The following case was heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brian Andrew Tubbs Wednesday, June 17, 2026:
State vs. Kendra N. Lafave – Initial Arraignment on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid and Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond Review Hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst Thursday, June 18, 2026:
Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Crissy D. Drummond – Dismissal Hearing on Breach of Contract.
Fintech Franchise Network Serv. vs. Ashley L. Grossman – Dismissal Hearing on Suit on Account.
Capital One, N.A., Successor vs. Brianna Gutierrez – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear. Judgment by default. Judgment entered: judgment of $2,6277.38; court costs of $48.50; and process server costs of $30.
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Karley Knoth – Civil Setting on Suit on Account.
Capital One, N.A. vs. Greg A. Pankau – Trial Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to July 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Dismissal or Settlement.
LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Shannon L. Roberts – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear. Judgment by default. Attorney Vohs to provide copy of judgment.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Shane E. Timbes – Dismissal Hearing on Breach of Contract.
State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Case Review on Misdemeanor Owner/Possessor’s Dog Bites Person/Domestic Animal (2nd/Subsequent Bite). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges in-formation. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.
State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Case Review on Misdemeanor Peace Disturbance, First Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.
State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Case Review on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.
State vs. Donovan D. Brown – Case Review on Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – 4th Degree – 1st Or 2nd Offense (2), (3), (4), (6). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and was previously arraigned. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is granted SIS, 1 year probation supervised by PPS, 25 hours of community service to be completed by August 6, 2026, and to pay court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Jeffery C. Drennen – Initial Appearance on Infraction-Non-Traffic Trespassing-2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant enters plea of guilty. Fined $80.50 plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Luke Eggering – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation of Illegally Possessing Or Transporting Turkey Or Parts Thereof. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges citation. Charges formally read to defendant. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Bench Trial.
State vs. Moira L. Fink – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant acknowledges citation. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Douglas Adam Gibler – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for July 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Douglas Adam Gibler – Case Review on Felony Armed Criminal Action (Two Counts) and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – 4th Degree – 1st Or 2nd Offense (2), (3), (4), (6) (Two Counts). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for July 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Douglas Adam Gibler – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for July 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Natalie Ann Gibler – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Sub–stance. Case called. State ap-pears by P.A. Smith. Defendant ap-pears in person. Defendant ack-nowledges complaint. Arraign-ment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel, advised of bond conditions. Plea of Not Guilty entered. Defendant given P.D. form. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call/ entry of counsel.
State vs. Juan D. Gonzalez – Bond Forfeiture Hearing on Infraction of Failed To Register Nonresident Commercial Motor Vehicle (Reciprocal Agreement).
State vs. Aaron Michael Greene – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Probation provider appears by Matthew Price. Defendant acknowledges receipt of Motion to Revoke Probation and admits allegations of violation conditions of pro-bation. Defendant is continued on probation and to serve two days shock detention in county jail commencing June 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and pay per diem jail cost.
State vs. Daniel Lee Herrington – Case Review on Felony Burglary – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Bond Forfeiture Hearing on Misdemeanor Assault – 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (1), (5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Charges formally read to defendant. Defendant advised of right to counsel and advised of bond conditions. Bond reinstated. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Khayrulla A. Kokiev – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Refusing To Weigh Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Submit To A Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
State vs. Audace Ndamiye – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Refusing To Weigh Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Submit To A Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
State vs. Luis F. Rcana-varrosinfantino – Initial Ap-pear-ance on State Traffic Ticket for Refusing To Weigh Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Submit To A Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
State vs. Betty J. Schebaum – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Simratpal Singh – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Refusing To Weigh Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Submit To A Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
State vs. Joshua C. Smith – Case Review on Misdemeanor Resisting/Interfering With Ar-rest, Detention Or Stop and Trespassing – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Weldon I. Walker – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Refusing To Weigh Commercial Motor Vehicle Or Submit To A Driver/Vehicle Inspection.
State vs. Wesley Tristan Ware – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $205.50 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Chasity L. Wheeler – Case Review on Felony Assault – 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (1), (5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Sundell, acknowledges receipt of complaint filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is granted SIS, 2 years probation supervised by PPS and to pay court costs. Apply bond ordered. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Timesheia Onshea Wiley – Initial Arraignment on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Lavigne and waives arraignment. Attorney Lavigne is authorized by client to act on her behalf. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $304.50 fine plus court costs on amended charge. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
Rock Port vs. Scott Andrew Barbee – Bench Trial on Municipal Ordinance – Other Tampering.
Rock Port vs. Scott Andrew Barbee – Bench Trial on Municipal Ordinance – Other Stealing/Larceny/Theft.
Rock Port vs. Phoebe Rachelle Faye Johnson – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Operate Vehicle On Highway Without Valid Or No License. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $65.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
Rock Port vs. Casey Phillip Siela – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic of Failure To Stop At Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for August 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Rock Port vs. Alexa Brooke Vansickle – Case Review on Municipal – Nuisance for Nuisance Violation. Case called. City ap-pears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $10.00 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Rock Port vs. Christopher James Wyland – Payment Review Hearing on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic of Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant appears in person. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Rock Port vs. Christopher James Wyland – Payment Review Hearing on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic of Operating Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant appears in person. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Rock Port vs. Christopher James Wyland – Payment Review Hearing on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic of Operated Vehicle On Highway Without Valid Or No License. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wilson. Defendant appears in person. All cost and fines to be paid in full or appear on July 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Scott A. Barbee – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree. Arraignment scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Frank Kephart – Preliminary Hearing on Felony. Arraignment scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. James A. Scales – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Acry.-Burglary – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for setting/waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
