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  • Court Briefs 05-07-15

    May 7, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, May 5, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Bryan Red Bear, 28, of Sidney, had a Preliminary Hearing on charges of DUI – Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Second Degree Assault, and Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest. The court found that it appeared that the offenses were committed and that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed them. Arraignment was scheduled for May 6. Johnny Creekpaum, 42, of Sterling, Colo., had a Preliminary Hearing on a c... Full story

  • Court Briefs 04-30-15

    Apr 30, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, April 27, 2015 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Martin Couch, age 44 of Lodgepole, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st, a class W misdemeanor. Pre trial continued to later date. Matthew Cleays, age 31 of Morrill, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI-D, a class W misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to DUI-D, a class W misdemeanor. He received seven days in jail plus a $500 fine. Margaret Kleich, age 68 of Dalton, appeared for entry of plea... Full story

  • Court Briefs 04-16-15

    Apr 16, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Clinton Tscharner, age 41 of Kimball, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of possession of meth, a class IV felony. He pleaded guilty to attempted possession of meth and DUI-D, a class I and W misdemeanor, respectively. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. Sentencing set for May 6. Gary Vannatter Jr, age 28 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of... Full story

  • Court Briefs 04-14-15

    Apr 14, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, April 13, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Martin Couch, age 44 of Lodgepole, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st , a class W misdemeanor. Pre-trial conference continued to April 27. Troy Haas, age 37 of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., did not appear for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 3rd, class W misdemeanor. Entry of Plea continued to April 13. Jason Buettenback, age 31 of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 2nd Offense: High... Full story

  • Court Briefs 04-02-15

    Apr 2, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Sean O’Connor, age 45 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted driving on a revoked license, a class I misdemeanor. He received 24 months probation. Brittani Yack, age 27 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted possession of meth, a class I misdemeanor. She received 24 months probation. Barbara Nettles, age 57 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of a... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-31-15

    Mar 31, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 30, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Devon Holder, age 26 of Sidney, appeared for presentment and a preliminary hearing on charges of attempted possession of child pornography and child abuse, a class IV felony and class IIIA felony, respectively. He waived his preliminary hearing. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Monday, March 30, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Devon Holder, age 26 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on... Full story

  • Community Calendar 03-24-15

    Mar 24, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 9, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Kent Egging, age 51 of Gurley, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 2nd High Test, a class I misdemeanor. He indicated he’d retain an attorney. Entry of Plea continued to April 27. Antonio Sanchez, age 31 of Illif, Colo., appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Terroristic Threatening and 3rd Degree Domestic Assault (prior conviction), both class IV felonies. The State filed a motion to dismiss the case due to... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-23-15

    Mar 23, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Thursday, March 19, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Michael Anderson, age 28 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of theft, a class IV felony. He received five years of Intensive Supervised Probation and was ordered to immediately serve 120 days in jail. Jimmy Elliott, no age available of Lodgepole, appeared for sentencing on charges of attempted possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver and possession of hashish, both class IV felonies. He received... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-12-15

    Mar 12, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Judy Aguas, age 29 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of Aiding and Abetting Theft, a class IV Felony. She received three years probation plus 30 days in jail. Gary Vannatter Jr., age 28 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Distribution of Marijuana within 1,000 feet of a playground, a class II felony. He pleaded not guilty and a status hearing was set for April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Leif Schleiker,... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-11-15

    Mar 11, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 9, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Troy Haas, age 37 of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 3rd, a class W misdemeanor. Entry of Plea continued to April 13. Ellen Heinitz, age 36 of Sterling, Colo., failed to appear for sentencing on a charge of Theft, a class I misdemeanor. She was ordered to pay $300 in restitution plus court costs. Kent Egging, age 51 of Gurley, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 2nd High Test, a class I... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-05-15

    Mar 5, 2015

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 2, 2015, before the Honorable Randin R. Roland: Gabriel Martinez, age 50 of Longmont, Colo., appeared for a preliminary hearing on two counts of Enticement by Electronic Communication Device, a class IV felony. One of the counts was dismissed. On the remaining count, the court found that it appeared the offense was committed, and that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed it. Bond was set $50,000, with the statutory right to post 10 percent cash.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-24-15

    Feb 24, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Thomas Schmidt, age 24 of Chappell, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st, a class W misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty to DUI 1st, a class W misdemeanor and received a $500 fine and 6 months in jail. Linette Kinnersley, age 50 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, appeared for sentencing on a charge of DUI 1st Offense and Refusal of a Chemical Test, both class W misdemeanors. She pleaded guilty to the Refusal of a Chemical T... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-20-15

    Feb 20, 2015

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb., 19, 2015 before the Honorable Derek C Weimer: Jarred Neuhalfen, age 22 of Gurley, appeared, with counsel for re-sentencing on Probation Revocation for a charge of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, a class IV Felony. Neuhalfen was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 18 months nor more than 54 months in institutions under the jurisdiction of the State of Nebraska Department of Corrections. Defendant received credit for time served – 12 days. Sentence t... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-16-15

