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08/29/2011 |
On August 29, 2011, Shaley Hillsman was sentenced for the crime of Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Class C felony, in case number FE244659. She was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term in prison of ten (10) years and must serve a mandatory minimum term of one-third prior to becoming eligible for parole. This sentence was suspended 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.
Demitrius Carrington stipulated he violated the terms and conditions of his probation in FE237551 by being arrested on new charges of Theft 5th, public intoxication and trespass. He will remain in jail 5-6 weeks pending placement at the Fort Des Moines Facility.
Jason Michael Smith admitted he broke into a liquor store with the intent to steal in FE248037. He entered into an Alford Plea to Burglary 3rd Degree. An Alford Plea allows him to plead guilty to take advantage of a plea agreement without admitting guilt. Smith claims his mental health medication caused him to have a reaction which resulted in his blacking out and he does not remember what happened. The State agreed, in exchange for his plea as charged, to recommend a suspended sentence and not file additional charges for damage to the property or items taken. He will be sentenced in October.
Robert Johnson was granted a Deferred Judgment on the charge of Fraudulent Practice 3rd Degree in FE229445. He has admitted defrauding a government program for subsidized in-home care of certain qualifying individuals. He is required to obtain substance abuse and mental health evaluations and to make full restitution.
Barbara Hulsebus was granted a suspended sentence and placed on probation for two years in FE246089. She had admitted she embezzled nearly $200,000 from her employer, Alter Metal over a nearly 1 year period. Although she is in her 50’s and has no prior criminal history, given the duration of the offense and the amount of money taken, she was denied her request for a Deferred Judgment.
Brian Hendrickson and Tyson Robinson admitted they got into a fight with Brent Torczon in November, 2010. They admitted it was an unevenly matched fight and Torczon was the victim of Hendrickson and Robinson’s desire to fight. Robinson admitted he threw the 1st punch, knocking the victim to the ground. Hendrickson admitted Torczon was unconscious when Hendrickson punched him again. Torczon suffered several broken bones to his face. They two will be sentenced in October.
Thomas Mallory was sentenced to prison for violating the terms and conditions of his probation in FE241364. He had previously stipulated to the violations and asked for other sentencing options to be explored pending sentence. He requested continued probation but given his history, the Court revoked his probation and sentenced him to five (5) years in prison.
Jonathan Barnes was sentenced to 5 days contempt time in FE199659. He was ordered to complete 125 hours of community service work during his term of probation. He failed to do the hours. He was due to discharge his sentence. The Court opted to give him 5 days contempt time to be served in the Polk County Jail. Another option would have been to revoke his Deferred Judgment, enter judgment and restart his probation period.
Sage Talon was granted a Deferred Judgment in FE245883 for the charge of Burglary 3rd Degree. The Court acknowledged his recognition that he made a stupid mistake and encouraged him to not hang out with people who lead him to make those poor decisions. He has been in jail since being arrested for the offense. He is released to report to the Department of Corrections for 2 years supervision.
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08/30/2011 |
On July 28, 2011, Defendant Nichole Hoskins, 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 August 30, 2011, Defendant Nichole Hoskins 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. Nichole Hoskins was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.
On August 30, 2011, Michael Page was arraigned in Polk County District Court on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. A pretrial conference is set for September 29, 2011 at 2:45 p.m. in courtroom 207. Trial will follow October 24, 2011. The defendant is represented by the Polk County Public Defender.
Greg Patrick Quigley applied for a bond review on August 30, 2011. Quigley currently faces two counts of Burglary in the Third Degree and has been alleged by the Polk County Attorney to be a habitual offender. Bond is currently set at $30,000.00 cash only. A reduced bond was denied.
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08/31/2011 |
Peter Christian appeared Pro Se in FE225832 and Anthony Sampson appeared through counsel in FE200872 and SR213641. Both were requesting the Court expunge their criminal record with respect the cases indicated. The Court found that the Supreme Court of Iowa had recently addressed that very issue and denied the expungement in both cases.
Christina Fitzgerald was granted a Deferred Judgment in FE244728 for Fraudulent Practice 2nd Degree. She admitted she had defrauded Iowa Work Force Development out of nearly $6000 in unemployment benefits. The Court cited her minimal prior criminal history, prior compliance with probation and the agreement of the parties.
Angela Doser was granted a suspended sentence in FE241311 for Fraudulent Practice 2nd Degree. She had entered into a plea pursuant North Carolina v. Alford. She admitted she did not report her income to Iowa Work Force Development but could not admit she intended to commit a fraud as she believed that her circumstances allowed her to work and not report the income. Despite her prior criminal history, the Court granted her probation, citing the agreement of the parties and recommendation of the Presentence Investigation Report. The Court noted she was addressing her mental health issues which have been an impediment to her progress in the past.
