(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.)
Civil Court
Nathaniel Mark Enders vs. Leslie Karin Gallichio, Landlord/tenant dispute forcible detainer. Petition for immediate possession of the premises and a writ of restitution.
Jane Doe vs. Nathaniel Dewitt, Other tort. Petition for damages in an amount in excess of $75,000 and other costs and demand for jury trial.
In the matter of the estate of Carolyn Pinon, Determination of descent. Order determining descent.
Case closed.
County Deeds
Listed as printed on the document filed with the GW Co. Register of Deeds Office
Mineral Quick Claim Deed - Glen N Rupe Family Trust to Tobin W. Rupe, Randle T. Rupe and Rebecca Dunne. Section 2-24-9, part SE1/4SW1/4. Section 21-24-9, part S1/2NE1/4. Section 22-24-9, part SE1/4SW1/4. Section 2524-9, W1/2NW1/4. Section 26-24-9, part W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SW1/4SW1/4, part N1/2NW1/4. All grantor’s mineral interest.
Trustees Deed - Glenn N Rupe Family Trust to Randle T Rupe. Section 25-24-9, SW1/4NW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4. Section 2624-9, part W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SW1/4SW1/4, part N1/2NW1/4. All grantor’s surface interest.
Trustees Deed - Glen N Rupe Family Trust to Tobin W. Rupe. Section 21-249, part S1/2NE1/4. Section 22-24-9, part SE1/4SW1/4. Section 27-24-9, part NE1/4NW1/4, 20’ road easement. All grantor’s surface interest.
Deed from Trust - Glen N Rupe Family Trust to Rebecca Dunne. Section 2-249, N1/2, SE1/4. All grantor’s surface interest.
Transfer on Death Deed - Timothy J. Watson and Penny J. Watson to Cathy Pimple, Carrie Davis and Katie Mathews. Section 3-22-13, part SE1/4NE1/4.
Mineral Deed - Merida W. Blackwell to Springrise Minerals, LLC; River City Royalties, LLC; and B & S, LLC. Section 23-23-10, S1/2SW1/4. Section 26-2310, W1/2. Section 27-2310, all. Section 28-23-10, E1/2NE1/4, E1/2SE1/4. Springrise Minerals-80% interest, River City Royalties, LLC-10% interest; B & S, LLC-9% interest.
Quit Claim Deed - Leevi Werner and Joy Werner to Jessica Baxter. Block 5, Stickels 1st Addition, Eureka, beginning 60’ south of northeast corner SE1/4 of Block 5, south 90’, west 100’, north 65’, west 50’, north 25’, east 150’ to place of beginning. All their interest.
Warranty Deed - Donald H. Fast Family Real Estate Trust to David Arlie McGee. Section 7-24-11, NE1/4. Surface rights only.
Quit Claim Deed - Marsha L. Dunham and Terry L. Dunham to Eric A. and Lisa J. Moots Revocable Trust. Section 1-2612, part SE1/4NW1/4, part SW1/4NE1/4, part NE1/4SW1/4 and part NW1/4SE1/4, 15’ easement. Subject to easements of record. All their interest.
Warranty Deed - Gladys Snyder Trust to K.E. Snyder Trust. Section 5-24-11, E1/2. Warranty Deed - Bert E. Wiggins and Kay D. Wiggins to Bert E. Wiggins and Kay D. Wiggins Revocable Trust. Section 31-24-11, part E1/2NE1/4.
Quit Claim Deed- Steven R. Valentine to Kalyn Jewel Valentine. Lot 9, Survey 81, Eureka, south 100’ of the E1/2 Lot 9 and the north 50’ of the south 150’ of the E1/2 Lot 9. All his interest.
Quit Claim Deed - Steven Valentine to Nicholas Valentine. Lot 10, Block 10, Original Town, Eureka. All his interest.
Warranty Deed - Corey Ivie, Tiffany Ivie, Timothy Fernandes and Dara Lynn Fernandes to Mark Watson and Makisha Watson. Section 6-27-11, S1/2SE1/4, SE1/4SW1/4, all of their undivided interest.
