Becky Ann Humphrey appeared for a Status Hearing. Humphrey was originally arrested in June of 2020 for charges of Accessory to a Felony, a gross misdemeanor, for hiding her brother, Wesley Lattin on her property who she knew was wanted since August of 2005 for Failure to Appear for the crimes of sexual assault on a child under the age of 16 years. She entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to 364 days in jail. In August 2021 she was temporarily released from custody and the hearing has been reset for January 17, 2023.
Stacey Lee Rice appeared for a Review Hearing. Stockard said Rice was found not competent in September. Public Defender Jacob Sommer told the court that Lake's Crossing would prefer to see him weekly but are willing to do so every other week if need be. Rice is currently homeless and has been unable to obtain transportation to Lake's Crossing. Following a discussion regarding possible solutions to the situation, the judge ordered Rice to do the treatment at Lake's Crossing. He was also ordered to check in with Court Services daily.
Nathaniel Belingheri pled guilty to three counts. Count 1, Burglary with Possession of a Firearm or a Deadly Weapon, a Category B Felony punishable by 2-15 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Count 2, Grand Larceny of a Firearm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-10 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Count 3, Ex-felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Category B Felony punishable by 1-6 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. The judge ordered a Pre-sentence Investigative Report to be completed, ordered Belingheri to continue supervision by Court Services, and set sentencing for February 14, 2023.
Selina Muncy failed to appear for arraignment. A Bench Warrant was issued.
Sonnie Angelo Anzaldua pleaded guilty to a charge of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, a Gross Misdemeanor that carries a potential penalty of 364 days in the Churchill County Jail and a fine of up to $2,000. Anzaldua was sentenced to 30 days in the Churchill County Jail, with credit given for 5 days. Anzaldua was granted two days to turn himself over to the Sheriff's Office.
Lydia Ann Page Chenoweth appeared for sentencing. ADA Priscilla Baker told the court the state has no objection to the defendant being officially placed on the Mental Health Diversion program. Public Defender Sommer stated Chenoweth is "already provisionally attending the program and is doing well." He asked that she be officially be placed in the program. The judge granted Chenoweth Mental Health Diversion, ordered a Mental Health evaluation be completed, and fines and fees were applied. She was placed on probation for not less than 12 months with conditions.
Sarah Arlene Marsh admitted to a non-technical probation violation. ADA Baker said the defendant was found to have a blood-alcohol level of .197, she admits she is a binge drinker, she failed to appear for appointments or testing, and was terminated from Drug Court. The state asked that probation be revoked and impose the underlying sentence. Public Defender Wright Noel asked that probation be reinstated. Marsh told the court she is now employed and asked that if she is going to be sentenced to jail, she be allowed to give 2 weeks’ notice so that she might be rehired when she's released. Stockard sentenced Marsh to be reinstated on probation with the original conditions except for drug court, with the additional condition of 150 days in the Churchill County Jail to be served three days a week for the next 50 weeks.
Robert Allen Whitaker Jr., in custody, appeared for a Court Services violation. Whitaker admitted to using methamphetamine. Court Services said Whitaker has been testing since June and has not missed a test or had a positive test until his test on October 17. Public Defender Wright Noel asked that probation be reinstated, and Whitaker be allowed to go back to work as he had "one hiccup". Whitaker does have a trespassing charge set for arraignment in Justice Court on November 28th. ADA Baker voiced concern for "public safety as well to make sure he is adhering to all of his requirements" in saying "the state believes he should remain in custody.” The judge reinstated probation with the condition of random testing and sentencing was set for November 8th.
Christian Tylor Kackley, in custody, appeared for sentencing on one count of Attempt to Commit Battery by a Prisoner While in Lawful Custody, a Category C Felony punishable by 1-5 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of not more than $10,000. ADA Baker told the court that following a lively discussion with another inmate the defendant punched the inmate. After a few punches, the other inmate fell to the ground and Kackley continued to kick and punch the other inmate while he was on the ground. She cited his violent criminal history which included 16 counts from 2016 to present. Baker concluded her argument with, "This defendant deserves prison. He deserves the maximum of 24 to 60 months for this case." Court Appointed Attorney Moria Desmarais told the court she has never heard the defendant say this is not his fault or blame anyone else for his choices. She asked for the minimum prison sentence of 12 months. Kackley received a sentence of 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison to run concurrent with his previous case. Fines and fees were imposed.
Kyle Jonathon Cuthill, in custody, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Sales, a Category D Felony punishable by 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of not mere than $5,000. The state and the defense agreed to conditional release of Cuthill to go to inpatient treatment, immediately returning to custody upon that treatment's end. The judge set sentencing for January 17, 2023 and ordered a Pre-sentence Investigative Report be completed. He also ordered conditional release to inpatient treatment once a bed becomes available.
Brady James Drayton, in custody, admitted to a non-technical probation violation of Possession of a Firearm. Sentencing was set for November 15th.
Kevin Andrew Sneed, in custody, appeared for sentencing violation of absconding. ADA Jeffrey Weed pointed out that the state has tried repeatedly to get the defendant help and he absconded for approximately 90 days. Weed concluded by saying "the state's position is the same as last week." Last week the state asked that probation be revoked, and the underlying penalty be applied. Public Defender Charles Woodman stated the defendant has mental health issues and he's "trying to juggle a lot of balls and they drop here and there." Woodman asked that the court consider the significant mental health aspect involved. Public Defender Jacob Sommer told the court he believes Sneed had gotten the message and is "a lot clearer on the importance of dialing in the communication a lot better to make sure his obligations are met." Sneed told the court, "It was all a misunderstanding." He said he "should have been a lot firmer about calling in." The judge revoked probation and modified the underlying sentence to be served concurrent to his current sentence.
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