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. 6, 2022

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

A charge of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction) against Roy Vern Lester, 50, of Soldotna, was dismissed. Date of the charge was Aug. 20, 2020.

A charge of driving while license in violation of limits (with a previous conviction) against Roy Vern Lester, 50, of Soldotna, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 5, 2021.

A charge of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction) against Kristopher Austin Marquis, 34, of Soldotna, was dismissed. Date of the charge was June 15, 2021.

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

Andrea Chic Aburto, 35, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Dec. 11, 2021. 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 to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Bruce Arthur Barr, 68, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 16, 2021. 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, 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 one year, and placed on probation for one year.

Elisha Dawn Billings, 45, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Oct. 28, 2021. On the count of driving under the influence, she was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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, ordered not to possess controlled substances without a valid prescription from a licensed provider, taken as prescribed and maintained in their original containers, forfeited any illegal drugs seized, and was placed on probation for one year. The count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance was judged a conviction of record only. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Eternity Dawn Bottenfield, 24, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of false information or report, committed Nov. 28, 2021. On count one, she was sentenced to 15 days in jail, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and forfeited all items seized. On count two, time is considered served after completing the sentence in count one. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Elijah Chandler Brown, 22, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Aug. 30, 2021. 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, 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.

Christopher Campbell, 33, of Seward, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft, committed Oct. 27, 2020. He was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and forfeited all items seized. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Christopher Shane Campbell, 33, of Seward, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Mar. 8, 2021. On the count of reckless driving, he was sentenced to 35 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with two specifically named people, had his license revoked for 30 days, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for two years. On the count of violating conditions of release, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Christopher Shane Campbell, 33, of Seward, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Mar. 17, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 175 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 two years. On the count of violating conditions of release, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Christopher Campbell, 33, of Seward, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Jan. 24. He was sentenced to 35 days in jail with 35 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for two years.

Amy Michael Dale, 41, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Apr. 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 (if time is not served on electronic monitoring), 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.

David Devon Eason, 48, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Jan. 2. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim except in official capacity, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol during probation or enter any establishment where alcohol is the primary sale item, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

David Devon Eason, 48, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Jan. 2. He 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 to have no contact with victim, may not return to victim’s address, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

Antonio Carlos Fleming III, 19, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Nov. 5, 2020, to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Apr. 22, 2021, and to violating condition of release for a felony, committed Aug. 25, 2021. On the Nov. 5, 2020 count, he was sentenced to 15 days in jail. On the Apr. 22, 2021 count, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 360 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with two specifically named people, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, and was placed on probation for one year. On the Aug. 25, 2021 count, he was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 360 days suspended, ordered to have no contact with two specifically named people, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Katherine H. Hinchman, 28, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Dec. 16, 2021. She was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge,

Richard Edwin Key, 57, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense) and one count of improper use of registration, title or plates, committed Nov. 22, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. On count two, he was fined $300.

Roy Vern Lester, 50, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Nov. 6, 2019. He was sentenced to 360 days in jail with 330 days suspended, fined $4,500 with $4,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive without a valid license and insurance, and was placed on probation for 24 months.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed May 8, 2020. He was fined a $100 court surcharge.

Steele Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Nov. 1, 2020. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and this was judged a conviction of record.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense), committed Nov. 27, 2020. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and this was judged a conviction of record. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense) and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Dec. 28, 2020. Count one was judged a conviction of record, and he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. Count two was judged a conviction of record.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction) and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Jan. 31, 2021. Count one was judged a conviction of record, and he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. Count two was judged a conviction of record.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, and one count of false information or report, committed Mar. 10, 2021. Counts one and two were judged convictions of record. On count three, he was sentenced to 45 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Steele Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Sept. 16, 2021. This was judged a conviction of record, and he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Steele Lee Alfred Mahan, 23, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense) and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Sept. 18, 2021. Count one was judged a conviction of record, and he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. Count two was judged a conviction of record.

Kristopher Austin Marquis, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense), committed July 4, 2021. He was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and this was judged a conviction of record only.