Warranty Deed - Virgil L. Stuber, Jr. & Nancy J. Stuber Revocable Trust to Kris Brown and Lisa Brown. Lots 11-12, Block 10, Climax subdivision, Climax. All of their interest. (Doc. #s 2026-0177, 0178 & 0179).
Conservator Deed - Dixie R. Huntington, by her co-conservators, Donelda R. Perkins, co-concervator and Mark A. Perkins, co-conservator to Donelda R. Perkins and Mark A. Perkins. Section 21-25-10, W1/2. Undivided 1/4 interest.
Warranty Deed - Colette Barrera and lee Barrera to JLB Rock Creek Ranch, L.P. Section 10-25-10, part S1/2NE1/4.
Warranty Deed - Bradley Sells and Danielle Sells to JLB Rock Creek Ranch, L.P. Section 10-25-10, part S1/2NE1/4.
Warranty Deed - Brent Sells and Elizabeth Sells to JLB Rock Creek Ranch, L.P. Section 10-25-10, part S1/2NE1/4.
Quit Claim Deed - Laura A. Samuelson to Laura A. Samuelson Revocable Trust. Section 28-25-10, part E1/2SE1/4. Section 2924-11, S1/2SW1/4. All her interest.
Criminal Court
State of Kansas vs. Chadwick Tarver Luther, Pretrial conference scheduled 3/26/26, 9 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 4/21/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Christopher Jon Reiger, Plea entered, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Possession of marijuana; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, x3; Counterfeiting currency, distribute or possess with intent to distribute, <$25,000; Possession of substance in KSA 65-4113; Conspiracy carry of weapons, bludgeon/ sandclub/knuckles/throwing star; Driving while a habitual violator, second conviction; Driving while suspended, third or subsequent conviction. Sentencing hearing held 2/12/26.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Tamara L. Damron, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment.
Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Casey Lee Mead, Status conference scheduled 3/26/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Brandi Nicole Willard, Pretrial conference scheduled 4/16/26, 9 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 4/21/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Jesse Fuentes-Martinez, First appearance hearing scheduled 3/24/26, 1:30 p.m. Surety bond posted, $15,000.
State of Kansas vs. Nikki Marlene Stowe, Arraignment hearing scheduled 3/26/26, 9 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Elijah I. Shane, Diversion status hearing scheduled 2/24/26.
State of Kansas vs. Sheldon Alford Miller, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, first conviction, blood/ breath .08 or >; Possession of firearm while under influence of alcohol or drugs, x3; Transporting an open container, x2; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Jason Warren Phillips, Preliminary hearing scheduled 3/10/26, 11 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Melissa Faye Elder, Preliminary hearing scheduled 3/6/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Ryan Michelle Laiku Schommer, Plea entered, Possession of marijuana, one prior conviction; Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence. Dismissed, Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Sentencing hearing scheduled 2/17/26.
Post disposition.
State of Kansas vs. Jennifer Leigh Garrett, Status conference scheduled 3/17/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Edward John Crosby, Preliminary hearing scheduled 4/3/26, 11 a.m.
State of Kansas vs. Tiara Lin Smith, Notice of diversion. Deferred adjudication, Assault; Disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment. Post deferred adjudication.
State of Kansas vs. Justin Lee Langer, Status conference scheduled 4/14/26, 3:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Mason Victor McDonald, Status conference scheduled 3/31/26, 3:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Marcus Blake Cooper. Surety bond posted, $5,000.
State of Kansas vs. Clifton Cornell Kinney, First appearance hearing scheduled 3/10/26, 1:30 p.m.
State of Kansas vs. Lee Bobbie Godwin, Status conference scheduled 3/31/26, 3:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh.
State of Kansas vs. Alan Frederick Elledge, Status conference scheduled 3/31/26, 3:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Marcus Blake Cooper.
State of Kansas vs. Edward Wawin Childers, First appearance hearing scheduled 2/24/26.
State of Kansas vs. April Lynn Lyman, Status conference scheduled 3/31/26, 3:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, William Max Mc-Clendon.
