Superior Court

November 2021

The following criminal case was heard in Navajo County Superior Court recently.

Brianna Anderson pleaded guilty to refusing to provide a truthful name and attempted possession of methamphetamine. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 13 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 13 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon Saline.

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Daniel Hayden pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and misconduct involving weapons. He was sentenced to 17 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for sexual exploitation of a minor and 2.5 years in DOC for misconduct involving weapons, with credit for 266 days served on each charge, 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 $267. He was ordered to pay an investigative assessment fee of $500 and a sex offender registration assessment fee of $250. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Anissa Pela pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 19 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 19 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon Saline.

Cheyenne Hoaglin pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for nine days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Marissa Tessay Machuse pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve two days in the county jail, with credit for two days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Dakota Cecil Giroux pleaded guilty to three counts each of aggravated assault/domestic violence and attempted 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 15 days in the county jail, with credit for 15 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Larin Nasafotie pleaded guilty to trespassing and failure to appear. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 80 days in the county jail for trespassing with credit for 80 days served, and 81 days in the county jail for failure to appear, with credit for 81 days served with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Amanda Nez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possession of methamphetamine for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve three days in the county jail, with credit for three days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Edwin Dean pleaded guilty to aggravated assault/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 165 days in the county jail, with credit for 165 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

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Adrian Brown pleaded guilty to use of methamphetamine, and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of possession of marijuana and failure to appear. He was sentenced to three years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for use of methamphetamine, with credit for 54 days served, one year in the DOC for possession of marijuana, with credit for 127 days served and 1.5 years in the DOC for failure to appear, with credit for 115 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 $1,780. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Oscar Munoz pleaded guilty to attempted transportation of fentanyl for sale. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 96 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 Dale Nielson.

Joseph Lomeli pleaded guilty to misconduct involving weapons, money laundering and attempted possession of methamphetamine for sale. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the DOC for misconduct involving weapons, 3.5 years in the DOC for money laundering and 3.5 years in the DOC for attempted possession of methamphetamine, with credit for 119 days served on each count, 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 $1,780. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Robin Noel Guevara pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, attempted aggravated assault and disorderly conduct/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Robert Archuleta pleaded guilty to endangerment and 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 180 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Valerie Caddo pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Francine Allen pleaded guilty to endangerment. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 89 days in the county jail, with credit for 89 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Reese Ahasteen pleaded guilty to shoplifting, attempted robbery, attempted escape and 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 144 days in the county jail, with credit for 144 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

October 2021

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

Zachary Paul McGee admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and his probation was reinstated for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 12 months in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 89 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Brittney Billie pleaded guilty to DUI with a minor present and two counts of child abuse/domestic violence. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Jennifer Hanson pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, assault/domestic violence, attempted aggravated assault and attempted aggravated domestic violence. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve three days in the county jail, with credit for three days served. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Valentino Haswood pleaded guilty to endangerment and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol content of .20% or more. 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 two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Matthew Hammon pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four days in the county jail, with credit for four days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Lambert Dixon pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault and aggravated assault. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on lifetime probation. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve six months in the county jail, with credit for 475 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Giussepe Palomino pleaded guilty to attempted possession of a narcotic drug for sale. 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 county jail, with credit for two days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Kathleen Port pleaded guilty to two counts of assault, endangerment and DUI drugs. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 12 months. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for one day served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

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Justin Hardy admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of aggravated DUI. The original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 365 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 92 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Warren Granville.

Tyrone Henry pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 160 days in the county jail, with credit for 160 days served. He was sentenced by Judge John Lamb.

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Chelsea L. McCabe pleaded guilty to probation violation on an original charge of aggravated DUI. She was sentenced to one year in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 173 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Melinda K. Hardy.

Markist Gene James pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, with credit to 131 days served, to be followed a term of three years probation. He was sentenced by Judge Jon H. Saline.

Jimmy Roger Brownfeather Jr. pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC for resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia, three years in the DOC for aggravated DUI, and 44 days in the Navajo County Jail for disorderly conduct, with credit for 44 days served on all counts, 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 sentenced by Judge Saline.
Esauyano W. Jake admitted to violating the terms of his probation on the original charges of possession of burglary tools and trespassing. He was ordered to serve 60 days in the county jail, with credit for 40 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Dale P. Nielson.

Joshua Shurney Dinkins pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. 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 Saline.

