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Weekly Case Summary
2/22/2010

State of Iowa v. Metrick Lawen Jenkins FECR232316
Metrick Lawen Jenkins plead guilty on February 22, 2010 to Homicide by Vehicle by OWI – Count I and Serious Injury by Vehicle by OWI – Counts II and III.

The charges arose on September 21, 2009 when the defendant, Metrick Jenkins, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier while under the influence of alcohol. He was traveling eastbound on East Birdland Drive, at a high rate of speed, when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a bridge embankment which was adjacent to Birdland Marina. The defendant had three passengers in the car with him at the time of the accident. Heavan Chumos died from injuries she received in the accident. Julie Edwards and Carla Chiles were seriously injured, but survived the crash. The defendant, Metrick Jenkins, was also seriously injured.

At this plea of guilty, the defendant admitted to being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and that that was the cause of the crash. The defendant admitted that he unintentionally caused the death of Heavan Chumos and unintentionally caused the serious injuries to Julie Edwards and Carla Chiles.

Following his plea of guilty, the defendant asked for immediate sentencing. The court granted his request and sentenced the defendant to 25 years in prison on Count I and 10 years in prison on each of the Counts II and III. The defendant’s sentences were run concurrently for a total of 25 years.

On January 11, 2010, Zachary Elijah Swim, FECR232951, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-marijuana, as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On February 22, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing. The State of Iowa argued for a 5 year suspended sentence and probation with the applicable $750.00 fine. The Defendant was on probation for OWOM067023 when he picked up this charge and had also received a deferred judgment on a possession charge two years prior. The Defendant asked the Court for his second deferred judgment. The Court granted him a deferred judgment and probation with the applicable $750.00 civil penalty. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On January 11, 2010, Joseph Andrew Iliff, FECR227894, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-marijuana, as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On February 22, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing and received a deferred judgment and probation with the applicable $750.00 civil penalty. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Richard Lynch appeared in Polk County District Court in criminal number FE 230988. Lynch earlier pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance as a Second of Subsequent Offender. Lynch was sentenced to a period of imprisonment not to exceed 40 years. Lynch must serve a mandatory minimum one-third of his sentence before being eligible for parole. His mandatory minimum was reduced by one-third based on his guilty plea and acceptance of responsibility. Lynch was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On December 3, 2009, Charles Yaw 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 February 22, 2010 Defendant Charles Yaw, was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 5years for the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(5), a Class D Felony. The sentence in this case was suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Charles Yaw was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Bobbie Spoon stipulated that she had violated the conditions of her probation in case number FE225155. She was previously granted probation for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, cocaine, a Class C felony. She was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years in prison and must serve a minimum term of one-third before becoming eligible for parole. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Donna Jones was sentenced for the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE232238. She was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten years with a mandatory one-third, but this sentence was suspended and she was placed on five years probation. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On January 4, 2010, Brian Bowser, FECR232414, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-marijuana, as alleged in the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On February 22, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing and received a deferred judgment and probation with the applicable $750.00 civil penalty. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On December 29, 2009, Defendant Jared L. Miller entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Obtaining or Attempting to a Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation, or Subterfuge, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(c)(8), 155A.24, and 155A.23, a Class C Felony. On February 22, 2010 Defendant Jared L. Miller, was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 10 years for the charge of Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation, or Subterfuge, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(C)(8), 155A.24, and 155A.23, a Class C Felony. The judgment in this case was deferred, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Jared L. Miller was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Dennis Patterson was sentenced to prison in Polk County Criminal Number FECR228960 for a period not to exceed five (5) years for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third Offense) and for a period not to exceed five (5) years for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Third Offense). The defendant was likewise sentenced to prison in Polk County Criminal Number OM67395 for a period of one (1) year for the crime of Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated and for a period of one (1) year for the crime of Harassment in the Second Degree. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On October 30, 2009, Defendant Michelle M. Taylor entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(d), a Class D Felony. On February 22, 2010, Defendant Michelle M. Taylor, was sentenced for a total period 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(d), a Class D Felony. The sentence in this case was suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Michelle M. Taylor was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On January 13, 2010, Defendant Bryan A. Northcott, entered a plea of guilty to the charges of: Count I: Manufacturing a Controlled Substance; and Count II: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(d), both Class D Felonies. On February 22, 2010, Defendant Bryan A. Northcott, was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 5 years in Count I, and for a total period not to exceed 5 years in Count II of the Trial Information. These sentences shall run Concurrent to one another. The sentences in this case was suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Bryan A. Northcott was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Angel J. Sanchez entered a plea of guilty to the charge of Escape or Absence From Custody, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 719.4., a Class D Felony. Sanchez was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 5 years. The sentence in this case shall run consecutive to the sentence imposed in FECR226172, but concurrent to the sentence imposed in FECR227245. The defendant shall not be incarcerated for a total period not to exceed 15 years. The defendant is committed to the custody of the Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections. Angel J. Sanchez was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

