Fall River County 

Court News

Cases disposed 

02/01/18 - 02/28/18

Abbreviation Legend

F1: Class 1 felony

F2: Class 2 felony

F3: Class 3 felony

F4: Class 4 felony

F5: Class 5 felony

F6: Class 6 felony

M1: Class 1 misdemeanor

M2: Class 2 misdemeanor

MO: Municipal ordinance

PO:- Petty Offense

IOP: Intensive Outpatient Treatment

PBT - Portable Breathalyzer Test

POA - Power of Attorney

UA - Urinalysis 

Stephanie Keller, 35, Fail to maintain financial responsibility, M2, Not guilty

James Donlin, 28, Driving under influence - 1st offense, M1, Guilty, $444 fine, $140 court costs. Jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Attend and complete drinker/driver class and provide proof of completion to the Court. Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 2/7/18

Grace Schuster, 35, Domestic abuse - violation of protection order stalking/physical injury, M1, Guilty, $719 fine, $40 court costs. Sent to jail: 180 days, suspended: 170 days, credit: 10 days

Possession two ounces of marijuana or less, M1, No guilty

Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, M1, Not guilty

Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, M1, Not guilty

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Attend and complete treatment and provide proof of completion to the court. To pay attorney fees to be submitted to the Clerk of Courts by Attorney O’Neill. Pay $50 per month with first payment dues by 3/21/18

Maura DeBoer, 52, PO, Seat belt violation, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Brandon Jordan, 38, Fail to stop at weigh station, M2, Guilty of POA, $130 fine, $40 court cost

Joshua Brandon Malehorn, 35, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $65 fine, $40 court cost

Luis Lopez Llamas, 33, Speeding on other roadways, M2, $65 fine, $40 court cost

Emily Tibbitts, 34, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Bernardo Martinez Lima, 48, Careless driving, M2, Not guilty

Anthony Beasley, 41, Speeding on a State Highway, M2, Guilty by POA, $85 fine, $40 court cost

Megan Rush, 38, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $125 fine, $40 days

Arlen John Hunter, 36, Fail to maintain financial responsibility, M2, Guilty, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Conditions: Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/21/18

Aubrey Gale Padgett, 46, Unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug/substance in schedules I or II, F5, Guilty, Sent to penitentiary: 5 years, suspended: 5 years

Manuf/distribute/possession drugs Scheduled I or II, F4, Guilty, $64 fine, $40 court cost, Sent to penitentiary: 10 years, credit: 388 days

Child Abuse, F4, Not guilty

Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, M1, Not guilty

Possession two ounces of marijuana or less, M1, Not guilty

Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, M2, Not guilty

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Seek and obtain employment/remain employed throughout entire period of probation or attend school full time. Do not consume any alcohol nor shall enter any establishment where alcohol is the primary item for sale. Not to be any place where marijuana or any controlled substance is used. Submit to random search and seizure of his/her person, property, place of residence, vehicle and personal effects upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Submit to random testing of his/her breath and/or bodily fluids upon request of law enforcement with or with out a warrant. Obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow recommendations, provide proof of completion to the court. To complete MRT. Defendant will report to Judge Linngren OT in her absence Judge Brown in the courtroom every Wednesday at 10 am for drug court. 24/7 Program/UA 3 times week. Undergo a mental health evaluation and follow all recommendations and take all prescribed medications.

John Ralph Love, 34, Possession controlled substance in Schedules I or II, F2, Guilty, $64 fine, $628. 40 restitution, $40 court cost

Sent to Penitentiary: 5 years. In lieu of Penitentiary time defendant sentenced to serve 188 with 199 CTS

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Seed and obtain employment/remain employed throughout entire period of probation or vocational rehab. Submit to random search and seizure of his/her person, property, place of residence, vehicle and personal effects upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Submit to random testing of his/her breath and/or bodily fluids upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Attend AA/NA meetings once a week and maintain a sponsor. 24/7 Program/UA 2 times a week. Consume no alcohol or bars. Not to use illegal drugs or substances. To continue counseling for PTAS. To pay 1/2 of Attorney fees. Other 1/2 to be a lien. Attorney fees to be submitted to the Clerk of Courts.

Michael Joshua Bagnaschi, 30, Speeding on a State Highway, M2, Guilty by POA, $180 fine, $40 court cost

David Viall, 56, Failure to make proper stop at stop intersection, M2, Guilty by POA, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Wayne L Peterson, 85, Failure to make proper stop at stop intersection, M2, Guilty by POA, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Jason Cole, 47, Renewal registration during assigned month, M2, Guilty by POA, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Elray L Rosaaen, 72, Seat belt violation, PW, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Bo James Holland Gascoigne, 38, Speeding on state highway, M2, Guilty of POA, $105, $40 cost

Jeffrey Hislop, 52, No drivers license, M2, Guilty by POA, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Adam Moir, 23, Driving with suspended (not revoked) license, M2, Guilty by POA, $230 fine, $40 court cost

Chad Kroetch, 33, Disorderly conduct, M2, Guilty, $226 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: $30 days. 

