Tenth Judicial District Court Dec. 2

The Tenth Judicial District Court convened Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Fallon before Judge Thomas Stockard.

Sean Berton Duffy pleaded guilty to Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm, a Category C Felony punishable by 1–5 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Churchill County Alternate Public Defender (APD) Wright Noel asked that Duffy be considered for the Western Nevada Regional Specialty Court. Judge Stockard ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI), set sentencing for Feb. 3, and provisionally placed him in the program.

Timothy J. Fast, in custody, appeared for sentencing after pleading guilty Oct. 7 to Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to a Controlled or Prohibited Substance, Second Offense, a Category B Felony punishable by 3–15 years in prison.

Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Priscilla Baker stated that Fast was stopped for lacking a license plate or registration. A canine alerted, and deputies found sixty-seven grams of methamphetamine in rock form and .338 grams in liquid form. Baker told the court Fast was also facing active Lyon County cases, including possession charges in July and August 2024, and repeated Court Services violations. “This defendant clearly has a drug problem. But it is more than just a drug problem. He is a known seller of narcotics … repeated possession, sales, trafficking,” Baker said. She asked for 36–120 months in prison.

APD Noel argued that Fast’s substance abuse constituted a mitigating circumstance required for probation consideration. He said Fast had long struggled with methamphetamine and did not intend to distribute the drugs found in his car. Noel said Fast claimed his dealer “dumped the drugs on him” after spotting an undercover officer and asked for probation with inpatient treatment.

Fast told the court, “I know that I messed up. I’m just asking for your help to help myself,” noting he had been to prison four times without improvement. Judge Stockard acknowledged Fast was eligible for probation but declined to grant it, sentencing him to 24–72 months in prison, to run concurrently with his Lyon County cases. Fast was remanded to the sheriff's custody and will later be transported to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC).

Bradley Nelson Rogne, in custody, admitted to the Non-Technical Sentencing Violation of absconding. His attorney, Charles Woodman, acknowledged Rogne “blew off his probation,” noting Rogne told him early on, “I’ve had an out-of-control drug habit for too long.” Woodman asked the court to postpone a decision to allow time to secure an inpatient rehabilitation bed date.

Chief Deputy District Attorney (CDDA) Lane Mills argued Rogne was not a young man but a 37-year-old adult responsible for his choices. Mills read from a victim statement stemming from the hit-and-run case for which Rogne was on probation, in which the victim wrote, “I hope he decides to change his ways before it’s too late for him, or worse, someone else.” Mills noted that Rogne paid none of his restitution and failed to check in with his probation officer and requested revocation.

Judge Stockard revoked Rogne’s probation on the underlying Category B Felony of Duty to Stop at the Scene of a Crash Causing Death or Personal Injury and imposed the 72–180-month sentence.

Stefanie Marie Bousquet appeared for sentencing on Possession of a Controlled Substance, First or Second Offense, and Driving Under the Influence, both of which she pleaded guilty to on Oct. 14.

DDA Baker stated that the state did not oppose Drug Court on Count I, noting that Bousquet had performed well during provisional placement. On Count II, she requested a 180-day suspension and a $400 fine.

Churchill County Public Defender (CCPD) Jacob Sommer said Bousquet was actively engaged in Drug Court and “has made a complete change in her life.” Bousquet told the court the program improved her coping skills and that she wants to do better for her son.

Judge Stockard suspended proceedings on Count I, placed her on 12 months’ probation, ordered a substance abuse evaluation, and officially placed her in the Western Regional Drug Court Program. On Count II, he sentenced her to 14 days in jail with 14 days’ credit for time served and imposed the statutory DUI fine. “You have been doing really well,” Stockard told her.

Rachel Nicole Brown was not present for her scheduled sentencing hearing for Attempted Burglary of a Business. Court Services Director Brenda Ingram said Brown complied with daily check-ins. CCPD Sommer said he could not explain her absence and noted she had paid restitution. Judge Stockard issued a $25,000 cash-only warrant.

Christy Jo Hinch appeared for sentencing on Attempt to Possess a Controlled Substance, Low Level. Senior Deputy District Attorney (SDDA) Chelsea Sanford told the court that Hinch tested positive for methamphetamine that morning. Judge Stockard revoked her pre-trial release and remanded her with $10,000 cash-only bail.

Joseph Robert Keller appeared for sentencing on Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), a Category E Felony punishable by 1–4 years in prison. CCPD Sommer and SDDA Sanford supported diversion. Keller, who was provisionally attending Drug Court, said, “I cannot say enough about the drug court program; it’s amazing.” Judge Stockard suspended proceedings, placed him on probation, and ordered him to complete the Western Regional Drug Court Program.

Mekyel Kenneth Tybo, in custody, pleaded guilty to Failure to Stop on the Signal of a Peace Officer, a Category B Felony punishable by 1–6 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000. Judge Stockard ordered a PSI and set sentencing for Feb. 3, 2026. Tybo’s Sentencing Violation Hearing for an earlier methamphetamine case was also continued to that date. 

Roland Moore pleaded guilty to the Category E Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine), punishable by 1-4 years in prison. A PSI was ordered, and the court set sentencing for Feb. 3.

Tyler Cody Taylor appeared for sentencing on two Gross Misdemeanor counts of Battery on an Officer. Judge Stockard granted probation on a suspended 364-day sentence and ordered restitution.