Kandra Amich pleaded guilty to attempted sale of methamphetamine. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years with drug court provisions. As a condition of her probation, she must serve 180 days in the county jail to be deferred as directed by the drug court team. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Alexandria Merna Begay admitted violating the terms of her probation on original charges of fraudulent schemes and artifices, DUI, and two counts of criminal damages. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years, with drug court provisions. As a condition of her probation, she must serve 180 days in the county jail to be deferred as directed by the drug court team. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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September 2021

Bobby Willeto pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a narcotic drug for sale. He was sentenced to four years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 149 days served. He was fined $3,560. He was sentenced by Judge Warren Granville.

Georgina Pela admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of unlawful possession of a retail receipt. She was sentenced to one year in DOC, with credit for 249 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Misty Chino pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. She was sentenced to four months in DOC, with credit for nine days served, to be followed by a term of probation for two years. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Thomas Leroy Brown 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 17 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 17 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Willie Lee Jenkins pleaded guilty to taking prohibited articles into a jail, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. 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 Saline.

Dakota Downs pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs and criminal impersonation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 96 days in the county jail, with credit for 96 days served. He was sentenced by Judge David Mackey.

Tharvald Reidhead pleaded guilty to two counts of 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 90 days in the county jail, with credit for 24 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Mackey.

Francine Hunter pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and interfering with judicial proceedings. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Ronald P. Bristow pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in DOC, with credit for 136 days served on each count, 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 $267. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Haley Chilcutt pleaded guilty to taking prohibited articles into a jail, tampering with physical evidence and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve seven days in the county jail, with credit for seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Valente Rodriguez pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct with a weapon. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 38 days in the county jail, with credit for 38 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

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Boyd D. Williams pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 78 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $1,780. He was sentenced by Judge Warren Granville.

Filipe Guerrero pleaded guilty to attempted transportation of fentanyl for sale. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 180 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 Dale Nielson.

Leslie Jo Jordan pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve four days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for four days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Nicholas Joseph Peterson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 27 days in the county jail, with credit for 27 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Darwin Neosh Davids pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a means of transportation. 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 Nielson.

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Fabian Olguin pleaded guilty to use of methamphetamine and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years for use of methamphetamine and the original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated for four years for possession of drug paraphernalia, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

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Michaela Serna pleaded guilty to endangerment and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was sentenced to one year in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) on each count, with credit for 212 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. She was fined $445. She was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Vincent Romero admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of three counts of disorderly conduct. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC on each count, with credit for 87 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Eldon Martin Luther pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, with credit for six days served, to be followed by a term of probation for three years upon release. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Kenneth Lites pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit the sale of fentanyl and conspiracy to commit the sale of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to five years in the DOC on each count, with credit for 195 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Danielle Fisher admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of destruction of a public jail. She was sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 64 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Dustin Ray Garvin pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of dangerous drugs. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve eight days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for eight days served. He was sentenced by Judge Warren Granville.

Thenetta Aul pleaded guilty to theft. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. She was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $1,796. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Carlos Lopez-Montoya pleaded guilty to attempted money laundering. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 139 days in the county jail, with credit for 139 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Corey Bradford pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug, escape, failure to appear and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for possession of a narcotic drug, with credit for 325 days served, six months in the DOC for escape, 1.5 years in the DOC for failure to appear, with credit for 296 days served, one year in the DOC for the first count of possession of drug paraphernalia, with credit for 289 days served and one year in the DOC for the second count of possession of drug paraphernalia, with credit for 287 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 $1,780 and ordered to pay $200 in attorney’s fees. He was sentenced by visiting Judge Warren Granville.

Daniel Romero Sanchez pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to nine days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for nine days served. He was sentenced by Judge Jon Saline.

Patrick Sherfield pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI with a blood alcohol content of .15% or more with a child present. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must serve two days in the county jail. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Dana Benally pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI with a minor present. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve seven days in the county jail, with credit for seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Michael Nicotine pleaded guilty to endangerment and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol content of .15% 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 nine days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Chase H. Reeves pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. 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 Saline.

Tyreek Nez pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 12 days in the county jail, with credit for 12 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Dashielle Lee pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a means of transportation. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 90 days in the county jail, with credit for 90 days served. She was sentenced by Judge David Mackay.

