Probation Revoked, Prison Ordered in Case Involving Battery on Officer

Amber Lynn Krenzxavier, in custody, appeared for sentencing before Judge Thomas Stockard on July 13 in the Tenth Judicial District Court on three matters: Battery by a Probationer, Parolee, or Prisoner in Lawful Custody, a Category B Felony; Injuring or Tampering with a Vehicle Causing $250–$5,000 Damage, a Gross Misdemeanor; and Disposition on a Non-Technical Probation Violation.

Chief Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Lane Mills said the new offenses occurred while Krenzxavier was on probation “for, frankly, making other people’s lives miserable. And what does she do? She goes out and makes new people’s lives miserable. And when the officer comes to try and figure out what’s going on, she bites him.”

Mills described her as “not worthy of probation,” citing a criminal history dating back to 2008, including possession of a stolen vehicle, battery on an officer, and other violent and property offenses. He stated, “The public needs to be protected from her. She’s had every opportunity to address her mental health issues; she’s either unwilling or unable to do it. At some point we have to protect our officers and the general public from her.” Mills requested prison time for the felony, revocation of probation, consecutive sentences, and $2,944.09 in restitution. “Enough is enough,” he concluded.

Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer argued that trauma and mental health challenges contributed to Krenzxavier’s actions, saying, “Prison is not going to address those issues. It simply kicks the can down the road.” Sommer asked for probation with specialty court conditions, noting, “She does not intend to make problems… She does want to take care of herself, and she’s trying.”

Krenzxavier apologized to the court and said she respects its decision.

Judge Stockard revoked probation, modifying the underlying sentence to 298 days in jail with credit for time served. On the Gross Misdemeanor, he imposed 364 days and $2,944.09 restitution. On the felony, he sentenced Krenzxavier to 19–60 months in prison. The jail and prison terms will run concurrently. “I have considered probation in this case, and I’m not going to grant you that privilege,” Stockard said, remanding her to the custody of the Churchill County Sheriff.