Kenai Courthouse is photographed on Feb. 26, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)

Kenai Courthouse is photographed on Feb. 26, 2019 in Kenai, Alaska. (Clarion file)

Court reports for the week of Feb. 20, 2022

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The following dismissals were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Charges of one count of violating condition of release for a felony and one count of drunken person on licensed premises against Keegan Dubendorf, 23, of Kenai, were dismissed. Date of the charges was Feb. 6.

A charge of violating condition of release for a felony against Kiana Cheyenne Edgmon, 25, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Feb. 3, 2021.

A charge of driving while license canceled, suspended, revoked or limited against Zachary Hunter, 42, of Point Hope, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Sept. 12, 2015.

A charge of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense) against Zacharyn. Enrique Hunter, 42, of Anchorage, was dismissed. Date of the charge was May 14, 2021.

A charge of third-degree theft against Alec Irving Smith, 29, of Kenai, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Dec. 16, 2021.

The following judgments were recently handed down in Kenai District Court:

Johnathan T. Carlson, 27, of Wasilla, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed July 4, 2020. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail with 45 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, had his license revoked for 30 days, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program, ordered not to possess controlled substances, including marijuana, without a valid prescription from a licensed provider, taken as prescribed, and maintained in original containers, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Sarah Lavina Coveyou, 42, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Feb. 7, 2021. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and $330 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Valerie Jean Crenshaw, 42, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 4, 2021. She was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for one year, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for three years.

Valerie Jean Crenshaw, 42, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree promoting contraband (possession in jail/prison), committed Aug. 6, 2021. She was sentenced to three months in jail, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and forfeited all items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Keegan James Dubendorf, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Sept. 19, 2021. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to pay restitution, ordered not to possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be in any place where they are the primary item of sale, ordered to enroll in the Alcohol Safety Action Program and comply with treatment recommendations, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Richard W. Foley, 60, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 13. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to possess controlled substances without a valid prescription, taken only as prescribed, and maintained in their original containers, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

Troy J. Gehring, 51, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving weapons (carrying a concealed weapon and failure to inform officer), committed Feb. 28, 2019. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 45 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jaycee Clinton Herrmann, 22, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree theft, committed July 21, 2020, one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Aug. 27, 2021, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Sept. 3, 2021. On the count of third-degree theft, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. He was sentenced to five days in jail on each of the counts of violating conditions of release. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Jaycee Clinton Herrmann, 22, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Aug. 12, 2020. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 300 days suspended, fined $1,500, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered to complete substance/alcohol abuse and mental health assessments (satisfied by felony probation), ordered to obtain a Department of Corrections approved anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution to be determined for medical care for the victim, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for three years.

James Corey Hetrick, 34, of Moose Pass, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 2, 2020. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment (unless time is served on electronic monitoring, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Zachary E. Hunter, 42, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense), committed May 14, 2021. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive without a valid license and insurance, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Shelley Marie Maddock, 57, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Feb. 8. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered not to enter any place where alcohol is served (restaurants permissible; bars impermissible) or is the primary sale item, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Cameron Delbert Percival, 33, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Jan. 30. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive without a valid license and insurance, and placed on probation for 24 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Brian Henry Rogers, 36, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 15, 2021. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all item seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Miquela Shatrice Sampson, 29, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Mar. 17, 2021. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment (unless time is served on electronic monitoring), ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had her license revoked for 90 days, ordered to have no contact with Wildwood Jail except for official business, including visitation, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

William Scull, 66, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed July 24, 2020. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 130 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment (unless time is served on electronic monitoring), ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for two years and not to commit any new jailable offenses, and was placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Alec Irving Smith, 29, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to resisting or interfering with arrest (by force), committed Dec. 23, 2021. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and this case was judged a conviction of record.

Tyler Ray Solie, 28, of McGrath, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Jan. 17, 2021. He was sentenced to 150 days in jail with 130 days suspended, fined $4,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $1,467 cost of imprisonment (unless time is served on electronic monitoring), ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for one year, ordered ignition interlock for 12 months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and was placed on probation for three years.

Brian Scott Todd, 50, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to vehicle operator failure to notify the State of big game animal killed or injured by vehicle, committed Jan. 26. He was fined $100 and a $100 court surcharge.

Cortney Jean Weston, 26, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed July 7, 2019. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, had her license revoked for 30 days, ordered not to possess controlled substances (excluding marijuana) without a valid prescription from a licensed provider, taken as prescribed and maintained in original containers, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

John Michael Williams, 51, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 1, 2019. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $330 cost of imprisonment (unless time is served on electronic monitoring), ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for 365 days, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

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