In the courts

Information for the court news is gathered from public records at the Harrison County Justice Center and Court House. The charges listed here do not always include persons who have not yet been notified of the alleged offense. All persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty or pleading guilty in court.

Felonies

Domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, domestic battery committee in the presence of a child less than 16 years old with a prior conviction — Ashley Michelle Eckart, 33, 6400 block of Black Chapel Road SE, Elizabeth.

Domestic battery with bodily injury to person under 14, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old — Dylan A. Knowlton, 23, 2400 block of Valley View Road, Corydon.

Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old — Ryan K. Gatrost, 42, 3800 block of Bradford Woods Court NE, Greenville.

Intimidation – threat is to commit a forcible felony — Cynthia Ann Hurt, 53, 11600 block of McCracken Road, Palmyra.

Possession of a narcotic drug — Krista J. Hunt, 29, 8300 block of Schuler Road, Greenville.

Misdemeanors

Battery resulting in bodily injury — Gabriel Ryan Mello, 34, New Albany.

Carrying a handgun without a license, resisting law enforcement – defendant knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia — Krista J. Hunt, 29, 8300 block of Schuler Road, Greenville.

Domestic battery — Dylan A. Knowlton, 23, 2400 block of Valley View Road, Corydon.

Driving while suspended – knowing violation and prior conviction within 10 years, operating a vehicle without financial responsibility (prior) — Mark Christopher Kirby, 22, 800 block of Apache Drive NE, Corydon.

Invasion of privacy – defendant violates a no-contact order, domestic battery — Ashley Michelle Eckart, 33, 6400 block of Black Chapel Road SE, Elizabeth.

Operating a vehicle with alcohol concentration equivalent to at least 0.08 but less than 0.15, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, carrying a handgun without a license — Eugene Abrahamson, 51, 2900 block of Harrison-Heth Road SW, Corydon.

Resisting law enforcement – defendant knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, disorderly conduct – engages in fighting or tumultuous conduct — Kathi L. Plaskett, 37, 3700 block of Mount Solomon Road NW, Corydon.

Dispositions

Derek K. Unkle, 26, Sellersburg, sexual battery (two counts), 910-day sentence with credit for 431 days, 365 days suspended, no-contact order issued, one year probation.

Bryce A. Bowles, 29, 8400 block of Corydon-Ramsey Road, Ramsey, unlawful possession of a syringe, 545-day sentence with credit for six days, 533 days suspended, 535 days probation.

Robert M. Sears, 28, 4200 block of Union Chapel Road SW, Corydon, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, 365-day sentence with credit for two days, 363 days suspended, one year probation.

Eric M. LeMaster, 47, Pekin, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, 365-day sentence with credit for two days, 363 days suspended, one year probation.

James E. McCoy, 43, 12200 block of Jay Street NE, Palmyra, theft, 365-day sentence, 365 days suspended, one year probation.

John T. Coleman, 34, 2200 block of Hisey Road SW, Central, battery, 180-day sentence with credit for 12 days, 168 days suspended, no-contact ordered issued, six months probation.

Amanda L. Childers, 28, 4100 block of Totten Ford Road, Depauw, theft, 365-day sentence, 365 days suspended, one year probation.

Lanny R. Bogard, 43, 600 block of Farquar Avenue, Corydon, leaving the scene of an accident, 180-day sentence with credit for three days, 174 days suspended, six months probation.

Timothy S. Edison, 39, Louisville, visiting a common nuisance used for the use, keeping or sale of a legend drug, 180-day sentence with credit for two days, 176 days suspended, six months probation.

James Codey Davis, 26, Fredericksburg, possession of methamphetamine – this is the basic offense and for any amount below 5 grams, 730-day sentence with credit for six days, 724 days suspended, two years probation.

Colin T. Buntin, 28, 1000 block of Smith Hill Road SE, Corydon, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, 360-day sentence with credit for one day, 365 days suspended, one year probation.

Codey Dylan Coke, 28, 7400 block of Corydon Ridge Road NE Lanesville, reckless driving, 60-day sentence with credit for two days, 58 days suspended, 180 days probation.

Travis Alan Booker, 41, New Albany, possession of methamphetamine – this is the basic offense and for any amount below 5 grams, 420-day sentence with credit for 133 days.

Carl Smith, 27, 12600 block of Cape Sandy Road, Leavenworth, dealing in methamphetamine between 1 and 5 grams, six-year sentence with credit for 755 days, three years suspended, three years probation.

Matthew Ryan Mertz, 36, 2400 block of Fairdale Estates Drive, Ramsey, domestic battery committed in presence of a child less than 16 years old, 365-day sentence with credit for 98 days, no-contact order issued.

Travis E. England, 36, Pekin, public intoxication, 60-day sentence with credit for four days, 56 days suspended, 180 days probation.

Patrick T. Allen, 26, 4800 block of Clover Valley Road NW, Ramsey, public intoxication, 180-day sentence with credit for two days, 178 days suspended, 180 days probation.