A Lovelock man came to the 11th Judicial Court on Monday, June 18. He faced sentencing for forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses.
Kevin Libbee pleaded guilty to both crimes in April 2018. In exchange for the guilty plea, the District Attorney’s office agreed to not charge the defendant as a habitual criminal.
Nevada’s version of a “three strikes” law can yield lengthy prison terms including life without the possibility of parole.
The DA also dismissed several charges.
Judge Jim Shirley gave Libbee 27-72 months for the forgery charge. In addition he’ll serve 12-34 months for obtaining money by false pretenses. The sentences will run concurrently.
Libbee must pay $5,000 in reparations to his victim. The judge denied probation. Sheriff’s officers took Libbee into custody following his sentencing.
Other cases
In June 2017 the court arraigned Harout Shekherdemian on possession and trafficking charges. On Monday the defendant failed to appear for a status hearing. The DDA issued a bench warrant.
Corrie Marie Baker came to court for a sentencing and eligibility hearing. She previously pleaded guilty to the possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine.
Judge Shirley gave Baker 12-36 months, suspended. She’ll serve up to five years probation. The judge found the defendant eligible for drug court.
Monte Lee Tackman faced sentencing for the possession of a stolen vehicle, a gross misdemeanor. The judge gave him six months in the county jail, suspended. He’ll serve 36 months of probation.
Samantha Renee McPherson failed to appear for her review hearing. She previously pleaded guilty to the unlawful use of a controlled substance. The DA’s office issued a bench warrant.
Anthony James Garcia faced sentencing for possession of a stolen vehicle, a gross misdemeanor. He got 144 days in the county jail with 144 days credit for time served, no probation and no fine.
In March 2017 the 11th Judicial Court arraigned Kameron Wayne Smokey for the unlawful use of a controlled substance. On Monday the defendant pleaded guilty to violating the terms of his probation. The court sentences him on Aug. 20, 2018.
Taylor Howard Robert Russell failed to appear for his status hearing. In Dec. 2016 the court arraigned Russell for the possession of a controlled substance. The DA’s office issued a bench warrant.
Trevor Joseph O’Kelley pleaded guilty to destroying evidence, a gross misdemeanor. In April 2017 the court arraigned him on charges of the abuse, neglect and endangerment of a child, his daughter Skylar, then eighteen months old.
The judge ordered the Division of Parole and Probation to prepare a pre-sentencing investigation report.
Steve Evenson represents O’Kelley. The judge will sentence the defendant on Aug. 20, 2018.
Leslie Anne Turner admitted violating the terms of her probation. In Nov. 2016 the court arraigned the defendant for the abuse, neglect or endangerment of a child. The judge reinstated her probation with additional conditions. She must enroll in an alcohol treatment program.
John Daniel Buescher appeared for a continued arraignment hearing on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance. Jenny Hubach represents the defendant. Buescher pleaded guilty to two counts of gross misdemeanor possession.
Judge Shirley ordered the Division of Parole and Probation to prepare a pre-sentencing investigation report. The court sentences Buescher on Aug. 20, 2018.
Stacy William Mahon appeared for arraignment on charges of possessing a controlled substance. He pleaded not guilty. The court set a date for a jury trial later this summer.
