Anthony Miklus appeared in court and plead guilty to the felony crime of Burglary in the Third Degree. The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on May 24, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 204.

Courtnee Arnold appeared in court and plead guilty to the felony crime of Theft in the First Degree. She is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 204.

Edgard Ortiz was sentenced for two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree and two counts of Theft in the Second Degree. The defendant was placed on probation for a term of three years. He was further ordered to 300 hours of community service. The defendant was also ordered to attend school fulltime and/or work fulltime.

Brooks Ennis, was found in contempt of court and ordered to served five days in the Polk County Jail. The mittimus is set to issue on April 28, 2010. An additional compliance hearing was scheduled for April 28 at 1:45 p.m. in courtroom 204.

Kyle McEnroe FECR231220 was sentenced to prison for a term not to exceed 10 years for committing Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse and Burglary in the 2nd Degree. The defendant was also ordered to register as a convicted sex offender, comply with a No Contact Order and to complete a Special Sentence.

On December 15th, 2010, Tristan Ross Eickholdt, FECR231545, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On April 6th, 2010, she came before the Court for sentencing and received a 5 year suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 5 years with the applicable $750.00 fine. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On February 19th, 2010, Terrence N. Robinson, FECR227228, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-marijuana, as alleged in Count II of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Section 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On April 5th, 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.

Nicki Jones was sentenced for the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE234066. She was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years, but this sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for five years. She will be required to remain in jail until a space is available at the Women’s Residential Facility. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Weston Brammer plead guilty to and was sentenced for the crimes of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, methamphetamine, two counts, Class C felonies, in case number FE234534. He was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years on each count and these sentences were run consecutive for a total of twenty (20) years and he will be required to serve a mandatory one-third term of this sentence. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On February 25, 2010, Raphael Webster, FECR233457, pled guilty to the offense of 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 April 7, 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 February 19, 2010, Tiffanie Burkett, FECR227229, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-marijuana, as alleged in Count II of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On April 7, 2010, she 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.

Defendant Aenoy Prathane appeared for hearing on question of whether his probation should be revoked for violating the terms and conditions of his probation. The defendant did stipulate that he violated his probation and the court revoked his deferred judgment and adjudged him guilty of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and Malicious Prosecution. The defendant was continued on probation for five years and ordered to comply with the Department of Corrections Intermediate Criminal Sanctions Program.

Defendant Spencer Virden appeared for sentencing. The records show the defendant plead guilty on the 29th day of January, 2010, to the crimes of Burglary in the Second Degree; Burglary in the Third Degree; Theft in the Fourth Degree and Possession of Paraphernalia. He also plead guilty to Theft in the Third Degree. The defendant was sentenced to a term of incarceration not to exceed ten years on all counts.

Defendant Nicholas Clausi appeared in court to determine whether or not he violated the terms and conditions of his probation. The court determined that the defendant did violate the terms and conditions of his probation and his probation was revoked. The defendant was adjudged guilty of Theft in the Second Degree and sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed five years.

Defendant Corey Moore appeared in court for a probation violation hearing. The defendant stipulated that he did violate the terms of his probation and he was ordered to reside at the Fort Des Moines Correctional Facility until maximum benefits are received.

Trisha Simmer plead guilty to the crimes of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, methamphetamine, a Class C felony, and Possession of Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine With Intent It Be Used to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class D felony, in case number FE231267. She will be sentenced on May 20, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 207. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Martin Ganzel plead guilty to the crimes of Burglary in the Third Degree, two counts, Class D felonies, and Obtaining or Attempting to Obtain a Prescription Drug by Fraud, Deceit, Misrepresentation or Subterfuge, seven counts, three Class C felonies and four aggravated misdemeanors, in case number FE234032. He will be sentenced on May 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 207. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On March 29, 2010, Macon Grunsted stipulated that he had violated the conditions of his probation in case number FE228558. He was previously granted probation for the crime of Possession of a Simulated Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, a Class C felony. On April 8, 2010, he was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years in prison and will be required to serve a mandatory one-third of this sentence prior to becoming eligible for parole. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On March 2, 2010, Defendant Timothy Luncsford was found guilty of the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense as a Habitual Offender, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d), and 902.8, a Class D Felony. On April 8, 2010, Defendant Timothy Luncsford was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 15 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance Third Offense as a Habitual Offender, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(d) and 902.8. This sentence 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. Timothy Luncsford was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On February 10 2009, Defendant Fabricio Ochoa-Contreras, entered a plea of guilty to the charges of: Count I: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony, Count II: Failure to Posses a Tax Stamp, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 453B.3, and 453B.12, a Class D Felony On April 9, 2010, Defendant Fabricio Ochoa-Contreras was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Count I: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(d), and sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Count II: Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 453B.3, and 453B.12. 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. Fabricio Ochoa-Contreras was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On February 25, 2010, Defendant Armando Garcia, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d) a Class D Felony. On April 9, 2010, Defendant Armando Garcia was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(d). This sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 2 years. The defendant shall be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Armando Garcia was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On April 9, 2010, the defendant in this case, Diondre James Gross, was sentenced on the charge Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury. He received a prison sentence of ten years incarceration. The case arose on August 5, 2009, when the defendant drove over and/or struck Raymond Freeman with a motor vehicle. Raymond Freeman suffered serious injury from the defendant’s actions. The defendant went to trial on March 1, 2010 and was found guilty by jury on March 3, 2010. The defendant was present for the first day of trial, but failed to appear for the second and third days of trial. The defendant was convicted in absentia.

On February 26, 2010, Defendant William Kinney, IV, entered a plea of guilty to the charges of: Count I: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(c)(8), a Class C Felony. On April 9, 2010, Defendant Daryl E. Brooks was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 10 years for the charge of: Count II: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, in violation of Iowa Code Section (s) 124.401(1)(c)(8). The defendant shall be committed to the custody of the Director of the Iowa Department of Corrections. William L. Kinney, IV was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

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