Logan Chase Anderson pleaded guilty to a Category D Felony of Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled or Prohibited Substance, a third or subsequent offense, which is punishable by 1-6 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $2,000-$5,000. Sentencing was set for June 20 with a Pre-sentence Investigative Report ordered. Defense Attorney Jesse Kalter stated the defendant has no employment, no home, or support here. He asked that bond be exonerated, and Anderson placed in custody. Stockard so ordered and Anderson was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Dubois pleaded guilty to a Gross Misdemeanor of Conspiracy to Commit False Imprisonment. The factual basis given by Kalter was that Dubois “did prevent the mother of his four children from leaving a room in the house.” Fines and assessments were imposed with Dubois sentenced to 364 days in Churchill County Jail, suspended, and placed on probation for 12 months. Along with standard conditions of probation, Dubois was ordered to enroll and complete a minimum of 26 sessions of Domestic Violence counseling.
Tyler James Rickards, in custody, pleaded guilty to a Category D Felony of Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled or Prohibited Substance, a third or subsequent offense, which is punishable by 1-6 years in Nevada State Prison, and a fine of $2,000 - $5,000; and a misdemeanor charge of Tampering with or Driving without a Device to Test a Person’s Breath to Continue the Concentration of Alcohol, which is punishable by a possible 6 months in Churchill County Jail, a fine of $500 - $1,000 and a mandatory 30 days in Churchill County Jail or 60 days of house arrest. Rickards had a blood alcohol of .429. A Pre-sentence Investigative report was ordered, and sentencing was set for June 20. Rickards was released on his own recognizance with standard conditions along with having an ankle monitor put on, supervision by Court Services, being subject to random testing, not operating a motor vehicle, and provisional admission to DUI diversion program.
Michael Peterson pleaded guilty to the Category D Felony of Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor or Controlled or Prohibited Substance, a third or subsequent offense, which is punishable by 1-6 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $2,000 - $5,000. Peterson had a blood alcohol of .214. A Pre-sentence Investigative report was ordered, and sentencing was set for June 20.
Mark Antonio Graham appeared for a change of plea hearing. Graham pleaded guilty to the amended charge of Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a Category B Felony punishable by a potential penalty of 2-10 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $10,000. Defense attorney Joseph Gilbert stated that Graham “hit an individual with a bat.” A Pre-sentence Investigative report was ordered, and sentencing was set for June 20.
Refugio Alanis Sanchez appeared for arraignment. Attorney Steve Evenson told the court he has not had the opportunity to meet with his client and asked for a continuance. Stockard continued the arraignment to April 25.
Charles Kelly Fulks, Jr. pleaded not guilty to a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second, which carries a possible penalty of 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $5,000. A trial date will be set administratively.
Paul Anthony Perez pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony crime under the Uniform Controlled Substance Act, a first offense which carries a potential penalty of 1-5 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $10,000. PD Wright Noel said Perez did “conspire to sell methamphetamine and furthered the conspiracy by transporting methamphetamine.” A Pre-sentence Investigative report was ordered, and sentencing was set for June 20.
Regina Marie Swartzbaugh pleaded guilty to a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and admitted to a non-technical probation violation of possession of a controlled substance. ADA Aaron Thomas asked for 19-48 months in prison due to the defendant’s two priors and her inability to “conform to probation standards.” PD Jacob Sommer told the court while he and the defendant understand the state’s position, Swartzbaugh has serious health issues, including surgery scheduled in April, her prognosis is grim, and her medical treatment is a concern. Sommer said she has obtained a substance abuse evaluation from New Frontier and asked the court for a chance for her to follow its recommendations. Swartzbaugh apologized to probation and parole, and the court and took responsibility for her actions. She asked for a second chance at probation stating she’s scared, she has children that need her to be strong and she needs to stop feeling sorry for herself. On the felony charge, the defendant received a sentence of 12-32 months, suspended, and was placed on probation for 18 months; probation was reinstated on the violation; the sentences to run consecutively. Fees and assessments were imposed. It was ordered the defendant be brought back to court for any violation, whether technical or non-technical.
David Michael Billips appeared for sentencing on a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a Gross Misdemeanor of Manufacture, Importation, Possession, or Use of a Dangerous Weapon. ADA Thomas cited Billips “almost three decades worth of crime to his name” in asking for 19-48 months on the E Felony, and 12 months on the Gross Misdemeanor. PD Sommer stated Billips is “currently living a safe, clean lifestyle” and is not proud of his past behaviors. He asked for probation for the defendant. Billips told the court that “since November, I’ve 180’d my life.” Stockard imposed fees and assessments, then sentenced the defendant to 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison on the possession charge, and 364 days in Churchill County Jail on the dangerous weapon charge, to run consecutively. Both sentences were suspended and Billips was placed on probation for 18 months on count 1, and 12 months on count 2 with standard conditions. Billips was ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and to follow the recommendations.
