Benton County District Court

Judge Sean W. McPartland presiding

June 20, 2019

Johnnie Lee Stern, Blairstown, was found on contempt and sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Judge Patrick R. Grady presiding

June 17, 2019

Jeffrey Gerald Serum, Kalona, pleaded not guilty to second-degree theft. His trial will be Sept. 16.

Judge Chad A. Kepros presiding

June 14, 2019

Derek Lee Rocarek, Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to operating without owner’s consent and driving while barred. He was sentenced to two years in prison on each count. The sentence was suspended and was placed on probation for two years. A fine of $625 was suspended on each count.

Jacob Taylor Maxfield Edinger, Watkins, pleaded guilty to domestic abuse assault. He was placed on probation for one year and assessed a civil penalty of $625.

Heather Lynn Kaiser, Van Horne, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. She was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 56 days suspended. She was fined $315.

Rodney Dwayne Summers, Cedar Rapids, pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana. His trial will be Sept. 16.

Jane Ellen Osborn, Vinton, pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana. Her trial will be Aug. 12.

Judge Sean W. McPartland presiding

June 13, 2019

Zoran Pilipovic, Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. He was fined $315 and sentenced to two days in jail.

Judge Jane F. Spande presiding

June 20, 2019

Jeremy Thomas Uterstaedt Clabby, Manchester, pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana. His trial will be Sept. 16.

Tristen Cole Stewart, Vinton, pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana. Her trial will be Sept. 16.

June 18, 2019

Ryan Paul Graham, Anamosa, pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana. His trial will be Sept. 16.

June 11, 2019

Hailey Marie Venenga, Vinton, pleaded not guilty to third-degree theft and forgery. Her trial will be Sept. 9.

Benton County Magistrate Court

Kevin D. Ahrenholz presiding

June 19, 2019

Kain Michael Dietze, Van Horne, pleaded guilty to interference with official acts. He was fined $20.

Michelle Lynn Brady, Vinton, pleaded guilty to public intoxication. She was fined $200.

June 12, 2019

Rick Willard Schlitter, Vinton, pleaded guilty to public intoxication. He was fined $200.