Tenth Judicial District Court Tuesday, December 3 Judge Thomas Stockard Presiding

Nathaniel Arnold Slaamot, in custody, appeared for two probation violations. Judge Stockard ordered an evidentiary hearing for January. Slaamot received probation in February on two suspended sentences of 12–36 months for second-offense drug possession and 364 days in jail for Damage to a Prison or Jail (misdemeanor). 

Richard Oliver Kinerman did not appear for a warrant hearing on an active warrant from 2018. The court ordered the warrant to remain active. 

Matthew Dean Goodner, in custody, pleaded not guilty to the following six counts: 

• Count I: Category D Felony of Robbery with Use of a Deadly Weapon, punishable by 2–15 years in Nevada State Prison, with a deadly weapon enhancement that could bring an additional mandatory consecutive sentence of 1–15 years. 
• Count II: Category D Felony of Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, punishable by 1–6 years. 
• Count III: Category D Felony of Ex-Felon Not to Possess a Firearm, punishable by 1–6 years. 
• Count IV: Category C Felony of Principal to the Crime of Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, punishable by 1–5 years. 
• Count V: Gross Misdemeanor of Conspiracy to Commit Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, punishable by up to 364 days in jail. 
• Count VI: Category D Felony of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, punishable by 1–6 years. 
• Count VII: Category D Felony enhancement of Habitual Criminal with Five Prior Felonies, which may apply to Counts I through IV and is punishable by 5–20 years. 
• Count VIII: Category A Felony enhancement of Habitual Criminal with Seven Prior Felonies, which applies to Counts I through V and is punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole, 25 years to life, or 10 years to life. 

Counts VII and VIII are decisions to be made by the court and do not require pleas from the defendant. Judge Stockard scheduled a trial for June 2–6, 2025. The court will set a criminal settlement conference, which may resolve the matter before trial.

Seth Christian Overson, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, punishable by 1–5 years in prison. The court ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) and set sentencing for February 4. 

Carlos Casillas-Morales pleaded guilty to the Category D Felony of Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Sale (Methamphetamine), punishable by 1–5 years. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for February 4. 

Kristin Kay Scott appeared for a probation violation. At the request of Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer, an evidentiary hearing was set for January 29. 

Craig Thomas Smith appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor with a Prior Felony Conviction for DUI, to which he pled guilty in September. 

CCPD Sommer told the court, “Mr. Smith is here before you today, having a heavy weight on his shoulders; he knows that he is going to go to prison.” Sommer asked for a minimum sentence, stating that his client has been compliant with all court orders, has been attending counseling weekly, has been employed full-time, and is taking his responsibilities seriously.

Smith told Judge Stockard, “I know I have an alcohol problem, and I’m getting help. I’ve got 173 days of sobriety.” Judge Stockard sentenced Smith to 24–60 months in prison and imposed a fine of $2,000. He remanded Smith to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence. 

Shane Michael Namuth appeared for sentencing on the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, to which he pled guilty in September. Court Services Director Brenda Ingram reported that Namuth missed testing the previous day and tested positive for methamphetamine before his appearance in court. CCPD Sommer explained that his client could get a bed at Lighthouse Men’s Shelter and asked for his client to remain out of custody and test daily. Stockard set sentencing for December 10 and remanded Namuth to custody, telling him, “If you had shown up yesterday and tested positive, I might not have remanded you into custody. There is a dishonesty in trying to avoid.” 

Katlie Elaine Sage appeared for sentencing on the Category C Felony of Fraudulent Acts Concerning Gaming, to which she pled guilty in October. Alternate Public Defender (APD) Wright Noel told the court this case involves $200. “I’m not trying to excuse Ms. Sage’s conduct or condone it at all,” said Noel. “Ms. Sage is a good candidate for probation… She is taking responsibility for what she did.” Judge Stockard granted Sage probation on a suspended sentence of 12–44 months and ordered her to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations. 

Matthew Bernard Williams appeared for sentencing on a Gross Misdemeanor charge of Challenging Someone to a Fight, to which he pled guilty on November 18. DDA Priscilla Baker asked for restitution of $30,432.11 for the victim’s medical treatment, telling the court that the parties had reached a resolution to ensure the victim would receive medical care as his injuries were due to Williams’ actions. Baker consented to probation with conditions including restitution and a substance abuse evaluation. CCPD Sommer agreed, provided that the amount would be adjusted if the second surgery does not occur. Judge Stockard set restitution at $500 monthly, granted Williams probation on a suspended 364-day jail sentence, and ordered a substance abuse evaluation. 

Continuances: 

• Lester Leigh Johnson’s sentencing continued until December 10. 
• Hayden Paul Sibley’s sentencing continued until December 10.