Teresa Moon
Yovani Alfredo Fernandez pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit a Residential Burglary, a Category C Felony punishable by 1–5 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Judge Stockard ordered a Pre-Sentencing Investigation (PSI) and set sentencing for October 14.
Jeremy Gabriel Villanueva, in custody, appeared for sentencing on a Wobbler charge of Attempt to Possess or Receive a Forged Instrument or Bill. A Wobbler can be sentenced as either a Gross Misdemeanor or a Category D Felony.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Lane Mills noted the Carson City and Churchill County cases arose simultaneously and should run concurrently. “They’re really part of one exceptionally stupid hair-brained enterprise,” he said. Mills recited Villanueva’s lengthy criminal history and stated, “He’s come to Nevada—this ain’t California, Your Honor.”
Churchill County Deputy Pubic Defender Hampton Young acknowledged the past offenses but noted his client’s family still supported him. He said Villanueva was with a co-defendant who attempted to pass counterfeit bills, and while Villanueva was accused of tossing two bills at a drive-thru, “It was very windy that day.” The Defense requested that the charge be sentenced as a Gross Misdemeanor.
Villanueva told the Court, “I just want to change my life. I want to see my family again.”
Judge Stockard sentenced the offense as a Felony; he imposed a sentence of 12-32 months in the Nevada State Prison to run concurrently to the Carson City sentence.
Matthew David Honecker admitted to a non-technical sentencing violation involving reporting to Parole and Probation, prohibited associates, and conduct. The matter was continued to August 26.
Jolean Marie Boag failed to appear for an Order to Show Cause hearing. Judge Stockard noted the lengthy history of the case. Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker requested a bench warrant, stating Boag was aware of the hearing and owed $29,488 in arrears dating back to 2023. Stockard said he would take the matter under advisement and directed the bailiff to review the entire case file. Judge Stockard said he was going to “take it under advisement.
Shelley Leanne Sonafrank, in custody, pleaded guilty to a Wobbler charge of Attempt to Commit Burglary of a Business. If sentenced as a Category D Felony, the offense is punishable by 1–4 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000; as a Gross Misdemeanor, by 364 days and a fine up to $2,000.
Defense attorney Charles Woodman requested provisional placement in drug court and a six-month sentencing delay. CDDA Mills requested $58 in restitution. Judge Stockard granted Sonafrank provisional placement to the Western Regional Drug Court with daily check-ins and random testing. Sentencing was set for February 10, 2026.
Joseph Robert Keller, in custody, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), a first or second offense Category E Felony, punishable by 1–4 years and a fine up to $5,000.Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford requested provisional drug court placement and sentencing continued for six months. Woodman agreed. Sentencing was scheduled for October 15. Stockard ordered Keller to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and begin Court Services supervision.
Dylan Kiowa Joseph’s sentencing was continued to August 14.
Cody Oscar Meyrahn, in custody, admitted to a technical probation violation. Churchill County Alternate Public Defender Wright Noel did not oppose a 30-day sanction. Judge Stockard revoked probation for 30 days, granted 30 days of credit for time served, and ordered Meyrahn released.
Aideyn Jace Purdy-Knudson, in custody, appeared for a status hearing confirming sentencing is set for September 30.
Darrin Ray Dummer, in custody, appeared for a competency hearing. Judge Stockard said Lake’s Crossing found him competent to proceed. The case was remanded back to Justice Court, with a District Court status hearing set for August 26.
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