COURT DOCKET
Jan. 13
In the case of Lori Michelle Gorda, charged with 1. DUI first, 2. Duty to stop at scene or accident involving damage to vehicle or property: following an off the record discussion between DA (at the time) Mike Macdonald and defense attorney Kyle Swanson, the defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for one year; stayed jail time on the condition she serve 2 days with credit for time served; fined $585 to be paid by April 1; DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by April 1 online; Breath Interlock Device waived; county moved to dismiss count 2.
In the case of John Bert Fisher, charged with 1. Driving without a valid license, 2. Unsafe backing of a vehicle (accident): dismissed count 1; defendant had previously pleaded guilty to unsafe backing and was fined $115 to be paid immediately.
Jan. 12
In the case of Alex Bennie Romo, charged with violation of a temporary or extended restraining order: defendant pleaded guilty; county heard victim impact statement; fined $1,140 to be suspended until July 29 on condition of no new like violations and to abide by the current protection order, which expires July 29.
Jan. 20
In the case of Teyo Tingley Brown, charged with felony 1. Possession of a controlled substance, 2. Possession of a controlled substance: defendant pleaded no contest to an amended charge and was sentenced to 60 days jail with credit for time served for six days with remaining 54 to be served.
Jan. 17
In the case of Natalee Emma Moles, charged with 1. Failure to yield from private property: defendant previously pleaded guilty and was fined $195.
Jan. 11
In the case of Charles Joseph Kearns, charged with 1. Failure to report a accident or false report (dismissed per DA on Oct. 2, 2022), 2. Hit and run unattended motor vehicle, 3. No proof of insurance: pursuant to negotiation, deputy DA Shane Bell dismissed count 3; for count 2 fined $1,140 with $640 suspended for six months on condition of no new like violations. The remaining $500 is to be paid in monthly installments of $50 beginning April 15.
Jan. 13
In the case of Henlo Leon Wentzel, charged with 1. Driving under the influence 1st, 2. Driving without a valid license: sentenced to 30 days jail with 28 days stayed for one year on condition he serve 2 days and credit for 2 days; fined $585 to be taken from cash bail posted; DUI School and Victim Impact Panel to be completed by June 1; Breath Interlock Device waived; court ordered restitution $465.30 to be paid in full by July 1; county moved to dismissed count 2. Remaining cash bail will be returned.
Jan. 20
In the case of Cody Robert Hume, charged with resisting a public officer: defendant pleaded no contest and was fined $1,140 and sentenced to 60 days jail with credit for 12 days; remaining 48 days and fines and fees are suspended for one year on condition of no new like violations.
In a separate case, Cody Robert Hume was charged with misdemeanor attempted petit larceny and was fined $1,140 and sentenced to 60 days jail with credit for 12 days; remaining 48 days and fines and fees are suspended for one year on condition of no new like violations.
Jan. 17
In the case of Michael Bryant Malone, charged with failure to yield at an intersection: defendant previously pleaded guilty, fined $115.
Jan. 17
In the case of Abdelhalm Hilmi Mohammad, charged with 1. operate vehicle with expired registration or plates, 2. No proof of insurance: defendant provided proof and count 2 was dismissed; defendant pleaded guilty to count 1 and was fined $115 suspended for a period of six months on the condition that there are no new like violations.
Jan. 17
In the case of Richard Tracy Moore, charged with 1. Petit larceny: defendant found guilty of petit larceny and was fined $1,140 suspended for one year on condition of no new like violations.
Jan. 17
In the case of Melisa Marie Johnston, charged with speed too fast for conditions (accident): Deputy DA Shane Bell discussed the matter with the defendant off the record via telephone. Pursuant to negotiation the DA reduced the fine amount with the charge to remain as-is. Defendant has until March 1 to pay in full.
Jan. 20
In the case of Christian Flores, charged with amended petit larceny: defendant entered a guilty plea in absentia to the amended charge and was sentenced to 75 days jail with 75 days credit for time served.
Winnemucca Police Department
Jan. 18
Charles David Lewis, 48, was arrested for harassment, first offense. Bail $1,140.
Jan. 22
David Lee Miller Jr., 33 was arrested for ex-felon in possession of a firearm/ex-felon failure to register. Bail $20,640.
Jan. 24
A known and unnamed juvenile was arrested for domestic violence.
