District Court from March 2

The Tenth Judicial Court convened on March 2, 2021, with Judge Tom Stockard presiding.

Codi Marie Garcia (in custody) pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, first or second offense, a Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. Wright Noel, with the Churchill County Public Defenders office (CCPD), stated that his client was knowingly in possession of a controlled substance, mainly methamphetamines. Garcia was given probation and must complete the Western Nevada Regional Drug Court program.
Lames Lewis Greene Jr. pled guilty to a first offense Battery that Constitutes Domestic Violence Involving a Pregnant Victim, a Gross Misdemeanor with a potential penalty of 364 days in jail. Charles Woodman Esq., defense counsel for Greene, stated that between June 15 and July 15, Greene acted in a manner that constitutes domestic violence. Judge Stockard sentenced Greene to 30 days in jail, allowing him to serve intermittently. He will turn himself into the Churchill County jail to serve his full sentence.

John Jefferson King II pled guilty to a single count of Ex-Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail. Defense counsel Charles Woodman Esq. stated that on November 26 of last year, his client conspired with Michelle Paul to possess a .38 handgun. Chief Deputy District Attorney (DA) Lane Mills claimed that King and Paul attempted to sell a stolen firearm to an unsuspecting victim and should be held accountable. Judge Stockard sentenced King to a suspended sentence of 364 days in jail and 12 months of probation.

Scott Michael Loewe pled guilty to a single charge of Ex-Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Category B Felony with a potential penalty of 1-6 years in prison. CCPD Wright Noel stated that his client did possess a firearm regardless of his status as a felon. Sentencing is set for May 25.

Rikki Jo Nuesmeyer appeared via Zoom for probation violations. CCPD Wright Noel stated that his client didn't appear in person and was practicing an abundance of caution due to illness and pending the results of a COVID test. Assistant District Attorney Chelsea Sanford stated that the defendant was not complying with Court Services by failing to check-in and appear for drug testing. Judge Stockard set the case out for one week, pending the result of her COVID test, demanding that she be present for her continuance, maintains contact with court services, and returns to Court with her testing results.

Michelle Leann Paul (in custody) appeared for sentencing after she pled guilty to Buying, Possessing, or Withholding a Stolen Firearm, a Category C Felony. CCPD Jacob Sommer asked for the minimum sentence. Judge Stockard sentenced Paul to 12-36 months and ordered the sentence to run concurrently with her current prison sentence. 

Richard Cory Plummer (in custody) pled guilty to one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E Felony with potential penalties of 1-4 years in prison. Judge Stockard sentenced Plummer to 12 months of probation and Western Nevada Regional Drug Court, with 11 days credit for time served.

Sean Jacob Renfro failed to appear for a status hearing after being released on his own recognizance (OR) to his father's home under Court Services' supervision. On February 10, Renfroe was arraigned in Justice Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, both Class E Felonies that can carry 1-4 years in prison. According to ADA Chelsea Sanford, Renfroe is not staying at the address provided and has also been seen locally under the influence. Judge Stockard issued a $25,000 cash-only bench warrant.