Dylan Joseph Fink (in custody) previously pled guilty to Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Category C Felony, and Battery by a Prisoner in Lawful Custody, a Category B Felony. Churchill County Public Defender Wright Noel, counsel for Fink, stated that his client is from California originally and had purchased a car under suspicious circumstances; while driving through Churchill County, he was pulled over and apprehended for what he later learned was a stolen vehicle. Judge Stockard sentenced count one 12-36 months in prison, count two 12-36 months in prison, running concurrently with 106 days credited for time served.
Jarrod Wayne McKern (in custody) pled guilty to Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison. Charles Woodman Esq., defense for McKern, stated that in August, his client did sell methamphetamines to a cooperating informant for the state. Sentencing is scheduled for July 13. McKern was released on his (OR) own recognizance per plea agreements with the state.
Marvin Duane Phoenix, Sr. previously pled guilty to Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison. The allegations state Phoenix was at The Overland Hotel in the lodging area and was asked to leave the premises by staff. He refused, and staff let him know that they would have him trespassed from the establishment at which point he began to leave. After going downstairs a few steps, he stopped and threw a glass bottle at the staff member, causing substantial bodily harm to her head. Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Jeffrey Weed stated that Phoenix has a long history of violent crimes in various locations spanning his lifetime. Weed noted that a male victim tried to intervene in the assault against the staff, and Phoenix was beaten significantly with a pipe in his head area. Since the incident, Phoenix has been doing drug and alcohol treatment and made various lifestyle changes to help address both physical and mental health issues. Phoenix addressed the court and stated that he recognizes that even one drink is too many for him; he checked into the Vitality Treatment Center and has sought ongoing treatment through the tribe since his release from jail. Phoenix offered an apology to the victim in the case. Judge Stockard sentenced Phoenix to 19-48 months in prison suspended with probation not to exceed 24 months with credit for 59 days served.
Alfredo Perez-Tapia previously pled guilty to Performance of Act or Neglect of Duty in Willful or Wanton Disregard of Safety of Persons or Property Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and possible revocation of his green card status. Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer, defense for Tapia, stated that Tapia and his family live in an area where they began to question their family's safety. To help his wife feel safe, Tapia took his family to the Grimes Point area to engage in target practice and teach his wife proper firearms handling. While Tapia and his wife were target shooting, there was a regrettable accident resulting in a category B felony conviction. Tapia addressed the court and apologized profusely to the victim who was present in the courtroom. Judge Stockard ordered $2,700 restitution be paid to the victim at $260 a month, 19-48 months in prison, suspended probation not to exceed 24 months, 60 days in jail served on 30 consecutive weekends.
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