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  • Court Briefs: 05/13/2016

    May 13, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on May 4, 2016 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Timothy Spires, 45 of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of 2nd Degree Assault, DUI-Serious Bodily Injury and Child Abuse. A class IIA, IIIA and IIIA felony, respectively. Status hearing set for June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Arikk Callahan, 18 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of Violation of a Harassment Protection Order, class II misdemeanor. He received 13 days in jail with credit for those days and 12 months probat...

  • Court Briefs 04-25-16

    Apr 25, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 28, 2016, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Melissa Smerker, 45, of Scottsbluff, appeared for arraignment on a charge of No Proof of Insurance, a class II misdemeanor. Entry of plea is set for April 11. Scott Touney, 33, of Sidney; Tyson Bockhahn, 24 of Sidney; and Sean Ewert, age 47, also of Sidney, all appeared for arraignment on a charge of assault – fight by mutual consent, a class II misdemeanor. Entry of lea set for Arpil 11. Tyler Bickford, 35, of Sidney, a...

  • Court Briefs 04-12-16

    Apr 12, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on April 12, 2016 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Adrian Young, 34 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Meth. A class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement he pled no contest to an amended charge of Attempted Possession of Meth. A class I misdemeanor. He received a $1,000 fine. Carlos Lucero, 33 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Possession of Hash. A class IV Felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement he pled no contest to an...

  • Court Briefs 04-11-16

    Apr 11, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on April 6, 2016 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Christina Tucker, 19 of Lodgepole, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Distribution of MJ and Attempted Distribution of MJ. A class III and IV felony respectively. She pled not guilty and requested an attorney. Status hearing continued to May 10. Tyson Bockhahn, 24 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Possession of Meth. A class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pled no contest to an amended charge...

  • Court Briefs 03-22-15

    Mar 22, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on March 21, 2016 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brian Everingim, 37 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Possession of Hash, which is a Class IV felony. He waived the hearing. Arraignment set for April 6 at 9 a.m. Kenneth Steffens, 42 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Failing to Register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act, which is a Class IIIA felony. He waived the hearing. Arraignment set for April 6, at 9 a.m. Latifa... Full story

  • Court Briefs 03-17-15

    Mar 17, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on March 15 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brandee Maxson, 30, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of theft, which is a Class IIA felony. A preliminary hearing has been set for 10:30 a.m. on March 29. Kandy Cook, 38, of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of child abuse, which is a Class I misdemeanor. She requested an attorney and a status hearing is set for 9 a.m. on April 11. Latifa Steinman, 21, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of possesion of...

  • Court Briefs 03-09-15

    Mar 9, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, March 8: Joshua C. Woolery, 26, of Sidney, pleaded no contest today to two counts of first degree sexual assault of a child, which are class IB felonies. A class IB felony carries a maximum possible sentence of life imprisonment. The mandatory minimum sentence is 15 years (without the possibility of parole). A presentence investigation was ordered. Sentencing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on April 12. Dylan Hull, 18, of Sidney, was sentenced to 36 months probation for attempted... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-22-15

    Feb 22, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Jan. 11, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Timotheus Encinias, 31, of Denver, Colo., appeared for entry of plea on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon – first offense, which is a class I misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pled guilty to attempted carrying a concealed weapon, which is a Class II misdemeanor. He was sentenced to $500 in fines plus the court costs. Candy Villanueva, 35, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of obstructing a peace o... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-11-15

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Feb 11, 2016

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 5 before the Honorable Randin R. Roland. Alfred D. Okonigbo, 27, of Dover, Del., pleaded guilty to third degree assault, which is a Class I misdemeanor. He was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail and ordered to pay court costs. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 9 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Timothy Spires, 45, of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of second degree assault, DUI-serious bodily injury and child abuse,... Full story

  • Court Briefs 02-04-15

    Feb 4, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Feb. 3 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Tyson Bockhahn, 24, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, which is a Class IV felony. He pleaded not guilty. A status hearing is set for 9 a.m. on March 8. Tonio Sagan, 30, of Amherst, Mass., appeared telephonically for arraignment on a charge of possession of hash, which is a Class I misdemeanor. A status hearing set for 10 a.m. on April 6. Nicholas Reinhart, 25, of Sidney, appeared for... Full story

  • Court Briefs 01-28-15

    Jan 28, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Jan. 25 before the Honorable Randind Roland: Chad Hargrove, 29 of Lawrenceburg, Ind., appeared for presentment via phone, with his attorney, on charges of possession of marijuana with intent and possession of hash, which are a Class IIA and a Class IV felony, respectively. He also waived his preliminary hearing. Arraignment is set for Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. Nathan Mortensen, 32, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI high test second offense no registration, which are a Class 1... Full story

  • Court Briefs 01-18-15

    Jan 18, 2016

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Jan. 13 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Valente Acosta-Simental, 54, of Sidney, appeared for a status on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine, which is a Class II felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted distribution of methamphetamine, which is a Class IIA felony. Nicholas Reinhart, 25, of Sidney, appeared for a bond review on amended charges of obstruction and resisting arrest. Bond was lowered to $5,000 with 10...

