March 29, 2024

Jasper County Criminal Court Dispositions

Week of March 10-14

• Jonathon L. Arends, 39, pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced him March 12 to two days in jail and a $1,250 fine.

• Robert L. Long Jr., 20, was found guilty of assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor. Judgement was deferred, and Judge Peter A. Keller sentenced him March 12 to one year of probation and a $315 civil penalty.

• Melissa J. Wachter, 32, pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. Judge Peter A. Keller sentenced her March 11 to pay a $65 fine.

Week of March 24-28

• Debra C. Beeler, 41, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced her March 26 to one year probation and a $315 fine. A charge of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor, was dismissed.

• Rudy A. Davis, 28, pleaded guilty to interference with official acts inflicting bodily injury, an aggravated misdemeanor. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced him March 26 to 30 days in jail and a $625 fine. Charges of assault on peace officers and others, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor, were dismissed.

• Latisha D. Mayse, 32, pleaded guilty to controlled substance violation, a Class C felony. Judge Martha L. Mertz sentenced her March 25 to 10 years in prison and $1,000 fine.

• Sarah J. Neef, 33, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft. Judgement was deferred, and Judge Jonathan D. Noble sentenced March 27 her one year of probation and a $300 civil penalty.

• Ryan G. Rice, 22, pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced him March 26 to two days in jail and a $1,250 fine.

Week of March 31 to April 4

• Churie M. Congdon, 26, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft, a simple misdemeanor. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced her April 3 to five days in jail.

• Julie A. Johnson, 59, pleaded guilty to driving while barred habitual offender, an aggravated misdemeanor. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced her April 2 to 625 days in jail.

• Nicole E. Savage, 21, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft, a simple misdemeanor. Judge Jonathan D. Noble sentenced her April 3 to pay a $65 fine.

• Marcia J. Winningham, 55, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, a serious misdemeanor. Judge Steven J. Holwerda sentenced her April 2 to two days in jail and a $315 fine.