Dylan Ethan Dennis, in custody, pleaded guilty to (1) Conspiracy to Commit Battery with a Deadly Weapon, a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and (2) Battery by a Prisoner in Lawful Custody, a Category D Felony punishable by 1-4 years in prison. According to the Criminal Complaint, Dennis used a branch to strike another individual, resulting in the misdemeanor charge. While in custody at the Churchill County Jail, he struck another inmate, constituting felony battery. The court ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) and set sentencing for May 28.
Ashlie Emalyn-Rainbow Shaw, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a Category D Felony charge of Battery by a Prisoner in Lawful Custody and for failing to complete the Western Regional Drug Court Program on a previous Gross Misdemeanor charge of Possession of a Dangerous Drug Without a Prescription, which is deemed as a probation violation. Shaw’s defense counsel, Wright Noel with the Public Defender’s Office, acknowledged his client’s poor performance and told Judge Stockard she was ready to go to jail if her probation was revoked. He asked the court to consider a lengthy probation term on the battery charge to encourage compliance. Shaw told the court, “I would just like to do my time and get it over with,” expressing that she is very apologetic to the officer she hit. Judge Stockard rescinded Shaw’s opportunity at diversion through Drug Court and sentenced her to 364 days in jail, with credit given for time served. On the Felony, Shaw received 36 months of probation on a suspended sentence of 19-48 months in prison, to run consecutively to her time in jail. Shaw must also obtain a substance abuse evaluation within 30 days of her release from jail.
Mariah Gayle Burris, in custody, admitted to two Non-Technical Sentencing Violations (probation violations), including residence infractions, use of controlled substances, failing to meet her financial obligations, and absconding from supervision. Burris’s public defender, Wright Noel, asked that his client's probation be revoked, to which the state agreed, as Burris has had multiple probation violations and arrests since 2021. Judge Stockard revoked Burris's probation, and she will serve her underlying sentence of 19-48 months in prison. She was remanded to the custody of the sheriff’s office and transferred to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC).
Michelle Nicole Davis, in custody, admitted to absconding from probation, resulting in a non-technical violation. According to Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford, Davis finished the Crossroads long-term substance abuse treatment program in early December. However, from December 8 to February 25, she had gotten herself in trouble for non-compliance with Parole & Probation and failing to contact them. Sanford asked that Davis’s probation be revoked. Probation Officer Diggs, appearing via Zoom, told the court that Davis failed to report numerous times and they did not hear from her after she was discharged from Crossroads. PD Noel agreed that his client did not comply with the conditions of her probation and agreed to a probation revocation and for Davis’s underlying sentence to be imposed with modifications. Davis addressed the court, “I'm just like pretty much exhausted, you know. Like with my addiction to drugs in the past and now my addiction to alcohol.” Judge Stockard revoked Davis’s probation but reduced her underlying sentence from 19-48 months to 12-48 months in recognition of the effort she put into Crossroads. She was given 175 days credit for time served and remanded to the custody of the sheriff’s office and will be transferred to NDOC.
Dereck Kyle Vradenburg-Wheeler, who was scheduled to be arraigned today, appeared via Zoom from Arizona without approval for not appearing in person. Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer asked the court for a two-week continuance. Stockard reminded Vradenburg-Wheeler of the court’s ability to house him in the Churchill County Jail if he does not appear in person. When asked what a drug test would show if he tested today, he told Judge Stockard that he would test positive for meth and THC and that he had used meth and marijuana within the last two days. Stockard ordered Vradenburg-Wheeler to submit to a drug test on April 9 prior to his arraignment at 9:30 and to call and check in daily with Court Services in the interim.
Jared Aaron Greathouse pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit Unlawful Obtaining and Using the Personal Identifying Information of Another to Avoid or Delay Prosecution. This is a wobbler charge that can be sentenced either as a felony carrying a potential penalty of 1-4 years in prison or as a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail. According to the Criminal Complaint, Greathouse was contacted by law enforcement and, in the context of that conversation, gave the name of another individual to avoid arrest on a warrant he had at that time. The court ordered a PSI and set sentencing for May 28.
Alisha Nicole Dodge appeared for a status hearing. Judge Stockard explained that the record shows that Dodge admitted to a Non-Technical Violation on March 5. Dodge's mother testified regarding her daughter's brain injury and health history.
Charles Woodman, Esq., appointed to represent Dodge, explained that his client was essentially kicked out of New Frontier, although she didn’t really understand what she was doing wrong. “I just wanted to make sure that the court is aware that this is a young woman who’s had health issues that have affected her brain,” stated Woodman, “It's like dealing with somebody, Your Honor, who is in mid to late teens.” He asked the court to consider delaying prison if that would be the eventual outcome, long enough to acquire a thorough evaluation.
Deputy DA Aaron Thomas said that in August of 2022, Dodge's mental condition was brought up as she was failing in Drug Court to the point she was removed. Then, she was placed in New Frontier and later removed for improper conduct. “The state is going to ask that diversion be revoked and the underlying sentence be imposed to absolutely show the inappropriateness of this behavior.” Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set a dispositional hearing for May 28.
Tasia Marie Ratti appeared via Zoom from WestCare, a substance abuse treatment and behavioral health facility in Las Vegas. Ratti admitted to a Non-Technical sentencing violation of her probation. PD Noel informed the court that he has warned Ratti that he does not know the effect that admitting to the violation may have on her federal case and advised her to talk to her appointed counsel in that matter, which is set for trial on May 21. Ratti told the court she has been battling addiction for 20 years, and she is willing to do what needs to be done. Judge Stockard set a dispositional hearing for May 28.
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