Zefferini Naha pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs and resisting arrest. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 13 days in the county jail, with credit for 13 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Skylar Williams pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve six days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Anslem Dodson pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 16 days in the county jail, with credit for 16 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

John Maxwell pleaded guilty to unlawful flight from a law enforcement officer, driving on a suspended license and reckless driving. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two 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 Saline.

Stormy Enlow pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve six days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Joan Lando pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs, solicitation to commit hindering prosecution, failure to appear, two counts each of theft, unlawful possession, use or alteration of a retail sales receipt or universal product code label, criminal simulation and criminal impersonation, and three counts of aggravated shoplifting. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for four years for all Class Four felonies and three years to all Class Five and Class Six felonies, with the sentences to run concurrently. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 75 days in the county jail, with credit for 75 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Bryan T. Camella pleaded guilty to facilitation of possession of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. He was sentenced by Judge Mackay.

Anthony Garcia pleaded guilty to DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for one day served and nine days suspended. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Naomi Williams admitted to violating the terms of her probation on original charges of taking prohibited articles into a public jail, obstruction of a criminal investigation, and two counts each of driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and her probation was reinstated. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 104 days in the county jail for one count of driving on a suspended license, with credit for 104 days served and one year in the county jail for taking prohibited articles into a public jail, with credit for 97 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

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August 2021

Tyler Meek pleaded guilty to trespassing, aggravated assault and two counts of possession of burglary tools. He was sentenced to one year in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for trespassing and each count of possession of burglary tools and 3.5 years in the DOC for aggravated assault, with credit for 146 days served on each count, 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 sentenced by interim Judge Warren Granville.

Kareem Martin pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to five years in the DOC, with credit for 301 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 Granville.

Bryce Howard pleaded guilty to burglary and possession of burglary tools. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 27 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 27 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon Saline.

Darren Paxson pleaded guilty to domestic violence endangerment and DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Anslem Dodson pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 16 days in the county jail, with credit for 16 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Tyler Tortice pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and hindering prosecution. 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 Saline.

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Robert L. Pawlik pleaded guilty to attempted possession of fentanyl for sale. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 163 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was sentenced by interim Judge Warren Granville.

Karen Illies admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of aggravated assault. She received a suspended sentence and the original terms of her intensive probation were reinstated for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 41 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 41 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

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Theresa Duran pleaded guilty to escape and admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of attempted sale of methamphetamine. She was sentenced to two years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for attempted sale of methamphetamine, with credit for 315 days served and 1.75 years in the DOC for escape, 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 sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Ralph Dunnagan pleaded guilty to DUI, two counts of aggravated assault and three counts of resisting arrest. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in in the DOC for each count of aggravated assault, one year in the DOC for each count of resisting arrest, with credit for five days served on each count and five days in the Navajo County Jail for DUI, with the sentence 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 $445. He was ordered to pay a $500 prison construction and operations assessment and a $500 general fund assessment. He was sentenced by interim Judge Warren Granville.

Annie Benally, also known as Annie Mare Burke pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine for sale. She was sentenced to 3.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 139 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Robert Times Jr. admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of a narcotic drug. He received a suspended sentence and the terms of his probation were reinstated for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 115 days in the county jail, with credit for 115 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Dale Skibo pleaded guilty to two counts of use of methamphetamine and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one year in the county jail, with credit for 97 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Matthew J. Jacot pleaded guilty to attempted possession of fentanyl. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 24 days in the county jail, with credit for 24 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Adolfo Ramirez pleaded guilty to conspiracy-possession of four pounds or more of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on 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 by Judge Nielson.

Danny Ethelbah pleaded guilty to theft of a credit card and failure to appear. 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 49 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Ivan H. Romero pleaded guilty to attempted money laundering. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. 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 Granville.

Christen Jeanette Peaches pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI with a minor present. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 16 days in the county jail, with credit for 16 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Angela Mora pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. She was sentenced to four months in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 78 days served, to be followed by four years of probation. She was sentenced by interim Judge Warren Granville.

Arnold Orozco pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC, with credit for 262 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 Granville.

