Courts

  Justice CourtCANYON CITY – Grant County Justice Court reported the following fines and judgments: Jackie Forsman, Canyon City, pled no contest on a charge of minor in possession of alcohol and was fined a total of $309, which included an assessment of $35 and $24 cost. She was ordered by the court to participate in and complete an alcohol treatment program at her own expense under the direction of the Grant County Center for Human Development, and to schedule an appointment for evaluation within 30 days. Shiloh Stinnett, Canyon City, pled no contest on a charge of minor in possession of alcohol and was fined a total of $309, which included an assessment of $35 and $24 cost. She was ordered by the court to participate in and complete an alcohol treatment program at her own expense under the direction of the Grant County Center for Human Development, and to schedule an appointment for evaluation within 30 days. The fine in this case will be paid at the rate of $50 per month. Michael W. Phillips, John Day, pled guilty on charges of driving while suspended and driving uninsured. On the driving while suspended charge he was fined $295, and on the driving uninsured he was fined $175.The fines will be paid at the rate of $25 per month beginning Oct. 16. Mark Wakefield, Boise, Idaho, pled guilty on a charge of minor in possession of alcohol and was fined a total of $309 which included an assessment of $35 and $24 cost. He was ordered by the court to participate in and complete an alcohol treatment program at his own expense under the direction of the Grant County Center for Human Development, and to schedule an appointment for evaluation within 30 days. The fine will be paid at the rate of $100 per month beginning Sept. 20.Miscellaneous Violations Joseph Bosworth, Pendleton, failed to appear on a charge of violation of basic speed rule (88/55 zone) and was found guilty by default. He was fined $295 plus a $25 driver’s license suspension fee. Steve Hueckman, Elmira, failed to appear on a charge of violation of basic speed rule (75/55 zone) and was found guilty be default. He was fined $109 plus a $25 driver’s license suspension fee. Samuel Carlton, Highland, Calif., violation of basic speed rule (78/55 zone). Fined $175. Rodger Whistler, San Diego, Calif., violation of basic speed rule (78/55 zone). Fined $109. Lee Finkleman, Evans, Wash., failure to drive within lane. Fined $175. James Milford, Spring Valley, Calif., violation of basic speed rule (51/30 zone). Fined $175. Thurston Ingles, Princeton, violation of basic speed rule (76/55 zone). Fined $125. Melissa Cornelius, Prineville, violation of basic speed rule (45/30 zone). Fined $95. Darci Chalmers, Oregon City, violation of basic speed rule (42/25 zone). Fined $95. Kenneth Weston, Vancouver, Wash., violation of basic speed rule (74/55 zone). Fined $109. Jhadur Abdelmuti, Fountain Valley, Calif., violation of basic speed rule (54/35 zone). Fined $109. Richard Mosman, Salem, violation of basic speed rule (74/55 zone). Fined $109. Clydia Dobson, Seneca, careless driving. Fined $125. Tim Madden, John Day, defective lighting. Fined $75.An additional charge of failure to register a camper was dismissed. Teresa Reed, Anchorage, Alaska, violation of basic speed rule (73/55 zone). Fined $109. John DeWilde, Bothell, Wash., violation of basic speed rule (52/35 zone). Fined $109. Patricia Chawkat, Mt. Sidney, Va., violation of basic speed rule (60/40 zone). Fined $175. Henry Zacharias, Prairie City, overload group. Fined $136. John A. Voight, Brownsville, violation of basic speed rule (75/55 zone). Fined $109. William E. Pope, Mt. Vernon, was found guilty at a hearing on a charge of careless driving. Fined $175. Angela Kimball, Bend, violation of basic speed rule (75/55 zone). Fined $109. Jack Lakey, Lakeside, unlawful vehicle combination. Fined $77. Raquel Safer, Downeville, Calif., obscured windows. Dismissed when proof of compliance shown. Kenny Bruhn, Vancouver, Wash., no operator’s license. Fined $175.An additional charge of no insurance was dismissed when proof of compliance was shown. John Ruffner, Newport, violation of basic speed rule (70/55 zone). Fined $109. Donald Dodson, Prineville, violation of basic speed rule (77/55 zone). Fined $125. Bruce Wong, Portland, violation of basic speed rule (76/55 zone). Fined $125. Elda Fuhrman, Renton, Wash., violation of basic speed rule (72/55 zone). Fined $95.Small Claims CourtSeptember Judgments SGM, Inc. dba Credit Systems of Oregon vs. Michelle L. Conkey. Default money judgment awarded to SGM, Inc. dba Credit Systems of Oregon in the amount of $574.52, which included $107.50 in costs. SGM, Inc. dba Credit Systems of Oregon vs. Georgia L. Osborn. Default money judgment awarded to SGM, Inc. dba Credit Systems of Oregon in the amount of $831.83, which included $107.50 in costs. Valley Credit Service, Inc. vs. Patricia Coburn. Default money judgment awarded to Valley Credit Service, Inc. in the amount of $428.91, which included $114.64 in costs. Jim Bowler vs. Worden Motors. A hearing was held and judgment entered in favor of Bowler in the amount of $5,145, which included $145 in costs.

