Teresa Moon
Jacob Robert Strock did not appear for his scheduled Status Hearing. Judge Stockard issued a $74,000 warrant.
Nicole Marie Griffin pleaded no contest to gross misdemeanor Battery on an Officer, Provider of Health Care, School Employee, Taxicab Driver, Transit Operator, or Sports Official, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Defense Attorney Charles Woodman said his client has obtained her behavioral health evaluation, which he will provide to the court by next week. Woodman said he would be asking Griffin to be placed in the Western Nevada Regional Specialty Court program. Stockard set sentencing for May 19.
David Steven Haskin appeared for a Status Hearing. Brenda Ingram with Court Services told the court Haskin failed to appear for testing twice in April, once stating he was going to the doctor and once to the hospital. Two days later, he provided hospital paperwork showing there was sufficient time for him to appear for testing. He was then asked to test, but eventually walked out, stating he was not feeling well and was going to the hospital. He later reported he had checked himself into the Mallory substance abuse treatment center in Carson City, and staff confirmed he appeared to be there for detox. A week later, he tested positive and admitted to drinking alcohol.
Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker said Haskin has continually violated the conditions of his release in Justice Court and now in District Court. She said he needs to test, has failed to satisfactorily comply, and has only appeared twice at diversion court before failing to return.
Defense Attorney Charles Woodman told the court that his client has been an alcoholic for a long time and expressed support for Haskin checking himself in for detox. Woodman stated the defense had no concerns regarding Haskin testing that day and acknowledged concerns about the direction of the case. The defense requested one more week out of custody to demonstrate he could remain sober. Woodman said Haskin has Stage IV cancer and has a treatment scheduled for Thursday.
Judge Stockard ordered a drug test, which showed positive for substances Haskin is prescribed. He was remanded to custody and will be released for his appointment on Thursday, after which he is to return to custody.
Ryan Ty Fischer, in custody, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Burglary of a Business, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.
Churchill County Deputy Public Defender (DPD) Kenneth Tedford told the court his client will admit to two violations: a first violation for several drugs, including methamphetamine (Fischer denied use at the last hearing), and a second violation for alcohol.
Deputy District Attorney Priscilla Baker told the court that Fischer entered Walmart with a co-defendant, took a 55-inch television, and exited through the automotive center. Law enforcement later went to Fischer’s residence, where the television was recovered. She stated this is not acceptable behavior and that theft harms the community by impacting pricing. The State asked for 30 days in jail or 60 days of house arrest, with an underlying sentence of 364 days in jail; that a substance abuse evaluation be completed; and that a condition of probation be that Fischer remain clean and sober for one year.
Tedford joined in requesting probation for Fischer, specifically 60 days of house arrest in lieu of 30 days in jail. He said his client is in a position of change and has spent several weeks in jail reflecting on how he wants to move forward.
Fischer apologized for his actions and told the court, “I am accountable for my actions, and I would just like to show the court that I can remain sober.”
Fischer was found guilty of direct contempt for appearing in court under the influence and denying it. He was sentenced to 13 days in jail and received credit for 13 days served.
Judge Stockard granted Fischer probation on a suspended sentence of 364 days in jail, with the condition that he serve 30 days in jail. Stockard told Fischer that he had a history of being dishonest, stating, “My inclination was 180 days.” He added that Fischer has used legitimate medical conditions to cover his use of illegal drugs and ordered that his probation officer be made aware of his history of dishonesty.
Brianne Katrine Hansen, in custody, pleaded guilty to the Category C felony of Offer, Attempt, or Commission of an Unauthorized Act Relating to a Controlled or Prohibited Substance, punishable by 1–5 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
The factual basis for the charge indicated that Hansen sold 7.4 grams of methamphetamine.
Regarding bail, DDA Priscilla Baker noted the defendant tested positive for methamphetamine and initially denied use, stating she would take responsibility. At that point, Hansen conferred with her attorney and admitted she had used methamphetamine. Baker said Hansen was previously released on her own recognizance, returned to custody after testing positive, was again released on her own recognizance, and then violated again. The state asked that bail be set at $30,000.
DPD Kenneth Tedford III told the court his client is now a felon and agreed that her track record is not strong. Tedford noted Hansen has struggled with addiction for 20 years. The defense requested release with stricter Court Services supervision.
Judge Stockard set bail at $10,000, ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigative report, and set sentencing for July 7.
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