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ELLSWORTH — The following is a partial list of the cases processed Dec. 12-18 in the central division of 5th District Court in Ellsworth. Not included in the listing are cases resulting in fines of less than $100. However, those fined for more than one minor offense are included.

Patricia L. Atkinson, 26, Ellsworth, operating after suspension, $100.

Chester Batson, 25, Franklin, speeding, $125.

Erik J. Bell, 66, Stonington, passing stopped school bus with its lights flashing, $250.

Charles N. Bishop, 65, Woodland, theft by unauthorized taking-transfer, $100.

Aaron D. Blake, 19, Castine, stop sign violation, $50; failure to produce evidence of insurance, $50.

Wade A. Chick, 25, Ellsworth, hunting from paved way, $100; hunting without wearing hunter’s orange clothing, $100.

Michael T. Clary, 40, Castine, speeding, $125.

Sidney S. Coggan, 78, Tenafly, N.J., passing stopped school bus with its lights flashing, $250.

Scott A. Cote, 24, Ellsworth, hunting from paved way, $100.

Lonny J. Eschete, 23, East Holden, assault, four-day jail sentence, $80 jail reimbursement.

Milton C. Farley, 36, Sullivan, hunting without wearing hunter’s orange clothing, $100.

Donald Fish, 68, Orland, loaded firearm in-on motor vehicle, $100.

Troy M. Gerow, 22, Bucksport, driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor, 72-hour jail sentence, 90-day suspension of license, $300.

Betty L. Grant, 55, Columbia Falls, theft by unauthorized taking-transfer, $100.

Mark A. Gray, 32, East Holden, improper passing, $50; failure to produce evidence of insurance, $50.

Scott W. Heath, 24, Stonington, failure to possess lobster-crab fishing license, $102.

Matthew J. Hight, 19, Westbrook, speeding, $125.

Edward S. Holmes, 30, Milford, night hunting, three-day jail sentence, $1,000.

David E. Johnston, 33, Marietta, Ga., driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor, five-day jail sentence, 90-day suspension of license, $100 jail reimbursement fee, $400.