Brayden Walker Castillo (in custody) appeared on a sentencing violation that alleges that he violated one or more of the terms of his probation. According to the allegations, Castillo was arrested on a charge of Preventing or Dissuading a Witness from Testifying, which can be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the facts of the case. According to ADA Priscilla Baker, a video phone conversation was recorded at the Churchill County Jail in which Castillo instructed a victim in another case to change his statement regarding the person accused of making him in the face while he was sleeping. According to Baker, Castillo instructed the person to change his statement and say that he did not know who maced him. Baker read from the phone transcript stating that Castillo repeatedly said, “You know who didn’t do this to you,” and “I’ll make it worth your while when I am released in January.” Judge Stockard continued the case for one week to view the video footage and audio recording before proceeding. Castillo has had multiple parole violations, was recently charged with hit and run in Lyon County, and recently received a suspended sentence on a DUI in Justice Court. He was sentenced last October on a gross misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to commit grand larceny of a firearm after stealing a Glock G-21 handgun in May of 2020.
Eric Howard Guy was arraigned on charges of possession of a Controlled Substance, a First or Second Offense, and a Category E Felony that carries 1-4 years in prison. Represented by James F. Sloan, Esq., Guy pled guilty per the terms of an agreement entered into with the state. According to Sloan, on June 17, at or near 2120 Allen Road, Guy was in possession of cocaine. The guy was placed on probation and must enter and complete the Western Nevada Regional Drug Court program.
Samantha Sabrina Ortiz-Quiroz did not appear for sentencing. A $5,000 cash-only bench warrant was issued. She is facing charges of Attempting to Commit Home Invasion, a Category C Felony, punishable by 1-5 years in prison. Ortiz-Quiroz is also wanted on a warrant out of Lyon County.
Jean Michele Oxford pled guilty on a charge of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Crime Under the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, a first or second offense. The charge is a Category C Felony that carries a potential penalty of 1-5 years in prison. According to Justin Oaks, Esq., his client maintained a place for the sale and exchange of narcotics along with a co-defendant, Donald Dike. Oxford was provisionally placed Drug Court pending sentencing scheduled for February 1.
Rodney Scott Fanjul (in custody), appeared for sentencing on charges of Battery,
Photographs were provided to the court by ADA Jeffery Weed, which was admitted into evidence reflecting the injuries to Fanjul’s brother, the victim in the case. According to ADA Jeff Weed, Fanjul severely kicked and beat his brother leaving serious injuries and blood spatter on the wall. Additionally, has a violent criminal history dating back to 1994, which includes battery, elder abuse, and other charges for criminal violence. We did acknowledge that Fanjul has not had any charges in recent history. However, due to the fact that the State had to extradite Fanjul after a Failure to Appear in court, the Weed requested a sentence of 18-60 months in prison. Judge Stockard continued the matter for one week and will determine sentencing at that time.
Brady James Drayton appeared to be removed from the Western Regional Drug Court program. Drayton was recently slated to participate in a residential substance abuse treatment program; however, a bed was not available at the intended facility. It was believed that Drayton intentionally failed to check himself in. It was later determined that the problem was administrative in nature and not the result of actions made by Drayton. He was readmitted to the Western Nevada Regional Drug Court.
Joel Matthew Hammeke Jr. was scheduled to appear for sentencing, however, the hearing was continued until December 23. Last May, Hammeke pled guilty to Battery with a Deadly Weapon Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-15 years in prison. Jesse Kalter Esq., counsel for Hammeke, stated at Hammeke’s arraignment that on or about August 29, 2020, his client did shoot the named victim in the chest with a gun that did cause substantial bodily harm and prolonged suffering.
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