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4B Daily News – Thursday, February 13, 2014 The following defen- dants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, according to the Tehama County District Attorney's Office: —————— Recent State/Local Prison Commitments: People vs. Michael Patrick Vangundy, Trans- portation of a Controlled Substance with Special Allegation Prior Strike,Possession For Sale of a Controlled Sub- stance with Special Alle- gation Prior Strike, Pos- session For Sale of a Con- trolled Substance with Special Allegation Prior Strike. Brief history: An offi- cer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by defendant. As the offi- cer began conducting a consent search of the vehicle the defendant grabbed a container and threw it underneath his vehicle. The defendant failed to comply with the officer's commands and a struggle ensued until the officer was able to get defendant under control and get him into custody. During a search the offi- cer located methampheta- mine in the d e f e n - dant's waistband as well as methamphetamine inside the container that was thrown by the defen- dant. An officer conduct- ed a traffic stop on a vehi- cle driven by defendant. A consent search of the vehicle was conducted and the officer located marijuana, methampheta- mine and a methampheta- mine pipe. Sentenced to 8 years 8 months State Prison. People vs. Robert Glen McClure Jr., Possession of a Controlled Substance with Special Allegation Prior Felonies. Brief history: Defen- dant was out of custody on an electronic monitor- ing program when offi- cers attempted to place defendant under arrest for violating the rules of the program. Defendant began to resist and a struggle ensued. After deploying a taser officers were able to gain control of defendant and get him into custody. Inside defendant's pocket offi- cers located methamphet- amine. Sentenced to 6 years Local Prison. People vs. Thomas James Pittman, Escape with Special Allegation Prior Felony. Brief history: Defen- dant was out of custody on an ankle monitor when he removed the monitor and fled. Sentenced to 4 years State Prison. People vs. Scott Henry Demartino, Possession of Concentrated Cannabis; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance; Failure to Appear While on Bail with Special Allegation Offense While on Bail or O.R. Brief history: Defen- dant was originally grant- ed formal probation on all cases. Defendant violated his probation when he failed to appear in court as required and failed to complete his required work days. Sentenced to 3 years Local Prison. People vs. James Robert Smith, Evading an Officer, Willful Disre- gard. Brief history: An offi- cer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by defendant. The defendant failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued until the officer lost sight of defen- dant's vehicle. The defen- dant was later located at a residence and taken into custody. Sentenced to 3 years State Prison. People vs. Nicole Marie Pelaiz, Vandalism. Brief history: Defen- dant was originally grant- ed formal probation. Defendant violated her probation when she was found in possession of marijuana. Sentenced to 3 years State Prison. People vs. Kao Saechao, Possession of Firearm by a Felon, Culti- vating Marijuana. Brief history: Officers conducted a search war- rant on a property and located several marijuana plants, processed marijua- na, packaging material and a .22 caliber firearm. Sentenced to 2 years 8 months State Prison. People vs. Bret Michael Herlein, Main- taining Place For Selling or Using Controlled Sub- stance. Brief history: Defen- dant was originally grant- ed formal probation. Defendant violated his probation when he tested positive for marijuana. Sentenced to 2 years State Prison Recent County Jail Commitments: 9People vs. Dorothy Louise Roop, Second Degree Commercial Bur- glary; Failure to Appear While on Bail; Failure to Appear on Own Recog- nizance. Brief history: Defen- dant walked into a busi- ness, placed items inside her purse and proceeded to exit the store without paying for the items. Defendant was released from custody on bail and failed to appear in court as required. Sentenced to 432 days county jail People vs. Raymond Vernon Landers, Carrying a Dirk or Dagger; Failure to Appear on Own Recog- nizance; Failure to Appear on Own Recog- nizance with Special Allegation Offense While on Bail or O.R. Brief history: An offi- cer contacted defendant and found him in posses- sion of a large fixed blade knife concealed under this shirt. Defendant was released from custody on his own recognizance and failed to appear in court as required. Sentenced to 150 days county jail. People vs. Ginny Lucille Torres, Trans- portation of a Controlled Substance Brief history: Defen- dant was originally grant- ed formal probation. Defendant violated her probation when she failed to keep probation informed of her current contact information, failed to c o m - plete her drug and alcohol treatment program and failed to complete her jail sentence. Sentenced to 90 days county jail. People vs. Raymond Robert Bell, Post Release Community Supervision. Brief history: Defen- dant was released from prison to post release community supervision. Defendant violated his terms of supervision when he was discharged from his drug and alcohol treatment program and was found in possession of marijuana. Sentenced to 90 days county jail. Recent Proposition 36 Commitments: Note: All cases where- in a defendant is sen- tenced per the terms of Proposition 36 are not at the request of the Tehama