7th District Court Report, Aug. 16

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Court report before Judge Douglas B. Thomas on Aug. 16.
Joseph Daniel Barney, date of birth, June 14, 1986, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance (amended,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Aug. 18, 2015. 2. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: Aug. 18, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. The court has reviewed the progress of the defendant and converts probation from formal to informal.
Harold Navajo Drake, date of birth, Oct. 17, 1959, appeared on charges, 1. Distribute, offer, arrange distribution of a controlled substance, a second degree felony. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.
Deborah Glaze, date of birth, Sept. 19, 1963, appeared on charges, 1. Obstructing justice, a third degree felony. Plea: Not guilty. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. 4. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Not guilty. Setting of jury trial is set for Sept. 20 at 9 a.m.
Gilbert Felix Guytan, date of birth, July 25, 1979, was not present on charges. 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a second degree felony. 2. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. The court reviewed the motion to continue this matter and schedule a preliminary hearing. The court granted the motion and ordered the matter to be continued as agreed to by the state. Preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Merrissa Sue Jones, date of birth, June 13, 1992, appeared on charges, 1. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Nov. 17, 2015. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Disposition: Nov. 17, 2015. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Nov. 17, 2015. The defendant appeared incarcerated. The court orders the defendant’s probation revoked and the original sentence imposed. Jail sentences are indeterminate and may be served at the Utah State Prison. Jail sentence are to run concurrent with the sentence the defendant is serving at the USP. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge one, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge three, the defendant is sentenced to a term of six months.
Christopher Leyba, date of birth, April 25, 1969, appeared on charge, theft, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Sept. 18, 2012. The defendant is to serve 60 days. The sentence is to run concurrent with the jail sentence the defendant is serving in Carbon County. The defendant is ordered to restart probation.
Erick Fred Stilson, date of birth, June 6, 1978, appeared on charges, 1. Driving under the influence with a minor in the vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. 2. Alcohol restricted driver, a class B misdemeanor. 3. Litter, pollute water, lands prohibited boating, a class B misdemeanor. 4. Drinking alcohol in a vehicle, driver or passenger, a class C misdemeanor. 5. Failure to wear a seat belt or use a child restraint device, infraction. Preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Erick Fred Stilson, date of birth, June 6, 1978, appeared on charges, 1. Purchase, transport, possess, use of a firearm by a restricted person, a third degree felony. Plea: No contest. Disposition: May 17. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: May 17. Dismissed with prejudice. Evidentiary hearing is set for Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Keith A. Cole, date of birth, Feb. 9, 1986, was not present on charge. On request of the state, the court orders the warrant to remain outstanding at this time.
Robert Lee Perry, date of birth, July 24, 1947, was not present on charges. On request of the state, the court orders the warrant to remain outstanding at this time.
Cornelius Beggs, was not present on charge, fugitive from justice, warrant of arrest. Based upon the motion of counsel this matter is stricken.
Thomas Max Fish, date of birth, Oct. 17, 1965, was not present on charges, 1. Threat of terrorism, a second degree felony. Disposition: June 21. Dismissed with prejudice. 2. Purchase, transport, possess, use of a firearm by a restricted person, a third degree felony. Disposition: June 21. 3. Unlawful possession, purchase, transport a dangerous weapon, a class A misdemeanor. Disposition: June 21. Dismissed with prejudice. 4. Threat, use of dangerous weapon in fight, a class A misdemeanor. Disposition: June 21. Dismissed with prejudice. 5. Criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: June 21. Dismissed with prejudice. The state informed the court the defendant has been transported to the Utah State Hospital and motioned the court to strike this matter. The court granted the motion.
Thomas Max Fish, date of birth, Oct. 17, 1965, was not present on charges, 1. Attempted possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person (amended,) a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Disposition: Aug. 2. 2. Unlawful purchase by interdicted person, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: Aug. 2. Dismissed with prejudice. The state informed the court the defendant has been transported to the Utah State Hospital and motioned the court to strike this matter. The court granted the motion.
