The following cases were heard in Christian County Court on Tuesday, January 27th.  This list is not exclusive. 

Charles W. Brandt.  Negotiated plea.  Defendant pleads guilty to Count 2 Reckless conduct/bodily harm.  A charge of aggravated domestic battery was dismissed.  Judgement of conviction entered, 1 year conditional discharge, counseling, and evaluations 4 days in Christian County Jail D4D. Fines and fees applied. 

Thomas E. Coy.  Fitness hearing set for 3/9/26.

Amber L. Fixsal.  Pretrial continued for 3/10/26.

Jacob W. Gray.  Status hearing set for 2/9/26.

John Hott.  Preliminary hearing held.  Court finds probable cause.  Waives formal arraignment, pleads not guilty, and demands trial by jury.  Jury trial set for 3/2/26.  Pretrial set for 2/17/26.

Shaun A. Korpela probable cause found.  defendant waives formal arraignment, pleads not guilty, demands trial by jury.  Jury trial set for 3/2/26.  Final pretrial set for 2/17/26.

Harley N. Logue preliminary hearing held. defendant waives formal arraignment, pleads not guilty, demands trial by jury. Pretrial set for 3/13/26.

Dawn Masterson.  Pretrial set for 3/9/26.

Austin L. Mayes.  Status hearing set for 2/20/26.  

Brent Musser.  Court grants petition to revoke pretrial release.  Court vacated 3/10/26.  Pretrial set for 2/20/26.

Skylar J. Myers.  Pretrial continued 3/30/26.

Quentin Prasun-Burnett preliminary hearing set for 3/13/26.

Amie G. Rhodes.  Pleads guilty to Count 1 Possession of a contained substance, count 2 on possession of meth was dismissed. Judgement of conviction entered.  Sentenced to 2 years probation.  Substance abuse counseling.  Fines and fees applied.  

Tyra M. Shull.  402 conference set for 3/12/26. 

Shannon M. Stroisch Pretrial set for 3/13/26.

Issac J. Vargas Pretrial 2/17/26.

Lester G. Ward pretrial 3/9/26.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on January 22nd, 2026.  This list is not exclusive. 

Karla Collado.  402 conference set for 2/20/26.  Pretrial continued. 

James A. Crepin.  Pretrial continued to 2/5/26.

Erica L. Dailey.  Fitness hearing set for 1/30/26.  Order of detention remains.

Vance L Gibson.  Status hearing set for 2/5/26.

Debra D. Harris.  Pretrial continued to 3/13/26.

Eric Klein Status set for 2/26/26.

Clayton A. Langley.  Pretrial set for 2/26/26.

Douglas H. Manuel.  Pretrial continued for 3/12/26.

Shawn J. Russell.  Jury trial set for 3/2/26.  Final Pretrial 2/19/26. 

Rylee D. Shull.  Pretrial continued to 3/18/26.

William J. Ward.  Pleads guilty to count 1 (child pornography). Count 2-5 dismissed. Sentenced to 24 months probation. 10 days Christian County Jail day for day.  Sex Offender counseling.  Fines and fees established.  

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on January 16th.  This list is not exclusive. 

Benton Beard IV.  Pretrial set for 3/9/26.

Chris R. Carnahan.  Pretrial hearing continued to 1/26/26

Erica L. Dailey.  Pretrial continued to 1/20/26.

David M. Droke.  Pretrial continued for 3/10/26.

Stephen N. Durbin.  Pretrial set for 3/9/26.

Steven D. Leonard.  Pretrial continued for 3/16/26.

Michael McKittrick.  Pretrial hearing continued to 1/26/26.

Baylee J. Moore.  Waives preliminary hearing.  waives arraignment.  Pleads not guilty.  demands trial by jury.  Pretrial continued to 3/10/26.

Mary A. Price. Pleads guilty to aggravated battery/nurse .  sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge.  fines and fees applied.  

Jaydin F. Snow.  Pretrial status set for 3/10/26. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 1/13/26.  This list is not exclusive. 

Joseph M. Besson. Negotiated plea set for 02/19/2026

Kristi A. Bland:  Final pre-trial reset to 02/17/2026. Jury trial reset to 03/02/2026 at 8:30.

Seth A. Bliss     Pre-trial set for 02/19/2026 

Justin M. Bright.  Pre-trial set for 02/20/2026

Ashley S. Conaway Status hearing reset for 3/13/26.

Donald R. Felton. Pre-trial set for 02/10/2026.  Final pre-trial reset to 02/17/2026. Jury trial reset to 03/02/2026.

