Putnam Co. Court News-November 12

Putnam County Common Pleas Court

Dispositions/Nov. 3

James D. Hearn, 21, 437 S. Woodlawn Ave., Lima, pleaded guilty to trafficking in drugs. He faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison, $5,000 in fines, and a six-month to five-year license suspension. Bond was continued as a pre-sentence investigation is conducted.

Dispositions/Nov. 4

Rolando Romero, 57, 8318 State Route 613, McComb, was ordered to served 10 days in jail for failing to pay child support. The sentence was suspended on condition he pay $500 towards his arrears within 10 days, and pay $200 per month by the first of each month.

Dispositions/Nov. 5

Jeremy L. Shepherd, 30, 26385 Jack Ave., Defiance, was sentenced to 10 days jail for failing to pay child support. He was in arrears in the amount of $1,136.91, as of Sept. 30. The sentence was suspended on condition he remain current in his payments, and seek work.

Richard E. Elston, Cloverdale, was granted a divorce from Ann Elston, Cloverdale. They were married in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on June 2, 2001, and have two children.

Dispositions/Nov. 6

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, Lewisville, Texas, won a foreclosure judgment against Mercedes M. Orduno, Ottawa, and Juan R. Orduno, Ottawa, in the amount of $75,715.88, plus interest.

Daniel R. Radebaugh, 53, 16655 Road 5, Pandora, pleaded not guilty to two counts theft. He was placed on an OR bond, and a pre-trial was scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 12.

Jeffrey A. Geckle, 30, 11606 Road E, Leipsic, pleaded not guilty to having weapons while under disability and two counts trafficking in marijuana. He was placed on an OR bond, with a pre-trial scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15.

Robyn Botkin, 22, 130 Seventh St., Delphos, pleaded not guilty to falsification and theft by deception. She was placed on an OR bond and a pre-trial was scheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 9.

Mandi Greer, 20, 10373 Road I-9, Ottawa, pleaded not guilty to falsification and theft by deception. She was placed on an OR bond and a pre-trial was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9.

Bradley L. Doner, 24, 11802 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to theft of a check. He was placed on an OR bond and a pre-trial was scheduled for 3 p.m. Dec. 9.

Luke Bonnell, 20, 101½ S. High St., Columbus Grove, pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering. Bond was set at $25,000, and a pre-trial was set for 2 p.m. Dec. 2.

Melissa Wolery, Radebaugh, 52, 16655 Road 5, Pandora, pleaded not guilty to two counts theft. She was placed on an OR bond and a pre-trial was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Matthew Straley, 20, 63 Liberty St., Leipsic, pleaded not guilty to uttering. Bond was set at $25,000, and a pre-trial was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25.

Dispositions/Nov. 7

Amy J. Warnimont, nka Amy Mouk, 847 N. Baxter St., Lima, was found in arrears in child support payments in the amount of $1,273.01, as of Sept. 30. Sentencing was delayed for 60 days.

New Cases

US Bank National Ass., Fort Washington, Pa., v. Aaron Brinkman, Leipsic, and Tonya Brinkman, Leipsic; foreclosure.

Charlene A. Woods, Erlanger, Ky., v. Matthew E. Vaney, Ottawa; support.

Sabrina VonSossan, Fort Jennings, v. Michael J. Schuerman, Lima; money.

Aurora Loan Services, LLC, Scottsbluff, Ne., v. George L. Payne, Findlay, and Hazel Basinger, Pandora; foreclosure.

LaSalle Bank National Ass., Houston, Texas, v. Craig A. Johnston, Sr., Continental, and Brenda Johnston, Continental; foreclosure.

Chadd M. Sigler, Columbus Grove, v. Melanie K. Sigler, Columbus Grove; support.

Putnam County Court

Dispositions/Nov. 3

Louis A. Strack, 30, 2060 Breckenridge Road, Findlay, pleaded guilty to driving under suspension. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $250. He was also fined $40 for speeding.

Judgments/Nov. 3

North Star Acquisition, Columbus, default judgment v. Barry Berger, Leipsic, $988.61, plus interest and costs.

Citi Financial, Inc., Louisville, Ky., default judgment v. Gary R. Botkin, Ottawa, $6,813.59, plus interest and costs.

General Audit Corp., Lima, default judgment v. Mario Lopez, Leipsic, and Billie C. Lopez, Leipsic, $338, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $96.

Columbus Grove Family, default judgment v. Jacob A. Macke, Columbus Grove, and Anissa A. Macke, Columbus Grove, $1,249.20, plus interest and cost of suit taxed at $96.

Columbus Grove Family, default judgment v. Jody D. Cox, Columbus Grove, and Melinda M. Cox, Columbus Grove, $19.40, plus cost of suit taxed at $96.

Dispositions/Nov. 4

Henry Nieto, Jr., 47, 204 W. Center St., Apt. B, Leipsic, pleaded guilty to driving without a valid license. Sentence: 90 days jail, $250 fine, with 80 days jail suspended, with work release. Charge of traffic control device dismissed.

Judgments/Nov. 4

Rump Chiropractic, Ottawa, small claims v. Harry L. Durain, Leipsic, $510, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/Nov. 5

Benjamin D. Smith, II, 24, 23209 County Road 148, Apt. 3, Oakwood, pleaded no contest to second-offense OVI and was found guilty. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, three-year license suspension, with $200 suspended.

Ross T. Schroeder, 26, 204 N. Walnut St., Ottawa, pleaded no contest to first-offense OVI and was found guilty. Sentence: Six points, 30 days jail, $750 fine, one-year license suspension, with 27 days jail and $300 fine suspended. Charges of driving without a valid license and headlights dismissed.

Richard J. Peck, 49, 19584 Road M17, Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to first-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 30 days jail, $750 fine, one-year license suspension, with $500 and 30 days jail suspended.

Tyler G. Ruhe-Kahle, 19, 10270 Road I-10, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to underage consumption. Sentence: 30 days jail, $500 fine, with 30 days jail and $350 suspended, and attend education at Pathways Counseling Center. Charge of first-offense OVI dismissed.

Dispositions/Nov. 6

Kevin W. Moore, 35, 309 W. Oak St., Continental, charge with felonious assault, bound over to common pleas court. Bond set at $25,000, 10 percent.

Robert J. Hovest, 28, 4662 Road J3, Leipsic, pleaded guilty to first-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $750 fine, one-year license suspension, with 177 days jail and $425 suspended with three days credit for completion of DIP program. Charges of tail lights dismissed.

Judgments/Nov. 6

Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance, default judgment v. Linzie L. Nottingham, Ottoville, $560.79, plus interest and costs.

Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance, default judgment v. Juan J. Bustos, Belmore, $319.48, plus interest and costs.

Graff Chevrolet, Inc., Ottawa, small claims v. Robin Simbaku, Ottawa, $193.37, plus interest and costs.

Roger L. Peterson, Ottawa, small claims v. Danielle L. Wagler, Ottawa, $685, plus interest and costs.