(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 State of Kansas visit https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ 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.)
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the GW Co. Register of Deeds Office
Quit Claim Deed – Gary D. Jamison to Jamison Land & Ranch, LLC. Lots 1-12, Block 2; Lots 5, 8-9, Block 5; and Lots 9-11, Block 7; Madison subdivision, Madison. Section 25-22-11, part SE1/4. Section 31-23-11, S1/2. Section 32-23-11, SE1/4. Section 33-23-11, part W1/2NE1/4, part S1/2SW1/4.
Warranty Deed – Cheri J. Comstock to Philip M. McGregor. Lots 1-12, Block 27, Fall River subdivision, Fall River.
Quit Claim Deed – Frances A. Sexton, by her DPOA; Darin Sexton, DPOA; and Darin Sexton to Mytraca Martin. Lots 1-3, Block 4, Bremers 1st Addition, Severy, E1/2 of Lot 3.
Warranty Deed – Lloyd Leiser to Travis D. Ballard & Amber J. Ballard Revocable Trust. Lots 20-26, Block 10, Madison subdivision, Madison, east 13’ of north 25’ of Lot 20 and north 25’ of Lots 21-26.
Warranty Deed – Patricia J. Murphy to Francois C. Nortier. Lots 3-4, Kent Hill Addition, Madison.
Quit Claim Deed – Francois C. Nortier and Danielle Nortier to Francois C. Nortier and Danielle B. Nortier. Lots 3-4, Kent Hill Addition, Madison.
Quit Claim Deed – Ida M. Koehler to Ida M. Koehler Revocable Trust. Section 11-27-9, part NE1/4NW1/4. Deed From Trust – Donna Elaine Kriebel Fruh Living Trust to Fruh Revocable Trust. Section 17-2213, N1/2SW1/4.
Transfer on Death Deed – Mark A. Stevenson and Gloria E. Stevenson to Carter Stevenson. Lots 13-24, Block 7, Fall River subdivision, Fall River.
Warranty Deed – Beverly J. Tipton and John W. Tipton to The Franklin D. Gaines Wife’s Trust. Section 31-23-11, part NW1/4NE1/4.
Quit Claim Deed – Laura Elizabeth Brubaker and Baylee Joann Pankey to Jon P. Lightner. Lot 6, Block 21, Original Town, Eureka.
Waranty Deed – Laura Elizabeth Brubaker and Baylee Joann Pankey to Jon P. Lightner. Lot 5, Block 21, Original Town, Eureka.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Colt Daniel Gordon, Court review hearing scheduled 2/6/26.
State of Kansas vs. Montrez Desean Davis, Plea entered, Distribute certain hallucinogenic, <3.5 grams; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Dismissed, Use communication facility, in the commission of a felony drug violation; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Driving while suspended, first conviction; Maximum speed limits. Sentencing hearing scheduled 3/5/26, 9 a.m.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Jessica Rochelle Heath, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Dismissed, Distribute certain hallucinogenic, 100 grams -< 1 kilogram; Failure to wear seatbelt; Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp payment for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of marijuana; Transporting an open container; Endangering a child; Child passenger safety, restraining systems and seat belts. Kansas sentencing guidelines journal entry of judgment.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Kirk Ray Warren, Pretrial conference scheduled 3/19/26, 2 p.m. Jury trial scheduled 3/24/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Connor L. Booth Hughes, Pretrial conference scheduled 3/19/26, 2 p.m. Jury trial scheduled 3/24/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Bradley Richard Billinger, Status conference scheduled 3/10/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tavia Marie Mitchell, Arraignment hearing scheduled 3/5/26, 9 a.m. (GW2025CR169 and GW2025CR211) State of Kansas vs. Colt Daniel Gordon, Court review hearing scheduled 2/6/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alfred Louis Galindo, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Noah Allen Daniel, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
State of Kansas vs. Leigh Ann Moore, Sentencing hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 11 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Paula Lynn Stevens, Arraignment hearing scheduled 2/26/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Shawn Louis Galindo, Diversion status hearing scheduled 2/24/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. James McConkey, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/13/26, 1:30 p.m. (GW2026CR198 and GW2026CR201) State of Kansas vs. Tiann Mitchell, Status conference scheduled 2/24/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Edward John Crosby, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/20/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tanner Ean Whittaker, Status conference scheduled 2/24/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tavia Marie Mitchell, Status conference hearing scheduled 3/5/26, 9 a.m. (GW2025CR218) State of Kansas vs. Isaac Lorenz Hill, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Vehicles, improper registration of vehicle. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Kyli Michelle Dennis, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/ person in dating relationship. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Zacharie Michael Peters, Status conference scheduled 2/24/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ryleigh Paige Brunner, Journal entry of dismissal of count 3, Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh.