Angel Golightly, date of birth, Feb. 10, 1987, appeared on charges, 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a second degree felony. 2. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. Preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Daniel Gary Leavitt, date of birth, May 28, 1967, appeared on charges, two counts, distribute, offer, arrange distribution of a controlled substance, a first degree felony. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Daniel Gary Leavitt, date of birth, May 28, 1967, 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. Counsel requested a continuance, which was granted. Arraignment is set for Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
Daniel Gary Leavitt, date of birth, May 28, 1967, appeared on charges,three counts, distribute, offer, arrange distribution of a controlled substance, a first degree felony. 4. Distribute, offer, arrange distribution of a controlled substance, a second degree felony. 5. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a first degree felony. 6. Possession or use of drug paraphernalia, a third degree felony. 7. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Pretrial conference is set for Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Jury trial is set for Nov. 22 at 9 a.m.
Daniel Wayne Kirby, date of birth, Sept. 13, 1983, appeared on charges, 1. Failure to respond to officers signal to stop, a third degree felony. 2. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class B misdemeanor. 3. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. 4. No valid license, never obtained license. Arraignment is set for Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
Joey Sitterud, date of birth, Aug. 16, 1976, appeared on charges, 1. Kidnapping, a second degree felony. 2. Possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, a second degree felony. 3. Aggravated assault, a third degree felony. Three counts, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, a third degree felony. Arraignment is set for Sept. 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Robert Leeland Baker, date of birth, Dec. 11, 1996, appeared on charges, 1. Burglary, enters a building unlawfully, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 2. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. 3. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge two, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year. The total time suspended is one year. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge three, the defendant is sentenced to a term of six months. The total time suspended is six months. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. Probation is to be supervised by AP and P. Drug court is set for Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.
Robert Leeland Baker, date of birth, Dec. 11, 1996, appeared on charges, 1. Unlawful acquisition of a financial card with out consent, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. 2. Unlawful acquisition of a financial card with out consent, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Possession or use of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. 4. Burglary of a vehicle, a class A misdemeanor. Plea: Guilty. Two counts, knowingly use a false financial transaction card for credit, goods, a class B misdemeanor. 7. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a class B misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge one, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the USP. The prison term is suspended. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge three, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year. The total time suspended is one year. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge four, the defendant is sentenced to a term of one year. The total time suspended is one year. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. Probation is to be supervised by AP and P. Drug court is set for Aug. 18 at 9 a.m.
Afe Divine Bey, date of birth, Oct. 9, 1975, appeared on charges, 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Plea: Guilty. Two counts, endangerment of child or elder adult, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 4. Alter vehicle compartment for contraband, a class A misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. 5. Demand for forfeiture of property, forfeiture judgement. Based on the defendant’s conviction of charge one, the defendant is sentenced to an indeterminate term of not to exceed five years in the USP. The prison term is suspended. The defendant is placed on probation for 36 months. Probation is to be supervised by the Seventh District Court. Defendant is to pay a fine of $1,500. Parties stipulate the forfeiture of the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Marnee Zsa Clark, date of birth, Oct. 20, 1975, appeared on charges, 1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. Two counts, endangerment of child or elder adult, a third degree felony. Dismissed with prejudice. 4. Alter vehicle compartment for contraband, a class A misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. 5. Demand for forfeiture of property. Counts one through four are dismissed and the defendant has stipulated the forfeiture of the property.
Christian R. Rodriguez, date of birth, May 2, 1985, appeared on charges, 1. Attempted possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a third degree felony. Plea: No contest. Plea held in abeyance. 2. Failure to illuminate rear registration plate, infraction. Dismissed with prejudice. 3. Speeding, a class C misdemeanor. Dismissed with prejudice. Defendant is to pay a fine of $1,500.
Christopher Robert Southards, date of birth, Sept. 17, 1980, appeared on charges, 1. Criminal mischief: Reckless cause, threat critical infrastructure, a second degree felony. 2. Theft, a third degree felony. Arraignment is set for Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
Casey Ray Tuttle, date of birth, April 23, 1987, appeared on charge, criminal trespass knowing entry unlawful. Dismissed with prejudice. Counsel informed the court the parties have reached a resolution and motioned the court to dismiss the case. The state did not object and the court granted the motion.
Casey Ray Tuttle, date of birth, April 23, 1987, appeared on charge, criminal trespass knowing entry unlawful. Plea: Guilty. Plea held in abeyance. Tracking review for the PIA is set for Aug. 15, 2017.
Robert Sidney Weiner, date of birth, Dec. 18, 1973, appeared on charge, 1. Burglary, a third degree felony. Disposition: March 5, 2013. 2. Theft, a class B misdemeanor. Disposition: March 5, 2013. Dismissed with prejudice. Evidentiary hearing is set for Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.