Putnam County Common Pleas Court
June 22
Tricia K. Unverferth, address confidential, was granted a divorce from Roger D. Unverferth, Ottawa. They were married June 17, 200 and have no minor children.
Kathleen Moser, Leipsic, was granted a divorce from Jason Moser, Columbus Grove. They have four children.
Nicholas Maag, Columbus Grove, and Kennedy Maag, Columbus Grove, were granted a dissolution of marriage. They were married June 17, 2000 and have no minor children.
Brent Volkman, Ottawa, was granted a divorce from Leeann Volkman, Greenville. They were married May 13, 2017 in Deshler and have two children.
June 23
Joseph C. Skiba, 39, Lima, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. He faces up to 180 days jail, and $1,050 in fines. Bond was continued while a presentence investigation is conducted with sentencing set for 9 a.m. Aug. 11. The jury trial scheduled for July 21 and 22 was vacated.
According to reports from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, a call was received June 27 about a suspicious person around Road U and Road 17-S in Sugar Creek Township. Units arrived and found Skiba standing in the roadway. He told deputies he drove his vehicle into the river but was not sure exactly where it was located. Deputies located the vehicle off the end of Road U, west of Road 17-S in the middle of the Ottawa River. Sheriff department units were unable to reach the vehicle and requested the Kalida Fire Department for assistance. Skiba was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Felipe Martinez, 46, Leipsic, was sentenced to 60 days jail for an amended charge of criminal mischief. The jail was suspended pending completion of all counseling and treatment recommended and successful completion of his probation. A charge of domestic violence was dismissed.
June 24
Brandie D. Grandey, 44, Cincinnati, was sentenced to 235 days jail for aggravated possession of a control substance (methamphetamines). She was given credit for time served and was placed on five years community control. She was also referred to the Serenity Haven program.
Putnam County Municipal Court dispositions
June 21
Arthur Hohenbrink, 67, Ottawa, pleaded no contest to domestic violence and was found guilty. Sentence: 30 days jail, 29 days suspended, $150 fine, and complete an assessment at Pathways Counseling Center.
June 23
Zackery C. Okuly, 18, Kalida, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Sentence: 10 days jail, suspended, $250 fine, $150 suspended.
Caleb E. Woten, 20, Delphos, pleaded guilty to OVI. Sentence: 180 days jail, $750 fine, one year license suspension, with credit for three days jail upon completion of DIP. Another charge of OVI and a charge of failure to control were dismissed.
Lance M. Baker, 33, Columbus Grove, pleaded guilty to domestic violence. Sentence: 180 days jail, 175 days suspended, $250 fine.
Putnam County Municipal Court judgments
June 16
Midland Credit Management, Inc., San Diego, default judgment v. Syd Gwin, Pandora, $1,353.16, plus interest and costs.
Bluffton Hospital, default judgment v. Tammy Sue Rayle, Belmore, $527.04, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, default judgment v. Tammy Sue Rayle, Belmore, $94.65, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practice, Findlay, default judgment v. Tammy Sue Rayle, Belmore, $50, plus interest and costs.
Neurosurgical Associates of NWO, Findlay, default judgment v. Tammy Sue Rayle, Belmore, $207.31, plus interest and costs.
June 17
Village of Ottawa, default judgment v. Kevin W. Amstutz, Ottawa, and Tonya K. Amstutz, Ottawa, $5,472.54, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practice, Findlay, default judgment v. Amber L. Miller, Ottawa, $302.46, plus interest and costs.
Bluffton Hospital, default judgment v. Amber L. Miller, Ottawa, $178.48, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, default judgment v. Amber L. Miller, Ottawa, $1,807.11, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay, default judgment v. Amber L. Miller, Ottawa, $85.56, plus interest and costs.
Specialty Physicians of Blanchard, Findlay, default judgment v. Amber L. Miller, Ottawa, $46.94, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, default judgment v. Shannon M. Kimmet, Leipsic, $4,791.77, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practice, Findlay, default judgment v. Shannon M. Kimmet, Leipsic, $112.74, plus interest and costs.
Specialty Physicians of Blanchard, Findlay, default judgment v. Shannon M. Kimmet, Leipsic, $420, plus interest and costs.
Bluffton Hospital, default judgment v. Shannon M. Kimmet, Leipsic, $595.75, plus interest and costs.
First Portfolio Ventures, LLC, Norcross, Ga., consent judgment v. Angie Brinkman, Fort Jennings, $2,132.48, plus costs.
Bluffton Hospital, default judgment v. Misty D. Bauman, Pandora, $227.46, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, default judgment v. Misty D. Bauman, Pandora, $50.89, plus interest and costs.
Blanchard Valley Medical Practice, Findlay, default judgment v. Misty D. Bauman, Pandora, $456.59, plus interest and costs
