Navajo County Superior Court

The following criminal cases were heard in Navajo County Superior Court recently.

Josiah Larzelere admitted to violating the terms of his probation on the original charge of armed robbery. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 215 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Joseph S. Clark.

Esauyano Jake pleaded guilty to escape and shoplifting. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC for both counts, both with credit for 13 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $268. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Sonya Watson Allsop pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and admitted to violating the terms of her probation on the original charge of conspiracy to transport methamphetamine for sale. She was sentenced to one year in the DOC for possession of methamphetamine, with credit for 126 days served and three years in the DOC for conspiracy to transport methamphetamine for sale, with credit for 200 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was fined $1,790. She was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Chad Columbia pleaded guilty to attempt to transport methamphetamine for sale. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 516 days served and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $3,580. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Kevin Locicero pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine for sale. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 35 days served and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Taj Ballejos pleaded guilty to molestation of a child and attempted sexual conduct with a minor. He was sentenced to 10 years in the DOC for molestation of a child, with credit for 255 days served to be served day for day with no early release. He received a suspended sentence for attempted sexual conduct with a minor and was placed on probation for 10 years upon release from the DOC. He must register as a sex offender. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Jayden Connor Ramirez pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted unlawful flight, disorderly conduct/domestic violence, and threatening and intimidating/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve two days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Tara Yazzie pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve four months in the DOC, with credit for 18 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Ted Dashee pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 49 days in the county jail, with credit for 48 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Daniel Avalos pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve seven days in the county jail, with credit for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Hailey Heiser pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a means of transportation. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tem Michael S. Penrod.

Matthew Halderman pleaded guilty to criminally negligent child abuse. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 19 days in the county jail, with credit for 19 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Nathaniel Wagner pleaded guilty to endangerment and DUI/drugs/vapors. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for eight days served and two days suspended. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Joyce Blackowl, also known as Joyce Ronquillo, pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI and aggravated assault. She was sentenced to four months in the DOC for DUI, with credit for 156 days served and received a suspended sentence for aggravated assault and was placed on probation for four years. She was sentenced by Judge Jon H. Saline.

Brandon Calavaza pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four months in the DOC, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Salvador Vargas-Ventura pleaded guilty to extreme DUI with a blood alcohol content of .20% or more. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 14 days in the county jail, with credit for two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Penrod.

Dakota Miller pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment/domestic violence and trespassing/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 360 days in the county jail, with credit for 30 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Andrew Cristler pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on the original charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. His intensive probation was reinstated for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Alonzo Morris pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation and assault. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve eight days in the county jail, with credit for eight days served. He was sentenced by Judge Penrod.

Patrick Vanoss pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with a weapon. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 49 days in the county jail, with credit for 49 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

John L. Coochyamptewa pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for eight years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four months in the DOC, with credit for six days served. He was sentenced by Judge Penrod.

Tyler Montana Simmons pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve three days in the county jail, with credit for three days served. He was sentenced by Judge Penrod.

Harley Bippert pleaded guilty to stalking. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 180 days in the county jail, with credit for 73 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Matthew Beecroft pleaded guilty to use of methamphetamine and misconduct involving weapons, and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on the original charges of child abuse and shoplifting. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Jeffery Jager pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess fentanyl for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for seven years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 42 days in the county jail, with credit for 12 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.

Mark Seiley pleaded guilty to DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 14 days in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Penrod.