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Pay $100 per month with first payment due by 3/14/18

Alexander Antony Winters, 31, Reckless driving, M1, Guilty, $380 fine, $115 court cost

Open alcoholic beverage container accessible in vehicle, M2, Not guilty

No drivers license, M2, Not guilty.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/1\21/18

Erik J. Wayne Chafin, 18, Misprision of felony, M1, Guilty, $144 fine, $40 court cost, $363 restitution

Sent to jail: 90 days, suspended: 90 days. Condition: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Consume no alcohol or bars. May not be present where marijuana illegal drugs or substances is used. Submit to random search and seizure of his/her person, property, place of residence, vehicle and personal effects upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Submit to random testing of his/her breath and/or bodily fluids upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. No contact with Logan C. Write a letter of apology to Fresh Start. No unexcused absence. Get High School Diploma and be on best behavior at school. Pay $50 per month with first payment due 3/7/18

Adam Moir, 23, Unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug/substance is Schedules I or II, F5, Guilty, $64 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to Penitentiary: 5 years, suspended: 5 years. In lieu of Penitentiary sentence defendant sentenced to serve 180 days w/CTS of 8 days and remaining balance. Probation: 3 years.

Conditions: Seek and obtain employment/remain employed throughout entire period of probation or attend school full time. Keep his/her court services Officer advised of any change in his/her residence, place of employment, student status or intent to leave the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Defendant not use or possess any marijuana, illegal controlled drugs or substances, not associate with any known dealers or users of marijuana, illegal drugs or substances or be present where such substances are being used or are present. Remain on good behavior and obey all laws. Submit to periodic tests of his/her breath or bodily fluids at any time when requested to do so by any law enforcement officer, jailer or court services officer and pay for costs of testing. Submit his/her person, property, place or residence, vehicle and personal effects or search and seizure at any time of the day or night, without the necessity of a search warrant, whenever requested to do so by any other agency in any state under whose supervision he/she may be place to whenever requested to do so by any peace officer. Do not drink any alcoholic beverages no enter establishment where alcohol is the primary item for sale. Obtain an alcohol and/or drug evaluation and comply with all recommendations with regard thereto, including inpatient or outpatient treatment recommendations and aftercare. Pay the balance of all costs ordered as a part of this courts sentence, including any costs, attorney fees incurred in this judgment. Arrange payment play through court services. Submit to 2 UA test per week at the 24/7 Program and pay for the same for a period of 90 days. Further testings shall be at the discretion and the direction of the court services officer. Attend and complete MRT. Defendant shall write letter of apology to Officer Cambell and provide letter through court services.

Bradford Phillips, 62, Speeding on other roadways, M2, $85 fine, $40 court cost

Colby Riesen, 23, M2, Speeding on other roadways, Guilty by POA, $65 fine, $40 court cost

Andrea Mogioi, 39, Failure to have park entrance license, M2, Guilty of POA, $70 fine, $40 court cost

Leland Ross Duffield, 32, Driving with revoked (not suspended) license, M1, Guilty, Sent to jail: 110 days, credit: $110 days

Resisting arrest, M1, Guilty, Sent to jail: 300 days, suspended: 190 days, credit: 110 days

Open alcoholic beverage container accessible in vehicle, M2, Guilty, Sent to jail: 30 days, credit: 30 days

Obstruct police, jailer or firefighter, M1, Not guilty

Renewal registration during assigned month, M2, Not guilty

Possession controlled substance in Schedules I or II, F5, Not guilty

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow recommendations, provide proof of completion to the court. Attend AA/NA meetings twice a week and maintain a sponsor. 24/7 Program/breathalyzer 1 time a day. Submit to random search and seizure of his/her person, property, place of residence, vehicle and personal effects upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Submit to random testing of his/her breath and/or bodily fluids upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Do not consume any alcohol or enter any bars

Jamie Wickersham, 58, Speed on four-lace in rural area, M2, Guilty, $526 fine, $40 court cost

Driving with revoked (not suspended) license, M1, Not guilty

Sharyl Nichols, 50,  Disorderly conduct, Guilty, Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days

Entering or refusing to leave property after notice, M2, Guilty, $26 fine, $40 court cost, Sent to jail: 15 days, suspended: 15 days

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. To pay court appointed fees. To be submitted to the Clerk of Courts by Attorney Goff. Obey all laws and remain on good behavior.

