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  • 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

  • Court Briefs 10-21-15

    Oct 21, 2015

    The following person appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Floyd Virgil, age 68 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of applying for a false homestead exemption, a class I misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to applying for a false homestead exemption as a class II misdemeanor. He was ordered to pay $3,859.59 in restitution. The following person appeared in Deuel County District Court on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Jason... Full story

  • Court Briefs 10-14-15

    Oct 14, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Gabriel Mark Martinez, age 50 of Longmont, Colo., was sentenced today to the maximum 20-60 months imprisonment for enticement by electronic communication device, a class IV felony. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for 25 years. Theodore R. Sobott, age 35 of Sidney was arraigned today on possession of methamphetamine (greater than 10 grams) with intent to deliver or distribute, a class IC felony, and... Full story

  • Court Briefs 10-07-15

    Oct 7, 2015

    The following people appeared in Deuel County District Court on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer; Jonathon T. Stellar represented Deuel County as a Special Prosecutor: Jason Vogt, age 30 of Chappell, appeared for a first hearing for a probation revocation on a charge of distribution of methamphetamine, a class III felony. He admitted to the allegations contained in the motion to revoke probation. Judge ordered an updated PSI. Sentencing set for Oct. 19 at noon. Robert Keuter, age 48 of Brule, Neb., appeared for... Full story

  • Court Briefs 09-11-15

    Sep 11, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Brandy Parissenti, 27, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Possession of Psilocybin mushrooms. A class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Parissenti pled no contest to Attempted Possession of Psilocybin mushrooms. A class I misdemeanor. She received a $750.00 fine. Chance Harmon, 19, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Distribution of MJ. A class IIII felony. Pursuant to a plea... Full story

  • Court Briefs 09-04-15

    Sep 4, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brianna West, age 19 of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on charges of No Proof of Financial Responsibility, a class II misdemeanor. She pleaded guilty. She was sentenced to a $250 fine plus court costs. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Theodore Medina, age 25, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of Disturbing the Peace, a class III... Full story

  • Court Briefs 09-03-15

    Sep 3, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 before the Honorable Randin Roland: Garrett Nelson, age 21 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of Accessory to a Felony, a class IV felony. Preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Robbillee Peppersack, age 27 of Nashville, Tenn., appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance: Adderall, a class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, she pleaded guilty to an amended complaint of attempted... Full story

  • Court Briefs 08-27-15

    Aug 27, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brittanie Yack, age 29 of Lodgepole, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st High Test, a class W misdemeanor. Pursuant to a plea agreement, she pleaded to DUI 1st and DUS, class W and II misdemeanors respectively. Sentencing was scheduled for Nov. 9. Erick Schultz, age 25, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of attempted possession of methamphetamine, a class I misdemeanor. He received 90 days in... Full story

  • Court Briefs 08-12-15

    Aug 12, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, Aug. 11, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Brittanie Yack, age 29 of Lodgepole, appeared a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st high test, a class W misdemeanor. The pre-trial conference was continued until Aug. 24. Kevin Maes, age 22 of Potter, appeared for sentencing on charges of 3rd degree assault: Fight by mutual consent and theft, both class II misdemeanors. He received 18 months intensive supervised probation. Brian Kranz, age 26 of Encinitas, Calif.,... Full story

  • Court Briefs 08-06-15

    Aug 6, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, before the Honorable Derek C. Weimer: Brian Heasley, 21 of Waterloo, Iowa, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana with intent to deliver or distribute, a class III felony. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. Clint Younger, 33 of Sidney, pleaded guilty today to possession of methamphetamine, a class IV felony. He was sentenced to 47 days in jail, receiving credit for 47 days already served. He was also ordered to pay court costs. Andre Purr... Full story

  • Court Briefs 07-30-15

    Jul 30, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, July 27, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Steven Diedrich, age 36 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of 3rd degree assault, a class I misdemeanor. He requested counsel. Entry of plea set for Aug. 10. Brittanie Yack, age 29 of Lodgpole, appeared a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st High Test, a class W misdemeanor. Pre-trial conference continued to Aug. 10. Brian Heasley, age 34 of Waterloo, Iowa, appeared for presentment on charges of possession of... Full story

  • Court Brief 07-21-15

    Jul 21, 2015

    Stanley Russell, age 49 of Chappell, appeared for sentencing on July 21 before Judge Derek Weimer in Cheyenne County District Court on a charge of Driving on a Revoked License, a class IV felony. Russell received 20-60 months incarceration and had his driver’s license revoked for 15 years.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 07-20-15

    Jul 20, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, July 13, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Michael J. Votruba, age 26, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of DUI – High Test, a class W misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty. Pretrial set for Aug. 24. Matthew T. Guthrie, age 29, of Sidney, failed to appear for entry of plea on charges of False Imprisonment – 2nd degree and Assault – 3rd degree, both class I misdemeanors. The state is to submit a Motion to Forfeit Bond. Denise A. Kray, age 56, of Sidney, appea... Full story

  • Court Briefs 07-15-15

    Jul 15, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Tony M. Christensen, 23 of Englewood, Colo., was sentenced to 12 to 36 months on each of two counts of criminal attempt of first-degree forgery, a class IV felony. The sentences were ordered to run consecutively. Ryan Glenn, 21 of Kimball, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for first-degree criminal trespass, a class I misdemeanor. He also must serve eight days in jail: two days starting Friday, two days starting... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-30-15

    Jun 30, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Monday, June 29, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Devon Holder, age 27 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of child abuse, a class IIIA felony. He received 24-48 months at the Department of Corrections. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Eric Shultz, age 25 and is homeless, appeared for presentment on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a class IV felony. A preliminary... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-24-15

    Jun 24, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, June 22, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Kevin Maes, age 22 of Potter, appeared for a pre-trial conference on an amended charge of theft, 3rd degree assault: fight by mutual combat and disturbing the peace, a class II, II and III misdemeanor respectively. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. Timothy Tscharner, age 29 of Potter, appeared for presentment on a charge of violation of sex offender registration act, A class IV felony. Preliminary hearing set for July 6... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-22-15

    Jun 22, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Friday, June 19, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Kyle Gibson, age 25 of Kimball and Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted possession of methamphetamine, class I misdemeanor. He received 24 months intensive supervised probation. Misty Beutler, age 32 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of witness tampering, a class IV felony. She received four years probation, 100 hours of community service and a $500 fine. Abel Domingo... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-15-15

    Jun 15, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Clinton Tscharner, age 41 of Kimball, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a class IV felony. He pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine and DUI-D, a class I and W misdemeanor, respectively. He received 24 months probation. Gary Vannatter Jr, age 28 of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a playground, a... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-08-15

    Jun 8, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, May 26, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Michael Lohman, age 26, of Akron, Colo., appeared for entry of plea on charges of 3rd degree assault and criminal mischief, both class I misdemeanors. He pleaded not guilty. Pre-trial conference set for June 8. Kevin Maes, age 22, of Sidney, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of theft – less than $200, a class II misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty. Pre-trial conference set for June 8. Kevin Maes, age 22, of Potter, appeared fo... Full story

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