The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, May 16, Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.
Robert Mikel Alexander pleaded guilty to Ownership or Possession of a Firearm by Certain Prohibited Persons, which is a Category D Felony carrying a potential punishment of 1-6 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. A Pre-Sentence Investigative Report was ordered and sentencing set for August 8.
Audrey Camille Ottesen appeared for sentencing on two charges: 1) Failure to Appear, and 2) Neglect or Abuse of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily Harm. Fines and fees on both charges, including a fine of $2,000 on each charge were assessed by the court.
Deshaun Marquis Williams appeared for sentencing on the Category C Felony Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act relating to the Manufacture or Compounding of Certain Controlled Substances. Sentencing was continued, giving Williams time to set up a substance abuse evaluation, counseling, and drug testing in Oregon and report back to the court on July 18.
John Robert Lewis admitted to a Technical Probation Violation regarding restitution payments. Last July, Lewis was ordered to pay $2,851.20 restitution, to date, a total of $480 has been paid. The judge cited mitigating factors of health concerns in reinstating probation. Lewis was ordered to make payments of $200 a month, beginning June 15, and forfeited all good time credit up to now.
Calvin James Johnson, in custody, appeared for a status hearing on a previously admitted Probation Violation. Public Defender Jacob Sommer told the court that Johnson completed the Vitality Center Program yesterday, then turned himself in at the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office. Probation was reinstated with all the previous conditions, except drug court, any good time was forfeited.
Georgina Lynn Brown, in custody, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) in a 1st or 2nd Offense, which is a Category E Felony carrying a potential penalty of 1 to 4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. PD Sommer requested Brown be allowed to participate in the Western Regional Drug Court. Senior Deputy DA Sanford said the state did not oppose the program. Execution of sentence was ordered suspended, and the defendant was provisionally admitted into the drug court program. Court Services supervision and testing will continue.
James Howard Knight, in custody, pleaded guilty to Category B Felony Possession of a Control Substance, a High Level (58 grams of methamphetamine). This charge carries a potential penalty of 2-15 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $50,000. The judge ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigative Report and set sentencing for August 8. PD Sommer stated the defendant has completed a substance abuse evaluation which recommended intensive inpatient treatment and asked that when a bed date is obtained, Knight be allowed to go to New Frontier Treatment Center for treatment. Deputy DA Aaron Thomas was not opposed. The court order was modified requiring Knight remain in custody until he has a bed date, then be transported to NFTC for treatment. Upon leaving treatment, for whatever reason, Knight was ordered to turn himself in at the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office.
Ryan Edward Street, in custody, previously admitted to a Non-technical Probation Violation and appeared for deposition. Today Street pleaded guilty to Assault on an Officer; a Category D Felony which carries a potential penalty of 1-4 years in Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. PD Sommer provided a factual basis for the assault charge. The judge asked Street to confirm Sommer’s statement. Street stated he does not remember due to being intoxicated and being hit on the head. Stockard continued the arraignment one week to allow Street time to review the video of the incident.
Joanna Celine Day, in custody, admitted to a Non-technical Probation Violation regarding reporting and absconding. In asking that probation be revoked, SDDA Sanford stated the last time the defendant had contact was the day of her sentencing. PD Noel reported that Day has a job in California and requests another chance. Day was arrested in California over a year after she absconded. Probation was ordered revoked and the underlying sentence of 12-32 months in Nevada State Prison was imposed with credit for 62 days of time served. Day was remanded to the custody of Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence.
Brian Langlois Calhoun, in custody, appeared for sentencing. At the request of PD Sommer, the sentencing was continued to May 23.
Susan Lynn Girolamo, in custody, admitted to a Non-technical Probation Violation regarding a Felony DUI. Girolamo apologized and told the court she had half a beer. Stockard revoked her probation and imposed the underlying sentence of 12-36 months in Nevada State Prison on the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Girolamo was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence.
Arthur Tomkins Locke McNeely, in custody, admitted to Non-technical Probation Violations regarding reporting, intoxicants, restitution, and absconding. Following arguments by the state, the defense, and a statement by McNeely, probation was reinstated with the additional condition that McNeely enters and completes the Western Regional Drug Court. The defendant was ordered to make monthly restitution payments of $225 beginning June 16 and advised he will be back in court if payment is not received. McNeely was ordered to stay in custody until he reports to drug court and to pay owed fees to Probation and the Justice Court.
Mariah Gayle Burris, in custody, admitted to a Non-technical Probation Violation of being removed from drug court. Chief Deputy DA Lane Mills told the court that Burris twice provided dilute urine samples and cheating cannot be tolerated in a court-sanctioned program, requesting probation be revoked. PD Noel told the court his client was struggling in the program, including the dilutes, and the drug court recommended a long-term inpatient program. Noel asked that diversion be revoked, probation be instated. Burris told the court she had an energy drink and was not trying to cheat and asked for the opportunity of probation. The diversion program was ordered rescinded, the defendant was sentenced to 19-48 months in Nevada State Prison, suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for 24 months. Along with standard conditions, Burris was ordered to learn what substances produce a masking effect in urinalysis and avoid all such substances in the future. She was also ordered to serve 120 days in Churchill County Jail. Burris was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff for imposition of the sentence. Fees and assessments were imposed.
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