Courts report

Courts

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through Sept. 2:

Judgments

Dale M. Besancon, 53, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault. He was fined $500 with $500 suspended and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended; ordered to pay $50 to support the Police Training Fund and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended; ordered to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and pay restitution; ordered to provide a DNA sample upon request and not have contact with his victim; and was placed on probation for one year.

James W. Avery, 20, pleaded guilty to driving in violation of instructional permit. He was fined $150 and ordered to pay $50 to support the Police Training Fund.

Robert L. Drake, 33, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence. He was sentenced to 365 days in jail with 305 days suspended; ordered to pay $50 to support the Police Training Fund and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended; ordered to attend an alcohol safety action program and a domestic violence intervention program; ordered to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, pay restitution and not have contact with his victim; and was placed on probation for five years.

Vance R. Haines, 37, pleaded guilty to possess or retain halibut inconsistent with regulations, a violation. He was fined $400 and ordered to pay $10 to support the Police Training Fund. He also pleaded guilty to filleting halibut inconsistent with regulations and was fined $250.

Gus Ukatish, 55, pleaded guilty at his arraignment to driving under the influence. He was fined $2,000 with $500 suspended and sentenced to 90 days in jail with 87 days suspended; ordered to pay $75 to support the Police Training Fund, a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended and the $330 cost of imprisonment; ordered to attend an alcohol safety action program and install an ignition interlock device; had his driver’s license revoked for 90 days; and was placed on probation for one year.

Jeffery F. Larson, 33, pleaded guilty at his arraignment to disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail with five days suspended and ordered to perform 40 hours of community work service; ordered to pay $50 to support the Police Training Fund and a $150 jail surcharge with $100 suspended; and was placed on probation for one year.

Harold L. Manser, 55, Anchor Point, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to time served in jail; ordered to pay $50 to support the Police Training Fund and a $50 jail surcharge.

Michael V. Keenan, 53, order to modify or revoke probation, criminal nonsupport. His probation was extended to Jan. 29, 2019, and he was ordered to serve unsuspended jail time, with another 10 days in jail to be added if he does not show proof to the court that he applied and had accepted an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend application.

Criminal Court

Nathan E. Sargeant III, 25, Anchor Point, third-degree misconduct involving weapons, a felony, knowingly possessing a concealable firearm after being convicted of a felony.

Tristen Faubion-Smith, 18, Anchorage, driving without a license, sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance, marijuana.

Chase L. Crauthers, 18, fourth-degree theft.

David S. Greene, 18, fourth-degree theft.

Jordon C. Reynolds, 18, Anchor Point, fourth-degree theft.

Kari Ann Curry, 26, second-degree theft, a felony.

Charles E. Hermanns, 56, Nikisk, driving while license revoked, driving while license limited.

Michael R. Pulsifer, 47, driving while license limited.

James W. Avery, 20, Wasilla, driving in violation of instructional permit.

Civil Court

American Express v. Dionella Baringer, debt.

Lydia Johnson v. Norris Johnson, custody.

Small Claims