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Childress – On Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, 16 pleas took place in Childress County, Texas.

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

1. Jose Alberto Cadena pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to 14 years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the second degree felony offense of burglary of a habitation.

On Feb. 4, 2014, Cadena originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on July 7, 2013, in Childress County.

The State filed the motion on Dec. 11, 2014, alleging 14 violations of community supervision.

Cadena is also required to pay $385.50 in court costs to Childress County and a $2,000 fine.

2. David Leroy Hargrove, Jr. was convicted and sentenced to six years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ for the third degree felony offense of unlawful possession of a firearm.

Hargrove, 34-year-old resident of Claude, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Dec. 4, 2014 by Corporal Matthew Bradley with Childress PD, and pleaded to a complaint filed by the State on Jan. 12, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hargrove is required to pay $400.50 in court costs.

3. Richard Michael Taylor was convicted and placed on probation for a period of five years for the state jail felony offense of burglary of a building.

Taylor, 29-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place May 12, 2014 by Officer Miranda Holt with Childress PD, and was indicted by a Childress County Grand Jury on Aug. 6, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Taylor is required to pay a $2,500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $2,419.65 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service.

4. Maria Beatrice Martinez was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of forgery. Martinez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Martinez, 27-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place April 21, 2014. Martinez was indicted by a Childress County Grand Jury on Aug. 6, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Martinez is required to pay a $500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $1,059 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Martinez violates probation, she could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

5. Jodi Chlo Moore pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to 12 months in the State Jail Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance.

On Dec. 3, 2012, Moore originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on Nov. 10, 2012, in Childress County.

The State filed the motion on Nov. 25, 2014, alleging five violations of community supervision.

Moore is also required to pay $385.50 in court costs to Childress County, a $1,000 fine, and $140 restitution.

6. Lorenzo Patrick Lee was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of engaging in organized criminal activity. Lee pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Lee, 29-year-old resident of Arnett, Okla., was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place August 15, 2014 by Toby Brazee with the Childress PD. Lee pleaded to an information filed by the State on January 8, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Lee is required to pay a $500 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $620.92 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Lee violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

7. Pete Pedro Salinas was convicted and placed on probation for a period of two years for the Class A Misdemeanor offense of Assault Family Violence.

Salinas, 35-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place July 16, 2014 by Todd Gambol with Childress PD, and was indicted by a Childress County Grand Jury on Oct. 3, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Salinas is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, and complete 100 hours of community service.

8. Jacklyn Sue Woods was placed on probation for a period of five years for the third degree felony offense of prohibited substance in a correctional facility. Woods pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Woods, 24-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place Dec. 30, 2014 by Childress County Deputy and K-9 Unit Kenneth Arant with the Childress County Sheriff’s Office. Woods pleaded to an information filed by the State on Jan. 12, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Woods is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Childress County, $400.50 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 200 hours of community service. If Woods violates probation, she could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.

9. Brittany Kaye Grimes pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to 14 months in the State Jail Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the state jail felony offense of forgery.

On June 9, 2014, Grimes originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on Dec. 23, 2013, in Childress County.

The State filed the motion on Jan. 6, 2015, alleging 10 violations of community supervision.

Grimes is also required to pay $400.50 in court costs to Childress County, a $500 fine, and $1,506.68 restitution.

10. Terry Wayne Cash was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of theft. Cash pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Cash, 49-year-old resident of Amarillo, was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place December 15, 2014 by Sheriff Butch Blackburn. Cash pleaded to an information filed by the State on Jan. 9, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Cash is required to pay a $2,500 fine to Donley County, $488 in court costs, $750 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Cash violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

11. Lionel Ray Harris was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of theft. Harris pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Harris, 52-year-old resident of Amarillo, was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place Dec. 15, 2014 by Blackburn. Harris pleaded to an information filed by the State on Jan. 9, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Harris is required to pay a $2,500 fine to Donley County, $488 in court costs, $750 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Harris violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

12. Ruben Joe Cruz was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Cruz pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Cruz, 32-year-old resident of Wellington, was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place Sept. 10, 2014 by Collingsworth County Deputy Mike Warren. Cruz pleaded to an information filed by the State on Nov. 4, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Cruz is required to pay a $500 fine to Collingsworth County, $376 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Cruz violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

13. Bridget Nicole Hanifin was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of violation of civil rights of person in custody. Hanifin pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Hanifin, 33-year-old resident of Childress, was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place June 1, 2014 by Texas Ranger Bo Brown. Hanifin was indicted by a Collingsworth County Grand Jury on Nov. 12, 2014.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hanifin is required to pay a $500 fine to Collingsworth County, $376 in court costs, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Hanifin violates probation, she could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.

14. Maria Leticia Lerma Guajardo was placed on probation for a period of two years for the Class A Misdemeanor offense of unlawful use of criminal instrument. Guajardo pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Guajardo, 50-year-old resident of Wellington, was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place Oct. 1, 2014 by Sheriff Kent Riley. Guajardo plead to an information filed by the State on Nov. 12, 2013.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Guajardo is required to pay a $1,000 fine to Collingsworth County, $376 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Guajardo violates probation, she could face up to one year in the County Jail.

15. Robbie Leahe Gonzales pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to six years in the Institutional Division of Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the third degree felony offense of assault against family member.

On July 24, 2014, Gonzales originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on May 26, 2014, in Collingsworth County.

The State filed the motion on Jan. 12, 2015, alleging one violation of community supervision.

Gonzales is also required to pay $376 in court costs to Collingsworth County and a $4,000 fine.

16. Robbie Leahe Gonzales was also convicted and sentenced to six years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ for the third degree felony offense of escape.

Gonzales was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place Dec. 23, 2014 by Sheriff Kent Riley, and pleaded to an information filed by the State on Jan. 9, 2015.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Gonzales is required to pay $376 in court costs.