Ronald James Abbott appeared for sentencing on charges of attempting to possess a weapon as an ex-felon. According to his defense counsel, Jacob Sommer Esq., alcohol was a contributing factor in the events leading up to his arrest. He received probation on a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison with a provision to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations therein. Abbott is also scheduled to appear in Justice Court on DUI and other charges.
Michael William Cody Blackburn was arraigned on two charges of grand larceny of a motor vehicle. Count one occurred on April 20th in which Blackburn allegedly stole a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. Count two alleges that he also stole a 1999 Dodge Ram on August 6th, 2020. Blackburn entered guilty pleas on both counts. The court moved directly to sentencing as Blackburn is currently serving 19-48 months prison for possession of a stolen credit card.
Michael Pilarski, the owner of the Jeep Wrangler, appeared to make a victim impact statement stressing to the court the long-ranging implications of having his sole vehicle stolen as well as items that were in the vehicle, including items from his time in the service.
Kenneth Blake Fritz appeared for sentencing on possession of a controlled substance after making two purchases from a party representing the State. According to Assistant District Attorney Chelsea Sandford, Fritz included his adult son in the purchases. Fritz received probation on a suspended prison sentence, thirty days in the Churchill County Jail, and he must obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations therein.
Shane Clee Hill appeared for arraignment and sentencing on two counts of uttering a forged instrument. Count one alleged that he forged a check for $822.74 on January 22nd, 2019 at the Nugget. According to Lane Mills, Chief Deputy District Attorney, there were two additional checks written to other area casinos for a total of $1,195.20. Count two alleged that Hill uttered a fictitious $10 bill on May 19th, 2019 at Churchill Springs Casino. Hill entered guilty pleas on both counts.
Mills also reported that Hill has an extensive criminal theft history and is currently serving a term of 19-48 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections. According to Charles Woodman, Esq., defense counsel for Hill, his client was part of a ring of individuals passing fraudulent checks and he is only one of many defendants in the matter. Hill was sentenced to 19-48 months on both counts with the terms to run concurrently.
Steven Wayne Lawrence appeared for sentencing on gross misdemeanor charges of violating the terms of a protective court order restricting and prohibiting stalking or harassment. Lawrence was sentenced to a year's probation on a suspended term of 120 days in jail.
Bryon Lund appeared for sentencing on felony DUI charges. According to ADA Priscilla Baker, Lund has a total of seven prior DUI’s including two misdemeanors and four felonies with two resulting in prison sentences. Lund was sentenced to 6-15 years in prison and remanded into custody.
Tawnie June Miller was re-arraigned on three charges of fraud and pled no contest on all counts. Miller initially entered guilty pleas during court proceedings last week. The charges include uttering forged checks, uttering forged cash vouchers, and obtaining and using personal identifying information for unlawful purposes. One of the two individuals listed in the allegations include an elderly person, for which an enhanced sentence may be imposed. Miller entered her pleas based on negotiations with the State that included more serious charges. She will appear for sentencing on January 12th, 2021. She will be released into the custody of a residential substance abuse facility next week. Once her program is completed, she will be released on her own recognizance.
Liset Ortiz Wafler was arraigned on a single count of possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance, for the purpose of sale. Wafler was originally arrested by the Task Force on charges of possession of a controlled substance X 4, sale of narcotics/other drugs, trafficking controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia X 2, possession of a controlled substance for sale. She will be released from the custody of Churchill County Jail to a residential treatment facility later this month. Once her program is completed, she will be released on her own recognizance. She will appear for sentencing on January 19, 2021
Shoshone Mandisa-Luna Campbell, currently in the custody of the Churchill County Jail, entered a guilty plea on a single count of possessing a controlled substance with the intent to sell, a first offense. According to the allegations, on July 23rd at 890 Williams Avenue, Campbell sold 17.2 grams of methamphetamines to a cooperating source for the State. She was arrested by the Task Force on charges of the sale of narcotics/other drugs, school enhancement for drugs, and conspiracy to violate the controlled substance act. 890 W. Williams is the address for Safeway which is located right next to Oasis Academy charter school. Campbell expressed sincere apologies to Judge Stockard, Judge Trotter, ADA Chelsea Sanford, and her children and family. She received probation on a suspended sentence of 24-60 months in prison and is to be released from custody. She must also obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations therein.
Brian Langlois Calhoun, in the custody of Churchill County Jail, was arraigned and entered a guilty plea on charges of allegedly attempting to possess an electric stun device by an ex-felon, which carries 1-5 years in prison. The court proceeding led directly to sentencing. Calhoun received probation on a suspended term of 12-36 months
Teresa Anne McCoy was arraigned and entered a guilty plea for obtaining and using the personal identifying information of another person to avoid or delay prosecution, a gross misdemeanor. The allegations state that during a traffic stop on October 10th at State Route 117, McCoy provided a false name to avoid arrest on an outstanding warrant in Washoe County for possession of controlled paraphernalia. McCoy admitted to the charge as well as stating that the person whose name she provided law enforcement also had an open warrant and was subsequently arrested. She is also facing additional unrelated charges in Reno. McCoy received probation on a suspended sentence of 300 days jail and will be transferred to Washoe County.
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