October 8
In the case of John Dean Marr Jr., charged with Entering Property w/ Intent to Damage. Defendant entered a No Contest plea on August 26, 2024.
The court notified the victim of hearing, victim did not appear. The court accepted his plea and ruled as follows: fined $1,140 and was given credit for one day time served.
The court suspended $490 of the fines and fees for one year on the condition of no new like violations.
Payments of $50 are to be made on the 6th of every month starting December 6, 2024 for the remaining $500.
October 10
In the case of Scott Lennon Schelling, charged with, 1: Operating Vehicle While License is Cancelled, Suspended, Revoked, 2: Tampering with or Driving w/out Alcohol Device.
Defendant had previously been found Guilty at trial.
The court ruled as follows: Count 1 – Fined $1,140, with $640 suspended for a period of 180 days on the condition no further violations of the law, balance remaining of $500.
The defendant had posted cash bail of $355, the court will forfeit that cash posted and the remaining amount of $145 is to be paid within 60 days.
Defendant was further ordered to 60 days house arrest. Count 2 – Fined $1,140, the court suspended the fines and fees for a period of 180 days on the condition of no further violations of the law. A review hearing was set for April 15, 2025 at 1:15pm.
October 15
In the case of Agustin Duenas Zamora, charged with DUI – 1st Offense. Pursuant to negotiations, the defendant entered a No Contest plea.
The defendant, along with his attorney, read and signed the DUI Admonishment waiver.
The court accepted his plea and ruled as follows: fined $585 which is to be paid in full by December 2, 2024. Defendant was sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for a period of one year on the condition he serve two days and was given credit for two days time served.
Defendant is to complete DUI School and Victim Impact Panel by February 1, 2025.
Defendant is released from pretrial services as case is concluded.
In the case of Agustin Duenas Zamora, charged with Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child. Pursuant to negotiations, as defendant entered a plea to case 24 CR 00237, the state made motion to dismiss this matter.
The court granted the motion in open court. Defendant is to be released from pretrial services as case is concluded.
In the case of David Ralph Hepp, charged with Disregard Safety of Person or Property, Resulting in Death of Substantial Bodily Harm. DDA Steve Girardot, on behalf of the state, called three witnesses and recalled one, and offered four exhibits, which were marked and admitted without objection.
The defense called no witnesses. It appearing to the court by the evidence and testimony presented that the state did not meet the burden of proof; therefore both counts on the complaint were dismissed. Bail bond exonerated.
In the case of Corbin Lane Minyard, charged with Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. Defendant had previously entered a Guilty plea.
The court ruled as follows: Fined $255. The county informed the court that no restitution was being sought.
A payment plan was set up for $50 monthly payments starting on or before January 2, 2025.
In the case of Corbin Lane Minyard, charged with Petit Larceny. Defendant had previously entered a Guilty plea.
The court ruled as follows: fined $640, to be paid in $50 monthly payments starting on or before January 2, 2025.