WINNEMUCCA — The man who fatally struck a pedestrian in the parking lot of Khoury’s Market on September 17 was in 6^th Judicial District Court on Friday (Feb. 10) to change his plea.

John Farley, 31, pleaded no contest to DUI causing death, a Category B felony.  For the purpose of sentencing, a no contest plea is treated the same as a guilty plea by the court.

WINNEMUCCA — A man in custody on allegations of sexual misconduct with juveniles was in 6^th Judicial District Court on Monday (Feb. 6) for arraignment.

Homar Galarza-Luna, 28, pleaded not guilty to two counts of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault, category A felonies.  A three-day jury trial was set to begin on May 16.

WINNEMUCCA — The man who battered his wife and left her in an unconscious heap on the floor while he fled with the children was in 6^th Judicial District Court on Monday (Feb. 6) for arraignment.

Quinton Boyles, 35, pleaded guilty to battery causing substantial bodily harm, a category C felony, and faces a possible sentence of 1-5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

WINNEMUCCA — A former officer with the Winnemucca Police Department was 6^th Judicial District Court on Monday (Feb. 6) where he admitted exchanging more than 2400 inappropriate text messages over a two week period with a femal juvenile.

Matt Haylett, 28, pleaded guilty to coercion, a category B felony, which represents a possible 1-20 years in prison but probation is also an option.  He was not charged under the sex offense statutes and will not have to register as a sex offender.