The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 05/11/2026
This list is NOT exclusive.
Justin L. Huddlestun – Charged with predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor under the age of 13. Huddlestun was present in court today. Huddlestun is in custody and will remain in custody. Pretrial is set for 06/16/2026.
Jonathan Krouse – Charged with domestic battery with prior conviction. No contact order with the victim has been mandated. Pretrial release has been granted and a first appearance with counsel as well as a preliminary hearing is scheduled for 06/25/2026.
Jerald Buerk – Charged with theft valued over $500. Pretrial set for 07/02/2026.
Aaron D. Fitzgerald – Driving on a revoked license from a DUI. Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 06/22/2026.
Steven D. Kilcrease – Charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license from DUI, and also charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial hearing set now for 07/07/2026.
Luke H. Lehman – Charged with aggravated battery against a 60+ year old victim. Pretrial is now set for 07/07/2026.
Austin L. Mayes – Guilty of aggravated battery against a police officer, charged with home invasion resulting in injury, domestic battery with more than one prior conviction, and domestic battery causing bodily harm. Mayes is under the Department of Human Services custody. A time frame has lapsed, and Mayes must now undergo evaluation within 7 days. A discharge hearing is set currently for 06/15/2026, with a status hearing on 05/22/2026
Brian J. Mundhenke -Charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer, aggravated battery against a pregnant or handicapped victim, and possession of meth (Less than 5 grams). Pretrial is set for 06/26/2026.
Shannon M. Stroisch – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). Stroisch appeared via zoom. Pre-trial is set for 07/07/2026.
Derek Willis – Charged with criminal damage valued between $10K and $100K. Willis pleaded not guilty and demanded trial by jury. Pretrial is set for 07/20/2026.
Travis E. Brinkmann – Guilty of aggravated DUI causing a vehicle crash causing great bodily harm. Pretrial set for 06/12/2026.
Joshua D. Hill – Guilty of meth possession (Less than 5 grams) and charged with aggravated battery by strangulation. Matter set for sentencing hearing on 07/10/2026.
Ruth A. Lozier – Charged with meth possession (Less than 5 grams). During a traffic stop, Lozier was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Officers have already been investigating Lozier for drug related offenses after receiving a complaint. During the traffic stop, Lozier gave consent to search her vehicle and a K9 unit found methamphetamine in Lozier’s purse. Motion to suppress was denied, pretrial is set for 06/25/2026.
