Celestina Renee Ortiz (in custody) pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer, counsel for Ortiz, stated his client knowingly possessed methamphetamine. Ortiz was also accused of failing to comply with Drug Court requirements and failing to report to probation, to which she admitted. Ortiz is waiting to be admitted into Vitality, a substance abuse treatment center in Carson City, and will remain in custody until that can be arranged. Sentencing is set for September 14.
Bryan J. Bankson (in custody) pled guilty to Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Under the Age of 18, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-15 years in prison. CCPD Wright Noel, counsel for Bankson, stated that his client struck a 13-year-old child on the butt, leaving welts. Sentencing is scheduled for August 17.
Jesse Dalton Fritz appeared on probation violations to which he admitted. According to statements made in court, Fritz was arrested in Washoe County on charges of Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charles Woodman Esq., defense counsel for Fritz, stated that his client realizes that he needs substance abuse treatment. Judge Stockard asked Fritz why he wasn't sentenced to drug court. Fritz told the Judge that at the time of sentencing, he was expecting to be employed at a mine and his schedule would not be conducive to drug court. In January, Fritz was granted probation on a suspended sentence of 12-32 months on charges of Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The next hearing is scheduled for July 27.
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