Carina Loya Beltran received deferred sentencing on charges of non-payment of child support, a category C felony that carries 1-6 years in prison. According to Jacob Sommer, Churchill County Public Defender, Beltran did not pay the full amount of court-ordered child support from 2011 to 2013 and is currently in arrears of approximately $59,000. The Court granted her a one-year deferment of sentencing, however, if she does not meet her required payment obligations over the next year, she could be sentenced to prison.
Christina Lynn Gonzalez appeared after violating the terms of her probation. According to the allegations, Gonzalez has several violations including a 3rd offense felony DUI. She is scheduled for sentencing for the DUI on January 12th in Washoe County and will reappear in District Court in February after that case is closed.
Jacob Paul Graham entered two guilty pleas on charges of coercion and false imprisonment. According to Graham’s defense attorney, on August 25th, 2019, Graham allegedly forced an individual against her will into a car constituting coercion, which carries 1-6 years in prison. On the same date, Graham kept that same individual in the vehicle constituting false imprisonment, a gross misdemeanor that carries up to 364 days in jail. Graham will appear for sentencing on March 2nd.
Michelle Leann Paul entered a guilty plea on a charge of possessing a stolen firearm, a category D felony, which carries 1-4 years in prison. According to her public defender Wright Noel, in November, Paul did knowingly possess a stolen firearm. According to Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills, Paul’s underlying case is for fraud, in which she was convicted of uttering forged instruments, a class D felony. “She has made no effort to pay restitution, has used drugs, and absconded from Parole and Probation," stated Mills. Judge Stockard revoked her probation and imposed the underlying sentence of 12-30 months in prison. She will appear for sentencing on the firearms charge on March 2nd.
Zachery Thomas Rau (in custody) admitted to violating the terms of his probation. According to Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Chelsea Sanford, Rau missed multiple drug tests, counseling appointments, and tested positive for drugs on more than one occasion during his 13 months in the diversion program. Additionally, he absconded from drug court and was recently found in possession of a controlled substance. Judge Stockard stated that he considered Rau's history of failing to comply with the Court's supervisory requirements and didn't feel that reinstating probation was appropriate in this case. Rau was sentenced to 12-32 months in prison.
Christopher James Sullivan (in custody) appeared for sentencing on charges of attempting to possess stolen property, a category D felony. According to ADA Priscilla Baker, Sullivan was in possession of a vehicle that was reported stolen from a Motel 6 in Winnemucca. Additionally, Baker reported that Sullivan has prior auto theft convictions. Public defender Sommer argued for leniency due to various challenging issues facing the defendant, including his homeless status. Sullivan addressed the court stating, “I seriously apologize.” Judge Stockard issued a sentence of 12-36 months in prison.
Dereck Kyle Vradenburg-Wheeler (in custody) admitted to violating the terms of his probation. ADA Sanford asked that his underlying sentence of 19-48 months be imposed. Public defender Sommers requested the sentence be reduced from 19-48 months to 12-36 months based on the fact that none of the probation violations involved drug use. Judge Stockard imposed a modified sentence of 14-42 months in prison.
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