Court Briefs

In Cheyenne County Court on July 8, Jethro Harris faced sentencing for his fourth driving under the influence of alcohol offense. Judge Randin Roland granted Harris probation for 24 months, under the condition that Harris submit to drug and alcohol evaluations and counseling.

As part of the sentence, he cannot visit any place where alcohol is consumed. He is not allowed to have alcohol in his home and will be submitted to random tests and searches.

Harris a dishwasher at a local restaurant told Judge Roland that he has applied to a school in the hopes of furthering his education.

“I’m trying to better my life,” he assured the judge.

Dale Robertson was sentenced for the possession of a controlled substance. Robertson was thought to be a high risk if offered probation by the state and was denied. Attorney Jonathon Stellar recommended a straight sentencing.

“I put my family in a bad way, please give me a chance,” Robertson told Judge Roland. “I have been doing really good.”

Robertson was sentenced to 12 months, with five days served.

Johnny Langley faced five charges in Cheyenne County Court, including DUI, chemical test refusal, criminal mischief, obstructing an officer, driving under revocation. Langley was not considered to be a good candidate for probation by the state and was sentenced to six months consecutive for criminal mischief, six months for DUI, 90 days obstructing an officer, 30 days for DUR and 10 days in county jail, concurrent, for refusing a chemical test.

Theodore Medina, dressed in an orange jump suit and wearing handcuffs and ankle cuffs, entered the courtroom to face charges of 3rd degree assault and disturbing the peace.

Medina was arrested in Legion Park for these misdemeanors after physically assaulting a female at a wedding. When arrested Medina had no shirt on and had blood on his chest arms and face. The arresting officer took him to the hospital where he was treated and transferred to the county jail.

Medina pled guilty. He was then released so he could serve out an existing sentence in Box Butte County. Upon finishing this term, he will return to Cheyenne County to be sentenced.