The Tenth Judicial Court convened Tuesday, April 9, with Judge Robert E. Estes presiding. Gurvinder Singh Dosanjh pleaded guilty to the Gross Misdemeanor charge of Open or Gross Lewdness, which carries a potential penalty of 364 days in Churchill County Jail and a fine of up to $2,000. According to the factual basis given for the charge, Dosanjh exposed himself to certain females and asked for sexual favors or made innuendos. Disposition was set for June 11.
Dereck Kyle Vradenburg-Wheeler tested positive for methamphetamine when tested by Court Services prior to his scheduled arraignment. The matter was continued to April 16, and he was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff and will remain in jail until that time.
Silvestre Barco Nevarez, in custody for the Category C Felony of Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to a Controlled or Prohibited Substance, appeared to address his custodial status. Paul Wolfe, Esq., defense counsel for Nevarez, requested his client be granted an OR release. DDA Aaron Thomas opposed such a release. Judge Estes denied the request, stating that bail is set at $5,000 bondable. Sentencing is set for May 14.
Chaz James John, in custody, appeared for sentencing on charges of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and Failure to Appear After Admission of Bail or Release, to which he pled guilty on March 12. Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford requested a continuance in order for a new Pre-Sentence Investigation to be conducted.
Wright Noel, also representing John, asked the court to release John on his Own Recognizance (OR), as he has been in custody for a couple of months. If released, he will be staying with his mother, a long-time resident of Schurz. Brenda Ingram with Court Services informed Judge Estes that John is deemed as high risk and asked for his return to custody if there are any violations. Estes granted the OR release under strict Court Services supervision with the provision that violation would result in John being returned to custody. Sentencing was set for June 4.
Brandon Lee Reynolds appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card or a Debit Card, to which he pled guilty in January. Deputy District Attorney Aaron Thomas reported that Reynolds has 37 misdemeanor convictions, including petit larceny and assault. When caught with the victim’s phone, he said he found the phone and denied he ever had the cards. However, he was seen on camera using the cards to purchase gift cards. Thomas asked the court to sentence Reynolds to 19-48 months and restitution be set at $932.67.
Wright Nole with the Churchill County Public Defender’s Office explained there was someone else involved in the case and that Reynolds did not steal the cards. He did use them, however, and he knows that was wrong, and he has admitted to it. “He’s here because he wants to pay restitution. He wants to make this right,” said Noel. Further, he stated that Reynolds has a substance abuse problem but is planning to get treatment in Las Vegas. Reynolds apologized for his actions that day, telling the court this is his first felony and “it's kind of a blow.”
Judge Estes told the defendant this court understands addiction; it sees people with drug problems almost every day. He stated, “At some point, you gotta pay for this. You just can’t commit crimes for 20 years and just say the devil made me do it, which is essentially what you are saying, that it was the substance abuse.”
Estes concluded, “The court, according to your past history, finds that you are not amenable to probation.” Reynolds was sentenced to 18-48 months in Nevada State Prison and ordered to pay restitution of $932.67. He was remanded to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of sentence.
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