Kenai Courthouse is photographed on February 26, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)

Kenai Courthouse is photographed on February 26, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)

Court reports for the week of Sept. 5, 2021

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

A charge against Randy Lee Bird, 69, of Soldotna, of failure to file verification was dismissed. Date of the charge was Jan. 15.

Charges of two counts of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor against Cody Allan Huston, 36, of Kenai, were dismissed. Dates of the charges were June 21, 2020 and Apr. 13, 2021.

A charge of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended with a previous conviction against Michael Shane Lay, 25, of Sterling, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 10, 2020.

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

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Cheri Lynn Alstrom, 30, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure) and one count of first-degree harassment (offensive contact with fluids), committed Aug. 2. She was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with two specifically named people or with Vitus Gas Station, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 60 days, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment an anger management and follow all recommendations, forfeited item seized, and was placed on probation for 60 months.

Thomas Aszmus, 58, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Oct. 31, 2020. He was fined $400, a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge and forfeited all items seized.

Randy Lee Bird, 69, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed May 8. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 87 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment, unless time is served on electronic monitoring, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered not to possess, consume or buy illegal drugs for 18 months, and was placed on probation for 18 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment concurrent with count one, and placed on probation for 18 months.

Sean Dean Boyer, 53, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree of assault (causing fear of injury, a domestic violence offense, and one count of an amended charge of first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), committed May 10. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 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 victim or with Brunswick Apartments, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for three years. On count two, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim or with Brunswick Apartments, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for three years.

Glen James Carlson, 49, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended with a previous conviction and one count of no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed Sept. 26, 2020. On count one, he was fined $1,000, a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. On count two, he was fined $1,000.

Dominik Kai Dalton, 33, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 7. He 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, unless time is served on electronic monitoring, 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 three years, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Daneen Michelle Duperron, 44, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed June 21. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered not to consume or possess alcohol or be anywhere alcohol is the primary item of sale, and placed on probation for 12 months.

David F. Fefelov, 35, of Homer, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief, committed Dec. 19, 2020. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail with 12 months suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim or victim’s family, may not return to the Kachemak Selo community as long as the victim resides in that community, ordered not to consume alcohol, ordered to actively participate in and successfully complete all mental health programs, counseling and treatment recommended by the evaluation, may not be forced to take medication against his will without a hearing to have medical experts provide expert testimony about the medical necessity of the medication, must reside in a community with mental health services, was ordered to pay $1,250 restitution to victim, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 10 years.

Michael Joseph Hauser, 37, of Eagle River, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 29, 2020. He 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 unless time served on electronic monitoring, 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 three years, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Zachary Thomas Holman, 29, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 2. 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, unless time is served on electronic monitoring, 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 three years, and placed on probation for three years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Cody Allan Huston, 36, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed July 31, 2020. On count one, 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, forfeited items seized, ordered not to possess, consume or buy illegal drugs for two years, and was placed on probation for two years. On count two, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Cody A. Huston, 36, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 24, 2019, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Nov. 23, 2020. On count one, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 24 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michael Alan Jaqua, Sr., 35, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of violating a domestic violence protective order, committed Mar. 30. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, except court-approved communications, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 36 months, ordered to complete a domestic violence intervention program and follow all recommendations, ordered to comply with all the conditions in the domestic violence protective order, may not knowingly possess a firearm or knowingly reside where a firearm is present, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michael Alan Jaqua, Sr., 35, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Mar. 31. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Michael Alan Jaqua, 35, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count an amended charge of fourth-degree assault and one count of an amended charge of second-degree stalking (violation of court order), committed Apr. 13, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed May 25. On the count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 245 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim except court-approved communications, ordered not to consume or buy illegal drugs for 36 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and a domestic violence intervention program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution to victim, may not knowingly possess a firearm or live where a firearm is present, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of second-degree stalking, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended, ordered to comply with all the conditions and orders concurrent with count one, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of violating condition of release for a felony, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Dreabon Clark Joiner, 71, of Pickton, Texas, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Sept. 7, 2020. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 87 days suspended (time served on electronic monitoring), fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for one year.

Darla Rae Kirschner, 61, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed May 17. She was fined $250 and a $100 court surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Reegan Anthony Ray Lane, 26, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended for a criminal offense, committed Aug. 7. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, had his license revoked for 30 days, and ordered not to drive without a valid operator’s license.

Matthew Shane Lay, 25, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended with a previous conviction, committed June 20. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Chloe Mckenna Labrec, 29, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Mar. 7, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed May 24. On count one, she 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 not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment the with Alcohol Safety Action Program and follow all recommendations, may not reside at a specified address in Sterling, and was placed on probation for 12 months. Count two is a conviction of record only.