State of Kansas vs. Victor Morgan Carrillo, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jasynda Michelle Carrillo, Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kim Alan Higbee, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana, two or more prior convictions; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Christopher David Baxter Ambrose. (GW2026CR6) State of Kansas vs. Clifton Cornell Kinney, Aggravated domestic battery, choke in rude manner, family member/dating relationship, x2; Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment. Surety bond posted, $20,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/17/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Kim Alan Higbee, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Interference with LEO, conceal/ alter/destroy evidence in felony case; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Order appointing counsel, Christopher David Baxter Ambrose. Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26, 1:30 p.m. (GW2026CR9) State of Kansas vs. Masen William Huddleston, Electronic solicitation, offender believes child is <14, x2; Promote obscenity to minors. Surety bond posted, $15,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/24/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Romeo Sipaque Garcia, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Transporting an open container. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/3/26.
State of Kansas vs. Phillip John Gomez III, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Ignition interlock device, operate a car without a required device; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Improper lamps on parked vehicle. Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Elizandro De La Cruz Gonzalez, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Surety bond posted, $12,500. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/24/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Lee Bobbie Godwin, Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/17/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Alan Frederick Elledge, Possession of marijuana; 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. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/17/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Trystan Michael Hilton, Aggravated battery, knowingly use weapon to cause great bodily harm/disfigurement/ death; Criminal damage to property, without consent, value <$1,000; Domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship; Aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon, x2. Preliminary hearing scheduled 2/27/26 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Edward Wawin Childers, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Interference with LEO, falsely report a felony crime by LEO intend action on info; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body.
Domestic Relations
In the matter of the marriage of William Eugene Martin vs. Teresa Lynn Martin, Marriage dissolution/divorce. Final hearing scheduled 3/5/2026, 1 p.m.
In the matter of the marriage of Sara Elizabeth Castaneda vs. Haroldo Castaenda, Marriage Dissolution/divorce. Pretrial conference hearing scheduled 3/10/26, 11 a.m. Bench trial hearing scheduled 4/3/36, 9:30 a.m.
In the matter of the marriage of Bryan Allen Davis vs. Abrianna Marie Hutch, Marriage Dissolution/ Divorce. Journal entry and Decree of Divorce.
Case Closed.
Zachary Ryan Clepper vs. Ashton Christine Clepper, Marriage dissolution/ divorce. Status conference hearing scheduled 3/3/26, 1 p.m.
Limited Civil
Discover Bank vs. David Davies, Debt collection. Order default judgment.
Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Jodi H. Morrow, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Mariteas L. Deegan, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Ryan M. Gregg, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
Flyin’ 3 Veterinary Service, Inc. vs. Dustin Harber, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
Flyin’ 3 Veterinary Service, Inc. vs. Courtney Altis, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Darold Lee Mc-Grath, Decedent estate. Petition for probate and issuance of letters testamentary. Order for hearing. Hearing scheduled 3/12/26, 11 a.m.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Cliff Strickler, Individual income tax 2024, $1,306.79. Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Davis Trenching Inc., Corporate income tax January-December 2024, $5,377.86.
Post judgment.
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Wyatt D. Usry, Sales tax annual 2024, $529.76. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Richard D. Linder, Speeding, 82/65.
Vamsi K. Sunkara, Speeding, 87/65.
Camden Shane Hoelting, Speeding, 70/60.
Cody Allen Mcinteer Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
Johnny Robert McCloud, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
Samual Eugene Roberts, Driving while suspended, second or subsequent conviction.
Douglas D. Meyer, Speeding, 80/60.
Ross Hausmann, Speeding, 78/55.
Madhuka Manuranga Jayarathne, Speeding, 88/65.
Brigitte Arlene Sickles, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
Cindy Gail Hayes, Failure to wear seatbelt.
Joseph G. Siwa, Speeding, 75/65.
Alexis M. Rohrback, Speeding, 81/65.
Margaret B. Kelley, Speeding, 83/65.
Tymber Rhey Lee, Speeding, 87/65.
Michaela Powell, Speeding, 80/65.
Trenton BA Davis, Speeding, 83/65.
