Tenth Judicial District Court Tuesday, February 25, Judge Thomas Stockard Presiding

Christopher Anakin Marcellino did not appear for his arraignment. Churchill County Alternate Public Defender (APD) Wright Noel indicated he was surprised as his client had kept in touch. Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker, the state understands Marcellino is homeless and couch surfing. Court Services Director Brenda Ingram said they had been in contact with Marcellino the day prior; he was aware he had court today and needed to appear for drug testing before court. Judge Stockard continued the matter to March 4.

Rachel Nicole Brown also did not appear for her arraignment. Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer told the court he did not know why she was absent. She had told him she had the restitution and intended to pay today. Sommer said it may be a transportation issue and asked for a one-week continuance. Judge Stockard noted this case has been continued twice due to Brown failing to appear. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sandfor explained, "This case was waived back [to District Court] in early December; now here we are at the end of February with no actual performed arraignment or restitution check." She asked for a warrant. Agreed to put her case at the end of the docket to allow her a chance to appear. When the matter was called, Brown was not present. Stockard issued a $2,500 bondable warrant.

Jordan Lee Coleman, in the custody of the Washoe County Jail, pleaded guilty to Category C Felony of Attempt to Commit Residential Burglary, which is punishable by 1-5 years in the Nevada State Prison and a fine up to $10,000. DA Sanford explained there were more serious charges on file before the plea arrangement was made. However, the agreement contains a global resolution, which includes the Washoe County case. The court set sentencing for April 29. 

Matthew Alan Lee, in custody, admitted to the Non-Technical Sentencing Violation of not completing the Western Regional Drug Court Program. Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills said the Division of Parole and Probation "has done a very good job of encapsulating Mr. Lee's complete and utter failure of … probation." Mills said the violation report is three pages long and includes 15-20 technical violations. 

APD Noel said Lee was not asking for his probation to be reinstated but rather for a modification of his sentence. "I definitely realize that I was given a bunch of opportunities which I did not take advantage of," Lee told the court, "I just want to man up and take accountability which I've never done before."

Judge Stockard modified Lee's sentence to 16-48 months in prison and remanded him to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff for imposition of the sentence.

Patrick Michael Mineard Jr., in custody, appeared for a Non-Technical Sentencing Violation regarding charges of domestic battery, assault, and disorderly conduct. 

Defense counsel for Mineard, Charles Woodman, Esq, said that due to the facts and circumstances in Tribal Court, there was an agreement between the defense and the prosecution to amend the violation report to a Technical Violation, to which his client would admit. Judge Stockard ordered Mineard to serve 30 days in jail and granted 18 days credit for time served.

Kristin Kay Scott appeared via Zoom from a treatment facility in Las Vegas, admitting to the Technical Sentencing Violation of methamphetamine use, her third such violation. SDDA Sanford told the court, "Not only does she have her head in a noose, she also has taken a foot off the scaffold." Sanford pointed out Scott has had several chances, including mediation, counseling, and different treatment centers; "She has managed to dodge a prison sentence excessively with her behavior. It is time to either prove herself or not."

CCPD Sommer said his client intends to show she can succeed; he is proud that she's in the program. He stated that when she is clean and sober, she has a much-improved attitude and outlook; she knows what the consequences are. Sommer asked Scott to be allowed to continue the program. 

Scott thanked the court for allowing her this chance; "I know that I need help. I know that it takes more than a 30-day program for get me clean and sober." Judge Stockard consented, telling Scott, "I think Ms. Sanford expressed a lot of wisdom; we'll see how it goes. Mr. Sommer is right; we're all pulling for you to succeed."