Cook County News Herald

Matters of Record





TheCook County News-Herald publishes Matters of Record to inform the public of arraignments and dispositions of criminal cases in which the potential punishment exceeds $100 and/or 10 days in jail. All fines have additional surcharges and fees and may be much higher. It is the Cook County News-Herald’s policy that this information contains a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Clayton Howard Deschampe, 61, Grand Portage, pled guilty May 6 to charges of terroristic threats (reckless disregard/risk) filed July 25, 2008, additional charges of fifth degree assault and trespass having been dismissed by the court. Sentenced to 24 months in the state correctional facility at St. Cloud.

David Lee Somnis, 44, Schroeder, pled guilty May 6 to charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol (DWI) and speeding filed March 1, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail, stayed two years with probation and conditions, and ordered to pay a $500 fine plus court costs and fees totaling $905. Billy George Warren, 32, Grand Portage, pled guilty May 5 to domestic assault charges filed July 11, 2008, and was sentenced to 90 days in jail, stayed one year with supervised probation and conditions, and ordered to pay a fine plus court costs and fees totaling $140.

John George Morrin, 60, Grand Portage, pled guilty May 8 to charges of speeding (84/55) on April 13, and was fined $290.

Angela Kathleen Plummer, 28, Grand Portage, pled guilty May 8 to charges of speeding on April 27, and was fined $130.

Marriage Dissolutions

The following marriage dissolutions were granted at the Cook County courthouse:

Jacqueline Joan Price from Douglas Wayne Price, April 7.

Charles Edward Blackwell from Debra Ann Owens, April 7.

Jeffrey Arthur Herrick from Judy Loris Herrick, April 21.


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