Frank Aldrich pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of fentanyl for sale. He was sentenced to four years in the DOC for each count, with credit for 244 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 $7,320. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Eric Soke pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in stolen property. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 147 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 147 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $4,500. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Maria Carrera pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 60 days in the county jail. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Cody Bauer pleaded guilty to attempting to transport marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Velma Gishie pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and DUI. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 86 days in the county jail, with credit for 86 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Allison Heagle pleaded guilty to theft of a means of transportation. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve four days in the county jail, with credit for four days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Alexander Nunez pleaded guilty to trespassing/domestic violence, attempted theft of a means of transportation and aggravated harassment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one year in the county jail, with credit for 167 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Ausencio Martinez pleaded guilty to theft of a means of transportation and possession of dangerous drugs. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 94 days in the county jail, with credit for 94 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $237.48. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Paul Ingraham pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle, and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of trespassing, criminal impersonation and attempted unlawful use of a means of transportation. He was sentenced to one year in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) on each count of attempted unlawful use of a means of transportation, trespassing and criminal impersonation, with credit for 120 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 sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC on each count of unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle, with the sentences to run concurrently and consecutively to the previous three charges, and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was sentenced by interim Judge Warren J. Granville.

Jonathan Picca pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit possession of marijuana for sale and possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC for solicitation to commit possession of marijuana for sale, with credit for 13 days served. He received a suspended sentence for possession of methamphetamine and placed on probation for three years upon his release from DOC. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Mickey Tsosie pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband and three counts of aggravated shoplifting. He was sentenced to two years in the DOC for promoting prison contraband, with credit for 215 days served and three years in the DOC on each count of aggravated shoplifting, with credit for 215 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 $890. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $29.05. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Tasha Alexander pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine for sale. She was sentenced to 15 years in the DOC, with credit for 260 days served. She was fined $1,000. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

David Wesley Herman admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of attempted unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle and reckless driving. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC for attempted unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served and 248 days in the Navajo County Jail for reckless driving, with credit for 248 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was ordered to pay $2,952 in extradition costs and $400 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Jeffrey Len Henderson pleaded guilty to extreme DUI with a blood alcohol content of .15% or more, driving on a suspended license and endangerment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years for extreme DUI, and three years for driving on a suspended license and endangerment, with the sentences to run concurrently. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 120 days in the county jail. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Shawn Thomas Hill pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Ashley Kristen White pleaded guilty to DUI, endangerment and aggressive driving. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 30 days in the county jail. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon Saline.

Gabriel Pete Espinoza pleaded guilty to failure of a sex offender to notify sheriff of change of address. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Rickey Young pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

July 2021

Johnny Cornwall was found guilty after a trial by jury of sexual assault and sexual conduct with a minor. He was sentenced to 5.25 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for sexual assault and six months in the DOC for sexual conduct with a minor, with credit for 59 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Robert Johnson was found guilty after a trial by jury of sexual conduct with a minor. He was sentenced to 35 years in the DOC, with credit for 988 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He must pay an investigative assessment fee of $500 and a sex offender registration assessment fee of $250. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Matthew Trevino pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI, and fraudulent schemes and practices. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC for aggravated DUI, with credit for 35 days served, to be followed by four years of probation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on three years probation for fraudulent schemes and practices upon his release from the DOC, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Warren J. Granville.

JR Cepi pleaded guilty to attempted burglary. 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 Navajo County Jail, with credit for 14 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon Saline.

Manaf S. Al-Tamimi pleaded guilty to conspiracy- possession of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Georgina Pela admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of unlawful possession of a retail sales receipt. The original terms of her probation were reinstated for one year. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Anthony Garcia pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Christy Guerrero pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sale of methamphetamine. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 175 days in the county jail, with credit for 175 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Granville.

Hershal Skeet pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

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Jason Begaye pleaded guilty to shoplifting and two counts of aggravated shoplifting. He was sentenced to five years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for each count, with credit for 206 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 must make restitution in the amount of $16.71. He was ordered to pay $300 in pay attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

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James J. Johnson admitted to violating the terms of his probation on the original charges of disorderly conduct, aggravated assault and two counts of attempted aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. He received a suspended sentence with his probation reinstated to intensive probation. As a condition of his probation, he was sentenced to one year in the Navajo County Jail for disorderly conduct and both counts of attempted aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, with credit for 162 days served and one year in the county jail for aggravated assault with credit for 138 days served, with the sentences to run concurrently. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Richard Lawrence pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for 3.5 years. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Kevin Rojas pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 21 days in the county jail, with credit for 21 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Aaron Payne pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. 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 Pro Tempore Saline.