Samual Mathias Myers, 19, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), a domestic violence offense committed Nov. 28, 2021. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Samual Mathias Myers, 19, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree harassment (offensive contact with fluids) and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Jan. 9. On count one, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. Count two was judged a conviction of record only, with no time imposed.

Donovan Phillip, 28, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Feb. 4, 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, and placed on probation for two years. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Brandon James Saltenberger, 21, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, committed June 10, 2021. He was sentenced to one day in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

Brandon James Saltenberger, 21, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of third-degree theft, committed May 7, 2021, one count of an amended charge of failure to appear on a felony charge/conversion, committed Oct. 19, 2021, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Aug. 23, 2021. On the count of third-degree theft, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 170 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victims, forfeited items seized, and was placed on probation for three years. On the count of failure to appear, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail. On the count of violating conditions of release, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Devan Thomas Stockton, 26, of Fairbanks, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, committed Nov. 24, 2021. He was sentenced to five days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Patrick Oliver Trent, 24, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons (possession while intoxicated) and one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Sept. 5, 2020, one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Feb. 2, 2021, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Oct. 16, 2021. On count one, he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge, and this was judged a conviction of record only. On count two, imposition of sentenced was suspended and he was placed on probation for 12 months and ordered not to possess controlled substances without a valid prescription, taken as prescribed and maintained in their original containers, and ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations. Count three was judged a conviction of record only. Count four was judged a conviction of record only.

Chenae Marie Wright, 30, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 27, 2021, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Nov. 23, 2021. On the count of fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, she was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined $500 with $250 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 12 months. The count of violating conditions of release was judged a conviction of record only. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

John Sun Amend, 49, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree criminal trespass (in a dwelling), committed Aug. 30, 2021, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Nov. 5, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, ordered to pay restitution to victim for any medical expenses incurred, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail.

Brandon Joseph Cleveland, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct, committed Dec. 4, 2021. He was sentenced to one day in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Esther Priscilla Davis, 29, of Salcha, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed July 6, 2020. Imposition of sentence was suspended, and she was placed on probation for six months, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and ordered to continue in treatment and comply with all treatment recommendations.

Jordan Dean Duval, 19, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of an amended charge of fourth-degree assault and one count of driving under the influence, committed Aug. 19, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 300 days in jail with 270 days suspended, ordered not to buy alcohol for 36 months, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, and placed on probation for 36 months. On the count of driving under the influence, he was sentenced to 300 days in jail with 270 days suspended, fined $6,000 with $3,000 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, concurrent with that ordered condition in count one, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, ordered to pay restitution in amounts to be determined for medical expenses and any damage to a 2012 Dodge Ram, ordered not to possess, consume or buy alcohol for three years, and was placed on probation for 36 months. He was ordered to pay $50 cost of appointed counsel.

David Charles Fairbanks, 39, of Sterling, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (causing fear of injury), committed Jan. 19, 2021. He was sentenced to 365 days in jail with 335 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to complete a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, ordered to complete a parenting course and submit proof of completion to the Kenai District Attorney’s Office, forfeited any and all items seized, and was placed on probation for 36 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Candace Marie Hordemann, 43, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Dec. 28, 2021. She was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 120 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, and placed on probation for 24 months.

Amber Trinity Hull, 18, of Homer, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, committed Nov. 17, 2021. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fined $1,500 with $1,500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume alcohol for 12 months, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Brahunson Kaai, 27, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to violating a domestic violence protective order, committed Sept. 30, 2020. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim except in any legal proceedings and subject to any custody order and any domestic violence protective orders, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

John Lopez, 52, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to one count of driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction) and one count of vehicle operator failure to notify State of big game animal killed or injured by vehicle, committed Oct. 12, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 100 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $100 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive without a valid license and insurance, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On count two, he was fined $250, ordered to pay $1,000 restitution for the moose, and forfeited the moose.