2/23/2010

On October 13, 2009, Kevin Brammer, FECR230811, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance-Oxycodone, Third Offense, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(5), a Class D Felony. Pending sentencing, the Defendant successfully completed the United Community Services In-Jail Treatment Program. On February 16, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing and received a 5 year suspended sentence and probation. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On November 10, 2009, Matthew J. Grubb, FECR231000, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine, Third Offense, as alleged in Count II of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(5), a Class D Felony. Pending sentencing, the Defendant completed the Iowa Residential Treatment Center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. On February 16, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing and received a 5 year suspended sentence and probation with the applicable $750.00 fine. As an added condition of probation, the defendant must reside at the Point of Entry Recovery House, until maximum benefits are achieved. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Tyrese Brewer stipulated that he had violated the conditions of his probation in case number FE185285. He was previously granted probation for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, cocaine base “crack”, a Class C felony. He was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years in prison and must serve a minimum term of one-third before becoming eligible for parole. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Robert McKeever appeared for a probation revocation hearing for the crime of Failing to Comply With the Iowa Sex Offender Registry Second Offense FE227545. The court revoked his probation and sentenced him to five years in prison.

Anne Grask plead guilty to Child Endangerment AG233722 for leaving her three year old child unattended in the car in a public place while she was intoxicated inside the store. The court sentenced her to probation.

Karen Graham appeared for a probation revocation hearing for the crime of Burglary in the Third Degree FE211062. The court sentenced her to complete inpatient drug treatment.

2/24/2010

Nicki Jones plead guilty to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE234066. Sentencing is scheduled for April 6, 2010 at 1:30 pm in courtroom 207. Ms. Jones faces a maximum indeterminate term of ten years imprisonment with a mandatory one-third term, but this sentence can be suspended or deferred and she could be placed on probation. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Nathan Miller appeared in Polk County District Court in criminal number FE 232689. Miller pleaded guilty and was sentenced on charges of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Unlawful Purchase of Pseudoephedrine. Miller was sentenced to terms of imprisonment not to exceed ten years on the conspiracy charge and one year for unlawfully purchasing pseudoephedrine. The sentences must be served consecutively to each other and Miller must serve a mandatory minimum one-third of the ten year sentence before he is eligible for parole. Miller was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Chandra Hooks was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to Willful Injury in Polk County Criminal Case Number FECR230177. The Court deferred judgment and placed the defendant on probation for two years.

2/25/2010

Irving Cartagena a/k/a Martinez was sentenced to a total of nine years in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple offenses arising out of events on August 13, 2009, during which Sgt. Larina Blad of the Des Moines Police Department was run over by Cartagena’s motor vehicle. Cartagena was convicted of Assault on a Peace Officer, Assault Causing Injury, Interference with Official Acts, Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of Alcohol and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Barred. This was also the fourth time Cartagena has been convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of Alcohol.

Jennifer Shaver pled guilty and was granted a deferred judgement on the charge of Fraudulent Practice 2nd Degree in FE225899. She misreprsented her employment status to Iowa Work Force Development in order to receive over $6000 in unemployment benefits to which she was not entitled.

Kenneth Hayes pled guilty and was granted a deferred judgement on the charge of Fraudulent Practice 2nd Degree in FE233038. He misreprsented his employment status to Iowa Work Force Development in order to receive over $4000 in unemployment benefits to which he was not entitled.

