Randall Scott Smith pled guilty in FE247154 to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, 2d offense, He was already on probation in FE217554 for a similar offense. He agreed to consecutive suspended sentences with placement at the Fort Des Moines Facility as a condition of his probation.

Thomas Mallory stipulated that he violated the terms and conditions of his probation by drinking alcohol. He requested the Court set out his sentencing so he could obtain a substance abuse evaluation.

Nolan Herring stipulated he violating the terms and conditions of his probation by drinking alcohol. He requested immediate sentencing with placement at a residential treatment facility in Fort Dodge. The Court continued him on probation but kept him in jail until there is a bed at treatment. He will then reside in a ½ way house.

Daved Harrision stipulated to violations of probation in FE238733 for committing a new offense. He pled guilty to Theft 4th degree for changing pricing labels at the Kohl’s store. He pled guilty to the Theft charge and was given credit for time served. He was sentenced to prison for the original charge of Burglary in FE238733.

Lisa Lowe appeared for a probation violation in FE183255. She was originally granted a Deferred Judgment in 2004 for the charge of Forgery. She absconded probation in 2007. She was arrested in July, 2011. She admitted to the violations. The Court revoked her Deferred Judgment and sentenced her to prison for five (5) years.

Kambron Marcus Paige is on probation for carrying weapons on school grounds in FE243269. Since being granted probation two months ago, he has continued to use marijuana. He claims to be participating in treatment at Urban Dreams. He was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and stipulated to those violations as indicated above. He is required to cooperate with a substance abuse evaluation pending disposition hearing August 8.

Robert John Boudreau stipulated to violating the terms and conditions of his probation in FE243270. He was on probation for forgery and absconded supervision after completing residential substance abuse treatment and then residing at the Harbor of Hope for a month. He argued for placement at the Fort Des Moines Facility, but the Court cited his current absconding and his prior lack of success on probation and parole in revoking his probation and imposing the original 5 year sentence.

On July 25th, 2011, Marisol G. Martinez, FE245774, pled guilty to the offense of Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp, as alleged in Count II of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 453B.3 and 453B.12, a Class D Felony. Due to having an immigration hold, the defendant requested immediate sentencing. She was sentenced to prison for five years. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 6, 2011, Defendant Parris Swafford, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 25, 2011, Defendant Parris Swafford, 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 the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). The sentence in this matter was deferred 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. Parris Swafford was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 10, 2011, Defendant Tino Jones, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 25, 2011, Defendant Tino Jones, 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 the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, 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 2 years. The defendant shall be supervised by the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. Tino Jones was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 6, 2011, Defendant Tongkou Thor, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 26, 2011, Defendant Tongkou Thor 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, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). The judgment in this matter was deferred 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. Tongkou Thor was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 6, 2011, Defendant John D. Rhone, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 26, 2011, Defendant John D. Rhone 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, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). The judgment in this matter was deferred 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. John D. Rhone was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 6, 2011, Defendant Dustin Goben, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 26, 2011, Defendant Dustin Goben 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, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). The judgment in this matter was deferred 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. Dustin Goben was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 8, 2011, Defendant Philife Skinner, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class B Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(b)(2)(b) and 124.401(1)(b)(2)(d). On July 26, 2011, Defendant Philife Skinner was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 25 years for the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, 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. Philife Skinner was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On July 27, 2011, Defendant Derek Ostrander, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 724.26. Defendant Derek Ostrander, was sentenced to a period of incarceration not to exceed 5 years for the charge of: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 724.26. Derek Ostrander was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On June 8, 2011, Defendant Chad R. Thompson, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of: Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, as alleged in the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). On July 27, 2011, Defendant Chad R. Thompson, 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 the Trial Information, a Class D Felony, in violation of Iowa Code Section(s) 124.401(1)(d). The sentence in this matter was deferred 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. Chad R. Thompson was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On July 27, 2011, Elizabeth L. Anderson was sentenced to an indeterminate term of incarceration not to exceed 10 years in Polk County Criminal Number FECR245109 for the crime of Posession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Vicodin). Over the State’s objection, the Court granted Elizabeth L. Anderson a suspended sentence and placed her on probation for a period of 5 years. The defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On July 28, 2011, Michelle Houghton plead guilty and was sentenced for the crime of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE246326. Judgment was deferred and she was placed on probation for five (5) years. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

On July 28, 2011, Rusty Shiffer plead guilty and was sentenced for the crime of Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, a Class C felony, in case number FE246206 and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Third Offense, a Class D felony, in case number FE244380. He was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term of ten (10) years and five (5) years, consecutive, and must serve a minimum term of one-third of the ten year sentence prior to becoming eligible for parole. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.

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