State of Kansas vs. Savanna Lynn Heit, Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders. First appearance hearing scheduled 2/24/26.
State of Kansas vs. Jeremy Ray Austin, Domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member or dating relationship; Criminal restraint. First appearance hearing scheduled 3/24/26, 1:30 p.m.
Domestic Relations
State of Kansas, Ex. Rel., Secretary DCF vs. Jesse T. Buck, Non-divorce - visitation, custody support.
In the matter of the marriage of Betty Joy Barg vs. Jesse Dean Barg, Marriage Dissolution/Divorce.
Limited Civil
City of Madison vs. Jonathan M. Hibbs and Sarah Swogar, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
City of Eureka vs. Clinton T. Fletcher, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 4/16/26, 10 a.m.
Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Terri Mackeogh, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Anesthesia Associates of Topeka, P.A. vs. Anthony E. Brown, Debt collection. Order granting summary judgment. Post judgment.
Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Braden Lassley, Debt collection. Answer hearing scheduled 3/31/26, 9:30 a.m.
LVNV Funding vs. Shannon M. Sanders, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Dwayne F. Reust, Debt collection. Order default judgment. Post judgment.
LVNV Funding LLC Vs. Howard Halstead, Debt collection. Review hearing scheduled 4/24/26, 7 a.m.
Capital One, N.A. Successor By Merger to Discover Bank vs. Scott McFadden, Debt collection. Order to transfer from Greenwood County to Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Kaylea Lacy and Cody L. Christian, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice.
Case dismissed.
Flyin’ 3 Veterinary Service, Inc. vs. Mikayla Mitchell, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
Flyin’ 3 Veterinary Service, Inc. vs. Troy Wilson, Debt collection. Order of dismissal without prejudice. Case dismissed.
Greenwood County Hospital vs. Broker V. Whittaker, Debt collection, $470.66 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
Citibank, N.A. vs. Catherine R. Ivey, Debt collection, $7,945.50 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 3/19/26, 1:30 p.m.
State Tax Warrants
Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Shana M. Starr, Individual income tax 2020, $2,470.77. Post judgment.
Traffic Tickets
Francisco Vitela Flores, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Driving on right side of roadway required; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Anthony Allen Ritchie, Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
Wilmar E. Lopez Samavoa, Speeding, 87/65.
Mckiah Chastain, Speeding, 80/65.
Matthew Losh, Vehicles, unlawful acts, e.g. registration.
Muhammad U. Mushtaq, Speeding, 90/65.
Joshua Braun, Speeding, 81/65.
Bradyn Jerome Peavy, Speeding, 92/65.
Christine Salas, Speeding, 84/65.
Grant S. Stebbins, Speeding, 81/65.
Alex L. Tolleson, Speeding, 78/65.
Wilson O.
Hernandez Orellana, Speeding, 88/65.
James Dale Pickett, Speeding, 95/65; Failure to wear seatbelt.
Steven S. Hembree, Speeding, 72/60.
Abby K. Gates, Speeding, 81/65.
Scott D. Owen, Improper driving on laned roadway; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Ignition interlock device, operate a car without a required device.
Nathan W. Williams, Speeding, 80/65.
Saniyah D. Ross, Speeding, 85/65.
Andra D. Wegner, Failure to wear seatbelt.
Wyman Edward Brown, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
Kasey Marshall Keene, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.
Sandra K. Ring, Speeding, 89/65.
Crystal Booth, Speeding, 79/65.
Jared J. Pair, Speeding, 82/65.
Kooper W. Konitzer, Speeding, 94/65.
Camron B. Diaz, Speeding, 80/65.
Clinten L. Baker, Speeding, 82/65.
Melissa Morrow, Speeding, 82/65.
James H. Owens III, Speeding, 91/65.
Paul David Compton, Speeding, 91/65.
Alonzo Miguel Andres, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35%.
Amy Renee DuPont, Speeding, 81/65.
Kimberly R. Argaiz, Speeding, 79/65.
Carvaughn Ali Bailey, Speeding, 89/65; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.
