Tenth Judicial District Court

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, Aug. 19, with Judge Thomas Stockard presiding. 

Charlette Mariah Brooks pleaded guilty to two Category B Felonies of Battery by a Probationer, Parolee, or a Prisoner and to the Misdemeanor of Battery Constituting Domestic Violence, first offense. The felonies are each punishable by 1–6 years in prison. The misdemeanor carries a penalty of 2 days to 6 months in jail, 48–120 hours of community service, a fine up to $1,000, and mandatory domestic violence counseling. Judge Stockard ordered a Pre-Sentencing Investigation (PSI) and set sentencing for Oct. 21.

Jordan Anthony Lopez pleaded guilty to the Category B Felony of Ownership or Possession of a Firearm by Certain Prohibited Persons, punishable by 1–6 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for Oct. 21.

Billie Jean Stagmeyer-Daugherty pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), first or second offense, punishable by 1-4 years and a fine up to $5,000. Sentencing was set for Sept. 30.

Joe Henry Schilder pleaded guilty to the Category B Felony of Ownership or Possession of a Firearm by Certain Prohibited Persons, punishable by 1–6 years and a fine up to $5,000. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for Oct. 21.

Reginald Charles Anderson appeared for sentencing on Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor or a Controlled or Prohibited Substance, third or subsequent offense, which he pleaded guilty to in June.

Judge Stockard noted the court had received an application for DUI Diversion and that Anderson had been provisionally participating in the program. The defense asked for formal admission, said that Anderson qualifies, and has been exceptional in the program.

Judge Stockard suspended proceedings and placed Anderson on probation for five years. In addition to standard conditions, he must complete the DUI Diversion Program.

Joe Ed McCoy appeared for sentencing on the Category D Felony of Possession of a Controlled or Prohibited Substance (Methamphetamine), third or subsequent offense, to which he pleaded guilty in June. Judge Stockard accepted the plea agreement submitted by Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker and Churchill County Deputy Public Defender Hampton Young, granting probation on a suspended sentence of 19–48 months in prison and ordered McCoy to maintain full-time employment.

"Mr. McCoy, I hope it takes," Stockard said. "It sounds like you've made some positive changes. But the proof will be in the next 24 months. Good luck."

Lonnie Todd Lewis appeared for sentencing on the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), to which he pleaded guilty in June.

DDA Priscilla Baker cited Lewis's lengthy criminal history, including probation violations, revocations, and dismissals from diversion. She asked the court to hold a lengthy sentence over his head, encouraging the defendant to take this opportunity to better himself," said Baker.

Alternate Public Defender (APD) Wright Noel urged the court to consider Lewis's recent progress. "He got caught here—which I think is a good thing," Noel said. "He's been on Court Services. He's been clean for quite a while. He has a job. And he's an excellent candidate for the Drug Court program."

Lewis told the court he relapsed in July after his mother's death. "I'm back on track, doing everything I can to be an upstanding citizen. I'd just like a chance to be free and live my life that way."

Judge Stockard imposed a suspended sentence of 19-48 months in prison and placed Lewis on probation for 18 months. In addition to standard conditions, he must obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations.

Nike Salas, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category B Felony of Battery on a Health Care Provider Causing Substantial Bodily Injury, punishable by 2–10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. The factual basis for the charge was that Salas struck his counselor during a home visit, causing prolonged pain or disfigurement. Churchill County Public Defender Jacob Sommer addressed Napora's custodial status, stating that he has employment and a place to live in Hawthorne, where he is on probation for a different case, and he has means of transportation to attend hearings in Churchill County. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for Oct. 21 and released Napora on his own recognizance.