District Court News

The Tenth Judicial District Court Convened September 21, 2021, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding. 

 Curtis Brady Jr. (in custody) pled guilty to three felony firearms charges, including: 

1. Ex-Felon Not to Possess a Firearm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison. 

2. Changing, Altering, Removing, or Obliterating Serial Number of Firearm, also a Category B Felony, which is punishable by 1-4 years in prison. 

3. Possession of Short Barrel Rifle or Shotgun, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. 

Sentencing is scheduled for November 9, 2021. 

 Tayler Alexandria Hall pled guilty to Embezzlement of $5,000-$25,000, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison. According to Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommers, his client did divert $5,861.00 in funds from a local business for her personal use. Sentencing is scheduled for October 26. 

Ronald Gene Renzulli (in custody) was arraigned on a charge of Offer, Attempt or Commit an Unauthorized Act Relating to the Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in prison, and for Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Low-Level C Felony punishable by 1-5 years. Renzulli was released provisionally to the Drug Court program under the supervision of Court Services. 

Tahkoah Nez Smith (in custody) appeared for sentencing on charges of being a Principle to Injury or Tampering with a Vehicle, a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and for Possession of Instrument of Burglarious Intent, also a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail. CCPD Wright Noel, counsel for Smith, stated his client was principal to a theft in which a catalytic converter was removed from a Churchill County vehicle. Smith was found with two power saw tools in his possession after the incidents. He was sentenced to 364 days in jail. 

Taylor James John Vaughn did not appear for his scheduled status hearing. According to statements made in court, Vaughn claimed to have COVID-19 and a reaction to the vaccine. Court Services reported that Vaughn has not been checking in per the conditions of his release and has not provided proof of his positive COVID-19 test. Vaughn notified Court Services via text of the situation at 5:00 a.m. on the morning of his scheduled appearance. The case was continued until October 5.