Carl Lee Miller pled guilty to a DUI, a third or subsequent offense, a Category B Felony that carries 1-6 years in prison. Judge Stockard ordered Miller to have an Interlock Device installed on his vehicle to prevent driving while under the influence and provisionally placed him in the DUI Diversion program pending sentencing in June.
Harry Dolgumbe Butterbredt III appeared for sentencing on charges of (1) Making, Uttering, or Possessing a Forged Instrument, a Category D felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison, and (2) Principal to Causing Injury to a Vehicle or Tampering with a Vehicle, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail. Assistant District Attorney Priscilla Baker argued for a stiff penalty for Butterbredt as a deterrent to any further criminal activity. “He fell back into his drug habit – bad,” said Baker, “then repeatedly committed crimes in this community to support that habit." According to Baker, in February 2021, Butterbredt stole $4,000 in catalytic converters from vehicles parked at local businesses, including Bassham Furniture, Franks Automotive, Smith’s Funeral Home, and Lester’s Automotive. Additionally, he attempted to pass a forged $20 bill at the Bonanza Casino and is still facing two petit larceny charges in Justice Court. Baker asked the Court to consider placing Butterbredt in the Western Nevada Drug Court program. Trevor Hartzell, Esq., defense counsel for Butterbredt, also asked the Court to consider probation and drug court, citing his client’s notable efforts to get treatment for his addiction, become employed, and get on the right track. Judge Stockard accepted the recommendation in the plea agreement and told Butterbredt that he would have normally sent him to prison under these circumstances. However, due to his efforts to turn things around after his arrest, he would give Butterbredt a chance. Butterbredt received probation, was placed in drug court and must pay $8,000 in restitution.
Eddie Lee Martin appeared via Zoom for a probation violation. According to Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills, there are some problems with Martin’s interstate compact, and Washington’s state probation department has not adequately supervised him. Additionally, Mills stated that Martin has not made payments of $1,500 per month as required. Mills asked the court to revoke Martin’s probation temporarily. Martin’s defense attorney, Charles Woodman, Esq., refuted the assertion reporting that his client has paid $3,000 over 16 payments, including payments made while Martin spent a year in the Churchill County Jail. Judge Stockard arraigned Martin on the alleged violation. Martin said he has been paying but cannot make the prescribed payments of $1,500 per month. “They took all of my social security when I was in jail,” said Martin, “I did the best I could.” Judge Stockard set an evidentiary hearing for May 19, in which Martin is required to appear in person.
Robert Allen Vastbinder, in custody, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, and a Category E Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. According to CCPD Jacob Sommer, on February 18, Vastbinder was knowingly in possession of methamphetamine. Sommer asked the Court to consider Diversion for his client and placement into the Western Regional Drug Court program. Vastbinder told Stockard that he had been struggling with homelessness and addiction, but he was working on getting into a sober living and treatment facility. Stockard granted Vastbinder probation and suspended proceedings allowing him to complete the drug court program.
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