Paolo Clavijo, 29, Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, M1, Guilty, $344 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days

Possession two ounces of marijuana or less, M1, Not guilty

Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, M2, Not guilty

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Pay in full by today 2/14/18

Robert R. Montez, 59, Speeding on state highway, M2, $85 fine, $40 court cost

David Tuzson, 58, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Natalie Horton, 24, Speeding on other highways, M2, Guilty by POA, $105 fine, $40 court cost

Gerrin H. Wilson, 43, Theft by insufficient funds check -$400 or less, M2, Not guilty,

Charly Long Soldier, 19, Possession of alcohol by minor, M2, No plea entered

Shannon Walker, 30, Fail to maintain financial responsibility, M2, Guilty, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Driving with suspended (not revoked) license, M2, Guilty, $296 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days

Driving with revoked (no suspended) license, M1, Not guilty.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. To pay court appointed Attorney fees to be submitted to the Clerk of Courts by Attorney Goff. Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/21/18

Trevon Cody, 31, Driving with revoked (not suspended) license, M1, Guilty, $284 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Pay in full by 3/14/18

Fred Meredith Stugelmeyer, 69, Driving under influence - 1st offence, M1, Guilty, Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days

Renewal registration during assigned month, M2, Not guilty

Conditions: Pay in full by today 2/7/18

Jason Hunsaker, 38, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Damon Stone Frasier, 35, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Miles E. Englebert, 21, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Guy Fransua, 33, Speeding on a state highway, M2, Guilty of POA, $180 fine, $40 court cost

Joshua Tyler Ramsey, 34, Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, M2, Guilty, $26 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 10 days, suspended: 10 days

Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, M1, Guilty, $44 fine, $40 court cost. Sent to jail: 30 days, suspended: 30 days

Unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug/substance in Schedules I or II, F5, Guilty, $64 fine, $40 court cost. 

Sent to Penitentiary: 5 years, suspended: 5 years. In lieu of Penitentiary sentence Defendant sentenced to serve 180 days with CTS of 87 days and remaining. Probation: 2 years.

Conditions: Obtain an alcohol and/or drug evaluation and comply with all recommendations with regard thereto, including inpatient or outpatient treatment recommendations and aftercare. Seek and obtain employment/remain employed throughout entire  period of probation or attend school full time. Keep his/her court services officer advised of any change in his/her residence, place of employment, student status or intent to leave the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Defendant not use or p possess any marijuana, illegal controlled drugs or substances, not associate with any known dealers or users of marijuana, illegal drugs or substances or be present where such substances are being used or are present. Remain on good behavior and obey all laws. Pay the balance of all costs ordered as a part of this court’s sentence, including any costs, attorney fees incurred in this judgment. Arrange payment plan through court services. Submit to 2 UA tests per week and pay for the same for a period of 60 days. Further UA testing shall be at the discretion and the direction of the court services officer.

Jamie Lynn Seaman, 38, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Douglas R. Batchelder, 51, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Sarah Miller, 28, Speeding on a state highway, M2, Guilty by POA, $85 fine, $40 court cost

Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Melodee Pattee, 48, Renewal registration during assigned month, M2, Guilty by POA, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Robin Ferguson, 20, Possessiion of alcohol by minor, M2, Not guilty

Randy Lee Bracha, 61, Driving under influence - 2nd offence, M1, Guilty, $744 fine, $160 court cost. Sent to jail: 90 days, suspended: 80 days, credit: 9 days. To turn in within 30 days or may get credit for treatment.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation and follow recommendations, provide proof of completion to the court. Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/14/18

Pat Iron Cloud, 59, Driving under influence - 2nd offence, M1, Guilty, $744 fine, $165 court cost. Sent to jail: 90 days, suspended: 80 days, credit: 7 days

Fail to stop - accident causing property damage, M1,  Not guilty

Open alcoholic beverage container accessible in vehicle, M2, Not guilty

Driving with suspended (not revoked) license, M2, Not guilty.

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Attend and complete treatment and provide proof of completion to the court.

Johnathon Taylor Henry, 18, Misprision of felony, M1, Guilty, $144 fine, $40 court cost, restitution: $363. Sent to jail: 90 days, suspended: 90 days

Conditions: Obey all laws and remain on good behavior. Consume no alcohol or bars. May not be present where marijuana or illegal drugs or substances. Submit to random search and seizure of his/her person, property, place or residence, vehicle and personal effects upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. Submit to random testing of his/her breath and/or bodily fluids upon request of law enforcement with or without a warrant. No contact Logan C. Write a letter of apology to Fresh Start. No unexcused absence and be on best behavior. Get high school diploma. Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/7/18

Joel Ramey Steele, 26, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Michael Barnes, 27, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $65 fine, $40 court cost

Vincent Fields, 44, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Ethan Scott Hylle, 19, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $105 fine, $40 court cost

Cypress Sancimon Vollmer, 44, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Thomas Eugene Youree, 67, Fail to maintain financial responsibility, M2, Guilty, $80 fine, $40 court cost. Licensed suspended 30 days

Conditions: Pay $50 per month with first payment due by 3/7/18

Shannon Walker, 30, Resisting arrest, M1, Guilty, Sent to jail: 365 days, suspended: 260 days, credit: 12 days. May be eligible for work release after 30 days

Escape by prisoner - first degree, F4, Not guilty

Chad Koscak, 38, No drivers license, M2, $80 fine, $40 court cost

Taylor Scott Rensch, 24, Seat belt violation, PO, Guilty by POA, $25 fine

Blake Anthony Kauth, 20, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost

Melanie Sue Grusing, 27, Speeding on other roadways, M2, Guilty by POA, $65 fine, $40 court cost

Jason M. Bradley, 39, M2, Speeding on four lane in rural areas, Guilty by POA, $45 fine, $40 court cost