Kristopher Austin Marquis, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree failure to stop at the direction of an officer and one count of improper use of registration, title or plates, committed Sept. 20, 2021. On count one, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $1,000 with $1,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to drive without a valid license, registration and insurance, and was placed on probation for 12 months. On count two, he was fined $500. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Kristopher Austin Marquis, 34, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense), committed Sept. 21, 2021. This was judged a conviction of record only, and he was fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

John D. Mumey, 21, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence, committed July 6, 2020, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Aug. 13, 2020. On count one, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail or on electronic monitoring with 117 days suspended, fined $2,000 with $500 suspended, a $150 court surcharge, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and $300 cost of imprisonment, ordered to complete Alcohol Safety Action Program treatment, had his license revoked for 90 days, ordered not to use controlled substances without a valid prescription from a licensed provider, taken as prescribed and maintained in their original containers, and was placed on probation for three years. On count two, he was sentenced to 20 days in jail and forfeited all items seized.

John Daniel Mumey, 21, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Feb. 20, 2021. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to have no contact with victim, and placed on probation for 36 months.

April Olson, 43, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, committed Mar. 26, 2019, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Nov. 22, 2021. On count one, she was sentenced to 90 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $5,000 with $5,000 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered to contact the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a substance/alcohol abuse assessment and follow all recommendations, forfeited all items seized, and was placed on probation for 24 months. On the count of violating conditions of release, she was sentenced to 45 days in jail with 45 days suspended, admitted facts sufficient to support the plea, was ordered to comply with the period and conditions concurrent with count one, and was placed on probation for 12 months. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Justin S Pruitt, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Jan. 20, 2021. He was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge, and a $50 jail surcharge and had his license revoked for 90 days.

Justin S Pruitt, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree assault (recklessly injure), committed Apr. 27, 2021, one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Sept. 8, 2021, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Dec. 2, 2021. On the count of fourth-degree assault, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 170 days suspended, fined a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge, ordered to complete an anger management program and follow all recommendations, ordered to pay restitution, waived a jury trial, forfeited all items seized, ordered not to possess firearms during probationary period, and was placed on probation for 36 months. On the Sept. 8 count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to one day in jail. On the Dec. 2 count of violating condition of release, he was sentenced to five days in jail. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

Justin S Pruitt, 29, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed Dec. 2, 2021. He was fined $500, a $100 court surcharge, and a $50 jail surcharge and had his license revoked for 90 days.

Steven Dana Reed, 37, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (with a previous conviction), committed July 24, 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 unless with a valid license and insurance, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Christopher Josef Brecc Sutterfield, 36, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, committed Dec. 24, 2021. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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 his license revoked for 90 days, ordered ignition interlock for six months, and was placed on probation for 12 months.

Scott Alan Toloff, 59, of Nikiski, pleaded guilty to driving with an invalid license, committed July 20, 2021. 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, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Tracy K. Toodie, 27, of Kenai, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree harassment (offensive physical contact), committed Feb. 8, 2020. Toodie was sentenced to 45 days in jail with all but time served suspended, fined $750 with $750 suspended, a $100 court surcharge and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended, ordered not to consume or buy alcohol for 12 months, and placed on probation for 12 months.

Patrick O. Trent, 24, of Kasilof, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed Sept. 15, 2020. On count one, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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 his license revoked for 90 days, forfeited all items seized, ordered not to use controlled substances without a valid prescription, taken as prescribed, and maintained in their original containers, and was placed on probation for two years. Count two was judged a conviction of record, with no additional orders or conditions.

James Patrick Williamson, 69, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence, committed June 21, 2021, and one count of violating conditions of release for a misdemeanor, committed June 23, 2021. On the count of driving under the influence, he was sentenced to 150 days in jail or on electronic monitoring 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, 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 36 months. The count of violating conditions of release was judged a conviction of record only, with no additional conditions or orders imposed. All other charges in the case were dismissed.

James Patrick Williamson, 69, of Soldotna, pleaded guilty to driving while license canceled, revoked or suspended (for a criminal offense), committed June 23, 2021. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge. All other charges in this case were dismissed.

The following judgment was recently handed down in Homer District Court:

Promise Chipps, 24, of Ninilchik, pleaded guilty to one count of false information or report (ID at arrest/investigation/incarceration), committed Oct. 18, 2021, and one count of violating condition of release for a felony, committed Nov. 22, 2021. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail on each count and fined a $100 court surcharge and a $50 jail surcharge.

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