Putnam County Court News-September 3

Putnam County Common Pleas Court

Dispositions/August 20

Erica M. Hines, Columbus Grove, was granted a divorce from Chattos M. Hines, Sr., Lima. They were married on June 10, 2003, and have two children.

Levi M. Kiene, 18, 11664 Road Z, Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and committing vandalism over $500. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 months in prison and $7,500 in fines for the two charges. Bond was continued while a pre-sentence investigation is conducted.

Candace Ditto, 25, 531 Orena Drive, Lima, was sentenced to 15 days in jail for felony non-support. She was placed on three years' community control, and given credit for two days served. She must undergo drug and alcohol monitoring and complete a Family Responsibility Course.

Dispositions/August 21

Julian Ybarra, 25, 1521 N. County Line St., Lot 99, Fostoria, was sentenced to three days jail for violating the terms of supervision. The violations included being convicted of intoxication in Lima Municipal Court on July 28, failing to report police contact and his conviction to his supervising officer, and failing to pay court costs since Feb. 11. He was placed on three years' community control, ordered to pay child support, and obtain a GED. He was previously convicted of felony non-support.

Sasha C. Moore, 20, 337 ½ E. Sandusky St., Findlay, was ordered to complete the WORTH Center program for violating the terms of supervision. The violations include using marijuana and alcohol on July 9, around Spencerville. He was previously granted treatment in lieu of conviction for possession of drugs. Moore was placed on three years' community control, ordered to undergo drug and alcohol assessment, and a  mental health review. His license was also suspended for six months.

Nicholas A. Hazelton, 22, 1350 N. Locust St., Apt. 1, Ottawa, was sentenced to five days jail for violating the terms of supervision by failing to complete the Pathways Substance Abuse Program. He was placed on three years' community control, ordered to undergo drug and alcohol monitoring, maintain employment, and pay restitution of $200. He was originally convicted on attempted burglary.

New Cases

Rick W. Gerding, Ottawa, and Suzanne Gerding, Ottawa; dissolution with children.

Deutsche Bank National Trust, v. Aaron M. Morales, and Kelly N. Morales, Columbus Grove; foreclosure.

The Union Bank Co., Columbus Grove, v. Harold C. Kahle, Cloverdale; cognovit.

Putnam County Court.

Dispositions/August 6

Cruz Castillo, 22, 670 Woodland Drive, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to second-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, two-year license suspension, with 160 days jail and $200 suspended with completion of assessment at Pathways Counseling Center.

Jesus A. Martinez, 59, 2634 Road F, Deshler, pleaded guilty to no operator's license. Sentence: Two points, 60 days jail, $100 fine, with 60 days jail suspended. Charge of slow speed dismissed.

Dispositions/August 7

Brandon W. Endicott, 18, 412 E. Sycamore St., Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of driving without a valid license. Sentence: 30 days jail, $500 fine, with 30 days jail and $300 suspended. He was also fined $25 for muffler noise.

Bryan K. Kidd, 19, 2320 W. Dundee Drive, Findlay, pleaded no contest to passing bad checks and was found guilty. Sentence: 10 days jail, $250 fine, with 10 days jail and $225 suspended with restitution of $122.33 to Kohls Market.

Judgments/August 7

Worldwide Asset Purchase, LLC, Las Vegas, default judgment v. Brian O. Rippetoe, Continental, $5,937.60, with interest of $1,477.01, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/August 11

Michael J. Giblin, 66, 5109 Grand Palettoway, Northport, Flor., pleaded guilty to first-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 30 days jail, $750 fine, one-year license suspension, with 30 days jail suspended. He was also fined $25 for marked lanes. Companion charge of OVI dismissed.

Todd F. Oler, 23, 710 S. Main St., Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of no operator's license. Sentence: 180 days jail, $150 fine, with 180 days jail suspended.

Dispositions/August 12

Michael S. Duling, 23, 15312 Road L, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to third-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 360 days jail, $1,500 fine, two-year license suspension, with $500 and 300 days jail suspended, and counseling at Pathways Counseling Center.

Jeffrey A. Geckle, 30, 11606 Road E, Leipsic, charged with having weapons under disability, a felony. Case bound over to common pleas court, with bond continued.