Melissa Myers was granted a suspended sentence in FE246448 on several counts of Forgery. She will be required to participate in residential substance abuse treatment at MECCA as a condition of her probation. She will remain in jail until there is space for her at the facility. The victim of her crime appeared and made a statement to the court detailing the significant issues she now faces as a result of the Defendant stealing her identity and using her credit cards.
Nicholas Stephen Smith appeared for a probation violation in FE240796 and FE240971. His hearing was continued so he could be evaluated to participate in the Drug Court Program.
Cary Hollingsworth appeared before the Court in FE246216 and pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine as a 2nd offense. He was granted a suspended sentence and placed on probation for 2 years.
Emily H. Brown was to appear for sentencing in FE245618 on the Charge of Theft 1st Degree. She had pled guilty and been released to reside at the Bridges of Iowa Women’s Program as a condition of her release. Shortly after being there, she absconded the program. When she appeared for sentencing, she was arrested on a warrant. The Court ordered the Department of Corrections to update her Presentence Investigation Report prior to sentencing which was set in 3 weeks. She will remain in jail until that time.
On August 31, 2011, John H. Collins, Jr. plead guilty and was sentenced for the crimes of Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, a Class C felony, as a habitual offender, and Failure to Possess a Tax Stamp, a Class D felony, in case number FE247038. He was sentenced to a maximum indeterminate term in prison of fifteen (15) years and five (5) years, consecutive, and must serve a mandatory minimum term of three (3) years and one-third of the fifteen (15) year term, prior to becoming eligible for parole. This sentence was also ordered to run consecutive to the defendant’s parole revocation in Arkansas. This defendant was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.
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09/01/2011 |
On July 1st, 2011, Samuel T. Gibson, FE245410 and AG245213, pled guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-MDMA (Ecstasy), as alleged in Count I of Trial Information, FE245410, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 124.401(1)( c )(8), a Class C Felony and Driving While License is Barred as a Habitual Offender, as alleged in Trial Information, AG245213, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 321.561, an Aggravated Misdemeanor. On September 1st, 2011, he came before the Court for sentence and received a ten year suspended sentence and probation in FE245410 and a two year suspended sentence and probation in AG245213. The Court ran these two sentences consecutive to each other for a total period on incarceration not to exceed twelve years. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.
On August 2, 2011, Victor Manuel Cordova, FE244418, entered an Alford Plea of guilty to the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver-methamphetamine, as alleged in Count I of the Trial Information, in violation of Iowa Code Sections 124.401(1)( c )(6), a Class C Felony without the Second or Subsequent offender provision. On September 1st, 2011, he came before the court for sentencing and received a ten year prison sentence with the requirement that he serve a mandatory one third of the sentence before being eligible for parole. This case was prosecuted by the Polk County Attorney’s Office Drug and Gang Bureau.
State of Iowa v. Alexander Sampson – FECR244976 – This defendant was arraigned on the charge of Burglary in the Second Degree, a Class C felony and entered a plea of not guilty. A pretrial conference was set for September 22, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in room 204 and trial was set for October 24, 2011.
State of Iowa v. Danilo Rentuma – FECR242099 – This defendant was arraigned on the charge of Forgery, a Class D felony and entered a plea of not guilty. A pretrial conference was set for September 29, 2011, at 10:45 a.m. in room 204 and trial was set for October 24, 2011.
State of Iowa v. Jodi Thompson – FECR247117 – This defendant was arraigned on the charge of Forgery, a Class D felony and entered a plea of not guilty. A pretrial conference was set for September 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in room 204 and trial was set for October 24, 2011.
State of Iowa v. Chad Kain – FECR247680 – This defendant was arraigned on the charge of Burglary in the First Degree, a Class B felony and entered a plea of not guilty. A pretrial conference was set for September 15, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in room 209A and trial was set for October 3, 2011.
State of Iowa v. Britney Purcell – FECR247114 – This defendant plead guilty to Forgery as an aggravated misdemeanor and admitted presenting a counterfeit check to be cashed. The defendant was sentenced to a two year prison term which was suspended placing the defendant on two years of probation and ordering her to comply with the Department of Corrections. She was also ordered to make restitution, participate in the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, and any other treatment requested by the Department of Corrections.
State of Iowa v. Anthony Glover – FECR228818 – A probation violation hearing was held at which time the court found the defendant violated the terms and conditions of his probation. The court found the defendant was out of place of assignment at the Fort Des Moines Residential Facility and did not obtain employment in a timely manner. The court also found that the defendant withheld paychecks and other information from the facility about his employment. The court revoked the defendant’s probation and imposed the original sentence of prison and the defendant was transferred to the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections.
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