February Magistrate Report for Calhoun

FELONY

• 25-M07F-00044, WVSP W.T. Raines vs. Timothy Jordan Jaskolka, Child abuse – parent, guardian, custodian, person in position of trust created substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury. Dismissed by Lora Davis on February 9, 2026.
• 25-M07F-00052, Deputy C.R. Stephens vs. Laura Lamp, Conspiracy to commit an offense against the state, Probable cause found on 2/26/26 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait
• 25-M07F-00058, Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Jahlonda Taylor, (1) Conspiring to commit a felony under 61-10-31(c)(2), Count 2 – Conspiring to commit a felony under 61-10-31(c)(2), County 3 – Conspiring to commit a felony under 61-10-31(c)(2), Preliminary hearing waived before Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/6/26.
• 25-M07F-00059, WVSP Josh Richards vs. Samuel Elliott, Fleeing or attempting to flee from law enforcement officer in vehicle, Preliminary hearing waived before Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/18/26
• 26-M07F-00004, WVSP Brian E. Young vs. Devon Matthew, Count 1 – Child abuse by parent, guardian, custodian or person in position of trust causing bodily injury, Count 2 – Strangulation, suffocation or asphyxiation, Probable cause found by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/24/26.

MISDEMEANOR

• 24-M07M-00116, WVSP Josh Richards vs. Ottice H. Greathouse, Count 1 – Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, Count 2 – Expired Drivers license, both counts dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/26/16
• 25-M07M-00222, Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. David Gerlach, Simple Assault, dismissed by Magistrate Jason Bennett on 2/26/26
• 25-M07M-00237, WVSP Sgt. Kevin M. Williams vs. Lora Mae Griffin, Count 1 – Trespass on property other than structure or conveyance – after notice of exposing property, Dismissed on 2/26/26 by Magistrate Teresa Robinson, Count 2 – Obstructing law enforcement, probation, parole, court security, corrections officer with threats of harm. Guilty plea agreement before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 2/26/26. Assessed $226.48, 3 months jail confinement and 6 months probation. Count 3 – Obstructing during investigation – materially false statement, dismissed by plea agreement by Magistrate Richard Poslwait on 2/26/26
• 25-M07M-00268, WVSP W.T. Raines vs. Timthoy Jordan Jaskolka, Count 1 – Impaired driving with unemancipated minors, Count 2 – DUI BAC .15 or more, Count 3 – operate ATV with passengers exceeding manufacture recommendations, All three counts dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/26/26.
• 25-M07M-00312, WVSP Josh Richards vs. Charles Blair Balliet III, Count 1 – Hunting o unenclosed posted lands, guilty plea, Assessed $276.48, Count 2 – Carrying an uncased or loaded firearm in the woods, state parks, forest, wildlife or railtrails, case dismissed. Count 3 – Hunting trapping on lands of another, case dismissed. Count 4 – Hunting or fishing without a license – Case dismissed. Count 5 – Hunting or fishing without with a certificate of training or proof of hunter safety education, case dismissed. Count 6 – Tress pass other than structure or conveyance, case dismissed. All dismissals were per plea agreement before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 2/26/26.
• 25-M07M-00321, Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Patrick Lee Starkey. Count 1 – no passing zone – left of center, dismissed pursuant to plea agreement. Count 2 – failure to obey traffic control device or instructions, guilty plea, assessed $226.48 by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/26/26.
• 25-M07M-00330, WVSP Josh Richards vs. Samuel Ellison Elmore, Count 1 – Exceed 25 mph speed limit while operating ATV. Count 2 – Left of Center, both charges dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/18/26.
• 26-M07M-00018, WVSP W.T. Raines vs. Carley A. Bauman, Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate. Dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/12/26.
• 26-M07M-00024, WVSP W.T. Raines vs. Gabriel Bailey. Count 1 – operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, Count 2 – New resident failed to register vehicle within 30 days, Count 3 – Failure to change name or address within 20 days. All cases dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/26/26.
• 26-M07M-00031, WVSP W.T. Raines vs. Eric Travis, Improper use of evidences of registration, Count 2 No proof of insurance. Both cases dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/9/26.
• 26-M07M-00032, No officer listed vs. Timothy Jordan Jaskolka, Count 1 – Child neglect by parent, guardian, custodian, person in position of trust create substantial risk of bodily injury 1st offense, guilty plea agreement before Lora Davis on 02/09/26. Assessed $1,202.95.
• 26-M07M-00033, WVSP Kevin Williams vs. Ralph Jennings McCourt, Jr. Count 1 – Driving too fast for Road Conditions, Count 1 – Failure to maintain motor vehicle insurance, both counts dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/19/26.
• 26-M07M-00034, Deputy H.M. Stephens vs. Ryan James Bartelt, Operation without certificate of inspection or failure to produce certificate, case dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 2/18/26.