Gregory Vincent appeared via phone and pled not guilty to Misdemeanors of 1) Nonresident Driving when Privilege has Been Revoked or Suspended and 2) Basic Speed 16 to 20 over. Trial was set for May 24.
Michael Wiseman appeared for sentencing on Misdemeanor charges of 1) No Proof of Insurance, 2) Unsafe Passing, 3) License Required to Operate a Motorcycle, and 4) Display of Fictitious, Canceled, Revoked, or Suspended Registration. Fines totaling $1,085 were imposed. ADA Sanford read a victim impact letter from Linda Castillo. Emily Marshall was present and made a victim impact statement. Wiseman was ordered to pay restitution of $3,234 to Castillo, and $178,261.32 to Marshall in $ 1,000-a-month payments beginning April 3, 2023.
Anthony Cordova appeared for sentencing on a Misdemeanor Charge of Harassment. He received a sentence of 30 days in Churchill County Jail, suspended for 2 years with the condition he receives no further criminal violations.
Sierra Baxter appeared on a motion to withdraw her DUI charge guilty plea. The judge stated he had reviewed the relevant materials and following arguments from both attorneys, the motion to withdraw the guilty plea was denied. Sentencing was set for April 27.
Vitoriano Pacheco pleaded no contest to a Misdemeanor Charge of Domestic Violence 1st offense. He received the minimum sentence of 2 days in Churchill County Jail, 48 hours of community service, $340 in fees and assessments, and 48 hours of anger management/domestic violence counseling along with restitution in the amount of $4,937.80 at payments of $600 a month.
David Gilbert entered pleas of no contest to the amended Misdemeanor charges of Reckless Driving, and Open Container of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Vehicle. Attorney Steve Evenson told the court Gilbert had completed DUI school, the Victim Impact Panel, and a substance evaluation which indicated no further treatment was necessary. Gilbert received fines of $720.
Amanda Nadeau appeared for sentencing on a Misdemeanor charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, she also has an active warrant from District Court for Failure to Appear. ADA Thomas stated the state does not have an objection to a brief continuance on the sentencing for the paraphernalia. Trotter continued the sentencing to June 1. Nadeau was remanded to the sheriff.
Chris Rudisill appeared via Zoom. ADA Baker told the court the parties are still negotiating and asked for a continuance. She explained it is the state’s understanding that the defendant is still contacting the victim in this case even though there is an extended protective order. If there is any additional contact the state will be asking for remand into custody. Trotter admonished Rudisill regarding contacting the victim in any way. A Status hearing was set for March 16.
Arthur McNeely appeared for sentencing on a Misdemeanor charge of Insufficient Funds. ADA Sanford asked for restitution in the amount of $1,196.22 to Big R for a bad check and any sentence run consecutive to the current Washoe County sentence. Trotter ordered the restitution be paid in $100-a-month increments. McNeely received a sentence of 60 days to run consecutive, suspended for 2 years with the sole condition that restitution be paid in full within 12 months.
Henry Andrews, in custody, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. PD Sommer told the court Andrews was arrested as he was registering and asked for OR release even though there is a P & P hold. ADA Mills stated there is a Court Services violation report and the state believes bail is appropriate. Trotter OR’d Andrews with the condition that he appears for all court hearings and completes his registration as a sex offender. A Status hearing was set for March 30.
David Haskins, in custody, appeared on a charge of Trespassing. ADA Sanford explained Haskins was OR’d on this case and has since been charged in Municipal Court on other matters. OR was revoked due to the new charges. Trotter sentenced Haskins to 10 days in Churchill County Jail, suspended for 2 years with the condition that he gets no further trespass charges. Haskins was released on this case.
Jessica Nunes, in custody, appeared for arraignment on the Misdemeanor charge of Failure to Appear after Bail or OR, a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and five Misdemeanor charges, 1) Resisting, Delaying or Obstructing a Public Officer, 2) Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia, 3) Driving while License Canceled, Revoked, or Suspended, 4) No Proof of Insurance, and 5) Current License Plates Not Displayed. Nunes also had a traffic citation. Trotter OR’d Nunes with standard conditions and under Court Services supervision. She must test clean before release. A Status hearing was set for March 16.
Candice Austin, in custody, appeared for arraignment on the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Gross Misdemeanor charge of Destroying or Concealing evidence, and a Misdemeanor charge of Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia. PD Sommer asked for OR release stating even though risk assessment is high, she has strong ties to Fallon. ADA Thomas strongly opposed OR stating her high-risk status, and “significant history of an individual who has a propensity towards violence.” He stated this defendant poses a significant risk to our community. Trotter found clear and convincing reason to require bail. A Status hearing was set for March 16.
Chaz John, in custody, appeared for arraignment on four Category D Felony charges. 1)Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or Debit Card, 2 & 3) Attempt to Fraudulently use a Credit or Debit Card, and 4) Possession of a Credit Card or Debit Card Without Permission. John also has three Misdemeanor traffic charges. 1) Hit and Run Property Damage, 2) Driving with a Suspended License, and 3) Use of a Fictitious License Plate. Trotter granted John the OR with the conditions of no further criminal violations and that John shows up sober for all court hearings. A Status hearing was set for March 30.
James Knight, in custody, appeared for arraignment on 1) Category B Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Large Amount, 2 & 3) Category C Felonies of Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substance, 4 & 5) Category C Felonies of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Crime Under the Uniform Control Substance Act. PD Jacob Sommer asked the defendant be released on his own recognizance, pointing out that Knight has been a resident of Fallon for more than 30 years, he is entitled to presumption of innocence, and he is a low risk according to his Court Services assessment. ADA Aaron Thomas for the state opposed OR as this is a sales charge and no amount of supervision by Court Services can monitor sales not being done. Trotter granted the OR with standard conditions and with Court Services supervision. A Status hearing was set for March 30.
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