Seventh District Court report, Dec. 19

Court report before Judge Douglas B. Thomas on Dec. 19, 2017.
Courtland Dupree Garner, date of birth, March 5, 1992, was not present on charges, 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. 2. Speeding, infraction. The court authorized a warrant to issue for failure to appear if the defendant is not present at the next hearing. Initial appearance is set for Jan. 3 at 9 a.m.
Armoni Leshawn Hanson, date of birth, Aug. 12, 1996, appeared on charge, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
Dennis William Johnson, date of birth, March 6, 1994, appeared on charges, 1. Attempted burglary of a dwelling (amended,) a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Oct. 17, 2017. 2. Burglary of a dwelling, a second degree felony. Disposition: Oct. 17, 2017. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Attempted theft (amended,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Oct. 17, 2017. 4. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: Oct. 17, 2017. Dismissed with prejudice. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Sentencing is set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
James Jerry Jones, date of birth, May 28, 1999, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary, a second degree felony. 2. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. 3. Criminal mischief: Intentional damage, deface, destroy property, a class B misdemeanor. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
Christopher Larson, date of birth, July 7, 1972, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 19, 2017. 2. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 19, 2017. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Sentencing is set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
Christopher Larson, date of birth, July 7, 1972, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 19, 2017. 2. Intoxication, a class C misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 19, 2017. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Sentencing is set for Jan. 17 at 9 a.m.
Blossom Otterskin Wyasket, date of birth, Sept. 15, 1987, was not present on charge, obstruction of justice, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Nov. 17, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. The state informed the court the defendant has successfully completed her plea in abeyance agreement and requests to have the case dismissed. The court granted the request and orders the case to be dismissed as stated in the plea in abeyance.
Paipa Ioane Mauga, date of birth, Aug. 25, 1971, was not present on charge. On request of the state the orders the warrant to remain outstanding at this time.
Michael David Sadler, date of birth, July 9, 1967, was not present on charge. On request of the state the orders the warrant to remain outstanding at this time.
Justus Todd Jorgensen, date of birth, Dec. 24, 1982, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a third degree felony. 2. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Justus Todd Jorgensen, date of birth, Dec. 24, 1982, appeared on charges, 1. Obstructing justice, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 20, 2016. 2. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: Sept. 20, 2016. Dismissed with prejudice. Evidentiary hearing is set for Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m
Justus Todd Jorgensen, date of birth, Dec. 24, 1982, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: July 18, 2017. 2. Unlawful possession, purchase, transport of a dangerous weapon, a class A misdemeanor. Disposition: July 18, 2017. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Unlawful possession, purchase, transport of a dangerous weapon, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: July 18, 2017. 4. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: July 18, 2017. Dismissed with prejudice. Evidentiary hearing is set for Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Kelsey Pierce, date of birth, Feb. 23, 1995, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary of a dwelling, a second degree felony. Plea: Guilty. 2. Burglary, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Sentencing is set for Dec. 21, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Kelsey Pierce, date of birth, Feb. 23, 1995, appeared on charges, 1. Exploitation of a vulnerable adult, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. 2. Exploitation of a vulnerable adult, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Theft, a class A misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. 4. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Sentencing is set for Dec. 21, 2017 at 9 a.m.
Rita Isabel Serna, date of birth, Nov. 4, 1979, appeared on charge, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a second degree felony. Preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Luis Alberto Aguiler Velazquez, date of birth, Nov. 15, 1981, appeared on charge, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a second degree felony. Preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Jose Alfredo Cordero Jr., date of birth, June 30, 1982, was not present. The state motioned to have the case dismissed. The defendant has been indicted on a federal case. The court orders the case dismissed without prejudice.
Afrika Yisell Gonzalez-Chao, date of birth, Nov. 21, 1996, appeared on charge, Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. The defendant requested a continuance, which was granted. Preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Michael Kelly Barnes, date of birth, April 21, 1983, appeared on charge, fugitive from justice, warrant of arrest. Disposition: Dec. 19, 2017. The court advised the defendant of his rights as to the extradition process. The defendant waived his right to counsel. The defendant signed the waiver of extradition freely and voluntarily in open court.
Jazmin Melchor, date of birth, Dec. 16, 1994, appeared on charges, 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. 2. Speeding. The defendant requested a continuance, which was granted. Preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Diana Sarah Pace, date of birth, Sept. 19, 1989, was not present on charges, 1. Retail theft (shoplifting,) a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Oct. 20, 2015. 2. Retail theft (shoplifting,) a third degree felony. Disposition: Oct. 20, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. The state advised the defendant has paid the restitution in full and motions to have this matter stricken and the case closed. Based upon the motion of counsel the court orders this matter stricken and the case closed.
Bonnie Dora Moore, date of birth, Dec. 30, 1969, was not present on charges, 1. Burglary, a second degree felony. 2. Assault, a class B misdemeanor. Counsel has not been able to find the defendant and has not had any contact with her. Based on the nonappearance of the defendant, a bench warrant is authorized in the amount of $10,000.