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Panhandle – On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, 24 pleas took place in Carson County, Texas.

Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, assisted by Scott Sherwood, prosecuted the cases for the State of
Texas with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding.

1. Cody Brandon Walesiak pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to 25 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

On Oct. 15, 2012, Walesiak, 42, from Borger, originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on June 24, 2010, in Carson County.
The State filed the motion on Oct. 14, 2014, alleging seven violations of community supervision.

Walesiak is also required to pay $331 in court costs to Carson County, a $6,000 fine, and $140 restitution.

2. Joshua David Carter was convicted for the third degree felony offense of assault on a public servant. Carter pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ for the offense.

Carter, 32-year-old resident of Roseboro, N.C., was arrested in the Carson County Jail for the offense that took place Jan. 19, 2015.
Carter was already in the Carson County Correctional Facility for the state jail felony offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Dec. 31, 2014.

According to court records, Carter assaulted a Carson County jailer while being incarcerated.

“We go to great lengths to protect the citizens of the 100th Judicial District, which includes all of the law enforcement personnel who are keeping us safe on a daily basis,” said Inman. “Our office will do whatever it takes to send individuals to the penitentiary who harm any member of law enforcement staff.”

Carter plead to an information filed by the State on Feb. 3, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Carter was required to pay $304 in court costs.

3. Anthoni Dugal Smith was placed on probation for a period of six years for the second degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Smith pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Smith, 51-year-old resident of South Bend, Ind., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Dec. 5, 2013 by DPS Trooper Ben Dollar, and pleaded to an information filed by the State on March 24, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Smith is required to pay a $6,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 300 hours of community service. If Smith violates probation, he could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

4. Rufino Lopez Gutierrez was placed on probation for a period of eight years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Gutierrez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Gutierrez, 22-year-old resident of Thermal, Calif., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Oct. 10, 2013 by DPS Trooper Jimmy Chatfield, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Jan. 22, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Gutierrez is required to pay a $8,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Gutierrez violates probation, he could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

5. Chris Boyer Anderson was placed on probation for a period of two years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Anderson pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Anderson, 57-year-old resident of Sandy, Utah, was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place June 20, 2014 by Dollar. Anderson pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Sept. 8, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Anderson was required to pay a fine of $4,000 to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Anderson violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

6. Roy Edward Smith was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of possession of marijuana. Smith pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Smith, 65-year-old resident of Delta, Pa., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Sept. 22, 2014 by Dollar. Smith pleaded to an information filed by the State on Nov. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Smith is required to pay a $2,500 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Smith violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

7. Sharon Janette Hawks was placed on probation for a period of five years for the third degree felony offense of prohibited substance in a correctional facility. Hawks pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Hawks, 31-year-old resident of Los Angeles, Calif., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Aug. 28, 2014 by Dollar.
Hawks pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Nov. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hawks was required to pay a fine of $5,000 fine to Carson County, $276 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 400 hours of community service. If Hawks violates probation, she could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

8. Bruce Esley Witherow was placed on probation for a period of seven years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Witherow pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Witherow, 64-year-old resident of Bartlesville, Okla., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place June 18, 2014 by Dollar, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Nov. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Witherow is required to pay a $7,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Witherow violates probation, he could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

9. David Vega-Morales was placed on probation for a period of ten years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Vega-Morales pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Vega-Morales, 31-year-old resident of De Queen, Ark., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Sept. 28, 2014 by DPS Trooper Josh Allen, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Nov. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Vega-Morales is required to pay a $10,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Vega-Morales violates probation, he could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

10. Berenice Carrillo was placed on probation for a period of ten years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Carrillo pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Carrillo, 35-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, Okla., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Sept. 19, 2014 by DPS Trooper Max Honesto, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Nov. 4, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Carrillo is required to pay a $15,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Carrillo violates probation, she could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

