The following criminal cases were heard in Navajo County Superior Court recently.
Stephen Eric Martinez, also known as Stephen Parker, pleaded guilty to theft of a means of transportation. He was sentenced to seven years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 303 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Joseph S. Clark.
Arnold Benally admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of fentanyl. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 102 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Levi Loyd admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC for each count, with credit for 129 days served for the first count, 125 days served for the second count and 120 days served for the third count, with the sentences to run concurrently and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Jon H. Saline.
Emiliano Brito pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 2.25 years in the DOC for the first count and one year for the second count, with credit for 321 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Martina Morales admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her intensive probation was reinstated. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve one year in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 174 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.
Arlondo Tsosie pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve six days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. He was sentenced to Judge Clark.
Gearld Pello pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four months in the DOC, with credit for two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tem Michael S. Penrod.
Ivan Barrajas-Carr pleaded guilty to aggravated assault/domestic violence. His intensive probation was reinstated for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Jonny Vadovich pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Michael Barner pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
David Shaun Unruh pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three 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 Saline.
Cory Smith pleaded guilty to aggravated 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 four months in the DOC, with credit for six days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Michael Rodriguez pleaded guilty to assault, trespassing, aggravated harassment and aggravated assault/domestic violence. His intensive probation was reinstated for assault, trespassing and aggravated harassment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years for aggravated assault/domestic violence. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 28 days in the county jail, with credit for 28 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
Julius Ward pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve two days in the county jail, with credit for two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Clark.
