on probation for 10 years after serving any term of incarceration imposed.

Pamela Deane Rickard, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one felony count of second-degree theft, committed Oct. 31, 2017, and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Mar. 3, 2018. She was sentenced to four years in prison with two years suspended on the felony count and to 90 days with 90 days suspended on the misdemeanor count, credited for time already served, 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, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to consume alcohol, not to use or possess any illegal controlled substances, including synthetic drugs and marijuana, not to reside where illegal controlled substances are present nor enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and successfully complete programs and treatment recommended by the evaluator, ordered to have no contact with victims named in this case or with six other specifically named people, ordered not to associate with people who use or sell illegal controlled substances nor remain in places where illegal controlled substances are used, manufactured, grown or sold, 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 transactions, weapons, stolen property, and checks and/or credit card account information, ordered to pay restitution, and was placed on probation for five years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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