Kendell Benton pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve nine days in the county jail, with credit for nine days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Michelle Marie Lacy pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Dreylyn Baha pleaded guilty to shoplifting, criminal impersonation and underage drinking. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve six days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

June 2021

Shane Badding pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and three counts of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to six years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) on each count of aggravated assault, with credit for 323 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 received a suspended sentence for disorderly conduct and was placed on intensive probation for three years upon his release from DOC. He was fined $1,780 and must make restitution in the amount of $5,000. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Naomi Williams pleaded guilty to driving on a suspended license, taking prohibited articles into a jail, obstructing a criminal investigation and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 169 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 169 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Keith Clark pleaded guilty to aggravated assault/domestic violence. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 123 days in the county jail, with credit for 123 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Dane King pleaded guilty to attempted possession of more than four pounds of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

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Josue Jaquez pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband. He was sentenced to four years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Leslie George Clark admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC, with credit for 226 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 Saline.

Charles Howard McDowell pleaded guilty to aggravated assault/domestic violence and 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 one day in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Jason Wade Skellenger pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. 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 10 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Alfreda Kaye Lane pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve six days in the county jail, with credit for six days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Jeremiah Perry pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for 10 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Angel Joseph Romero pleaded guilty to negligent homicide. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve six months in the county jail. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Francisco Vasquez pleaded guilty to misconduct involving weapons. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four 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 Hatch.

Vickey Ray pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 12 days in the county jail, with credit for 12 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Dean Howard Sides pleaded guilty to obstructing a criminal investigation, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 17 days in the county jail, with credit for 17 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Francisco Saiz Cabrera Jr. pleaded guilty to trespassing. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

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Heidi Faith Dazen admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of aggravated DUI with a minor present. She was sentenced to six months in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 66 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. She was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Russell Wilson admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of attempted furnishing of harmful items to minors. He was sentenced to nine months in the DOC, with credit for 67 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 Dale Nielson.

Lane Ryan Begay 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. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Lisha Smith admitted to violating the terms of her probation on the original charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and use of dangerous drugs. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years, with drug court provisions. As a condition of his probation, he must serve 180 days in the county jail, to be deferred as directed by the Drug Court Team. She was sentenced to 97 additional days in the county jail, with credit for 97 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Christopher Andrew Jones pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct/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 one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Danielle N. Pashano pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must serve 17 days in the county jail, with credit for 17 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Damien Shaw pleaded guilty to burglary. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years, with drug court provisions. As a condition of his probation, he must serve 180 days in the county jail, to be deferred as directed by the Drug Court Team. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Katie Hampton Barnes pleaded guilty to two counts of taking the identity of another person or entity. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. She was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $23,958. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Keyonda Lashai Sanders pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for nine months. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Steve G. Wilson pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Alan Jerome Cody pleaded guilty to 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 24 days in the county jail, with credit for 24 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

John Paul Cruz admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of failure to appear. The original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 42 days in the county jail, with credit for 42 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Daniel Beecroft pleaded guilty to endangerment and extreme DUI with a blood alcohol content of .15% or more. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 30 days in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Brandi Ann Beltz pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve eight days in the county jail, with credit for eight days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Shea Sakeva pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 12 months. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Jason Edward Unangst pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for six days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $1,830. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

David Arthur Fridley admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of attempted aggravated assault. He was sentenced to six months in the DOC, with credit for 155 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 Ralph Hatch.

Christopher R. Long pleaded guilty to trespassing. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC, with credit for 141 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $267 and ordered to pay $100 in attorney fees of. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Joseph McClane admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of burglary. He received a suspended sentence and the original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

John Paul Cruz admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of failure to appear. He received a suspended sentence and the original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 42 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 42 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Edward Pierre Rodriguez admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of fraudulent schemes and artifices, theft of a credit card, and two counts of burglary. He received a suspended sentence and the original terms of his intensive probation were reinstated for five years for fraudulent schemes and artifices, three years for theft of a credit card, and four years for each charge of burglary, with the sentences to run concurrently. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 47 days in the county jail, with credit for 47 days served. He was ordered to pay $100 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Israel Luna Duran pleaded guilty to eight counts of aggravated shoplifting. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $3,150. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Nolan Lee Harper Robertson pleaded guilty to endangerment, criminal damage and DUI. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 13 days in the county jail, with credit for 13 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $324. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Johnny Gonzales 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 22 days in the county jail, with credit for 22 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Paul Spencer Monte pleaded guilty to DUI and endangerment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years for DUI and three years for endangerment with the sentences to run concurrently. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 120 days in the county jail, with credit for 58 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Ramiro Nino pleaded guilty to attempted possession of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. 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 Nielson.