County District Attor- ney's Office. Per the requirements of Proposi- tion 36, a defendant who possesses drugs cannot be sentenced to confinement time in jail or prison. Instead, the court must place defendant on proba- tion and require drug treatment alone. Per the requirements of Proposi- tion 36, only upon a third drug related probation violation may the court impose confinement time. In the event the defendant violates a non-drug relat- ed term of probation the court may then elect to sentence defendant to jail or prison. The Tehama County District Attorney's Office contends that each crimi- nal case is unique and that in certain, specific, cases a defendant should be sentenced to a combina- tion of drug treatment and jail time. We further con- tend that in other specific cases where a defendant has an extensive criminal record and/or a history of non-compliance with either previous grants of probation or previous grants of drug treatment, a state prison sentence should properly be imposed. People vs. James Joseph Munoz, Posses- sion of a Controlled Sub- stance. Brief history: An offi- cer found defendant in possession of metham- phetamine. Defendant sentenced to Prop. 36 probation. People vs. Kayla Marie Farrell, Possession of a Controlled Substance. Brief history: An offi- cer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by defendant. A search of the vehicle was conducted and the officer located methamphetamine. Defendant sentenced to Prop. 36 probation. Upcoming Court Dates -Trials, Prelimi- nary Hearings (PX) & Pre Trial Conferences (PTC): People vs. Daniel Lla- mas & Isabelle Deanna Rios, Llamas Rios; Child Abuse with Special Alle- gation Willful Harm or Injury Resulting in Death. Brief history: The 13- month old victim died as a result of injuries sus- tained while in the cus- tody and care of Llamas and Rios. Sentencing: Feb. 24, at 8 a.m. in Department 3 – Llamas PTC: March 3, at 1:15 p.m. in Department 3. - Rios PTC: March 24, at 1:15 p.m. in Department 3. - Rios Trial by Jury: March 27, at 9 a.m. (Department to be determined) - Rios People vs. Brandon Ericson Branscombe, Murder, Assault on a Child Causing Death. Brief history: The 8 month old victim died as a result of injuries sus- tained while in the cus- tody and care of defen- dant. Preliminary Hearing PTC: Feb 24, at 10 a.m. in Department 1. Preliminary Hearing: Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in Department 2. People vs. Quentin Ray Bealer, Murder. Brief history: Defen- dant was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14 year old victim who had been reported missing when she never returned home from school. Officers located the victim's body two days later. Arraignment on Infor- mation: March 3, at 1:15 p.m. in Department 3. People vs. Roger Sandy Bounnhaseng, Alan Duane Doulphus Jr., Chase Alan Doulphus: Murder, special allegation felony murder, personal and intentional, use of a firearm, assault with a firearm, false imprison- ment by violence, trans- portation of marijuana. Brief history: The defendants went to a resi- dence that contained a marijuana grow. The defendants confronted the victim and two other men who were at the residence and ordered them to the ground at gunpoint. The defendants proceeded to tie up the victim and the two men with zip ties and duct tape. The victim was able to free himself and attempt to flee the resi- dence but was shot sever- al times by the armed defendants. The victim eventually succumbed to his injuries. Defendant's vehicle was located a short time later and a vehicle pursuit followed. Defendant's were eventu- ally apprehended and taken into custody. Inside the vehicle officers locat- ed a large amount of mar- ijuana. Preliminary Hearing PTC: March 17, at 10 a.m. in Department 1. Preliminary Hearing: March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in Department 2. People vs. Christopher Hougland, Murder with Special Allegation Use of Deadly Weapon, Assault With a Deadly Weapon with Special Allegation –Great Bodily Injury. Brief history: Officers responded to a residence regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival officers located the victim who appeared to have several stab wounds and was bleeding profusely. The victim eventually suc- cumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The defendant was arrested and taken into custody. PTC: March 24, April 21, May 5, at 1:15 p.m. in Department 3. Trial by jury: May 7, at 1:30 p.m. (Department to be determined) COURT ROUND-UP Local bank reports 4Q results Cornerstone Community Bank announced recently its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2013. The Bank reported net income of $256,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013 compared to net income of $325,000 for the same period last year. Diluted earn- ings per share for the three months were $0.20 compared to $0.25 for the same period last year. Net income for 2013 was $1,073,000, or $0.83 per diluted share compared to net income of $1,211,000, or $0.95 per diluted share, for 2012. The return on average assets for the three months was 0.82% com- pared to 1.19% for the same period last year. The return on average equity was 8.21% for the three months compared to 11.16% for the same period last year. For 2013, the return on average assets was 0.90% and the return on average equity was 8.80% compared to 1.17% and 11.06%, respectively, for 2012. President and CEO, Jeff Finck, stated "total loans outstanding grew by 25% during the year and the loan-to-deposit ratio increased from 75% at December 31, 2012 to 88% at December 