From the Courthouse

In Jefferson County CourtDominique D. Tierney, age 29, of Lincoln, appeared in Jefferson County Court via webcam from the Jefferson County Jail on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. She is charged with attempt of a class 1 misdemeanor (trespass), which is a class 2 misdemeanor; criminal mischief resulting in damage between $500 and $1,500, a class 2 misdemeanor; disturbing the peace, a class 3 misdemeanor; and unlawful acts relating to drugs, also a class 3 misdemeanor. Although Public Defender Scott Gropp had been assigned to represent her, she waived her right to an attorney and pleaded guilty to all counts. Sentencing is scheduled for January 3, 2024. As of press time, the defendant remains in custody on a $3,500 (10 percent) bond. Tierney also has a pending case in Lancaster County.Shanon Branson, age 47, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court via webcam from the Jefferson County Jail. She was arraigned on charges of second degree assault, a class 2A felony , and use of a deadly weapon (a knife) to commit a felony, a class 2 felony. As of press time, the defendant remains in custody on a $75,000 (10 percent) bond. Another hearing is scheduled for November 29.Tyler B. Fazel, age 22, of Blue Springs, was originally charged with child abuse, a class 3A felony, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony. In accordance with a plea agreement, Fazel pleaded No Contest to a reduced charge of attempted possession, which is a class 1 misdemeanor. The remaining charged were dismissed. Sentencing is set for January 10, 2024. Warrants Issued in Jefferson County CourtTammy S. Vculek, age 57, of Endicott, age 47, was scheduled to be in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, but failed to appear. Linda Bauer, the presiding judge, issued a warrant for her arrest. She is charged with two counts of second degree criminal trespass, a class 3 misdemeanor. Vculek also has a case pending in Jefferson County District Court. In that case, she is charged with second degree domestic assault, a class 3A felony; possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony, a class 2 felony; and possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony.Warrants Issued in Gage CountyMaryAnn V. Flinn, age 52, of Fairbury. An arrest warrant has been issued for her. Charges are no valid registration and no proof of insurance.Katherine E. Jueneman, age 37, of Wymore. An arrest warrant has been issued for her. The charges is violating a harassment order.Dalton J. Parde, age 22, of Blue Springs. An arrest warrant has been issued for him. Charges are attempt of a class 1 misdemeanor; Theft, driving under a suspended license and driving during a period of revocation. In Sarpy County CourtBrandon L. Imes, age 35, was booked into the Gage County Jail on November 10, 2023, after being arrested as a fugitive from Justice. Although current court documents list his home address in Beatrice, documents from prior cases list him as a resident of Plymouth. Imes was originally charged in Sarpy County with driving during a time his license was revoked, a class 2 misdemeanor, and unlawful display of plates, a class 3 misdemeanor punishable. The defendant was sited for these charges on June 12, 2022. Imes failed to appear for court as scheduled and new charges were added: failing to comply with a citation, a class 2 misdemeanor, and failing to appear while out on bail, a class 3 misdemeanor. Real EstateApril 19: Katherine Parker to Brian Schmidt and Sandra Schmidt: Lot 7 except the south 49 feet of lot 7, blk 4, Bailey and Christian subdivision to the City of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, subject to easements.April 19: Katherine Parker to Brian Schmidt and Sandra Schmidt: Lot 1 Baker’s Addition to the City of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, subject to easements.April 20: W & R, Inc. to Rising Crest Investments, LLC: Lot 6 in Block 18 of the Original Town, now City of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, subject to easements.April 20: Marco M. Jackson and Jessica M. Aufdengarten to Victor O. Sigala and Aracely Dominguez Veleta: Lot 10, Block 13, Highland Addition to Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, subject to easements.April 20: Rebecca Koehler and Larry Koehler and Daniel Ruhnke and Lisa Maschmeier a/k/a Lisa M. Maschmeier and Bryan E. Maschmeier and Thomas A. Ruhnke and Barbara A. Ruhnke and Harlan Jon Ruhnke to Matthew McCord, Sara Anne McCord Carroll, Megan McCord Burkey and Emily Brown f/k/a Emily McCord: A tract of land located in the North One-Half of Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 2 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Jefferson County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the East One-Quarter Corner of said Section 10, Thence Westerly along an existing fenceline and generally the following four courses; 1. N88°34’48”W a distance of 289.33 feet; 2. N89°13’27”W a distance of 1976.89 feet; 3. S89°38’,18”W a distance of 770.27 feet; 4, Nt39’06740”W a distance of 954.32 feet to a point on the West line of the East One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of said Section 10; Thence S00° 12’57”E and along the West line of the East One-Half of said Northwest One-Quarter a distance of 14.84 feet to the Southwest Corner of the East One-Half of said Northwest One-Quarter; Thence S89°34’53”E and along the South line of the North One.Half of said Section 10 a distance of 3990.47 feet to the Point of Beginning, Containing 0.98 acres, said description is intended to encompass all portions of the North One-Half of Section 10 lying Southerly of the existing fenceline to the North. Subject to easements.April 20: Rebecca Koehler and Larry Koehler and Daniel Ruhnke and Lisa Maschmeier a/k/a Lisa M. Maschmeier and Bryan E. Maschmeier and Thomas A. Ruhnke and Barbara A. Ruhnke, and Harlan Jon Ruhnke to Matthew McCord, Sara Anne McCord Carroll, Megan McCord Burkey and Emily Brown f/k/a Emily McCord: A tract of land located in the East One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter of Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 2 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Jefferson County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the West 1/16 Corner of Sections 3 and 10, Township 1 North, Range 2 East; Thence S00°12’ 57”E and along the East line of the West One-Half of said Northwest One-Quarter a distance of 47,29 feet to a point on an existing fenceline; Thence N89°30’42”E and along the existing fenceline a distance of 748,32 feet to the extension of the Property line running North; Thence N51°04’40”E and along the extension of the fenceline to the North a distance of 68.96 feet to a point on the North line of said Section 10; Thence SS9°49’40”W and along the North line of, said Section 10 a distance of 802.13 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.80 acres. Subject to easements.April 20: Rebecca Koehler and Larry Koehler and Daniel Ruhnke and Lisa Maschmeier a/k/a Lisa M, Maschmeier and Bryan E. Maschmeier and Thomas A. Ruhnke and Barbara A. Ruhnke and Harlan Jon Ruhnke to Benjamin A. Larkins: A tract of land located in the North One-Half of Section 10, Township 1 North, Range 2 East of the Sixth PM, Jefferson County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of the East 17.50 Chains of the Southeast One-Quarter of Section 3; Thence S89°49’40”W and along the North line of sold Section 10 a distance of 1982.92 feet to the Property line running North; Thence S31404140”W and along the extension of the Property line to the North a distance of 63.96 feet to a point on an existing fenceline. Thence N89630’42”E and along the existing fenceline a distance of 900.67 feet; Mercy N88°4-6’48”E a distance of 1136.54 feet; Thence N01°10°49”W a distance of 17.41 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.54 acres. Subject to easements.

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