Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 September 1997 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, September 10,1997

Local man faces molestation charges

The Nappanee Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has announced the arrest of Wendall J. Hoover, 41, 151 E. Van Buren St., on a warrant for child molestation, a class A felony. The suspect was taken into custody September 3. A warrant was put out for Hoover’s arrest following an investigation during which the NPD reports it discovered that the local man had molested an 11-year-old boy. Hoover was incarcerated in the Elkhart County jail on a bond of $20,000. Captain Michael A. Anglin was the investigating officer for the case. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA August 29, Captain Mike Anglin, Sgt. Dana Hollar and Ptl. Tim Stouder arrested three subjects for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. The officers observed the subjects smoking marijuana in the parking lot behind Franklin Coach RV factory during a lunch break. Arrested were Daniel Smelko, 30, 1054 S 925 E, Akron, Scott Weber, 27, 1058 E. Walnut St., Nappanee, and a John P. Sarber, 36, 152 1/2 W. Market St., Nappanee, The trio was transported to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and held in lieu of SIOO bonds. They were also scheduled to appear in the Nappanee City Court, September 3. PUBLIC INTOXICATION/DISORDERLY CONDUCT August 30, shortly before 3:30a.m., officers John Elliott and Nic Havert responded to a call at Dukes Tavern, 112 South Main. As the officers were arriving they observed a male subject leaving the area. Patrons inside the bar stated that the fleeing subject had been involved in an altercation inside the bar. Elliott and Havert stopped the subject who identified himself as David L. Brantley, 23, Lot 69 Meadows. At that time Brantley also reported his side of the story involving the incident that had taken place. When the officers escorted the suspect back to the bar to begin taking statements Brantley became verbally abusive. Both police officers made several requests to quiet the subject but he continued yelling at the officers and fitness-, es fibtn the squad cir. After nearly 15 minutes of Bfahtley’s behavior he was taken into custody for charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication. David Brantley was transported to the Nappanee Police Department and then to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. His bond was set at SI,OOO and the initial hearing set for September 3, in

jMh family Jngfm Cltrisfian U T Sf nm'lopmt'ni WLMr Outer Local families in need of assistance The Family Christian Development Center has need of funding for two hearing aids for a local elementary child. In addition, several families need assistance with medications for terminal illness, and there are families needing assistance with statt-up housing expenses. Persons are asked to remember, as you give a monetary donation, that it is tax-deductible. Donations may be sent to the Family Christian Development Center, P.O. Box 227, Nappanee, IN. 46550, or bring to the center, located at 151 S. Locke St., Nappanee, Monday through Friday, l-4p.m. If you have questions, call 7732149, and ask for Joan Andrews.

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Nappanee City Court. PUBLIC INTOXICATION August 31, at approximately 2a.m., the Nappanee Police Department received a call in regards to a domestic disturbance at Farm Valley Apartments. Officers- Terry Chanley, John Elliott and Cpl. Phil Hahn II arrived at the scene and were told that an intoxicated individual had been causing problems but had left the area. The policemen searched the area and located the individual, Jarett Fisher, 21, 1505 Brooks Drive, Nappanee, coming from one of the apartment buildings. The officers report that Fisher had the odor associated with alcoholic beverages coming from his person and was slurring his words. The suspect was also showing poor balance. Jarett Fisher was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Nappanee Police Department. Mr. Fisher requested an ambulance for injuries received to his back prior to the police department’s arrival at the scene. Nappanee EMS transpqrted Mr. Fisher to the Bremen Community Hospital where he refused treatment. He was then transported to the Elkhart County Security Center and held on a SSOO bond. MARIJUANA POSSESSION/CRIMINAL CONVERSION August 31, at approximately 5a.m., Ptl. John Elliott observed a vehicle sitting in the parking lot of a local bar. The brake lights were the only lights illuminated. Officer Elliott checked the vehicle and found a male subject sleeping in the driver’s seat. Elliott awoke the subject and asked for identification. The suspect stated that he had no ID on him but gave the needed information. He identified himself as Craig J. Pontius, 34, 58862 Town Road, Elkhart. A computer check indicated the license plate on his vehicle was reported stolen out of Elkhart County. Also found were two active warrants for his arrest. Goshen P.D. had an active warrant for Pontius on charges of check deception, and LaGrange County had an active warrant for theft chaises. Pontius was taken into Custody >and transported to the Nappanee Police Department. He was charged with criminal conversion due to the stolen license plate, and for possession of marijuana after a small amount of the substance was found in the driver’s compartment of his vehicle. Pontius was scheduled to appear in Nappanee City Court, September 3, and additional holds were placed on him from the Goshen P.D. and LaGrange County. DOMESTIC BATTERY September 6, 11:50p.m., the Nappanee Police Department received a call stating that a male

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subject was throwing a female against a car. Officers John Elliott, Nic Havert, and reserve officer Josh Hamer, responded to the call. Upon arrival to the scene, Lot 114 Meadows, both subjects involved were sitting down in front of the residence. As the officers inquired as to what had taken place it was learned that the female subject had an abrasion to her right elbow that was bleeding and required minor treatment. The male subject, Robert Stout, 31, 13316 N 200 W, Milford, admitted to causing the woman’s injury by slamming her against the vehicle. Stout was placed under arrest for battery. Mary Stout, 45, was arrested for public intoxication. During the processing a small plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana was found in her purse. At that time charges of possession of marijuana were added. Both subjects were transported to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. Robert Stout was held on a SSOO bond and Mary Stout on a SI,OOO bond. BURGLARY Shortly before 2a.m., September 8, Ptl. John Elliott found the rear door to the Nappanee Dairy Queen had been forced open. A search of the building was conducted with nothing else found to be disturbed. The owner of the business was notified and arrived on the scene. He also checked the building but found nothing missing.

Nappanee court hears cases The following cases have been handled by the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Jason Myers, charged with speeding 52mph in a 35mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $92.50. Annette Siegel, charged with speeding 73mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $93.50. David Fulford, charged with speeding 70mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $90.50. Tamara Farias, charged with speeding 59mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs <n 389.50. Laveta .'Stahley, ' charged with' speeding 48mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $93.50. Naomi Larrison, charged with speeding 50mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $95.50. Mark Gonzales, charged with disregarding a stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. John Lulinski, charged with having an expired license, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Mac Nelson, charged with having an expired plate, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Lloyd Fear, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated,

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paid total fine and costs of $475.50. Kristin Mikel, charged with speeding 49mph in a 25mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $99.50. Stephanie Fowler, charged with speeding 69mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $89.50. Curtis Price, charged with driving while license suspended, paid total fine and costs of $100.50.

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license is suspended infraction,; paid total fine and costs of $101.50. Jimmy Gerald, charged with speeding 71mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of. $101.50. Gabriel Famey, charged with • speeding 57mph ih a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $100.50.