By Teresa Moon
The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, February 6, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Roselee Giovani Went, who appeared via Zoom, pleaded guilty to the charge of Manufacture, Importation, Possession, or Use of a Dangerous Weapon, or a Silencer, or Carrying a Concealed Weapon without a Permit, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. According to the factual basis for the charge, Went had a concealed firearm on his person for which he did not have a permit. A Pre-Sentence Investigation was ordered, with sentencing set for April 30.
Jillian Olivia Yesslith, in custody, admitted to a Non-Technical Probation Violation. Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer asked the court to reinstate Yesslith on probation and provisionally place her in the Western Regional Drug Court Program. The judge consented, released Yesslith on her own recognizance, and ordered Court Services Supervision.
Brandon Heleodoro Rodrigues-Sigala, in custody, admitted to a Non-Technical Probation Violation for a DUI with reckless driving and other related violations. In November of 2022, Rodrigues-Sigala received probation on a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison for Possession of a Controlled Substance (9.1 grams of cocaine), a first or second offense. Judge Stockard revoked Rodrigues-Sigala’s probation, granted him 210 days for time served, and remanded him to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of sentence.
Justin David Carter, in custody, admitted to a Non-Technical Probation Violation for failing to obtain a substance abuse evaluation as ordered and absconding from supervision. In November 2022, Carter also received probation on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st or 2nd offense. The judge revoked Carter's probation and imposed the underlying sentence of 12-32 months in prison. Credit was given for time served, and Carter was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence.
Travis Reed Johnson pleaded guilty to the Gross Misdemeanor of Battery on an Officer, a Provider of Healthcare, School Employee, Taxicab Driver, Transit Operator, or a Sports Official, which carries a potential penalty of 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. The factual basis stated that during interaction with law enforcement, Johnson kicked an officer in the leg. The judge provisionally placed her in the Western Nevada Regional Specialty Court program and ordered supervision by Court Services.
Vanessa Kaylynn Rodrigues, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category B Felony of Escape by a Felony Prisoner while in Lawful Custody, which carries a possible punishment of 1-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The factual basis stated that Rodrigues did escape by sliding her hands out of her handcuffs while in custody. The judge ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation and set sentencing for April 30.
Jose Carlos Trujillo appeared for sentencing on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or a Debit Card, both to which he pleaded guilty last November. The judge proposed setting sentencing out six months to see what restitution payments Trujillo would make in that time. Judge Stockard proposed, “Instead of telling me what you're going to do, showing me what you're going to do.” After Deputy District Attorney Aaron Thomas conferred with the victims and Churchill County Public Defender discussed the matter with Trujillo, both parties accepted the proposal. Sentencing was continued to August 6.
Travis Wade Souza appeared for sentencing on the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), to which Souza pled guilty in January. At that time, he was provisionally placed into the Western Regional Drug Court Program. PD Sommer, defense counsel for Souza, told the court that Souza has been doing well in Drug Court. Sommer asked that the defendant be officially placed into the program. The judge suspended the proceedings, placed Souza on probation for 12 months, and officially placed him in Drug Court, which may extend his probation by 12 months if needed to complete the program. Souza was also ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and to follow the recommendations therein. Fees and assessments were imposed.
Michael Jacob Casey, in custody, pleaded not guilty to a Category D Felony of Assault with a Deadly Weapon for a Victim Aged 60 or Older, or a Vulnerable Person, which carries a potential penalty of 1-6 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Casey invoked his right to a speedy trial on this charge, and the trial was tentatively set for March 11-15.
Casey additionally pled not guilty to three other felonies: 1) Category B Felony of Burglary of a Firearm, which carries a potential penalty of 2-15 years and a fine of up to $10,000; 2)Category B Felony of Grand Larceny of a Firearm, punishable by 1-10 years and a $10,000 fine; and 3) Category D Felony of an Ex-felon Not to Possess a Firearm, which could carry 1-6 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Casey waived his right to a speedy trial on these charges. A trial date will be set administratively.
Continuances and Warrants
Jonathon Barajas's arraignment was continued to February 13.
Bryant Bennett Jayne's arraignment was continued to February 20.
Kristin Kay Scott's Sentencing Violation Hearing was continued to February 13.
Nathaniel Arnold Slaamot failed to appear. A $25,000 cash-only warrant was issued.
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