District Court Records

The Knox County Grand Jury handed down five felony assault indictments in separate cases when it issued its December report, according to indictments. The grand jury indicted Trayvon Zanloyd, 37, of Jackson, on a charge of first-degree assault. On May 29, 2024, he allegedly pulled a man down to the ground fracturing his hip causing serious physical injury. The grand jury also indicted Luke Bray, 29, of Girdler, on a charge of second-degree assault. On Oct. 5, Bray allegedly grabbed the female victim by the throat slamming her to the ground causing serious physical injury. In addition, the grand jury indicted Daisey Allen, 56, of Green Road, on three counts of third-degree...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on May 20: Tony Goodwin, born in 1987, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, second-degree disorderly conduct – 30-day jail sentence conditionally discharged, $50 fine plus court costs. Jennifer Jones, born in 1978, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged. Jennifer L. Jones, born in 1978, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged. Jennifer L. Jones, born in 1978, operating on...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on May 20: Megan Snyder, third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged after 90 days are served. Megan Anne Snyder, born in 1996, four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged after 90 days are served. Joshua Sulfridge, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, drug paraphernalia – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged. Candace Renee Morgan, born in 1983, no...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 19: Ronnie Smith, born in 1980, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O. – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged, plus court costs. Travis Wilkerson, born in 1994, second-degree disorderly conduct, theft (contents from vehicle) – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged after 30 days are served, credit one day already served, plus court costs. Cody J. Baker, born in 1996, failure to wear seatbelts –$25 fine. Edroyce D’Mario Kibwe Barron, born in 1990,...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 12: Isaiah Jacob Boyles, born in 2006, harassment (no physical contact), first-degree disorderly conduct – 12-month diversion. Franciso Martinez, born in 1995, alcohol intoxication, drinking alcoholic beverage in a public place, three counts of criminal littering – 12-month diversion. Jeanteau Occean, born in 1988, overwidth – $25 fine plus court costs. Craig M. Stone, born in 1988, vehicle a nuisance, noisy, etc. – $25 fine plus court costs. Roneque Anthony...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 1: Shawn Lawson, born in 1994, 2023 misdemeanor case, contempt – probated time revoked, 90-day jail sentence, may purge by paying restitution in full. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on May 5: Harold Shane Keisling, born in 1976, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged, $50 fine plus court costs. Justin L. Watkins, born in...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on April 29: Nathan Daniel Chanellor, born in 1990, falsely report an incident to law enforcement, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol, second-degree disorderly conduct, harassing communications – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged after seven days are served, credit seven days already served. Scott Davis, born in 1982, public intoxication – $25 fine plus court costs. Julian Lazo Iglesias, born in 1989, failure to wear seatbelts – $25 fine. George L....

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Cathy Prewitt in Whitley County District Court on April 22: Ali Chaudry, born in 1993, 2024 case – motion for shock probation denied. Kayla McFarland, born in 1993, propagation and holding of protected wildlife – six-month diversion. James Cobb, born in 2001, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, no auto insurance – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged, $50 fine, $143 court costs. Justin Francis, born in 2003, theft (shoplifting) – 30-day jail sentence concurrent with other case, credit...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on April 21: Travis M. Stephens, born in 1988, failure to wear seatbelts – $25 fine. Stephen R. Asher, born in 1994, second-degree disorderly conduct, resisting arrest – 12-month jail sentence conditionally discharged after 90 days are served, credit four days already served, $100 fine plus court costs. Jody Noland, born in 1974, fugitive – extradition waived to Tennessee. Jody A. Noland, born in 1974, fraudulent use of a credit card...

Editor’s note: The News Journal publishes only the final disposition of district court criminal cases except for those which are waived to a grand jury or dismissed without condition. The following cases were heard by Judge Fred White in Whitley County District Court on April 14: Edward Grubb, born in 1974, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, no auto insurance – 180-day jail sentence conditionally discharged, $300 fine plus court costs. Sherry L. Lawson, born in 1971, public intoxication controlled substance excludes alcohol – 90-day jail sentence conditionally discharged after seven days are served, credit three days already served, plus court costs. Tara Sasser, born in 1987, operating a motor vehicle while under...