Jasmine Jessica Gonzales pled guilty to Count One, Possession of a Controlled Substance a Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison and Count Two, Conspiracy to Commit Possession of a Controlled Substance, a gross misdemeanor punishable by 354 days in jail. Charles Woodman Esq., counsel for Gonzales, stated that on May 5, his client did conspire to possess methamphetamine. Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Chelsea Sanford says that Gonzales lived with her boyfriend, who was under parole and probation supervision, when an officer came to the home to do a random check. When the officer arrived, the boyfriend admitted to using methamphetamine. Gonzales was asked to retrieve the substance causing her to incriminate herself. Gonzales is sentenced to 364 days in jail which is suspended for probation not to exceed 12 months.
Debbie Ann French was sentenced on Count One, To Offer, Attempt, or Commission the Unauthorized Act Relating to the Manufacturing or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison. Count Two, High-level Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Category C Felony punishable by 2-15 years in prison, and a potential fine of up to $50,000. French was found to possess 14.9 grams of methamphetamine in Count One and 75.5 grams of methamphetamine while driving from Fallon to Reno in Count Two. ADA Chelsea Sanford asked for prison time and a hefty fine for her actions. She stated that drug dealers are not welcome to conduct business in Churchill County, asking the court to show her friends, clients, and competing drug dealers that this is unacceptable behavior. "If you decide to sell methamphetamine, you will not be given a slap on the wrist and probation. You will have severe consequences". Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer, counsel for French, stated that his client has lived a hard life and made horrible mistakes, but this is the first time his client has ever faced felony charges. She is a human who deserves the ability to be rehabilitated. French apologized to the court, stating that she is just really scared. Judge Stockard sentenced French on Count One to 19-48 months in prison and Count Two to 24-60 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Count Two will run consecutive to Count One, and the court has to aggregate that sentence so it will be 43-108 months in prison with credit for seven days served. Judge Stockard stated that everyone should receive rehabilitation, and he hopes she takes that opportunity while in the Nevada state prison. She was remanded to the sheriff's custody for the sentence imposed.
Scott Michael Loewe was sentenced on one Count of Ex-Felon In Possession Of A Firearm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison. District Attorney (DA) Lane Mills stated that the victim was scared for their safety, and the victims' wife is still fearful. Loewe, who should not even possess a firearm, was pointing a weapon at innocent victims on a roadway. Loewe was reported as driving down the road, blocked the road in front of the victims, got out of his vehicle, and pointed a gun fitted with laser sights at them. Due to the lack of identifying signature on the victim impact statement, Judge Stockard did not allow the victim impact statement to be considered for sentencing. CCPD Wright Noel stated that his client did make a horrible mistake. That regardless of his past criminal history, he is working hard to be a productive member of society and start over in Fallon. Judge Stockard sentenced Loewe to 24-70 months in prison suspended and placed on probation not to exceed 36 months with credit for five days served, complete an approved anger management court, 120 days in jail to be served over a period of 12 months, at a rate of no less than ten days a month. A status hearing will be set for July 2022 to make sure the sentence has been satisfied.
Della Ann Bruce (in custody) pled not guilty to Count One, Trafficking a Controlled Substance, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-20 years in prison, and Count Two, Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance For The Purpose of Sale, a second offense punishable by 1-5 years in prison. Bruce is scheduled for a jury trial on August 4, 2021, at 9 am.
Darren Neil Albury (in custody) pled guilty to Possession of A Controlled Substance, a first offense, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. CCPD Wright Noel stated that his client was in possession of methamphetamines. Per negotiations, Albury will be applying for the Western Regional Drug Court diversion program. Albury did successfully complete drug court in 2019 after a domestic violence charge. Judge Stockard asked why he should be granted the opportunity to complete drug court again since he has already done it once. Albury stated that the first time he went through the drug court program, he had just gone through the motions to get it over with and did not actually do any work or take anything from it. Albury stated that he is getting too old to continue struggling through life with substance abuse; he would like to take this opportunity to address his underlying addiction and make a lifelong change. Judge Stockard sentenced Albury to probation not to exceed 18 months, and he will remain in custody until drug court Thursday.
Celestina Renee Ortiz (in custody) was scheduled for removal from drug court. Due to another case in Justice Court currently pending resolution, CCPD Jacob Sommer, counsel for Ortiz, asked that this case be moved out two weeks until he and the state can resolve the other case, affecting the negotiations for her removal from drug court. Ortiz is scheduled to return on June 8 and will stay in custody until that time.
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