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In Polk County District Court on January 24, 2024, with Judge Gene Johnson presiding, 79 cases were heard. Some cases were continued, dismissed or sent to superior court.       

The following persons were convicted of a crime:

Kaleigh Marie Berg was convicted of misdemeanor larceny. Berg was sentenced to one day in jail, with one day credit time served. 

Titus Alexander Boley was convicted of breaking or entering. Boley was sentenced to one day in jail, with one day credit time served.

Joshua Allen Bumford was convicted of misdemeanor larceny. Bumford was sentenced to one day in jail, with one day credit time served. 

Carolyn Heatherly was convicted of misdemeanor larceny. Heatherly was sentenced to one day in jail, with one day credit time served. 

Carl Wayne Hedgepath was convicted of reckless driving to endanger. Hedgepath was fined $102 plus court costs.

Castro Mario Herrera was convicted of driving while impaired. Herrera was sentenced to 3 months in jail, suspended for 12 months of unsupervised probation. Herrera must also complete 48 hours of community service, a substance abuse assessment and was fined $100 plus court costs.

Michael Shane Merrill was convicted of possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Merrill was fined $25 plus court costs.

Kaitlyn Gloire Nanney was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia. Nanney was sentenced to 19 days in jail, with 19 days credit time served. 

Rex Ronny was convicted of driving while impaired. Ronny was sentenced to 6 months in jail, suspended for 12 months of unsupervised probation, with 30 days credit time served. 

Mark Walter was convicted of second-degree trespassing. Walter was sentenced to 20 days in jail, suspended for 24 months of unsupervised probation.

Matthew Whitener was convicted of driving while impaired. Whitener was sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended for 12 months of unsupervised probation. Whitener must also complete 24 hours of community service, a substance abuse assessment and was fined $100 plus court costs.

Barry Williams was convicted of carrying a concealed gun. Williams was sentenced to 10 days in jail, suspended for 12 months of unsupervised probation.

Jacob Wayne Williams was convicted of speeding. Williams was fined $10 plus court costs.

Mario Aflredo Paz was convicted of speeding. Paz was fined $10 plus court costs.