Robert Gallegos pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four days in the county jail, with credit for four days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Warren Brown was found guilty after trial by jury of four counts of aggravated shoplifting. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 months in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 161 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $4.38. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Blaine Austin Swails pleaded guilty to attempted possession of methamphetamine for sale. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, 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 Dale Nielson.

Chantel Begay admitted to violating the terms of her probation on original charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The original terms of her probation were reinstated. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 32 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 32 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Liam Snow pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a narcotic drug for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 120 days in the county jail, with credit for seven days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Mark Schmidt Jr. pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment. 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 14 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Sandro Ramirez pleaded guilty to theft. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Candace Painter pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, assault/domestic violence and attempted aggravated harassment/domestic. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for 10 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Melissa Dawn Kenchiova pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport methamphetamine for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 48 days in the county jail, with credit for 48 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Debra Rennick pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for seven years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 181 days in the county jail, with credit for 181 days served. She must make restitution in the amount of $300. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Demitri Andres Lucero 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 17 days in the county jail, with credit for 17 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Saline.

Carla Baca pleaded guilty to misconduct involving weapons and two counts of possession of dangerous drugs. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve six months in the county jail, with credit for 15 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Jeremy Elery pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and use of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Sheena Bigman pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, disorderly conduct/domestic violence and attempted aggravated domestic violence. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve two days in the county jail, with credit for two days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Miguel A. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to fraudulent schemes and artifices. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 45 days in the county jail, with credit for 45 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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Mackel Durnham admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of disorderly conduct/domestic violence. He was sentenced to nine months in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC), with credit for 122 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 Ralph Hatch.

Matthew Josiah Long pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, child abuse/domestic violence, aggravated assault/domestic violence and attempted second degree murder/domestic violence, He was sentenced to one year in the DOC for possession of marijuana, and 17 years in the DOC for attempted second degree murder/domestic violence, aggravated assault/domestic violence and child abuse/domestic violence, with credit for 453 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 $1,335, and ordered to pay a $1,000 investigative assessment fee, a $150 domestic violence shelter fund assessment, and a $150 address confidentiality program assessment. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Tom Burnside pleaded guilty to use of methamphetamine and misconduct involving weapons, and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of possession of a stolen credit card and attempted theft of a means of transportation. He was sentenced to three years in the DOC for use of methamphetamine and misconduct involving weapons, with credit for 285 days served, and 1.5 years in the DOC for attempted theft of a means of transportation and possession of a stolen credit card, with credit for 291 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 sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Jonathan Upshaw pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC on one count, with credit for eight days served. He received a suspended sentence on the remaining charge and was placed on probation for four years upon his release from the DOC. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Pamela Crystal Benally admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of aggravated assault. She received a suspended sentence and her intensive probation was reinstated. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 144 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 144 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Dominic Wilson pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve six months in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

David Estes Potter pleaded guilty to attempted destruction of a public jail. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 18 days in the county jail, with credit for 18 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Michael Clelland pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Adrian Brown pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and failure to appear. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 60 days in the county jail, with credit for 60 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Mason Lee Short pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct involving a weapon and disorderly conduct/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 27 days in the county jail, with credit for 27 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Cecil T. Ingram pleaded guilty to attempted possession of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 11 days in the county jail, with credit for 11 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Brianna Lindsey pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a narcotic drug. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 92 days in the county jail, with credit for 92 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

May 2021

Michael Anthony Rodriguez admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of two counts of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for one count, with credit for 262 days served and 1.5 years in the DOC for the second count, with credit for 262 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 ordered to pay $300 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Davionta Mitchell pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband and aggravated assault. She was sentenced to eight years in the DOC for promoting prison contraband and six years in the DOC for aggravated assault, 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 ordered to pay $300 in attorney fees. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Brandon Copeland pleaded guilty to kidnapping and two counts of attempted molestation of a child. He was sentenced to 19 years in the DOC for kidnapping, with credit for 255 days served. He received a suspended sentence on the remaining charges and was placed on lifetime probation upon release from the DOC. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Rebecca Lee Gould pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI, shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, criminal impersonation and two counts of promoting prison contraband. She was sentenced to four months in the DOC for aggravated DUI, with credit for 66 days served, to be followed by four years of intensive probation. She received a suspended sentence for the remaining charges and was placed on intensive probation for seven years for each count of promoting prison contraband, four years for possession of methamphetamine and three years for possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal impersonation. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve a total of 75 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 75 days served with the sentences to run concurrently upon release from the DOC. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.

