CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Laramie County District Court held multiple hearings on Nov. 12 under Judge Robin S. Cooley. The proceedings covered a range of arraignments, probation revocations, bond hearings and sentencings. Here’s a summary of key cases.
Arraignments
- Austin Daniel (Case 2024-CR-37-138): Pleaded not guilty to theft of over $1,000. Trial is set for March 2025.
- Kodey Lamont (Case 2024-CR-37-144): Pleaded not guilty to three charges, potentially bound for federal court, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Trial is scheduled for March 2025.
- Macario Milagro Alvarado (Case 2024-CR-37-153): Pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault, aggravated burglary with attempted injury and domestic battery. Trial set for March 2025.
- Sara Miller (Case 2024-CR-37-154): Pleaded not guilty, and also pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness to fifth- or subsequent-offense theft. Bond reduced to own recognizance; trial scheduled for March 2025.
- Sara Miller (Case 2024-CR-37-158): Entered a not guilty plea for possession of fentanyl, third or subsequent controlled substance possession and criminal trespass. Trial scheduled for March 2025.
- Demetrius Hopson (Case 2024-CR-37-120): Pleaded not guilty to failure to register as a sex offender. Bond continued at $1,000 signature, citing miscommunication. Trial is set for March 2025.
- Shawn Pully (Case 2024-CR-37-102): Failed to appear for the second time, and a bench warrant was issued.
- Gamaliel Garfio (Case 2024-CR-37-112): Failed to appear due to being in custody in Weld County; a bench warrant was issued.
- Randy Johnson (Case 2024-CR-37-145): Pleaded not guilty to possession of methamphetamine, Xanax and cocaine as well as third-offense possession of a controlled substance. Bond conditions adjusted for medical travel; trial set for March 2025.
- Dominique Stanford (Case 2024-CR-37-074): Pleaded not guilty to possession of methamphetamine, third-offense possession of a controlled substance, bringing a controlled substance into a penal institution and interference with a peace officer. Bond reinstated; trial scheduled for March 2025.
Probation and Bond Revocations
- Julius Brown (Case 2022-CR-35-860): Failed to appear, with a warrant issued. Trial reset for January 2025; bond set at $2,000 cash.
- John Gilbert (Cases 2023-CR-36-673 and 2024-CR-36-838): Bond revocation denied on grounds of failing to complete a presentence report. Sentencing scheduled for February 2025; bond reset at $1,000 at 25%.
- Kevin Porter (Cases 2017-CR-33-729, 2023-CR-36-595): Admitted to probation violations, failing to report and not completing evaluations. Probation was revoked, and Porter was sentenced to concurrent three- to five-year terms.
- Kallaghan Samdal (Case 2024-CR-36-719): Denied probation revocation allegations, waived speedy disposition. Status hearing scheduled in one month, with bond set at an additional $1,500 cash.
- Krystal Ebell (Case 2024-CR-36-991): Admitted to bond revocation due to new charges. Bond reinstated at $1,000 cash, with treatment scheduled in Sheridan.
- Jon Chastain (Case 2024-CR-36-952): Admitted to bond revocation allegations after failing multiple drug tests. Bond reinstated on recognizance, with sentencing set for Dec. 9.
Motion Hearing
- Bruce Stull (Case 2024-CR-36-929): Attended a status hearing after a phone number issue. Trial moved to January after waiving right to a speedy trial. Plea agreement discussions continue, with a change-of-plea hearing set for four weeks.
Change of Plea and Sentencing
- Christopher Howell (Case 2024-CR-36-955): Pleaded guilty to second-offense aggravated eluding and reckless driving, with other charges dismissed. He waived his right to seek sentence reduction and was sentenced to 12–18 months for eluding, with time served credited on the concurrent reckless driving charge.
- Corey Martinez (Case 2024-CR-36-863): Previously pleaded guilty under a plea agreement. Sentenced to 18–36 months suspended for two years of probation with $2,500 restitution and recommended substance abuse treatment.
