Teresa Moon
Darrin Ray Dummer, currently in custody, pleaded guilty to the gross misdemeanor charge of Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily or Mental Harm, which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. A psychological risk assessment is required before probation can be considered.
According to the factual basis for the plea, Dummer left his three-year-old child unattended at his residence for at least 30 minutes. Sentencing is scheduled for November 19 to allow the psychological risk assessment.
Jason Manuel Rothert pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Non-support of a Spouse, a Former Spouse, or a Child, punishable by 1 to 5 years and a fine up to $10,000.
Churchill County Alternate Public Defender Wright Noel stated that if Rothert makes monthly payments of $440 for one year as outlined in the plea agreement, the charge will be reduced to a gross misdemeanor. Rothert is currently $22,101.13 in arrears on his child support. Judge Stockard continued sentencing to September 30, 2025, to allow Rothert time to demonstrate consistent payments.
Rosselder James Badger, in custody, appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Ex-Felon Not to Possess a Firearm, to which he pled guilty under an Alford plea on July 23. In an Alford plea, defendants do not admit to guilt but agree to accept all applicable penalties upon sentencing.
CCPD Wright Noel emphasized his client's limited ties to Churchill County and noted Badger was passing through when he was arrested. Noel acknowledged his prior offenses, "If you look at Mr. Badger's criminal history, you'll see some significant criminal history, but most of it is relatively dated. If you look back... there was a period there up until about two years ago where he did very well." Noel asked for probation with an interstate compact to Washington or Oregon "where he has employment, he can go get back to work, and he can put this behind him, and we won't see him again."
Badger reported he had been clean since 2018 but relapsed, leading to his current situation. He told Judge Stockard that after spending 85 days in jail, he had gotten to know himself and his recovery and was learning about the Lord. "I really know I don't deserve any leniency from this court, Your Honor," said Badger, "but I would really, really ask the court to grant me mercy and let me go back to Oregon where my family's at."
Judge Stockard imposed fees and assessments and sentenced Badger to 12-36 months, granting credit for time served. Citing Badger's criminal history, firearm possession, and prior 11 or 12 times in prison, the judge stated, "I just can't give you the leniency you ask for." Badger was remanded to the custody of the sheriff's office for imposition of the sentence.
Alisha Gonzalez Ezly, in custody, appeared for sentencing on the Category C Felony of Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, to which she pled guilty on July 23.
Senior Deputy District Attorney told the court, "We have an individual who was in our community, took a car, ran rampant with it for about a day." She said Ezly then failed to appear for her arraignment and was arrested in the Carson City area. "I understand the defendant has quite a convoluted history; however, her history and or substance abuse do not negate what she did and that her actions had consequences," Sanford stated, explaining that Ezly saw a car with keys in it and decided to take it. The vehicle was found the next day in the desert. Ezly had removed the VIN in two places and put a different license plate on. "This is not a case again where she turned herself in, that she got clean and sober, and decided to own up and beg the court for mercy. She was caught and had to be transported back here." Based on the facts and circumstances of the case, Sanford requested restitution of $1,233.18 and a sentence of 18-60 months in prison.
CCPD Wright Noel read from Ezly's Pre-Sentencing Investigation, noting that she had been living in a domestic violence shelter in Carson City, attending therapy daily, and looking for a job. She met a family who let her move into their home, and was able to get employment driving a truck. According to Noel, she was gainfully employed, stable, and sober for the first time in ten years. She ran a stop sign and was taken into custody. "There's no question that Miss Ezly handled this case in the worst way possible," said Noel, who reported he sees a complete change in his client from when she failed to show up for court and today; that at the beginning of this case, she was difficult to deal with and refused to accept any responsibility for her actions. When she came back into custody, she had her CDL, was driving for a trucking company, and was very sorry for what she did. Noel asked that, in recognition of the good things she has done, Judge Stockard consider probation for Ezly and an opportunity to go to work so she can pay her restitution.
Ezly apologized for her actions, stating that the day after she was released on bail, she checked herself into a 30-day treatment facility and has been sober since. She also spent five months inpatient in a domestic violence shelter where she received more treatment. Ezly concluded, "I've been sober for two and a half years, gainfully employed for a year and a half. And I'm a different person today than I was in the past. And I hope to continue that."
Judge Stockard granted Ezly probation on a suspended prison sentence of 28-80 months, ordered restitution of $150 per month, a substance abuse evaluation, and warned her not to return on a violation. The judge also prohibited all future contact with the Fresno Bulldog Gang, stating, "You need to make this victim whole like you told me you would."
Continuances:
Carlos Casillas-Morales's Arraignment - continued to November 19.
Taylor James John Vaughn's Sentencing - continued to October 8.
James Lewis Greene, Jr.'s Sentencing - continued to October 22.
Nathaniel Arnold Slaamot's Sentencing Violation Hearing - continued to October 8.
Maverick Woodward Richards's Status Hearing - continued to October 1.
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