31, 2013. This posi- tions the bank well going into 2014." Net Interest Income Net interest income for 2013 was $1,237,000 compared to $1,107,000 for the same period last year. The net interest margin was 4.18% compared to 4.22% for the same period last year. For 2013, net interest income was $4,782,000 compared to $4,347,000 for 2012, representing an increase of $435,000, or 10%. The net interest margin decreased to 4.24% for 2013 compared to 4.42% for 2012. Provision for credit losses No provision for credit losses was recorded for both the three months and the three months in 2012. The provision for credit loss- es for 2013 was $35,000 compared to $285,000 for 2012. Non-Interest Income The Bank's non-interest income for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was $154,000 compared to $168,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, non- interest income was $675,000 com- pared to $859,000 for the same period last year. Non-interest income for the year ended Decem- ber 31, 2012 was impacted by a sev- erance-related accrual reversal. Non-Interest Expense Non-interest expense was $1,123,000 for the quarter com- pared to $974,000 for the same period one year earlier. For 2013, non-interest expense was $4,337,000 compared to $3,806,000 for the same period last year. Balance Sheet The Bank had total assets of $121.9 million, compared to $111.7 million at the end of 2012, repre- senting growth of $10.2 million, or 9%. Total loans outstanding, includ- ing loans held for sale were $92.9 million compared to $74.6 million in 2012, representing an increase of $18.3 million, or 25%. Total deposits were $106.1 mil- lion compared to total deposits of $99.7 million in 2012, representing an increase of $6.4 million, or 6.4%. Credit Quality The allowance for loan losses was $1,399,000, or 1.55% of loans, net of unearned income, compared to $1,460,000, or 1.98% of loans, net of unearned income in 2012. Nonperforming assets were $207,000 compared to $392,000 in 2012. The bank recognized $96,000 in net loan charge-offs during 2013, representing 0.11% of average loans. Capital Adequacy Shareholders' equity totaled $12.5 million compared to $11.8 million in 2012. The total risk- based capital ratio, tier one capital ratio, and leverage ratio was 13.27%, 12.02% and 10%, respec- tively, all exceeding the regulatory standards for "well-capitalized" institutions of 10%, 6% and 5%, respectively. Ed Asner coming to Redding Ed Asner, the Emmy- award winning actor and social activist, will speak to the annual meeting of the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on Saturday, March 22. The public is invited to this free event, which is being held at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., in Red- ding, 1-4 p.m. Donations will be accepted to help the local ACLU chapter spon- sor future programs. During a career that has spanned more than six decades, Asner has won seven Emmys — more than any male actor — and he is perhaps best known for his work on the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" and as the main character on "Lou Grant." Asner has the distinction of being the only actor to win television's highest honor for playing the same character in a situation com- edy and a drama. Asner has an extensive voice acting career and is a recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achieve- ment Award. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sci- ences Hall of Fame in 2003. Asner has been active in a variety of causes and has consistently served and committed himself to the rights of the working per- former in addition to advo- cating for human rights. For additional informa- tion, call 410-8761. Medicare deadlines approaching The first three months of the year are critical to those who missed their original enrollment period to sign up for Medicare or have lost their cover- age through a Medicare Advantage plan. The fol- lowing explains enrollment dates that may apply for some people: • Medicare General Enrollment Period (GEP): Jan. 1 to March 31 is the timeframe to enroll in Medicare Part B for those who chose to delay enrollment at age 65 or when eligible, and were not working. The effective date will be July 1. Enrollment must be done at the Social Security office or online at www.socialsecurity.gov. • Medicare Advantage Plan Disenrollment: Jan. 1 to Feb. 14 is the annual timeframe to dis- enroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan and a separate stand-alone drug plan, then you can switch to Original Medicare but cannot change drug plans. The effective date of Original Medicare will be March 1. • Medicare Advantage Plan Terminates Cover- age: December 8 to February 28 is the timeframe to enroll in another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare with a drug plan. This is called a Special Election Period (SEP). You have 63 days from the date your coverage ends to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan. You have 123 days to buy a guarantee issue Medigap (Supple- mental) policy from the date your MA plans ends. • Medicare Special Election Periods (SEP): Timeframes vary. If you move, lose your cover- age at not fault of your own, become eligible or lose Medi-cal benefits, and become eligible or lose Part D Extra Help then you may have an SEP. For more information, call HICAP at Passages at 1-800-434-0222. If your group or agency would like a workshop, contact Tatiana Fassieux, Program Manager, at 898-6717. And remember, HICAP does not sell or endorse any insurance products. 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