Gage County court proceedings have resulted in a series of sentencing orders, arraignments, and traffic citations, according to a report published by the Beatrice Daily Sun. The publication, which covers local legal developments, detailed the outcomes of recent cases handled by the Gage County District Court. Melissa, a community in the region, is located approximately 5 miles south of Anna.
Several individuals faced sentencing for various offenses. Amanda K. Stiltz, 32, of Beatrice, received seven days in jail and a $500 fine for a first-offense DUI and lack of insurance proof, with her license revoked for six months. Matthew J. Jewett, 46, of Cortland, was fined $500 for a first-offense DUI and had his license revoked for 60 days. Tieghshia L. Udell, 23, and Todd L. Parde, 37, of Wymore, each received $100 fines for driving under suspension.
Other sentencing outcomes included Morgan L. Boham, 21, fined $250 for attempted criminal mischief involving more than $1,500 in damages. Brandon J. Crowley, 26, was sentenced to one day in jail and a $100 fine for second-degree criminal trespassing. Mitchell Cornelius, 21, and Michael A. Brooks, 20, of Adams, were fined for minor possession of alcohol, with Brooks also receiving seven days in jail. Jerry L. Wissler, 44, of Peru, received 48 hours in jail for leaving the scene of an accident and driving during suspension, with the sentences to run concurrently.
Cody Haynes, 22, and Rodney R. Ensz, 28, of Beatrice, were fined $150 and $300 respectively for leaving the scene of accidents. Adam S. Mason, 28, was fined $125 for driving under suspension and lacking registration. Patrick V. Caslin, 22, of Wymore, received a $150 fine for theft under $200. Matthew A. Shea, 21, was fined $150 for assault, and Dustin A. Petty, 33, of Clatonia, was fined $100 for disorderly conduct.
In arraignments, Lyle G. Neal, 32, was charged with third-degree assault, with sentencing set for August 13. Natasha L. Buhr, 22, faces charges of assault by mutual consent and negligent child abuse, with a pretrial conference scheduled for August 12. Naomi M. Shue, 36, had her third-degree domestic assault charge dismissed without prejudice.
Several cases were continued to future dates. Jerry L. Anderson Jr., 21, and Thomas E. Stitt, 47, had DUI charges continued to July 11 and August 2 respectively. Jacob D. Wallace, 21, and Jason B. Oltman, 34, had assault and driving charges continued to July 11. Joseph C. Hochstein, 28, had driving and traffic charges continued to August 6. Heath S. Genrich, 31, had a domestic assault charge continued to July 11. Blake A. Darby, 27, and Brian E. Chab, 45, had DUI charges continued to July 25 and July 19 respectively. Nathan Mills, 19, and Lisa K. Engelman, 22, had DUI charges continued to July 11. Garland D. Vanover, 63, had a second-offense DUI charge continued.
