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# Superior Criminal Court, September 16, 2026: Compliance and Contested Competency
- URL: https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/superior-criminal-court-september-16-2026-compliance-and-contested-competency/
- Published: 2026-09-22T20:13:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T20:13:59.000Z
- Description: Cases exemplify the privilege of family support and competency.
- Author: Angela Michelle Downs
- Tags: Local News, Jefferson County Superior Court, Criminal court, Angela Downs

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA — Sentencing on September 16 was an extraordinary example of how family support and proactive remorse plays well for folks in the system, especially those the prosecution considers to have bright futures; such as in 20 year old Anthony Scholl’s case. 

We also saw firsthand how defendants play a meaningful role in how smoothly their case moves through the court, depending on how well they understand the system or not, exemplified by Scott Stone finally appearing on week five of his case in Jefferson County. 

**Arraignments and preliminary appearances:**

Christina Labore was charged on September 4 with assault in the second degree as a domestic violence charge. The state has not been able to serve her the charges. Her preliminary appearance is set for October and a summons was issued for her appearance. 

William Case was charged on August 21 with identity theft in the second degree, theft in the second degree and two counts of possessing stolen property in the second degree. He has counsel with Jefferson Associated Counsel (JAC), waived the formal reading of his charges and pleaded not guilty. His omnibus hearing will be November 13, his pretrial will be December 4 and his trial is set for the week of December 14\. 

Lonnie Kohrdt was charged on September 3 with two counts of escape in the second degree. He has counsel with JAC, waived the reading of his charges and pleaded not guilty. His omnibus hearing is set for October 16, pretrial on November 6 and trial for the week of November 16\. 

**Sentencing:**

John Appleby pleaded guilty to the amended charge of theft in the third degree. The state dismissed his first count of burglary. He was sentenced to 364 days in prison. He received credit for his time served, with the remaining days suspended for two years. 

If Appleby is booked again for any crime, the suspended time will be revoked. If he remains in compliance for the two years, he will not have to serve the days. 

Appleby addressed the court to say he is hopeful to be on Vivitrol again, a prescription medication used in conjunction with counseling to help adults with alcohol dependency. He was instructed to go to Believe in Recovery right after the hearing. 

Tove Cooke changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to 60 days for felony harassment. He is required to give a DNA sample, and a five year no contact order is in place. 

Anthony Scholl pleaded guilty to the amended charge of reckless driving. His license was suspended for a year and he was sentenced to 365 days total. Five of those days are counted as credit for one day served, and four days converted to 32 hours of community service, which he has already served at Edmond Senior Center Thrift. The remaining 360 days are suspended for 12 months. 

Prosecuting attorney Holly Graham said, “His conduct was pretty significant,” referring to racing a friend at 100 mph in 60, 50 and 25 mph zones with pursuing police vehicles while maneuvering around other drivers, “but given his accepted responsibility completing his community service and will be starting school again soon, we amended the charges.” 

**Updates:**

Scott Stone appeared for his competency hearing by an appearance motion filed by the state. He has been refusing to appear for his hearing based on the belief he does not have documentation of his charges, though the court minutes state that he was read his charges in July. 

His attorney, Lillian Powers, said she had only received the appearance motion from the state the afternoon before. Powers’ said she did not have adequate time with Stone to discuss his contesting the order for his competency evaluation. 

His case has been on pause until it is fully known if he needs to be restored to capacity. The court found Stone to not be competent, based on Dr. Ward's recommendation from Stone’s time in inpatient care, and his comments to the court during his contested hearing. The court entered an order for restoration. There will be a review on November 6, unless Western State Hospital finds Stone competent.