Brian Harold Nebitsi admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to two years in the DOC, with credit for 345 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was ordered to pay $200 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Cynthia Benally pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 235 days in the county jail, with credit for 235 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Luke Eugene Renner pleaded guilty to attempted unlawful flight from a law enforcement officer and reckless driving. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Nicole Jager pleaded guilty to DUI/drugs with a minor present. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve 13 days in the county jail, with credit for 13 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Kyle Jay Manymules pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated shoplifting. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 12 months in the county jail, with credit for 76 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $17.53. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Joshua James Bands pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a narcotic drug. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for four years for possession of a narcotic drug and three years for possession of drug paraphernalia, with the sentences to run concurrently. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 31 days in the county jail, with credit for 31 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Nicolette Tuetken pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve one year in the county jail, with credit for 140 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

April M. Acosta pleaded guilty to attempted possession of a narcotic drug for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Christopher LaFave pleaded guilty to attempted theft of a credit card and attempted unlawful use of transportation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one year in the county jail, with credit for 104 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $4,510. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Wilmer Begay Todecheene pleaded guilty to DUI, endangerment and possession of peyote. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 10 days in the county jail, with credit for nine days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Saline.

Miko Monroy pleaded guilty to resisting arrest. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve nine months in the county jail, with credit for 136 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Krisford Begay pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

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Gustavo Chairez-Ruiz pleaded guilty to two counts each of attempted kidnapping and attempted molestation of a child. He was sentenced to five years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) for each count of attempted kidnapping, with credit for 404 days served on each count. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on lifetime probation upon release from DOC for each count of attempted molestation of a child. He was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.

Robert Shephard pleaded guilty to child molestation, sexual abuse and attempted child molestation. He was sentenced to 14 years in the DOC, with credit for eight days served for child molestation and 2.5 years in the DOC for sexual abuse, with the sentences to run consecutively and to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He received a suspended sentence on the remaining charge of attempted child molestation and was placed on probation for 20 years upon his release from the DOC. He was fined $534 and ordered to pay an investigative assessment of $500 and a sex offender registration assessment of $250. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Jose Espinoza pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve nine months in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 68 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

Emlyn G. Northrop pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for sale. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 18 months. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve eight days in the county jail, with credit for eight days served. She was sentenced by Judge Dale Nielson.

Carlton L. Allen pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 17 days in the county jail, with credit for 17 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

Michael Craig Williams pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a means of transportation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 121 days in the county jail, with credit for 121 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.