Jason James Teeter appeared for sentencing on the Category C Felony charge of Manufacture, Duplication, Possession, or Use of a Deadly Weapon or Silencer, Carrying a Concealed Weapon without a Permit. Teeter told the court that he has learned valuable lessons through this process regarding laws and apologized for wasting everyone’s time, telling the judge, “I don’t plan to see you in the future.” Stockard imposed fees and assessments. Teeter was sentenced to 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended, and was placed on probation for 24 months with standard conditions. He was ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow its recommendations and not to possess any firearms or dangerous weapons.
Joel Michael Ruddy, in custody, appeared for a review hearing. Ruddy was ordered to Lake’s Crossing last September. In checking their records, neither the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office nor Defense Counsel Noel had received a copy of the order. The judge ordered copies of the September 30 order be given to the sheriff’s office, the defense counsel, and the state. A Review Hearing was set for September 26.
Brian Langiois Calhoun did not appear for his status hearing. PD Sommer told the court that Calhoun is currently at Lake’s Crossing where he has been for approximately one month. A status hearing was set for August 29.
Stephanie Ann Collins, in custody, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), a first or second offense. A Category E Felony which carries a potential penalty of 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of $5,000. ADA Mills told the court there is an associated DUI pending in Justice Court, and Collins has a Court Services history that dates back to 2000. PD Sommer stated the defendant wants treatment in drug court and asked for probation with the condition of Western Regional Drug Court. Collins told the court she has been in counseling since December, is employed, and has been clean and sober for over 11 months. Stockard suspended procedures pending enrollment in, and completion of, diversion through the Western Regional Drug Court. Collins was placed on probation for 12 months with standard conditions. She was ordered to follow the recommendations of her evaluation. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Amanda Sharon Nadeau, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a Gross Misdemeanor charge of Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily Harm. Defense Attorney Evenson stated Nadeau has obtained a substance abuse evaluation and asked that she be released and placed in the drug court program immediately. ADA Lane Mills told the court Nadeau is a moderate risk for reoffending and she is “mostly lying to herself about her problem, it’s a significant drug problem.” Fees and assessments were imposed. Nadeau was sentenced to 364 days in Churchill County Jail, suspended, placed on probation for 12 months with standard conditions imposed, and ordered to enter and complete the Western Regional Drug Court diversion program with an additional 12 months probation if needed to complete the program. Nadeau will remain in custody until drug court tomorrow.
Zackary Keith Bulmer, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a charge of Attempt to Commit Burglary of a Business, a charge that can be sentenced as either a Category E Felony or a Gross Misdemeanor. Bulmer went to a casino where he noticed a credit on a slot machine and cashed it in. ADA Mills quoted the victim’s written statement, “we shouldn’t have to worry about thieves,” in asking that the charge be sentenced as a felony and a prison term be imposed. PD Noel reminded the court, “Let’s not forget that what we are talking about $23” in asking the charge be sentenced as a Gross Misdemeanor and the defendant be granted probation. The judge imposed fees and assessments, sentencing the charge as an E Felony, giving Bulmer 14-45 months in Nevada State Prison. Bulmer was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office for the imposition of the sentence.
Bryan Ray Golding, in custody, appeared for sentencing. PD Sommer told the court there is a pending Justice Court case of a Category E charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and he believes it is in Golding’s interest to make sure all cases are handled together. The judge continued the case to April 4.
Robert Willis Ortiz, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Ortiz also has a failure to appear for sentencing on March 14. Court Services stated Ortiz failed to appear for any testing. ADA Mills cited Ortiz’s criminal history in stating, “It is what it is. We’ll submit it to the court as to whether or not to take a chance on Mr. Ortiz. If the past is any indication of the future, that’s a very bad bet.” PD Sommer said Ortiz would like the opportunity to get treatment, he has seen some changes in the defendant and is hopeful he can make this work and is asking for probation with the condition he is allowed to do drug court. Ortiz told the court he would like a chance for treatment. The judge imposed fees, and assessments and sentenced the defendant to 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended. Ortiz was placed on probation for 18 months with standard conditions including getting a substance abuse evaluation and following the recommendations, as well as completing Western Regional Drug Court.
Calvin James Johnson, in custody, appeared for a non-technical probation violation of being removed from drug court. Following arguments from ADA Chelsea Sanford and PD Sommer, Stockard deferred disposition and ordered Johnson to remain in custody until he has a bed date at Vitality’s residential treatment for substance abuse. He was ordered to return to custody immediately upon release from Vitality whether upon completion of the program or leaving the program.
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