District Court Law and Motion

By Teresa Moon

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on December 13 with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding. 
Kyle Gary Fuller pled not guilty to Category E Felony of Grand Larceny of Personal Goods or Property, and to a Gross Misdemeanor of Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny. A date for a settlement conference and a tentative trial date were set.
Salvadore Vera-Torres pled guilty to a Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st or 2nd Offense which is punishable by 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a potential fine of up to $5,000. Sentencing was set for January 24, 2023.
Jed Ira Starr pled guilty to an amended information of a Category D Felony, Coercion Force which is 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 with sentencing set for March 7, 2023.
Michelle Nicole Davis was not present for Arraignment and a Bench Warrant was issued. 
Gabriel Lee Wilson received a sentence of 14-48 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended. He was placed on probation for 18 months with conditions attached. Fines and fees were imposed. 
Matthew Allen Acree, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a Category B Felony of Sexually Motivated Coercion with the Use of Force or the Immediate Threat or Physical Force; and a Category D Felony of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or a Debit Card. Acree also has a case pending in Washoe County. Victims of both crimes were present and made impact statements. Acree received 14-48 months in Nevada State Prison on the fraud charge. He was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,551.38. On the coercion charge, he received 22-60 months in Nevada State Prison. The sentences will run concurrently. Both sentences will run consecutive to the Washoe County sentence. Fines and fees were imposed. Acree must register as a sex offender. 
Hannah Marlene Cole appeared for a Status Hearing. Cole has appeared repeatedly regarding completing the second required competency evaluation. When she appeared on October 11, the judge told her if she did not have the evaluation completed before today's hearing, he would order her held in the Churchill County Jail until it could be completed. As the evaluation has not been done, Cole was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. 
Thomas John Dame, in custody, was sentenced to 12-48 months in Nevada State Prison on a Category D Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Fines and fees were imposed. 
Ronald Dean Smith, in custody, appeared on a Sentencing Violation. There was discussion regarding if the alleged violation was a technical or a non-technical violation as the crystalline substance has not yet been tested. The judge set a Status Hearing for January 3, 2023, stating he wants some answers at that time regarding the delay in testing and the testing procedure.