The following is a list of felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Listed attorneys do not necessarily represent who was involved when the case was disposed. The prosecuting attorney was not listed unless otherwise stated.
ABANDON ENDANGER
Larhonda Elaine Goatson, 34, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to two counts of abandon endanger child intentional/knowing/reckless/criminal negligence and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge John Shrode approved the deal. Daniel Sarabia Jr. was the attorney.
ASSAULT
Chaizel Vorsheon Milton, 22, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to aggravated assault with deadly weapon and was sentenced to 10 years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge John Shrode approved the deal. Luis A. Chavez was the attorney.
Cristina Lira Alaniz, 28, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to aggravated assault with deadly weapon and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge Denn Whalen approved the deal. Luis A. Chavez was the attorney.
Jesus Flores Cervantes, 35, had an aggravated assault with deadly weapon charge dismissed Dec. 16. Judge John Shrode presided.
Johnny Bryan Hernandez, 19, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Judge James Rush approved the deal. D. Bret Mansur was the attorney.
Keshun Dibreonous Pardue, 24, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 to assault impede breathing and was sentenced to five years in prison in an order adjudicating guilt. Judge James Rush approved the deal. Daniel Sarabia Jr. was the attorney.
Kyren Drace Ross, 22, had an aggravated sexual assault charge dismissed Dec. 16. Judge Justin Low presided.
Trinity Joshua Ornelas, 29, was granted community supervision discharge and dismissal Dec. 15 on the charge of aggravated assault date/family/house with weapon. Judge Denn Whalen presided. Michael Louis McLeaish was the attorney.
DWI
Larhonda Elaine Goatson, 34, had a driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age charge dismissed Dec. 16. Judge John Shrode presided.
EVADING ARREST
Arnulfo Caballero, 27, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 evading arrest detain with vehicle, and was sentenced to three years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge John Shrode approved the deal.
Jesse Mendoza Diaz, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to evading arrest detain with previous conviction and was sentenced to 225 days in county jail. Judge John Shrode presided.
Marcus Dwayne McCowan, 36, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to evading arrest detain with vehicle, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
FAIL TO COMPLY
Bertrand Jerome Tucker, 64, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to fail to comply with registration requirements and was sentenced to 10 months in state jail. Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
FORGERY
Cameron Helms, 25, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to forgery government/national government institution/money/security and was sentenced to four years in prison. Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
Joe Luis Lujan, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to forgery financial instrument and was sentenced to six months in county jail. Judge John Shrode approved the deal.
Wyatt Will Hambrick, 23, had a forgery charge dismissed Dec. 16. Judge James Rush presided. Christy Lynn Cauthen was the attorney.
INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLE
Merlina Reyes, 21, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to injury child/elderly/disabled reckless bodily injury/mental and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge John Shrode approved the deal. Christy Lynn Cauthen was the attorney.
MURDER
Johnny Bryan Hernandez, 19, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to murder and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Judge James Rush approved the deal. D. Bret Mansur was the attorney.
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Amora Marquet Stephens, 30, had a possession of a controlled substance charge, more than four grams, but less than 200 grams, dismissed Dec. 17. Judge John W. Smith presided.
Bernard Ray Strunk, 53, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to possession of a controlled substance, less than one gram, and was sentenced to six months in state jail. Judge Justin Low approved the deal. Felix Neboh was the attorney.
Casey Lynn Fletcher, 35, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to possession of a controlled substance, more than four grams, but less than 200 grams, and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge Justin Low approved the deal. Adrian Chavez was the attorney.
Dillon Anthony Hogan, 35, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to possession of a controlled substance, less than one gram, and was sentenced to eight months in state jail. Judge W. Stacy Trotter approved the deal.
Ivan Galindo, 27, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to possession of a controlled substance, more than four grams, but less than 200 grams, and was sentenced to two years in prison. Judge John Shrode approved the deal.
Lana Pauline Spurgeon, 62, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to possession of a controlled substance, more than one gram, but less than four grams, and was sentenced to five years probation and five years in prison (suspended). Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
Luis Casas, Jr., 29, had his probation revoked on the charge of possession of a controlled substance, less than one gram, and was sentenced to 12 months in state jail. Judge James Rush presided.
ROBBERY
Kevorius Deontae Knox, 23, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to robbery and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge John Shrode approved the deal. D. Bret Mansur was the attorney.
TERRORISTIC THREAT
Mafileo Tapiakaaholelei Kefu, 33, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to terroristic threat against peace officer/judge and was sentenced to two years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge Justin Low approved the deal. Daniel Sarabia Jr. was the attorney. Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
THEFT
Cameron Helms, 25, had a theft of material aluminum/bronze/copper/brass, less than $20,000 charge dismissed Dec. 15. Judge John Shrode presided.
Casey Lynn Fletcher, 35, had theft material aluminum/bronze/copper/brass, more than $20k enhancement IAT charge dismissed Dec. 16. Judge John Shrode presided.
John Curtis Boren, 39, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to theft property, more than $2,500, but less than $30,000, and was sentenced to three years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge Justin Low approved the deal.
Luis Casas, Jr., 29, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to theft property, more than $2,500, but less than $30,000, and was sentenced to 12 months in state jail. Judge John Shrode approved the deal.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
Cristina Lira Alaniz, 28, pleaded guilty Dec. 15 to unauthorized use of vehicle and was sentenced to five years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge James Rush approved the deal. Luis A. Chavez was the attorney.
Devon Renteria, 29, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to unauthorized use of vehicle and was sentenced to three years probation and deferred adjudication. Judge Justin Low approved the deal. Brian Chavez was the attorney.