Justin Silvers was sentenced to prison for a period not to exceed five (5) years for Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree in FE228886. The Court ordered this sentence to run consecutive to the sentence which had previoulsy imposed in his underlying parole matter, Theft 1st Degree, Assault w/ Weapon and Extortion.

On December 29, 2009, Defendant Amanda J. Barsness entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Obtaining or Attempting to a Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation, or Subterfuge, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(c)(8), 155A.24, and 155A.23, a Class C Felony. On February 25, 2010, Defendant Amanda J. Barsness, was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 10 years for the charge of Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation, or Subterfuge, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(C)(8), 155A.24, and 155A.23, a Class C Felony. The judgment in this case was deferred, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Amanda J. Barsness was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Randall Galler was sentenced to an indeterminate term of incarceration not to exceed 10 years in Polk County Criminal Number FECR231901 for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver – Cocaine Base “Crack”. The Court granted Randall Galler a suspended sentence and placed him on probation for a period of 5 years. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Drisana Davis pled guilty in Polk County Criminal Number FECR231901 to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine. Sentencing was set for a later date. The defendant is being prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Ray Edward Lee plead guilty to the felony crime of Going Armed With Intent. Mr. Lee was sentenced to a term of incarceration not to exceed five years. Ray Lee has also been indicted in federal court for two bank robberies.

Blake Stephen was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to Burglary in the Third Degree and Theft in the Third Degree in Polk County Criminal Case Number FECR231519. The Court sentenced the defendant to two years prison on each offense.

Adam Hamblin pled guilty to Carrying Weapons in Polk County Criminal Case Number FECR231729. Sentencing has been set for April 29, 2010.

Lewis Claussen pled guilty to Theft in the Fourth Degree in Polk County Criminal Case Number SRCR233965. The Court deferred judgment and placed the defendant on probation for one year.

2/26/2010

On December 21, 2009, Defendant Roberta L. Dichiara, A.K.A. Huizar, entered a plea of guilty to the charges of: Count I: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver; and Count II: Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(d), 453B.3, and 453B.12, both Class D Felonies. On February 26, 2010, Defendant Roberta L. Dichiara, A.K.A. Huizar, was sentenced for a total period not to exceed 5 years in Count I, and sentenced for a total period not to exceed 5 years in Count II of the Trial Information. These sentences shall run Consecutive to one another. The sentences imposed in this matter were suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 5 years to be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services.

Ramon Ortiz plead guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Sentencing is set for April 22nd, 2010.

Franklin Torres plead guilty to Accessory after the Fact, received a deferred judgment, and was placed on probation.

Steven Seelye was sentenced to a suspended sentence for Burglary in the Third Degree. He was placed on intensive supervision and electronic monitoring.

Alan Ensley plead guilty to Theft in the Second Degree. Sentencing is set for May 5th, 2010.

Michael Vasquez entered an Alford plea to Unauthorized Possession of an Offensive Weapon. Sentencing is set for April 26th, 2010.

On December 15, 2009, Candie Jean Combs, FECR231777, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-Marijuana, as alleged in Count VII of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-Psilocybin Mushrooms, as alleged in Count X of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)( c )(8), a Class C Felony. On February 26, 2010, she appeared before the Court for sentencing and received a deferred judgment and probation on both counts. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Scott Adams pled guilty to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE232490. He will be sentenced on April 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 207 and faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison with a mandatory one-third term, but this sentence may be suspended or deferred and he could be placed on five years probation. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Chad Wheeler paid $1500 in restitution up front and plead guilty to Theft in the Third Degree and was granted a suspended sentence in FECR 233312.

General Williams plead guilty to Extortion and was sentenced to a term not to exceed five years in prison in FECR 234017.

On September 16, 2009, Christopher David Graham, FECR228392, pled guilty to Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation or Subterfuge, as alleged in Counts I and II of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 124.401(1)( c )(8), 155A.24 and 155A.23 both Class C Felonies. On February 26, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing. Pending sentencing, the defendant completed the in-jail treatment program. The Defendant received a 10 year suspended sentence and probation on both counts. The Court ran the two 10 year sentences consecutive to each other for a total period of incarceration not to exceed 20 years. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

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