Tobey M. Henson Pre-trial set for 03/10/2026

Josh D. Hill.  After both sides present evidence, no probable cause found. Motion to dismiss granted on charge.  Petition to revoke hearing on other charge set for 02/19/2026.

Alison R. Miller Waiver of Preliminary Hearing filed. Pre-trial set for 03/12/2026.

Shawn J. Russell Final pre-trial set for 01/22/2026

Brian K. Sisk.  Pre-trial set for 01/29/2026

Lester G. Ward.  PTR/Pre-trial set for 01/27/2026

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on January 12th, 2026.  This list is not exclusive. 

Jimmy D. Abberley Pretrial continued for 1/20/26.

Jennifer L. Beck.  Motion to continue granted.  Pretrial set for 2/20/26.

Morgan C. Farr.  Pretrial continued to 3/6/26.

Chance Hobbs.  Hearing on motion to dismiss set for 2/12/26.

Ashlyn N. Hrabak.  Pretrial continued to 2/17/26.

Shaun A. Korpela pretrial release revoked.  Pretrial set for 1/20/26.

Virgil C. Lee.  Pretrial set for 1/20/26.

Quentin J. McKittrick.  Pretrial set for 2/17/26.

Jacob A. Samson waives preliminary hearing.  Waives arraignment.  pleads not guilty.  Demands trial by jury.  Pretrial only set for 3/6/26.

Jason T. Wright.  Pretrial continued for 1/30/26.

Ashton L. Johnson.  Negotiated plea entered.  Defendant pleads guilty to burglary.  Sentenced to two years probation.  92 days in custody.  Credit for day 2 day applied.  Fines and fees. 

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 1/09/26.  This list is not exclusive. 

Anthony B. Bliss motion to continue granted.  Matter reset (preliminary hearing) for 2/19/26.

Gerald A. Brown.  Hearing on motion to suppress set for 2/12/26.

Timothy P. Carlock waives preliminary hearing and formal arraignment.  Pleads not guilty, demands trial by jury.  Pretrial only set for 2/26/26.

Jacob W. Gray.  Pretrial set for 1/20/26.  

Nicholas D. Harris.  Preliminary hearing held.  Probable cause found.  Formal arraignment waived, pleads not guilty, demands trial by jury.  pretrial only set for 2/17/26.

Lori L. Herman.  Preliminary hearing set for 2/12/26.

Mason R. Hunnicutt.  Pretrial set for 2/23/26.

Timothy L. Myer First appearance with counsel set for 1/15/26.

Jack A. Oliver.  Jury trial set for 3/2/26.  Final Pretrial set for 2/17/26.

Charles D. Peterson.  PTR hearing set for 1/15/26.

Aaron J. Richards.  Pretrial set for 2/26/26.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on 1/8/26.  This list is not exclusive.  

Jonathan L. Cohan.  Pretrial set for 2/6/26.

Amanda D. Johanningmeier.  Preliminary hearing set 2/12/26. 

Clayton A. Langley.  Reset for 1/22/26.

Alisha N. Manion.  negotiated plea.  Defendant pleads guilty to driving on revoked license. 1 year conditional discharge.  Report to probation. 

Danielle E. Patnode.  Pretrial set for 2/12/26

Rylee D. Shull.  Plea set for 1/22/26.

Ashley A. Woods.  Pretrial set for 2/12/26.

Matthew M. Yattoni.  Pretrial set for 2/17/26.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on January 6th, 2026.  This list is not exclusive. 

Shelby Aternburn preliminary hearing set for 2/20/26. 

Stephanie Bailey pretrial set for 2/20/26. 

Todd E. Daugherty.  Motion hearing set for 2/10/26. 

Tyler L. Engelhart.  Defendant remains detained.  Matter reset for 2/9/26. 

Phillip G. Fornwalt preliminary hearing first appearance with counsel reset for 2/20/26.  

Derek Hrabusicky Pretrial set for 1/30/26. 

Royal D. Jackson matter set for pretrial 2/9/26. 

Kade H. Jones.  Matter set for pretrial 2/24/26. 

Paul M. Merriman preliminary hearing set for 2/20/26.

Richard D. Osman.  preliminary hearing set for 2/20/26. 

Christine Peck notice to appear set for 2/24/26. 

Angela L. Peters.  Negotiations ongoing.  Next pretrial set for 2/24/26.

Derrick Willis.  Preliminary hearing set for 3/9/26.

Devin L. Worker.  Negotiated plea set for 3/3/26.

The following court cases were heard in Christian County Court on January 5th.  This list is not exclusive. 

John Hott.  preliminary hearing set for 1/27/26.