Schlieker pleads guilty to a pair of felony charges

A Sidney man has pleaded guilty to two felony charges Tuesday before Cheyenne County District Judge Derek Weimer.

Donald M. Schlieker, 50,will be sentenced March 6 at 10 a.m. on separate counts of Class III delivery of marijuana and Class IV attempted possession of a defaced firearm.

Schlieker’s first of two recent run-ins with the law occurred on the evening of July 18.

Acting on information surrounding the shooting death of Mandy Kershman earlier that evening, authorities served a search warrant on Schlieker’s residence.

Investigators were searching for evidence in connection with the shooting death of Kershman, and discovered the defaced firearm.

when was initially charged July 18 on the weapons charge following the issuance of a search warrant at his residence. Investigators were searching for evidence in connection with the shooting death of Mandy Kershman, which had occurred earlier that evening.

Larry G. Martinez was eventually charged in the murder, and could face the death penalty if convicted.

Schlieker was later arrested for two sales of marijuana to undercover police officers. The first sale occurred on Feb. 11, 2011 and the second on March 4, 2011.

Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub noted that there are no agreements regarding Schlieker’s sentencing.

Schlieker faces a prison sentence of one to 20 years and a fine of up to $25,000 on the drug charge, and up to five years’ incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 on the weapons charge.