Two Lovelock men charged with shooting deaths of wild horses
Thursday, March 11 2010 11:46
A Humane Society Press Release
The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust commends Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, along with a host of federal and state law enforcement officials for their diligent efforts to apprehend and charge two suspects with killing a band of six federally protected wild horses found in northern Washoe County, Nevada, in early December. On Wednesday, two Pershing County men - Todd Davis, 44, and Joshua Keathley, 36, both of Lovelock, – were charged with the malicious harassment and death of five wild free-roaming horses by shooting them.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds state statutes on brothel advertising
Thursday, March 11 2010 11:38
An AG's Office Press Release
CARSON CITY — Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Nevada state laws that limit brothel advertising.
“I am glad to see common sense has prevailed,” said Attorney General Masto. “This state has had restrictions on brothel advertising for 40 years. Nevada should have the right to have reasonable limitations on this type of activity. I am pleased the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals corrected the decision by the lower federal court to overturn those long standing restrictions as violating the First Amendment.”
Small reminder from NHP about front license plates
Thursday, March 11 2010 03:10
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The Nevada Highway Patrol recently issued a reminder to motorists that Nevada law requires two license plates: one of the front and one on the back of the car.
Sgt. Greg Johnson said the law requiring two license plates was modified to allow an exception for some luxury imports because the cars are manufactured without a bracket or other device for the front plate. However, the exception was for a limited number of models most of us can't afford.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against city
Wednesday, March 10 2010 06:13
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A wrongful death suit filed against Winnemucca, the Winnemucca Police Department, and individual officers from that department was dismissed last week in US Federal Court.
The suit was filed by the parents of George Moritz who was shot and killed on May 26, 2006. The suit alleged George Moritz’s civil rights were violated by the WPD whose officers briefly detained the two suspects prior to the shooting but released them without confiscating their firearm. The suit also alleged favoritism was shown to the defendants because one of them was related to an officer from the WPD; though, that officer was not on duty at the time and was not involved in the incident.
The defendants, through their attorney, counter-argued they couldn’t have violated the victim’s civil rights because they had no contact with him. Further, the contact between the WPD did not put George Moritz into a dangerous situation he would not otherwise have faced -- an important element of the law.
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Defendant admits inability to follow the rules -- probation revoked
Tuesday, March 09 2010 11:00
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A man charged with stabbing another man had his probation revoked on Monday (March 9) after he acknowledged he failed to follow the terms of probation.
Robert Lee Mangum, 23, pleaded guilty last March to stabbing another man in the chest and neck following a dispute at a local bar. Originally charged with attempted murder, the defendant pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of battery causing substantial bodily harm as part of a negotiated settlement and was placed on probation.
Union Township Justice Court - Feb. 24
Sunday, February 28 2010 07:38
UTJC Records
The following were the results of misdemeanor arraignments, sentencings, and gross misdemeanor or felony preliminary hearings through Feb. 24. Judge Gene Wambolt presiding.
Arrest, citation and accident reports - Feb. 24
Sunday, February 28 2010 07:33
Police Reports
The following arrest and citation information was taken from media reports issued by the Winnemucca Police Department, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Judge denies sexual assault suspect a no-bail release
Thursday, February 25 2010 06:37
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A man charged with sexual assault on a child will remain in custody after a failed effort by the defense for a no-bail release. Sergio Duran-Gamboa, 20, remains at the Humboldt County Detention Center where bail is set at $503,122. The defendant previously pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The motion for a no-bail release was before Judge Michael Montero, of the 6th Judicial District Court, on Wednesday (Feb. 24) morning. Montero said he was denying the motion, in part, because of the seriousness of the crime. Sexual assault on a child is a category A felony and represents life in prison with the possibility of parole. The judge also noted the defendant’s short time in the community before his arrest and lack of employment history here, which are factors available to the court when considering release.
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