  • Court Briefs 12-17-15

    Dec 17, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Dec. 14, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Joshua Manchester, 34, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a two-count charge of failure to abide by the Sex Offender Registration Act, which are both Class IV felonies. A preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. on Dec. 29. Justina Stevens, 18, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of procuring alcohol for a minor, which is a Class I misdemeanor. She pleaded not guilty. A pre-trial conference is set for Jan. 11, 2016.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 12-03-15

    Dec 3, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday before the Honorable Derek C. Weimer: Kristin Gulley, 30, appeared in court for arraignment on five counts of distributing child pornography, which are Class ID felonies. The defendant filed a plea in abatement to challenge the court findings from the preliminary hearing. The case was continued to 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2016, to allow time for the defense to obtain a transcript of the preliminary hearing. Joseph Mladenik, 40, of Cheyenne, Wyo, appeared in court for a... Full story

  • Court Briefs 12-01-15

    Dec 1, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 16, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Koby Bockhahn, 21, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a amended charge of third degree assault, which is a Class II misdemeanor. He received six months in jail with credit for one day. Jose Rios, 25, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted possession of methamphetamine, which is a Class I misdemeanor. The defendant withdrew his motion to withdraw his plea and wanted to proceed to sentencing. He received... Full story

  • Court Briefs 11-24-15

    Nov 24, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 23, before the Honorable Randin Roland: David Wentzel, 59, of Denver, Colo., appeared for presentment on a charge of DUI 3rd High, which is a Class IIIA felony. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 7. Justina Stevens, 18, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of procuring alcohol for a minor, which is a Class I misdemeanor. She requested an attorney. Entry of plea is set for Dec. 14.... Full story

  • Court Brief 11-17-15

    Nov 17, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Nov. 16, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Victor Wooley, 35, of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on an amended charge of obstruction, which is a Class I misdemeanor. He received 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days. Wyatt Coleman, 27, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on charges of obstruction and resisting arrest, which are both Class I misdemeanors. A status hearing is set for Dec. 14. David Pilger, 22, of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of pos... Full story

  • Court Brief 11-13-15

    Nov 13, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Nov. 10 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Daniel Gonzalez, 39, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on two counts of possession of methamphetamine, which are both Class IV felonies. Status hearings are continued to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2016. Valente Acosta-Simental, 54, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine, which is a Class II felony. A status hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 8. Antonio Flores, 44, of Sidney, appeared for... Full story

  • Court Brief 11-11-15

    Nov 11, 2015

    The following case was heard in Cheyenne County District Court before on Nov. 10 before the Honorable Derek C. Weimer: Tyler Kracht, 23, Canon City, Colo., was sentenced today to serve four to seven years imprisonment for attempted distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a playground, which is a Class II felony. The sentence will run concurrently with a prison sentence he is serving in Colorado.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 11-10-15

    Nov 10, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Nov. 4 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Daniel Gonzalez, 39, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on two counts of possession of methamphetamines, which are both Class IV felonies. Status hearings were continued to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 4. Valente Acosta-Simental, 54, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of distribution of methamphetamines, which is a Class II felony. A status hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 8. Edward Miller, 39, formerly of Sidney, appeared... Full story

  • Court Briefs 11-06-15

    Nov 6, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 26, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Sara Wright, 20, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI – 1st offense, a class W misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, she pled guilty to that charge. She was sentenced to 6 months probation, a $500.00 fine plus court costs and a 60-day license revocation. Gregory Lesh, 31, of Atwood, Colo., appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI 2nd Offense – High Test, a class I misdemeanor. He will retain an att... Full story

  • Court Briefs 11-04-15

    Nov 4, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 3, before the Honorable Randin Roland: James Daily, 35, of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of escape, which is a class IV felony. He waived his preliminary hearing. Arraignment was set for Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Bert Saxton, 59, of North Platte, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of DUI third high, which is a class IIIA felony. He waived his preliminary hearing. An arraignment is set for 8 a.m. on Nov. 10.... Full story

  • Court Brief 10-27-15

    Oct 27, 2015

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Marcus Cumbie, age 24 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of third-degree assault: domestic violence, a class I misdemeanor. He received 10 months incarceration in the county jail.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 10-26-15

    Oct 26, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Sept. 28, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Michelle LaBeau, 43, of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of procurring alcohol for a minor, a class I misdemeanor. She requested an attorney. Entry of plea was scheduled for Oct. 16. Mark Meyer, 40, of Sterling, Colo., appeared for a pretrial hearing on a charge of DUI – high test, a class W misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to a DUI - first offense, a class W misdemeanor. He was sentenced to n... Full story

  • Court Briefs 10-22-15

    Oct 22, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Justin Lane, age 32 of Denver, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of criminal impersonation, a class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted criminal impersonation, a class I misdemeanor. He received 13 days in jail. Antonio Flores, age 44 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine, a class II felony. He waived... Full story

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