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The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has charged a Longview man with 10 counts of illegal hunting, criminal trespass, malicious mischief and animal cruelty.
Micky Ray Gordon, 35, was arraigned June 13 in Wahkiakum County Superior Court. He entered not-guilty pleas to the charges; a jury trial has been scheduled for January 14, 15 and 16, 2008.
In court records, a WDFW agent outlined charges against Gordon. The agent, a member of a state investigative unit, posed as a dog hunter and was introduced to Gordon last fall.
The agent described hunting trips into areas of Wahkiakum County owned by Hancock Forest Industries to pursue cougar, bear, bobcat and lynx with dogs. The agent claims Gordon used a tool to twist locks off gates so that the parties of hunters could enter the private property.
In an April trip, the agent said, Gordon released hounds on a scent which turned out to be a porcupine. The hounds, which were injured with quills, wore shock collars, and Gordon used the collars to force them off the porcupine. The agent claims that Gordon became enraged at one dog and shocked it repeatedly. The agent said Gordon attached a second collar around the dog’s loins to shock its genitals. When the dog had collapsed, Gordon kicked it repeatedly, the agent said.
Two other men were arrested in connection with the case; one was charged in Wahkiakum District Court, and the other was charged in Lewis County.

In other recent Superior Court dates, cases included:

July 2
State versus Adam James Lowery, a juvenile: The defendant entered Alford Pleas, admitting the state had evidence to get a conviction, to two counts of burglary of the Cathlamet liquor store earlier this year. He was ordered to serve 30-72 weeks in juvenile detention and to pay restitution of $1,040.56 and a crime victim assessment of $100.
State versus Samuel Larry Longtain: The court entered an amended information; charges now stand at attempted second degree assault with a deadly weapon, harassment with threats to kill, and harassment with property damage threatened. A trial is set for July 25 and 26.
State versus Freda K. Woodruff: The defendant pled guilty to charges of possession of marijuana and use of drug paraphernalia. She was ordered to serve 90 days in jail, with 88 suspended, and to pay a $500 fine, $500 assessment and $200 court costs.
State versus Angela Renee McNally: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana; she was ordered to pay a $500 assessment, $200 costs and $750 fine.
State versus Dennis Edward Mueller: The defendant was charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, in November of 2006. A jury trial was scheduled for August 9.
State versus Stewart Leon Weston: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of possession of stolen property. He admitted taking items belonging to his ex-girlfriend. He was ordered to serve 17 days in jail and to pay a $100 fine, $500 assessment, and $200 court costs.
State versus Lawrence Larry Foss: The defendant pled not-guilty to charges of felony harrassment—threats to kill, fourth degree assault, disorderly conduct, fourth degree assault—domestic violence, and harassment. A jury trial was scheduled for August 23.
In reference to the marriage of Gary John Quigley, petitioner, and Jamie Marie Quigley, respondent, the court entered a decree of dissolution of marriage.
The court entered an order restoring gun possession rights to Myrna J. Doering.

June 27
State versus Kimberly Anne Hedges: The defendant was tried on a charge of vehicular assault, and after a three day trial, the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict, so the court declared a mistrial. A new trial date, September 4 and 5, was set later. The state alleges she was the driver of a vehicle that ran off SR 409, injuring a passenger, Jesse Fraser.

June 18
State versus Audrey Mae Pike: The defendant was found guilty in a bench trial of a charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was ordered to serve three months in jail and to pay a $500 crime victim assessment, $200 court costs, $100 felony DNA fee and the cost of her court appointed attorney.
State versus Mindy Melanie Bergman: The defendant was charged with counts of first degree burglary and fourth degree assault. The state alleges she broke into a residence on South Second Street, Cathlamet. A jury trial was scheduled for November 6.

June 13
State versus Justin Bersell-Calkins, a juvenile: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of second degree burglary; he admitted breaking into Wahkiakum High School on February 11 with two other juveniles. He was ordered to serve 52-65 weeks in juvenile detention and to pay a $100 assessment.State versus Justin Bersell-Calkins, a juvenile: The defendant pled guilty to a charge of residential burglary last April for breaking into an East Valley residence. He was ordered to serve 52-65 weeks in juvenile detention and to pay a $100 assessment.