Audrey Camille Ottesen was to be arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol with her small children present. Ottesen, who resides in Ely, was scheduled for drug/alcohol testing with Court Services before appearing in court. She tested positive for marijuana and alcohol, admitting to drinking wine the night before her arraignment. Ottesen stated that she has held a medical marijuana card for over two years for the treatment of pain from numerous medical conditions. Judge Stockard informed her that she is not to use marijuana while on Court Services. Ottesen stated that she was not made aware that she is not to use alcohol while on Court Services. According to Brenda Ingram with Court Services, Ottesen had been informed of Court Service's requirement, and she had signed a document to that fact. The hearing was going to be continued for one week with an order for daily alcohol and marijuana testing. The case was then moved to the end of the docket after Ottesen said she had been driven to court by her ex-husband but could not contact him. Judge Stockard wanted to confirm she did indeed have a driver as both alcohol and marijuana were present in her system. Ottesen then fled the courtroom and did not return. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest.
Adam Anthony Ash pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E Felony, with potential penalties of 1-4 years in prison. Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Wright Noel, counsel, stated his client was in possession of methamphetamine and asked that Ash be granted probation. Ash received probation on a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison.
Calvin James Johnson (in custody) pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. CCPD Jacob Sommer, defense counsel for Johnson, stated that his client did knowingly possess methamphetamine. A nontechnical probation violation was also filed against Johnson. Johnson received a suspended sentence of 12-32 months in prison and must enter and complete Western Regional Drug Court.
Ryan Lee Charleston (in custody) pled guilty to Possessing a Credit or Debit Card Without Consent and Failure to Appear on Admission of Bail, both Category D Felonies punishable by 1-4 years in prison. CCPD Jacob Sommer, counsel for Charleston, stated that his client did possess a credit card of an individual that had not permitted him to do so last December. Charleston was arrested in Chicago and extradited back to Churchill County. Sentencing is scheduled for August 10.
Derrik Carlyle Alexander pled guilty to Issuance of a Check or Draft Without Sufficient Money or Credit, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison. CCPD Wright Noel, counsel for Alexander, stated that his client wrote a check to Fallon Ford Toyota knowing that he did not have the funds to cover it. Sentencing is scheduled for December 7, allowing Alexander time to pay restitution to Fallon Ford Toyota as per plea negotiations.
Jammie Lee Fink (in custody) pled no contest to Possession of a Controlled Substance by a Prisoner, a Category D Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison and Battery by a Prisoner in Lawful Custody or Confinement, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison. ADA Chelsea Sanford stated that Fink used force against Deputies Mounce and Valaster, striking them with his hand or head. CCPD Wright Noel noted that his client did sneak drugs into the facility after struggling with opiate addiction and suffering an injury. Fink received a suspended sentence on both counts; 12-34 on count one and 24-60 months in prison, which will run consecutively.
Kevin Nicholas Carlin (in custody) pled guilty to Burglary of a Business, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison. ADA Chelsea Sanford stated that Carlin saw a construction company trailer left on a job site. Carlin hooked his Tahoe to the trailer, later abandoning it in the desert after taking the tools stored inside. Carlin received a suspended sentence of 28-72 months in prison and must complete the Salvation Army substance abuse treatment program.
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