Idaho Records

Wed., June 25, 2008

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Police Blotter

Kootenai County sheriff

Stephanie Mutch, employee of Eclipse Traffic Controls, reported Monday the $670 theft of road signs from the 2500 block of Lancaster Road.

Billie Johnson, Newman Lake, Wash., reported Sunday $478 damage to the taillight of her 1998 Ford Mustang parked at Curley’s, 26433 W. Highway 53 in Hauser Lake.

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Criminal sentencings

Judge James Stow

Max J. Flores, 28, Coeur d’Alene; Count I: driving under the influence; $1,000 fine ($250 suspended), 180 days in jail (150 days suspended), 180 days driver’s license suspension, two years probation. Count II: driving without privileges; $150 fine, 180 days in jail (150 days suspended), 180 days driver’s license suspension, two years probation.

William P. Weinerth, 53, Spokane Valley; inattentive driving; $300 fine, $450 restitution to victims, 90 days in jail (84 days suspended) or 16 hours county work program, two years probation.

Judge Scott Wayman

Jacob W. Dorn, 21, Hayden; driving under the influence; 180 days in jail (65 days credited) 180 days driver’s license suspension.

Kevin R. Paul, 46, Rathdrum; misdemeanor probation violation; 26 days in jail or proof of evaluation.

Jo Ann Conner, 41, Tekoa, Wash.; driving under the influence; $750 fine, 180 days in jail (171 days suspended, nine days credited), 180 days driver’s license suspension, two years probation.

Jason R.D. Gookstetter, 24, Post Falls; driving under the influence; $750 fine, 90 days in jail (85 days suspended) or 16 hours county work program, 90 days driver’s license suspension, one year probation.

Joseph D. Vara Jr., 40, Athol; Count I: driving without privileges; 110 days in jail (credited), 180 days driver’s license suspension. Count II: use or possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use; 110 days in jail (credited).

June K. Wold, 49, Post Falls; invalid driver’s license; $100 fine, five days in jail.

Judge Benjamin Simpson

Edward A. Beebe, 31, Athol; driving without privileges; $1,000 fine ($800 suspended), 180 days in jail (175 days suspended) or 16 hours county work program, 180 days driver’s license, one year probation.

Ryan M. Williams, 27, Ponderay; frequenting a place where a controlled substance is used; $200 fine, five days in jail or proof of completion of Alcohol Drug Instruction School.

Judge Scott Wayman

Stephen P. Robison, 18, Hayden; use or possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use; $150 fine, $100 reimbursement to state lab, five days in jail or 16 hours county work program.

James D. Montoya, 27, Post Falls; misdemeanor probation violation; five days in jail.

Judge Eugene Marano

Donald L. Depriest, 30, Hayden Lake; misdemeanor probation violation; 30 days in jail.

Civil complaints

Tamika Albert v. Frank Farnswoth, seeking an amount to be proved at trial.

Civil judgments

Alan and Conni Backer v. Alliance Construction Inc., an ABC Corp., plaintiff awarded $93,998.

American Express Centurion Bank v. Evert Wilson, plaintiff awarded $8,763.

Divorces sought

Eric N. Johnson from Jennifer L. Williamson.

Divorces granted

Peter J. Bishop from Michelle C. Bishop.

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