The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, August 29, Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Ryan Edward Street appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony Assault on an Officer. Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills told the court this was a crime of violence and cited Street’s lengthy, violent criminal history. Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer stated that the defendant has alcohol and anger management problems, which are being addressed through the Vitality Program, a residential treatment facility with and several classes, including anger management. Sommer asked for probation for his client on the condition that he complete the Wester Nevada Regional Drug Court. Street told the court, “There is no excuse for my actions, and I’m willing to accept whatever consequences come.” The judge stated probation was a privilege he was not prepared to grant and sentenced Street to 12-36 months in a Nevada State Prison. Fees and assessments were imposed. Street was remanded to the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence.
Letisha Sage Johnson appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Grand Larceny of Personal Property with a value of more than $1,2000 but less than $5,000. Senior Deputy DA Sanford told the court the state does not object to Johnson attending Drug Court. PD Sommer stated the defendant recognizes that the behavior that got her here is unacceptable. Johnson said she has a problem with alcohol and would like to attend drug court. Johnson received probation on a suspended sentence of 14-48 months in prison. She was also ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and to follow the recommendations therein, to enter and complete the Western Regional Specialty Court program, to pay restitution of $500, and to have no contact of any type with the victim. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Deshaun Marquis Williams appeared for a continued sentencing hearing on the Category C Felony of Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to the Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances. DDA Sanford told the court that pursuant to plea negotiations, the state has no objection to alternative sentencing like Drug Court. Williams’s attorney, Karena Dunn, told the court that the defendant located the OnTrack program in Oregon, where he lives, and through this program, has received group and individual counseling along with random drug testing. She said her client has no previous criminal record and is trying to show the court that he deserves diversion. Williams told the court that counseling has “really opened my eyes” to his problems. The judge suspended proceedings and placed Williams on probation for 12 months to complete the OnTrack program, obtain a substance abuse evaluation, and follow the evaluation's recommendation. Stockard also allowed the Division of Parole and Probation to extend probation another 12 months if necessary for Williams to complete OnTrack. Williams’ probation will be transferred to Oregon.
Michael Jacob Casey was not present for a status hearing. The matter was continued to February 27, 2024.
Tiffany Lynnae John appeared on a Court Services Violation. Brenda Ingram with Court Services gave a detailed summarization of John’s violations of her OR release, which included no response to numerous phone calls and texts, never checking in with them, and never complying with them. Judge Stockard found that John violated the terms and conditions of her release, revoked the release, and reinstated her previous bail of $50,000. John was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff.
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