Pierce County

Aug. 20

David Nelson Merkley, 50, Rugby, contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Class A misdemeanor), deferred imposition of sentence, 360 days in the Heart of America Correctional and Treatment Center, 357 days suspended, credit for three days served, 18 months of unsupervised probation, complete 40 hours of community service, no harmful contact with victim, $350 in court fines and fees.