11. Nataniel Medina was placed on probation for a period of two years for the third degree felony offense of money laundering. Medina pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Medina, 30-year-old resident of Easton, Pa., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Sept. 16, 2014 by DPS Trooper Darrin Bridges. Medina pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 23, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Medina was required to pay a fine of $500 fine to Carson County, $276 in court costs, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Medina violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

12. Rocio Rodriguez was placed on probation for a period of ten years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Rodriguez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Rodriguez, 18-year-old resident of Phoenix, Ariz., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Oct.11, 2014 by DPS Trooper Danny Nunez, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Rodriguez is required to pay a $25,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Rodriguez violates probation, she could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

13. Rodriguez was also placed on probation for a period of five years for the state jail felony offense of endangering a child. Rodriguez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Rodriguez pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Jan. 15, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Rodriguez is required to pay a $271 in court costs. If Rodriguez violates probation, she could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

14. Gabriel Arechiga Morales was placed on probation for a period of eight years for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Morales pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Morales, 28-year-old resident of Ventura, Calif., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Aug. 21, 2014 by Honesto, and pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Morales is required to pay an $8,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 400 hours of community service. If Morales violates probation, he could face up to 99 years or life in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

15. Aaron Ryan Rodriguez was placed on probation for a period of six years for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance, with intent to deliver. Rodriguez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Rodriguez, 19-year-old resident of Pampa, was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Sept. 11, 2014 by Carson County Deputy J.C. Blackburn, and pleaded to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Rodriguez is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 300 hours of community service. If Rodriguez violates probation, he could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

16. Shae Nichole Gammon was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Gammon pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Gammon, 35-year-old resident of Evansville, Ind., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Oct. 12, 2014 by Dollar. Gammon pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Gammon was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Gammon violates probation, she could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

17. Jason Matthew Everitt was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Everitt pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Everitt, 33-year-old resident of Denver, Colo., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place September 28, 2014 by Honesto. Everitt pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on December 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Everitt was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Everitt violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

18. Mathew Brian McCollough was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. McCollough pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

McCollough, 31-year-old resident of Trabuco Cyn, Calif., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Oct. 22, 2014 by
Dollar. McCollough pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, McCollough was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If McCollough violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

19. Jermaine Vinciente Tucker was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Tucker pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Tucker, 27-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Dec. 6, 2014 by Allen. Tucker pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Tucker was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Tucker violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

20. Joshua Clay Speed was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana.
Speed pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Speed, 28-year-old resident of Lady Lake, Fla., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Dec. 5, 2014 by Chatfield.
Speed pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Speed was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Speed violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

21. Martin Wade Speed was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana. Speed pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Speed, 40-year-old resident of Lady Lake, Fla., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Dec. 5, 2014 by Chatfield. Speed pleaded guilty to an information filed by the State on Dec. 29, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Speed was required to pay a fine of $3,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Speed violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

22. Dana Elizabeth Avery was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Avery pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Avery, 26-year-old resident of Clinton, N.C., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place Dec. 31, 2014 by Dollar. Avery pleaded to an information filed by the State on Feb. 3, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Avery is required to pay a $2,500 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Avery violates probation, she could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

23. Tekisha Marie McKelvey pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to four years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the third degree felony offense of possession of marijuana.

On Feb. 8, 2010, 25-year-old McKelvey originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on Oct. 2, 2009, in Carson County.

The State filed the motion on Jan. 31, 2013, alleging six violations of community supervision.
McKelvey is also required to pay $327 in court costs to Carson County, a $3,000 fine, and $140 restitution.

24. Jay Lynn Runnels was convicted for the third degree felony offense of assault family violence. Runnels pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ten years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ, but the sentence was probated for a period of three years for the offense.

Runnels, 40-year-old resident of Estelline, was arrested in Hall County for the offense that took place July 27, 2014. Runnels was indicted by a Hall County Grand Jury on Nov. 14, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Runnels was required to pay $381 in court costs to Hall County and a $3,000.00 fine.