  Public safety

  Arrests and CitationsJohn Day Police Sept. 16 – Joseph M. Randolph, 31, John Day, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants, open container and driving uninsured. Sept. 16 – Whitney N. Simmons, 16, Canyon City, was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device. Sept. 18 – Cindy Batease, 32, Canyon City, was cited for following too closely. Sept. 18 – Matthew E. Cauthorn, 41, Eugene, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Sept. 19 – Michael D. Carrier, 37, Durkee, was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. Sept. 20 – James B. Lemcke, 19, John Day, was cited for driving uninsured. Sept. 20 – Cody T. Holmes, 20, Canyon City, was cited for driving uninsured and failure to renew registration. Sept. 21 – Laura L. Salvino, 17, John Day, was cited in Canyon City for violation of basic speed rule (53/35 zone). Sept. 21 – Jebediah P. Williams, 17, Canyon City, was cited for driving uninsured. Sept. 22 – Christine Massingale, 34, Unity, was cited for driving while suspended. Sept. 22 – Curtis Pereira, 34, John Day, was cited for driving uninsured and failure to carry registration. Sept. 22 – Charlette Taecker, 33, Medford, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and driving while suspended. Accidents and IncidentsJohn Day Dispatch Sept. 16 – Mt. Vernon and John Day ambulances were dispatched to a location on Fields Creek, Road 2150, for a subject reportedly suffering of chest pains. Sept. 16 – John Day Ambulance was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Southwest First Street for a 74-year-old male who was reportedly having difficulty breathing. Sept. 16 – John Day Ambulance was dispatched to Down Home Foster Care for an 83-year-old female who was reportedly weak, hot and clammy. Sept. 17 – John Day Ambulance was dispatched for an 82-year-old female who reportedly was suffering chest pains. Sept. 18 – John Day Ambulance was dispatched to Prairie City High School for a 12-year-old male with a reported broken ankle. Patient was refused transport by his parents. Sept. 19 – Mt. Vernon and John Day ambulances were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 26 just west of the Mt. Vernon city limits. No transport. Sept. 19 – An ambulance was dispatched to a location in Long Creek for an 84-year-old male who was reportedly very weak and shaky. Sept. 19 – An ambulance was dispatched to a location off County Road 20 on Forest Service Road 2050 for a 45-year-old male who had reportedly collapsed. Sept. 20 – John Day Ambulance was dispatched for a 70-year-old male who reportedly coughed blood. Sept. 21 – An ambulance was dispatched for an elderly female who had reportedly fallen. Sept. 22 – John Day and Prairie City ambulances were dispatched for a 72-year-old female who was reportedly suffering from severe nausea and cold sweats.