SOUTH BEND — Only one significant case was handled in the Oct. 4 session of Pacific County Superior Court.

James S. Travis, 64 — The high-profile case in which he is accused of mowing down seagulls off of the Klipsan beach approach on July 27 is slowly moving along. Travis appeared remotely via Zoom along with his attorney, Kris R. Jensen.

According to court records, Travis entered a plea of not guilty to all counts, which includes first-degree animal cruelty and reckless driving. First-degree animal cruelty is a Class C felony in Washington state, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

However, under Washington state adult felony sentencing guidelines and with an offender score of zero, Travis would likely face a standard range of 1-3 months in jail.

Felony charges are often dismissed or dropped to lesser misdemeanor charges.

At present, Travis’s trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 21, 2025.