Judgments/August 12

Midland Funding, LLC, San Diego, default judgment v. Cynthia B. Brown, Ottawa, $1,126.16, plus interest and costs.

North Star Capital Acquisition, Columbus, default judgment v. Elva E. Vasquez, Leipsic, $1,352.91, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/August 13

Mark D. Kuhlman, 28, 126 Shady Lane, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to second-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, two-year license suspension, with 170 days jail and $250 suspended, and completion of assessment at Pathways Counseling Center.

Judgments/August 13

Arrow Financial Services, LLC, Niles, Ill., default judgment v. Travis M. Cartwright, Columbus Grove, $4,182.11, plus interest and costs.

Capital One Bank, Norcross, Ga., default judgment v. Natalie L. Geiger, Pandora, $840.78, plus interest of $148.04, plus interest and costs.

Citibank, NA, Kansas City, Mo., default judgment v. Jane L. Meyer, Ottawa, $9,062.43, plus interest and costs.

Discover Bank, New Albany, default judgment v. Chad M. Moening, Columbus Grove, $4,087.58, plus interest and costs.

Judgments/August 14

First Ohio Credit Union, Inc., default judgment v. Brandon M. Bauer, $4,907.58, plus interest of $1,625.25, plus interest and costs.

Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va., default judgment v. Shannon G. Kohli, Ottawa, $3,270.63, plus interest and costs.

Capital One Bank, USA, Richmond, Va., default judgment v. Amy Zarycki, $2,394.39, plus interest and costs.

Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va., default judgment v. Donna J. Prowant, Ottawa, $2,547.47, plus interest and costs.

Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance, default judgment v. Michael A. Bonnell, Columbus Grove, $1,905.36, plus interest and costs..

General Audit Corp., default judgment v. Dale Strauer, Glandorf, and Ronda Strauer, Glandorf, $3,486.01, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $96.

General Audit Corp., default judgment v. Kenneth Burwell, Ottawa, and Jenny Burwell, Ottawa, $2,745.63, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $96.

Dispositions/August 18

Edward D. Downing, 43, 403 W. North St., Ada, pleaded no contest to driving under suspension and was found guilty. Sentence: 180 days jail, $250 fine, 180 day license suspension, with 140 days jail suspended.

Judgments/August 18

Midland Funding, LLC, San Diego, default judgment v. Jennifer A. Henderson, Leipsic, $1,011.96, plus interest and costs.

Dale C. Stefanek, DDS, Glandorf, default judgment v. Mary E. Holmes, Glandorf, and James L. Holmes, Glandorf, $760, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $97.

Judgments/August 19.

Citifinancial, Inc., Findlay, default judgment v. Joyce Adair, Ottawa, $9,633.25, plus interest and costs.

James C. King, Lima, default judgment v. Dustin Roberts, Ottawa, $928.50, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/August 20

Russell L. Selhorst, 29, 17448 Fairway Drive, Kalida, pleaded guilty to second-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, two-year license suspension, with 170 days jail, and $250 suspended.

Sheila Peth, 41, 109 S. High St., Pandora, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000, two-year license suspension, with 170 days jail and $200 suspended, and completion of assessment at Pathways Counseling Center.

Paul Ybarra, 47, 940 N. Belmore St., Leipsic, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted endangering children. Sentence: 30 days jail, $150 fine, with 30 days jail suspended. He also pleaded guilty to an amended charge of no operator's license. Sentence: Two points, 180 days jail, $150 fine, with 180 days jail suspended. Charge of traffic control device dismissed.

Judgments/August 20

U.S. Cash Corp., Ottawa, small claims v. Charles J. Averesch, Cloverdale, $405, plus interest and costs.

Cherry's Propane Service, LTD, Ottawa, default judgment v. Tracy Henry, Jenera, $767.62, plus interest and costs.

Cherry's Propane Service, LTD, Ottawa, small claims v. Josh Young, Fort Jennings, $412.24, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/August 21

Alexander F. Diehl, 34, 19573 Road 17, Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, two-year license suspension, with 150 days jail and $250 suspended and completion of assessment at Pathways Counseling Center.

Judgments/August 21

Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va., default judgment v. Bryon H. Eickholt, Ottawa, $985.29, plus interest of $145.13, plus and costs.