Court Briefs 12-04-15

The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Dec. 2, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer:

Devan Cook, 22, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, which is a Class IV felony. A status hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Dec. 8.

Devan Cook, 22, of Sidney, also appeared for arraignment on a charge of distribution of marijuana, which is a Class III felony. A status hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Dec. 8.

Jason Cagle, 30, of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of attempted terroristic threats and third degree assault. He received 24 months of intensive supervised probation.

Troy Christofferson, 18, of Alliance, appeared for sentencing on amended charges of four offences of theft, which are all Class I misdemeanors. He received 24 months probation.

David Pilger, formerly of Sidney and now of Fort Collins, Colo., appeared for arraignment on a charge of possession of hash, which is a Class IV felony. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Pilger pled guilty to an amended charge of attempted possession of hash, which is a Class I misdemeanor. He received one day in jail plus a $750 fine and court costs.

Gary Vannatter, 26, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of distribution of marijuana, which is a Class III felony. A status hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2016.

Antonia Ochoa, 50, of Sidney, appeared for a status hearing on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, which is a Class IV felony. A status hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2016.

Isidro Alvarado, 28, of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on two charges of felon in possession of a deadly weapon and witness tampering, which are a Class III and IV felony, respectively. A status hearing is set for Jan. 13, 2016.

Jeremy Lohman, 31, formerly of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of possession of hash, which is a Class IV felony. He received 60 months intensive supervised probation and one day in jail.