Court News

Arraignments

Geovanni Sanchez, 22, Hermiston; Alex L. Ahumada, 30, Lewiston; Elijio A. Mendoza, 29, Hermiston; and Julia L. Richardson, 31, all entered not guilty pleas to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver. Richardson also plead not guilty to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. (See story below.) Trial setting is scheduled for March 16.

Lonnie Marick, 39, Waitsburg entered a not guilty plea to charges of second degree burglary, first degree theft, and first degree malicious mischief. See story on Page 7. Trial setting is scheduled for March 16.

Trials Set

John Garrett Waltermire, 25, Dayton, charges with possession of methamphetamine. Trial set for May 5-6.

Steven Ray Long, 28, Dayton; charged with 17 counts including theft, drug charges, malicious mischief and burglary stemming from incidents that took place in Feb. and May, 2013. Trial set for May 5-6.

Sentencing

Austin Kimmons, 19, Dayton; charged with two counts of possession of a stolen firearm, and one count of possession of marijuana. State gave sentencing recommendation. Continued to March 16 for sentencing.

Other

Joseph John Richter, 31, Dayton; prosecution has been postponed until a health and sanity evaluation can be completed. A status hearing is scheduled for March 16.

Ronald Ray White, 54, Kennewick; charged in October with two counts of violation of a no-contact order – third or subsequent violation. Prosecution and defense believe they are reaching an agreement on sentencing. Prosecution continued to March 16.