Court Briefs - 12-05-13

The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, Dec. 4, before the Honorable Derek Weimer:

Alfredo Balandran, age 39 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of two counts of Distribution of Marijuana--both IV felonies. The defendant requested a continuance and the state opposed it. Sentencing continued to Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Amanda Portillo, age 34 of Potter, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, a class IV felony. She received 20-60 months in the penitentiary.

Monica Gehrig, age 30, now of Sidney (formerly...