District Court March 4, 2025

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened on March 4, 2025, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding.

Lindsay Rae Masservey appeared for arraignment and sentencing. Masservey pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance, First or Second Offense.

Masservey was represented by appointed counsel Charles Woodman, Esq., who submitted a fully executed plea memorandum. Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills explained the offense occurred in August 2022 when Masservey was found in possession of methamphetamine following a car crash involving co-defendant Paul Rice. Woodman noted this was Masservey’s first conviction and asked for the minimum sentence, stating he anticipated a probation transfer to Reno, where Masservey resides. “I anticipate that once my client is able to arrange with Parole and Probation to transfer her probation to Reno … this will be her last run-in with the law,” he said.

Masservey told the court that she takes care of her father, a retired veteran, and is enrolled in a virtual support program through the VET system that includes daily meetings and counseling.

Judge Stockard granted Masservey probation on a suspended sentence of 12–32 months in prison. She was ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation, follow all recommendations, complete a life skills program if deemed appropriate, and comply with court services conditions. She received credit for eight days of time served. A no-contact order with Paul Rice was issued.

Michael David Vallejos-Raymundo pleaded guilty to a single count of Attempt to Possess or Receive Forged Instrument or Bills, which may be sentenced as either a Category D Felony or a Gross Misdemeanor.

Vallejos-Raymundo was represented by Churchill County Alternate Public Defender (APD) Wright Noel. Noel stated that Vallejos-Raymundo attempted to possess a counterfeit bill. Judge Juge Stockard found a factual basis for the plea, accepted it as knowingly and voluntarily entered, ordered a Pre-Sentencing Investigation (PSI), and set sentencing for May 6.

Benjamin Ronald Wilson pleaded guilty to the Gross Misdemeanor of Conspiracy to Commit Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment of a Child Not Causing Substantial Bodily or Mental Harm.

Wilson was represented by CCPD Jacob Sommer. Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker appeared for the state. Sommer said Wilson had been intoxicated and defecated in public near a gas station where children could have witnessed it. Baker referenced a prior indecent exposure in May 2024 and a 2023 DUI, arguing for structured probation.

Wilson expressed embarrassment over his behavior and apologized. Judge Stockard granted Wilson probation on a suspended sentence of 364 days in jail and ordered him to complete a substance abuse evaluation, follow recommendations, and comply with court supervision.

Christopher Anakin Marcelino pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm.

Represented by APD Noel, Marcelino told the court he had started a new job at Safeway and missed a prior hearing due to scheduling conflicts. Judge Stockard reminded him that court attendance must take precedence. The plea was accepted, and a PSI was ordered. Sentencing was scheduled for May 6.

Alan Richard Mann, who was in custody in Washoe County on a California warrant, was not present. He is represented by APD Noel. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford appeared for the state.

The hearing clarified an amended judgment of conviction. Judge Stockard previously ordered Mann’s sentence to run concurrently with a prior case, but the Department of Corrections interpreted the term differently. The parties amended the judgment to clarify intent. Noel remarked, “Concurrent is not a term of art—it’s defined by statute.” No further action was taken.

Brittany Nicole Sanchez appeared via Zoom. She was represented by retained counsel Justin Oakes, Esq. CDDA Mills appeared for the state. The hearing was scheduled due to a probation violation. Amanda Powell from Parole and Probation clarified it was an incident report, not a violation.

Sanchez currently resides in Arizona for safety reasons. Although her probation supervision could not be transferred, the court agreed with the recommendation to vacate the hearing. No further action was taken.

David Jim Jr. pleaded guilty to the Category C Felony of Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm. Represented by retained counsel Justin Oakes, Jim confirmed he understood the rights he was waiving and agreed that the plea was in his best interest. 

A PSI was ordered, and sentencing was set for May 6. Jim was granted OR release with conditions and remained in custody until a negative drug test was provided. He must report to parole and probation within five days. No contact orders were issued for victim Louis Okredahoff and witness Basteen Stallings.

Jared Austin Rodgers, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category D Felony of Third-Degree Arson. Represented by APD Noel, Rodgers also agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing Arrest in Justice Court. That sentence will run consecutive to the arson sentence. Judge Stockard accepted the plea, ordered a PSI, and set sentencing for May 6.

Chad Levi Downs, also in custody, pleaded guilty to Count I: Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E Felony, and Count II: Intimidating a Public Officer Without Threat or Force, a Gross Misdemeanor. He was represented by APD Noel.

CDDA Mills described Downs’s extensive criminal history dating back to 2006, including 25 convictions across multiple states. He noted that Downs threatened a police officer by saying he would find and harm the officer’s children. “Please protect our community,” Mills said.

Noel acknowledged Downs’s meth addiction and homelessness, adding that Downs had worked with the FAST team and secured an inpatient treatment bed. Downs apologized.

Judge Stockard sentenced Downs to 14–45 months in prison on Count I and 90 days in jail on Count II, to run consecutively. Downs received 90 days of credit for time served. “This is an E felony,” Stockard said. “I don’t know that I’ve ever sent someone to prison on an E, but I haven’t seen a record like this either for someone of your age.” Probation was denied.

Lawrence Alvin Stone, in custody, appeared for arraignment on two cases, Possession of a Controlled Substance, a first or second offense, a Category E felony, and Injury to Other Property valued at $250 to $5,000, a Gross Misdemeanor. Represented by APD Noel, Stone pleaded guilty in both cases. He admitted to possessing a Schedule II controlled substance and causing property damage. The court found the pleas valid, and sentencing