Court News - September 2, 2015

First Appearance/Arraignment:

Joseph John Richter, 31, homeless; entered not guilty plea to one count of violiation of uniform controlled substance act – possession of amphetamine, a Class C felony; one count of violation of uniform controlled substance act – use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; two counts of criminal trespass in the second degree, a misdemeanor; one count of contempt of court, a misdemeanor; one count of criminal trespass in the first degree, a gross misdemeanor; one count of reckless burning in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor. Richter returned repeatedly to the property of the alleged victim, from which he had been trespassed. He is also accused of starting a fire in a metal pan next to the residence and burning bank statements and an EBT card.

Sentencing:

John E. Stearns, 59, Waitsburg; pled guilty to one count of assault in the fourth degree with sexual motivation and guilty to one count of contempt of court, for violation of a no contact order. Stearns was sentenced to 138 days served and 227 days suspended on conditions including 24 months probation, alcohol and drug evaluation and no contact with the victim. Stearns must pay fines, fees and assessments in the amount of $709.40 or $809.40, if a DNA fee is required.

Charles W. Gilliland, 31, Dayton; pled guilty to one count of assault in the third degree – domestic violence, a Class C felony; one count of reckless driving, gross misdemeanor; and one count of assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor. Defendant was sentenced to 88 days with time served; fines, fees and restitution in the amount of $2583.97; and 60 months probation to include alcohol and drug evaluation.

Trials Set:

Jackson G. Miller, III, 49, Dayton; charged in August with three counts of harassment – threats to kill and one count of stalking while armed with a deadly weapon. Trial reset to Jan. 12, 2016 due to lawyer calendar conflict.

Salvador D. Saucedo, 25, Milton-Freewater; charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, a Class C felony, and driving while license suspended, third degree, a misdemeanor. Trial set to Nov. 9-10.

Aidan Joseph Gemmell, 18, Dayton; charged with five counts of rape of a child first degree. Waived right to a speedy trial. Trial set for Oct. 21.

Dante A. Brown, 19, Dayton; charged with two charges of delivery of a controlled substance (meth), within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of school grounds or in a public park. Trial reset to Oct. 15-16.

Richard Lee Lyman, 64, Columbia, Mo.; charged with theft in the second degree, malicious mischief in the second degree and making false or misleading statements to a public servant for allegedly collecting archeological materials illegally. Court will hear motion to dismiss on Sept. 16. Trial date set for Oct. 15-16.

Mathew Turner Boulanger, 38, Columbia, Mo.; charged with theft in the second degree and malicious mischief for allegedly collecting archeological materials illegally. Trial date set for Oct. 15-16.

Jared J. Mings, 32, Walla Walla; charged with trafficking in stolen property and second-degree theft. Trial set for Nov. 9.

Other Legal Action:

Anthony J. Nieto, Sr., 56, Dayton; charged in November with 1st degree assault. Appeared for change of plea and sentencing but lawyer was unable to be present due to car trouble. Continued to Sept. 16.

Aaron Michael Nichols, 32, Walla Walla; charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana, a Class C felony; one count of use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; one count of unlawful recreational fishing in the second degree, a misdemeanor. Court approved a two week continuance requested by the State. Nichols was released on $10,000 bond.

Dewey D. Bell, 74, Dayton; previously pled not guilty to charges of first-degree animal crueltyand unlawful aiming or discharge of a firearm. Prosecution is continued to Sept. 16 for resolution or resetting.