Sentences

The following criminal sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County Circuit Court:

Dustin Joseph Engel, 36, of Pendleton, pleaded guilty to charges in separate cases from 2020 and 2021 of identify theft, first-degree forgery and unauthorized use of a vehicle; sentenced to three years, nine months in the Oregon Department of Corrections, one year post-prison supervision and restitution, which the court will determine later.

Kenneth Cristopher Martinez, 41, of Walla Walla, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of intoxicants; sentenced to 30 days in Umatilla County Jail and one year suspension of his drivers license.

There was no sentences in the past week in Morrow County Circuit Court.

Lawsuits

There were no lawsuits of note in circuit court in Umatilla or Morrow counties.