Rickie Caylor was sentenced to prison in Polk County Criminal Number FECR231992 for a period not to exceed 10 years for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver - Methamphetamine, for a period not to exceed 5 years for the crime of Failure to Posses a Tax Stamp, and for a period not to exceed 5 years for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver - Marijuana. The Court ordered the sentences to be served consecutively for an effective term of incarceration not to exceed TWENTY (20) YEARS. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Julie Grandstaff stipulated that she had violated the conditions of her probation in case number FE216720. She was previously granted probation for the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, and Possession of Pseudoephedrine and Lithium With the Intent It Be Used to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Class D felonies. Ms. Grandstaff’s probation was continued and she was order to complete relapse prevention and enter the Women’s Residential Facility at the discretion of her probation officer. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On January 29, 2010, Defendant Holly K. Higginson, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On April 19, 2010, Defendant Holly K. Higginson, was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(d). The sentence in this matter was suspended and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years. The defendant shall be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Holly K. Higginson was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Defendant Delbert D. King Jr., entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(5), a Class D Felony King was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(5). This sentence shall run consecutive to the sentence in AGCR206440 for a total period of incarceration not to exceed 10 years. The defendant shall be committed to the custody of the Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Delbert D. King Jr., was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Jonathan Cheatem was placed on more restrictive probation conditions after being charged with a driving violation while on probation.

Richard Webber was sentenced to a fine totaling $1250 for criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, two counts. Mr. Webber paid all restitution at the time of sentencing.

On March 9, 2010, Defendant Jeffrey M. Larimer, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On April 20, 2010, Defendant Jeffrey M. Larimer was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(d). The judgment was deferred and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years. The defendant shall be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Jeffrey M. Larimer was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Richard William Reed pled guilty in FE233958 to two counts of assault with a weapon. Reed was already on parole and was sentenced to 2 two years sentences consecutive to each other and consecutive to his parole.

Shandy Campbell plead guilty to the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance, methamphetamine, With Intent to Deliver, a Class C felony, in case number FE234384. She faces a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years and is eligible for probation on this charge. She will be sentenced on June 2, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 207. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On April 21, 2010, Defendant Douglas A. Johnson, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(5), a Class D Felony On April 21, 2010, Defendant Douglas A. Johnson, was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(5). The defendant shall be committed to the custody of the Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Douglas A. Johnson, was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Wesley Wilson pled guilty in Polk County Criminal Number FECR234148 to the crimes of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance and Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp. Sentencing was set for a later date. The defendant is being prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Justin Staley entered a plea of guilty to Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree in FE234979 for his involvement in breaking into a home and stealing some electronics while the residents were out. Staley was sentenced to two years in prison, which was suspended and he was granted probation with conditions that he complete 100 hours of community service work, meet with the victim of this crime of she so desires and make any restitution which is due.

Randy Lee Davis pled guilty to Murder in the Second Degree in the shooting death of his wife, Michelle Davis. Michelle Davis was shot on September 11, 2008 while travelling on I-235 through the heart of Des Moines. The Des Moines Police Department investigated the case. Sentencing is set for May 3, 2010. At sentencing, the court must impose a 50 year term of incarceration and Randy Davis must pay at least $150,000.00 in restitution payment to the victim’s estate.

Jovany Castillo Aguilar and Concepcion Hector Sanchez-Aguilar were each sentenced to a term of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree. These men, co-defendants in the robbery of an employee at the Ecualatina Grocery Store at 2400 – 86th Street in Urbandale, Iowa, on December 21, 2009, now must serve at least 70% of their prison sentence, or 7 years, before they are eligible for parole. The Urbandale Police Department investigated this case. A third individual charged with the robbery, Umberto Pelaes, is still awaiting trial.

Raymond Hansen plead guilty to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class B felony, in case number FE234759. He was sentenced to an indeterminate term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years and must serve a mandatory one-third of this sentence prior to becoming eligible for parole. He was granted a one-third reduction of this mandatory minimum for his acceptance of responsibility. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Cody Warner plead guilty to the crimes of Possession of a Controlled Substance, clonazepam, With Intent to Deliver, an aggravated misdemeanor, and Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp, a Class D felony, in case number FE234849. He faces a maximum indeterminate term of two (2) years and five (5) years and is eligible for probation on this charge. He will be sentenced on June 3, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 207. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Keith Lomax was sentenced in Polk County Criminal case number FECR233054 after previously pleading guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree and Theft in the Second Degree. The Court imposed a sentence not to exceed ten years. The defendant will have to serve at least seven years prior to being considered for parole.

Christopher Meisters pled guilty in FE235731 to Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd offense as a habitual offender and Burglary 3rd Degree as a habitual offender on April 23, 2010. He agreed to be sentenced to a term of incarceration not to exceed 30 years with a minimum sentence of 6 years before being eligible for parole if he is sentenced to prison. Pending sentence, Meisters will participate in the 5th Judicial District Drug Court Program. He will remain in Polk County Jail pending placement at the Mount Pleasant Iowa Residential Treatment Facility (IRTC). Upon successful completion of IRTC, he will reside in a ½ way house and participate in the Drug Court programming for approximately 16 months. If he is successful in Drug Court, he will likely be granted probation. If he is unsuccessful, he has already agreed to a 30 year prison term.

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