    Feb 16, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Slimane Lashini, age 47 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st Offense, a class W misdemeanor. He pled guilty and received six months probation and a $500 fine. Troy Haas, age 37 of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 3rd, a class W misdemeanor. Entry of Plea continued to March 9. Thomas Schmidt, age 24 of Chappell, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st, a... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-10-15

    Feb 10, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Feb. 9, 2015, before the Honorable Randin R. Roland: Briana R. Sifuentez, age 19 of Dalton, appeared for preliminary hearing on two counts of Possessing a Forged Instrument, class IV felony. The court found that it appeared that the offenses occurred and that there is probable cause to believe that Sifuentez committed them. Tony M. Christensen, age 22 of Dalton, appeared for preliminary hearing on two counts of First Degree Forgery, a class III felony. The court found that it appeared th... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-06-15

    Feb 6, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Aaron Timmons, age 28 formerly of Sidney, appeared for a status on a charge of Theft, a class III felony. Status hearing continued to March 4 at 9:30 a.m. Joseph Medina, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Meth, a class IV felony. Status hearing set for March 4 at 9:30 a.m. Cynthia Grant, age 44 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Attempted Distribution of... Full story

  • Court Briefs 01-27-15

    Jan 27, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Misty Butler, age 32 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of Witness Tampering and Terroristic Threats, both class IV felonies. Preliminary Hearing set for Feb. 5 at 8:30 a.m. Slimane Lashini, age 47 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st Offense, a class W misdemeanor. He pled not guilty. Pre-trial conference set for Feb. 9. James Graf Jr., age 57 of Scottsbluff, appeared for arraignment on a... Full story

  • Court Briefs 01-26-15

    Jan 26, 2015

    The following people appeared in Deuel County Court on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Jonathon Stellar appointed special prosecutor for this case: Jason Vogt, age 30 of Chappell, appeared for presentment on a charge of criminal mischief, a class IV Felony. He requested an attorney. Preliminary Hearing set for Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.... Full story

  • Court Brief 01-14-15

    Jan 14, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, before the Honorable Randin R. Roland: Melissa Nienaber, age 23 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment, in custody of Cheyenne County Jail, on charges of Criminal Mischief, Class II Misdemeanor and Disturbing the Peace, Class III Misdemeanor. Nienaber requested court-appointed counsel. Based on appointment in other matters, still pending, the court-appointed counsel to represent Nienaber. Entry of plea is scheduled Jan. 26, 2015. Nichole Sandoval, age 32 of Sidney,... Full story

  • Court Brief 01-09-15

    Jan 9, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Aaron Timmons, age 28 formerly of Sidney, appeared for a status on a charge of Theft. A class III felony. Status hearing continued to Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Joseph Medina, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Meth. A class IV felony. Status hearing set for Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Leland Alexander age 52 of Sidney, appeared for sentencingon an amended charge of Attempted Possession of... Full story

  • Court Briefs 12-24-14

    Dec 24, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Troy Haas, age 37 of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 3rd, a class W misdemeanor. Entry of Plea set for Jan. 26. Slimane Lashini, age 47 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI, a class W misdemeanor. Entry of Plea set for Jan. 12. Kimberly Wittrock, age 42 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on charges of Attempted Strangulation and 3rd Degree Assault: Fight by Mutual... Full story

  • Court Brief 11-11-14

    Nov 11, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Kathy Heth, age 59 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Attempted Possession of Hydrocodone, a class I misdemeanor. She received 24 months probation. Andrew Fairbanks, age 21 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Child Abuse, a class III felony. Status hearing set for Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Scott Sabin, age 51 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on an amended charge of Attempted... Full story

  • Court Brief 11-04-14

    Nov 4, 2014

    The following people appeared in Deuel County District Court on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Matthew Mann, age 24 of Sidney, appeared for status hearings on three cases with charges of Burglary, Violation of a Domestic Protection Order, Terroristic Threats and Stalking. A class III, IV, IV, and IV felony; respectively. He pled no contest to amended charges of Violation of a Domestic Protection Order and Terroristic Threats, both class IV felonies. Judge ordered a Pre-sentence investigation report. Sentencing set for... Full story

  • Court Brief 10-28-14

    Oct 28, 2014

    The following people appeared in Deuel County Court on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Matthew Mann, age 24 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of 2nd Degree Assault and Assault on a Confined Person, a class III and IIIA felony; respectively. Counsel was appointed. Preliminary hearing was Oct. 27 The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Oct. 28, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Andrea Mikkelson, age 26 of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI-D... Full story

  • Court Brief 10-17-14

    Oct 17, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Andrea Mikkelson, age 26 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI-D (marijuana) 1st offense, a class W misdemeanor. Pre-trial conference was set for Oct. 27. Dallas Reihman, age 23 of Chappell, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 1st offense and Refusal of a Chemical Test, both class W misdemeanors. Pre-trial conference set for Nov. 10. Gavin Batty, age 37 of Sterling, Colo., appeared for entry of plea... Full story

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