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The following criminal cases were heard in Navajo County Superior Court recently.
Lauren Crittenden pleaded guilty to attempted possession of dangerous drugs for sale, and fraudulent schemes and artifices. She was sentenced to 3.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections (DOC) on each count, with credit for 164 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 must pay $300 in attorney fees. She was sentenced by Judge Ralph Hatch.
Darrell Morris pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to nine months in the DOC, with credit for 145 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 Dale Nielson.
Xavier Joseph Buckley pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, with credit for 22 days served, to be followed by four years of probation. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Brian Gary Thompson pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of dangerous drugs. He was sentenced to 4.5 years in the DOC on each count, with credit for two 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 $3,660. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
David Giles admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of misconduct involving weapons. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 136 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 Nielson.
Jose Ramon Anchondo pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on original charges of arson of an occupied structure and resisting arrest. He was sentenced to four years in the DOC for arson, with credit for 45 days served, six months in the DOC for resisting arrest, with credit for 297 days served and 2.5 years in the DOC for aggravated assault, 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 $267. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Alyssa Beth Painter pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear. She was sentenced to three years in the DOC for possession of methamphetamine, with credit for 32 days served and two years in the DOC for failure to appear, with credit for 28 day 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 $1,830. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Leanderson Shay pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, to be followed by four years of probation. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Mark Steven Behlke Jr. pleaded guilty to fraudulent schemes and artifices. He was sentenced to five years in the DOC, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He must make restitution in the amount of $11,324.36. He was ordered to pay $300 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Shawnah Sharp admitted to violating the terms of her probation on original charges of aggravated assault/domestic violence and failure to appear. She was sentenced to one year in the DOC for aggravated assault/domestic violence, with credit for 99 days served and 1.5 years in the DOC for failure to appear, with credit for 99 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 sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Brian Williams admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to two years in the DOC, with credit for 187 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 Hatch.
Tyler Richardson pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, with credit for 17 days served, to be followed by four years of probation. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Douglas Begay pleaded guilty to trespassing. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC, with credit for 106 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was fined $267. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
James Thompson pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary. He was sentenced to 7.5 years in the DOC for each count, with credit for 234 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 sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Craig McCarthy pleaded guilty to endangerment, aggravated DUI and two counts of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC for aggravated DUI, with credit for two days served, followed by seven years probation. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years on each count of endangerment and aggravated assault, with the sentences to run concurrently upon release. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Michael Frost pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, failure to appear and two counts of aggravated harassment. He was sentenced to one year in the DOC for aggravated assault and one count of aggravated harassment, with credit for 79 days served on each charge. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in the DOC on the remaining aggravated harassment charge and failure to appear, with credit for 84 days served on each count, 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 $267. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Henry Hayes Jr. pleaded guilty to misconduct involving weapons and admitted to violating the terms of his probation on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to three years and nine months in the DOC for misconduct involving weapons, with credit for 51 days served and 2.5 years in the DOC for possession of methamphetamine, with credit for 56 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 sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Mark Hosier pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI. He was sentenced to four months in the DOC, with credit for two days served and to be followed by four years of probation. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
James A. Stouffer II pleaded guilty to attempted sale of methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in the DOC, with credit for 134 days served, to be followed by a term of community supervision equal to one day for every seven days served. He was ordered to pay $300 in attorney fees. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Jennifer Mae Holloway admitted to violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of attempted aggravated domestic violence. She was sentenced to 31 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 31 days served. She was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Manual Bay pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 50 days in the Navajo County Jail, with credit for 50 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Arnold Joe Thompson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 120 days in the county jail, with credit for 76 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Brianna K. Help pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit burglary. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for two years. As a condition of her probation, she must first serve five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. She was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Hunter Harbison pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs and burglary. 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 Hatch.
William Higgins pleaded guilty to sale of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. 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 10 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Melissa Ann Quast pleaded guilty to false reporting to law enforcement and attempted hindering prosecution. She received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of her probation, he must first serve one day in the county jail, with credit for one day served. She was sentenced by Judge Saline.
Clay Kewanwitewa also known as Clay Kewanwytewa pleaded guilty to two counts of trespassing. 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 ordered to make restitution in the amount of $150. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Dewayne Yellowhair 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 75 days in the county jail, with credit for 75 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Justin Hardy 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 six months in the county jail, with credit for 18 days served. He was sentenced by Hatch.
Esauyano W. Jake pleaded guilty to possession of burglary tools and trespassing. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 106 days in the county jail, with credit for 106 days served. He was ordered to make restitution in the amount of $847. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Nichol Downs pleaded guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. He was sentenced by Judge Nielson.
Carlos Gerardo Jurado-Cazares pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit transportation of methamphetamine. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 65 days in the county jail, with credit for 65 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hardy.
Nabahe Manygoats pleaded guilty to harassment/domestic violence, attempted aggravated domestic violence and failure to appear. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for three years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 95 days in the county jail, with credit for 95 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Antonio Bernard Higgins III pleaded guilty to sale of marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on intensive probation for four years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve two months in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Tristen Chandler Jackson pleaded guilty to theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for one year. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve 17 days in the county jail, with credit for 17 days served. He was sentenced by Judge Pro Tempore Jon H. Saline.
Ryan L. Nelson pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possession of methamphetamine for sale. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for five years. As a condition of his probation, he must first serve four months in the county jail, with credit for one day served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.
Christian Rudelis pleaded guilty to possession of a vapor releasing substance containing a toxic substance, resisting arrest and 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 five days in the county jail, with credit for five days served. He was sentenced by Judge Hatch.

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