Lacy Christine Luman, 35, was arraigned on 19 firearm and burglary-related charges, while Nathanial Belingheri, 30, was arraigned with 20 firearm and burglary-related charges in New River Township Justice Court on Friday, March 11, before Judge Benjamin Trotter. According to the allegations in the criminal complaint, on November 17, 2021, at or near 2085 Trails End Road, the couple in concert with three other individuals, is charged with residential burglary of the home of Michelle Bates, where approximately 16 firearms of varying types and calibers were stolen.
Luman’s charges include:
(1) Principal to Burglary with Possession of a Firearm or a Deadly Weapon, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-15 years in prison. Luman is alleged to have aided or abetted in the commission of this offense, either directly or indirectly counseling, encouraging, or demanding another to enter the residence’s detached garage with the intent to commit larceny of firearms and obtain firearms before leaving the garage.
(2) Principal to Grand Larceny of a Firearm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-10 years in prison. The complaint alleges that Luman did aid or abet, commit, or was a principal to the theft of a Savage Arms Axis 22-250 Rifle.
Counts 3-17 are also Principal to Grand Larceny of a Firearm with the following firearms listed.
(3) Savage Axis 243 Rifle
(4) Ruger M77 Mark II Rifle
(5) Henry Golden Boy Long Rifle
(6) Browning A-Bolt Stocker Rifle
(7) Smith & Wesson .38 Revolver
(8) Ruger Six .357 Revolver
(9) Hemmings Firearms .22 Caliber
(10) Smith & Wesson M&P .22 Pistol
(11) Remington 20-Gauge Shotgun
(12) Taurus 608A .357 Magnum
(13) Trade Winds 12-Gauge Shotgun
(14) Western Field 12-Gauge Shotgun
(15) Glock G-19 Luger 9mm Handgun
(16) Browning Gold Hunter Semi-Auto Shotgun
(17) Smith & Wesson .22 Caliber Long-Rifle
(18) Conspiracy to commit Grand Larceny of a Firearm, a Gross Misdemeanor that carries up to 364 days in jail. The allegations state that Luman and Belingheri conspired with Michelle Kimsey and Troy Jock to steal the firearms.
(19) Conspiracy to Commit Burglary with Possession of a Firearm or a Deadly Weapon, a Gross Misdemeanor, also carrying up to 364 days in jail. The allegations state that Luman conspired with Belingheri, Michelle Kimsey, and Troy Jock to commit the theft and obtain firearms before leaving the structure.
Judge Trotter appointed the Churchill County Public Defender’s Office to represent Luman. However, the CCPD office was previously appointed to defend Troy Jock, so different counsel will be assigned to the case.
Luman requested to be released on her own recognizance, telling the Court that she had never been in trouble in Fallon and has four small children. Assistant District Attorney Priscilla Baker opposed the release stating that Luman, who lives in Winnemucca, does not have custody of her children and is currently working with DCSF to get them back. Further, Luman has a criminal history, including assault, theft, and failure to appear charges. She also noted substance abuse charges. Baker further stated that at least one of the stolen firearms was found in Luman’s vehicle when searched.
Judge Trotter granted Luman an OR release provided she complies with the supervisory requirements of Court Services. She must have no contact with any of the codefendants, including Belenghari, with whom she resides. Although Belenghari is the father of one of her children, Luman believes she can stay with her mother and avoid contact. A status hearing was set for Thursday, March 17.
Nathanial Belingheri, 30, was arraigned on 20 firearms charges related to the alleged burglary, identical to Luman for counts 1-19. Additionally, he was charged with (20) being an Ex-Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Category B Felony, punishable by 1-6 years in prison. In addition to the felony charges, the allegations against Belenghari include two misdemeanors for Injury to Property ($50-$250), specifically the locking mechanisms to gun cabinets and Petit Larceny, for the alleged theft of ammunition from the residence.
Trotter appointed the Churchill County Public Defender’s Office to represent him. However, different counsel will also be assigned Belenghari to avoid a conflict with other defendants in the case.
Belenghari requested a release on his own recognizance so he could return to work and try to obtain counsel for himself and Luman. ADA Baker adamantly opposed the release, stating that bail is appropriate and reasonable based on the number and seriousness of the charges. She also cited his extensive criminal history, which includes possession of stolen property, robbery with a deadly weapon, Failures to Appear, and more. Baker stated that when law enforcement searched his and Luman’s home, drugs were just lying about in the garage with four children in the house – all with access.
Judge Trotter considered the request, but denied it, stating, “There are clear and convincing reasons to require bail and I believe the bail amount is appropriate at $16,600 bondable.”
A status hearing was set for March 17. The other co-defendants in the matter are being arraigned separately.
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