Court Briefs - 12-05-13

The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, before the Honorable Derek Weimer:

Alfredo Balandran, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of two counts of Distribution of Marijuana--both IV felonies. The defendant requested a continuance and the state opposed it. Sentencing continued to Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Amanda Portillo, age 34 of Potter, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, a class IV felony. She received 20-60 months in the penitentiary.

Monica Gehrig, age 30, now of Sidney (formerly of Sterling, Colo.), appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Distribution of Marijuana in a School Zone. This is a class ID felony. Her status hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 14, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Corbin Coomes, age 23 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Distribution of Marijuana in a School Zone, a class ID felony. A jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 26-27, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2014.

Jason Frei, age 56 of Potter/Dalton, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of 3rd Degree Sexual Assault on a Child. This is considered a class IIIA felony. He plead no contest to an amended charge of Child Abuse and Attempted Witness Tampering. Both are class I misdemeanors. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2014 at 930 a.m.

Kristie Keenan, age 30 of Dalton, appeared for a status hearing on the plea in abatement on a charge of Extortion, a class III felony. Her status hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 14, 2014, pending the court’s ruling on the plea in abatement.

Cassandra Moul, age 33 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Assault on a Police Officer, which is a class IIIA felony. She pled no contest to a to an amended charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. This is a class IV felony. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2014 at 10 a.m.

Jennifer Cartwright, age 31 of Sidney, was excused for a status hearing on the plea in abatement on a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, a class IV felony. Her status hearing has been continued to Jan. 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Jason Cagle, age 31 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of terroristic threats, a class IV felony. A jury trial is scheduled for Feb. 26-27, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. His pre-trial conference is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2014.

Doug Freude, age 51 of Pueblo, Colo. appeared for entry of plea on a charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest. A class IV felony. He pled guilty to that offense and received a sentence of 211 days in the county jail.

Amanda Sykora, age 30 of Sidney, NE appeared for arraignment on a charge of Theft and Forgery. Both are class III felonies. A status hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 8, 2014, at 10 a.m.

Valente Acosta-Simental, age 52 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of Possession of Marijuana over one ounce and less than one pound. This is considered class IIIM. He received bench probation until September, 2014.

Vorachit Luexayachak age 40 of Sioux City, Iowa, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest, a class IV felony. He pled not guilty and a status hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 8 at 10 a.m.

The following person appeared in Deuel County District Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, before the Honorable Derek Weimer:

Sharlemayne Dexter, age 39 of Lodgepole, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Theft, a class III felony. A jury Trial has been scheduled for Feb. 18-19 and a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for Feb. 3 at 2 p.m.

The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, before the Honorable Randin Roland.

Theodore Medina, age 33 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of 2nd Degree Assault, a class III felony. A preliminary Hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.