Trenton Crutcher was ordered to complete an additional nine months of probation and obtain a substance abuse evaluation after admitting to multiple probation violations in a recent court hearing.
In December 2017, Crutcher was convicted of battery on a peace officer after reportedly trying to flee when officers inquired about an open container of alcohol located near Crutcher, as he was only 18 years old at the time. Judge Michael Montero also reported that Crutcher had kicked and spit on a law enforcement officer after fleeing.
Crutcher was sentenced to 90 days in jail, suspended with one year of probation ordered.
In addition to normal probation conditions of staying away from alcohol, controlled substances, casinos and vape shops or dispensaries, special conditions of his ordered probation included obtaining a driver’s license within 90 days, obtaining a GED in nine months, and to enroll in anger management counseling.
At a recent probation violation hearing in the Sixth Judicial District Court, Crutcher admitted to violating eight separate conditions of his probation, including abstaining from alcohol or controlled substances, staying out of bars, obtaining a driver’s license, obtaining a GED or adult diploma and completing anger management.
At the time of the court hearing, Crutcher was in custody and had already served 63 days of his original 90-day jail sentence. However, Crutcher asked the courts to reinstate his probation rather than “taking the easy way out.”
“I made a mistake, I made some bad choices that affected me, my probation and my family,” said Crutcher in his allocution statement. ”I have a family, three kids and a girlfriend. I messed up and would like for you to please consider reinstating my probation, I’m open to attending AA classes."
The department of parole and probation recommended that Crutcher spend the remainder of his probation period in custody and then be dishonorably discharged on Dec. 5. The state representative concurred with the department’s recommendation to the court.
Montero questioned whether Crutcher would be able to complete the requirements of obtaining a drivers license, completing GED requirements and anger management before his probation is set to end, with just two months left on his probation period
Montero also brought up the fact that Crutcher had another incident in May 2018 where he was reportedly consuming alcohol. Crutcher admitted to the incident and said he had been hoping to attend classes to address issues with alcohol.
Montero ordered Crutcher’s probation be extended another nine months and that he complete the original probation conditions set by the court, along with obtaining a substance abuse evaluation and following the recommendations of the evaluation. He also ordered a status hearing on the matter be set.
