(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.
This includes: Civil Court, Criminal Court, Domestic Relations, Fish and Game, Limited Civil, Marriage License Applications, Probate Court, Small Claims, State Tax, Statutory Liens and Traffic Tickets.)
Civil Court
Thomas Long vs. Shop Built Drop Deck, Other civil (non-domestic), Petition to quiet title. Journal entry of judgment. Settled with judicial conference or hearing.
Hurricane Services, Inc. vs Raise Oil, LLC, Debt collection. Court review hearing scheduled 11/21/25, 9 a.m.
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office
Transfer on Death Deed - Rodger D. Shannon and Janice L. Shannon to Mark Andrew Shannon and Scott Michael Shannon. Section 9-22-13, south 40 acres of NE1/4.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Jason Edward Travelbee, First appearance hearing scheduled 11/19/25.
State of Kansas vs. Tanner Levi Coble, Plea entered, Attempted aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, persuade <14 to a secluded place. Dismissed, Aggravated criminal sodomy, offender <18 years and child <14 years, x2. Sentencing hearing held 10/30/25. Post disposition. GW2023CR217 State of Kansas vs. Chadwick Tarver Luther, Arraignment hearing scheduled 11/28/25, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kristy Irene Cowan, Journal entry of suppression hearing.
State of Kansas vs. Alfonso Deshaun Caldwell, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana; Vehicles, improper registration of vehicle. Dismissed, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle. Journal entry of plea and sentence. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Allen Newport, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice, as per plea negotiations in GW2025CR65 and GW2025CR82. (GW2025CR17 and GW2025CR21) State of Kansas vs. Raymond Nicholas Ashpole, Plea entered, Attempted violate offender registration act, first conviction, non-person. Dismissed, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Driving while suspended, first conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Driving on right side of roadway required; One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35%. Sentencing hearing held 10/30/25. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. David Anthony Lewis, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle.
Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Leslie Renee Church, Plea entered, Driving under the influence of drug or combination of drugs, first conviction; Maximum speed limits. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container; Driving on right side of roadway required; Unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal. Journal entry of sentencing. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Amanda Kay Cortez, Arraignment hearing scheduled 12/11/25, 9:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jade Rose Jaimez, Diversion status hearing scheduled 11/25/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Allen Newport, Plea entered, Violate protection order; Intimidation of a witness or victim, prevent testimony, x2. Journal entry of plea and sentencing. Post disposition. (GW- 2025CR65)
State of Kansas vs. Jessica Rochelle Heath, Arraignment hearing scheduled 12/4/25, 2 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Dustin Allen Newport, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Journal entry of plea and sentencing. Post disposition. (GW- 2025CR82)
State of Kansas vs. Jessica Renee Herbert, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.
Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Lance William Peterson, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction. Dismissed, Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Journal entry of plea and sentencing. Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Aaron Wilbur Dye, Preliminary hearing scheduled 11/18/25, 10 a.m. (GW2025CR102) State of Kansas vs. Aubrey Lee Owens, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment.
Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. James R. Crook, Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Jimmy Alan Barnes, Hearing result for preliminary hearing on 10/31/25, failure to appear.
State of Kansas vs. Aaron Wilbur Dye, Amended complaint. Arraignment hearing scheduled 11/26/25, 9 a.m. (GW2025CR130) State of Kansas vs. Ashley Michelle Freeman, Status conference scheduled 12/9/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Sheldon Alford Miller, Status conference scheduled 11/18/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Christopher Thomas Griffin, Status conference scheduled 11/25/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Stacy Lynn Thompson, Order appointing counsel, Christopher David Baxter Ambrose. Preliminary hearing scheduled 11/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jacob Elijah Fritz, Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Status conference scheduled 11/25/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Brittney Lynn Robertson, Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Status conference scheduled 11/25/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ashley Michelle Freeman, Order appointing counsel, Joseph Abraham Favre. Status conference scheduled 12/9/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jennifer Leigh Garrett, Status conference scheduled 11/25/25, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Laura Suyeta Starr, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Improper driving on laned roadway; Speeding, 67/65. Surety bond posted, $10,000. Order appointing counsel, William Max McClendon. Preliminary hearing scheduled 11/21/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Donna Irene Damron, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence in felony case; Flee or attempt to elude, commission of any felony; Endangerment, recklessly expose to danger of great bodily harm or death; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag. First appearance hearing scheduled 12/2/25, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. James McConkey, Mistreat dependent adult/elder person, omit or deprive of treatment or services; Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders. First appearance hearing scheduled 11/18/25, 1:30 p.m.
Domestic Relations
State of Kansas SRS and Ronnye D. Dunham, petitioners vs. Megan E. Dunham, respondent, Non Divorce - Visitation, Custody, Support. Hearing scheduled 1/16/26, 10:30 a.m., petition to decide support.
In the matter of the marriage of Bryant Thomas vs. Crystal Thomas, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce, Final hearing scheduled 11/13/25, 2 p.m.
In the matter of the marriage of Jacob Weninger vs. Jared Neeley, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce. Decree of Divorce.
In the matter of the marriage of William A. Avritt vs. Sarah A. Avritt, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce. Decree of divorce.
Limited Civil
Harshman Construction, LLC vs. Austin Hebb, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Carolyn R. Ford and Steven M. Ford, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 1/8/26, 1:30 p.m.
City of Madison vs. Jason Brewer, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
City of Madison vs. Tanner Ridge Highley, Debt collection. Order judgment, journal entry of agreement.
Joseph A. Lauddie, D.D.S., P.A. vs. Travis Ratcliff, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Stormont-Vail Healthcare, Inc. vs. Susan Lumpp, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Kelley Gowdy, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 10/30/25, failure to appear.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Benjamin Lewis, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 10/30/25, failure to appear.
Miranda Metzer vs. Amanda Escareno and Ryan Escareno, Landlord/Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Review hearing scheduled 11/6/25.
City of Madison vs. Rhonda O’Brien, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 10/30/25, failure to appear.
CU Alternative Lending Solutions vs. Kallie Williams, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 10/30/25, failure to appear.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC vs. Terry Trower, Debt collection. Hearing result for answer hearing on 10/30/25, failure to appear.
Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs Brandon Daugherty, Debt collection, $635.91 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 1/8/26, 1:30 p.m.
Marriage License Applications
Michael Alan Martinie and Chelsie Elisabeth Breeding.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Flying M Transport, Withholding Tax, Q3 July-September 2024; Q4, Oct.-Dec. 2024; $916. Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Flying M Transport, Withholding Tax, Annual Rec. 2024; Q1 Jan.-March 2025; Q2 April-June 2024, $2193.50.
Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Tracy L. Castillo, Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; Speeding, 79/65. Amy Yvonne Coker, Driving while suspended, 2nd or subsequent conviction; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive vehicle with prior conviction < 3 years; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag. Martin Munoz, Driving while suspended, 1st conviction David Earl Jones, Speeding, 80/65. Jesus Camacho Sanchez, Speeding, 75/65. Levi Scott Hadden, Speeding, 40/30. Jaimie Hernandez, Jr.
Speeding, 96/65.