Robert M. Luton, 35, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, committed July 18. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart, ordered to pay restitution, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Raul Salvador Martinez, 40, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 8. 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, unless time is 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, and placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jason Timothy Mcenerney, 42, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 13, 2020. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 87 days suspended (time has been served on electronic monitoring), fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for 365 days, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Jason Matthew Newman, 32, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to no motor vehicle liability insurance, committed Sept. 20, 2020. He was fined $250, a $100 court surcharge, and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Tearany Kaylee Ohern, 51, of Kenai, pleaded no contest to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Aug. 6. Imposition of sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for 12 months, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and ordered to complete 40 hours of community work service by Feb. 24, 2022.

Jordan Duane Rhoades, 29, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed May 17, 2020. 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 unless time is 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, may have his firearm returned at expiration of probationary period, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

David Lee Sheffield, 53, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 17, 2020. 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 unless time served on electronic monitoring, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered not to possess, consume or buy illegal drugs for one year, and was placed on probation for one year. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

David Sheffield, 53, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Apr. 28. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Julia Stouf, 29, of Wildrose, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal trespass (upon premises), committed July 17, 2017. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $50 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with Kenai Walmart, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Joshua Paul Townsend-Damico, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 13, 2019. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 57 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 365 days, and placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Joshua Paul Townsend-Damico, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Jan. 30, 2020. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $1,500 with $1,500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete an anger management assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, ordered to provide proof of a valid driver’s license to the District Attorney’s Office, and placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Joshua Paul Townsend-Damico, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed July 10, 2020. He was fined a $100 court surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Magdalyn Florida Tuuaga, 35, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended for a criminal offense, committed July 20, 2020. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail with 10 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 12 months.

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

Shelly Ray Fall, 57, address unknown, pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, committed Aug. 25, 2019. Fall was sentenced to 24 months in prison with all but time served suspended, fined $10,000 with $10,000 suspended, a $200 courts surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license permanently revoked, subject to conditional restoration, is disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle for life, subject to conditional reinstatement, forfeited interest in the vehicle used in the offense, ordered ignition interlock for five years, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to possess or consume any alcohol or drugs, including marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids, not to enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol or marijuana, not to have any alcohol or drugs, including marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids in his residence and not be anywhere alcohol or drugs, including marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids are being sold or consumed, publicly or privately, may not possess drug paraphernalia or firearms of any kind, ordered to submit to warrantless search for the presence of alcohol, drugs, including marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids, or drug paraphernalia at the request of the probation officer, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and comply with treatment recommendations (has satisfactorily completed all treatment requirements, so this condition applies in the event of a relapse), and was placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Kyla Marie Herndon, 26, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one felony count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance (providing the facility to distribute), committed May 22, 2020, one misdemeanor count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Jan. 13, and one misdemeanor count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Apr. 1. She was sentenced to 24 months in prison with 22 months suspended on the felony count and to 10 days in jail on each of the misdemeanor counts (time is consecutive), credited for time already served, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $200 cost of appointed counsel, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume alcohol to excess or illegal controlled substances, including marijuana an synthetic drugs, including “spice” and bath salts, ordered no to reside where illegal controlled substances are present, may not 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 have no contact with convicted felons or with a specifically named person, 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, weapons and stolen property, 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 judgment was recently handed down in Homer Superior Court:

David F. Fefalov, 35, of Homer, pleaded guilty to one felony count of third-degree arson (burning or exploding a vehicle on private land) and one misdemeanor count of fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury), committed Nov. 13, 2020. He was sentenced to 60 months in prison with 36 months suspended on the felony count and to 12 months with 12 months suspended on the misdemeanor count, fined a $200 court surcharge and a $200 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay $250 cost of appointed counsel, ordered to pay $19,597.38 restitution to State Farm and an amount to be determined to a private party for the cut fuel line and lost heating fuel, ordered to have no contact with the private party or his family, forfeited all items seized, ordered, among other conditions of probation, not to use, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages, not to reside where alcoholic beverages are present or enter any business establishment whose primary business is the sale of alcohol, ordered to reside in a community that provides appropriate mental health services, ordered not to return to the Kachemak Selo community as long as the victim resides in that community, ordered to complete a mental health assessment and comply with treatment recommendations, may not be forced to take medication against his will without a hearing to have medical experts provide expert testimony on the medical necessity of the medication, ordered to submit to search directed by a probation officer, with or without probable cause, for the presence of alcohol, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 10 years after serving any term of incarceration imposed. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

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