Anthony Miklus was sentenced in FE233397 on one count of Burglary 3rd Degree. He pled guilty in April to being the lookout for a co-defendant who broke into an apartment complex laundry facility and stole from the coin machine. The Court granted him a suspended sentence and placed him on probation for 3 years.

Willard Knight was sentenced in FE3234098 to Willful Injury causing Bodily Injury as an habitual offender. The Court sentenced the Defendant to 15 years and suspended the sentence, placing Knight on probation for 5 years.

Alison Ruiru appeared on a report of violations of her probation in FE217390 and FE216568. She stipulated to the allegations that she had failed to comply with her restitution payment plan. Ms. Ruiru has been on probation for two years and has not made restitution payments as she previously agreed. The Court suspended a 20 days sentence to allow her to prove she will be compliant. Her probation was extended to the full 5 year term.

Danny Deal appeared on a report of violations of his probation in FE228864. He stipulated he violated the terms and conditions of his probation by being out of contact with his probation officer and pleading guilty to two simple misdemeanors. The Court sentenced him to prison for the original term of incarceration.

Michelle Preston was sentenced for the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE234758. She was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years in prison, but this sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Aaron Beem plead guilty to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE232818, and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Third Offense, a Class D felony, in case number FE232155. Sentencing in this case is scheduled for June 10, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. in courtroom 207. Mr. Beem faces a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years and five (5) years in prison, but this sentence may be suspended. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Ronald Ramsey plead guilty to the crime of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE232816. Sentencing in this case is scheduled for July 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 207. Mr. Ramsey faces a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years in prison, but this sentence may be suspended. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Cody Fulkerson appeared in Polk County District Court in criminal number FE 234289. Fulkerson was sentenced for the crimes of Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Possession of Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine With Intent It Be Used To Manufacture A Controlled Substance. Fulkerson was sentenced to terms of incarceration not to exceed ten years and five years respectively. The sentences are to be served concurrently with each other and were suspended. Fulkerson will be on probation for two years and must complete substance abuse treatment and pay fines totaling $1750.00. Fulkerson was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Raymond Wallace was sentenced to prison in Polk County Criminal Number FECR235102 for a period not to exceed 15 years for the crime of Manufacturing a Controlled Substance as a Habitual Offender, for a period not to exceed 5 years for the crime of Possession of Lithium with Intent it be Used to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, and for a period not to exceed 5 years for the crime of Possession of Anhydrous Ammonia with Intent it be Used to Manufacture a Controlled Substance. The Court ordered the sentences to be served consecutively for a total prison term of 25 years. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

John Paul McNew - FECR235571 - pled guilty and was sentenced to an amended charge of Assault Causing Injury in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 708.2(2). A no contact order was left in affect with the modification allowing the defendant to have contact with his child if permitted by DHS and under the supervision of DHS. The defendant was adjudged guilty and received a suspended sentence and probation. The condition of probation, the defendant shall be under formal supervision for 12 months. Additionally, the defendant will be required to pay a $315.00 fine and surcharge and complete a victim offender reconciliation program. The defendant is also to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and treatment.

On March 16, 2010, Nathan Earl Thielman, FECR233904, 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 Sections 124.401(1)(d), a Class D Felony. On May 25, 2010, he came before the Court for sentencing. The State argued for a 5 year suspended sentence and probation. The Defendant argued for a deferred judgment and probation. 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 Drug and Gang Bureau.

Laura Melgar-Martinez appeared on case number FECR233444 for sentencing after pleading guilty to Theft in the Second Degree. The Court imposed a term of incarceration not to exceed five years, suspended the sentence and placed the defendant on probation for three years.

Sara Mongar appeared on case number FECR227618 for a probation revocation hearing. The Court held the defendant in contempt and sentenced her to serve forty-eight hours in jail. The defendant was placed on a suspended contempt sentence of twenty-eight days and a review hearing was scheduled for two months.

Anthony Coogler appeared on case number FECR232794 for sentencing after pleading guilty to Theft in the Second Degree. The Court imposed a term of incarceration not to exceed five years, suspended the sentence, ordered the defendant to reside at the Fort Des Moines Residential Facility and placed the defendant on probation.

Donna S. Singh appeared in Polk County District Court. Singh pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (in excess of five grams of methamphetamine) in Polk County criminal number FE 235186, Failure to Appear (sentencing) in criminal number FE 231986 and Theft in the Third Degree in criminal number AG232084. Singh will be sentenced in July on the above matters as well as a separate charge of Theft in the Third Degree. Singh is being prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Amber Shipp appeared in Polk County District Court in criminal number FE 236077. Shipp pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and will be sentenced in July. Shipp is being prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Pierre Lamont Taylor, FECR235861, 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. The Defendant waived time and notice for sentencing, waived the use of a presentence investigation report and waived the right to file a motion in arrest of judgment and requested immediate sentencing. The Defendant was sentenced to prison for 5 years on this case. The Court also ran this sentence consecutive to another 5 year sentence the defendant was on probation for when he picked up the marijuana charged. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

Terrell Young was sentenced to prison in Polk County Criminal Number FECR235862 for a period not to exceed 5 years for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Susbtance with Intent to Deliver. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

State of Iowa v. Charles Schenefield – FECR234651 – The defendant pled guilty to Theft in the Third Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, for depositing several bad checks into his checking account and withdrawing funds of more than $500 but less than $1,000. The defendant received a deferred judgment due to his lack of criminal history and was placed on two years of probation. As conditions of his probation he is required to participate in the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, pay full restitution, and obtain a substance abuse evaluation and comply with whatever treatment is recommended.

State of Iowa v. Robert L. Smith, Jr. – FECR233734 – This defendant was sentenced after pleading guilty on April 15, 2010, to the charge of Fraudulent Practice in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony. The defendant received a deferred judgment due to his lack of criminal history and was placed on five years of probation. His conditions of probation include participate in the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, make full restitution, and participate in a Life Skills Class. The guilty plea to Fraudulent Practice is for the defendant’s role in collecting unemployment benefits to which he was not entitled.

State of Iowa v. Kendall Howell – FECR230123 – A probation violation hearing was held regarding the defendant’s new charges of Minor in Possession of Alcohol and general failure to comply with the terms of his probation. Mr. Howell stipulated that the terms of his violation have been violated and that as an added condition of probation he should be required to participate in the Fort Des Moines Residential Correctional Facility until maximum benefits are received. Mr. Howell will remain in the custody of the Polk County Jail until a bed is available for him at the Fort Des Moines Residential Facility.

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