CASPER, Wyo. – Friday morning’s docket in Natrona County Circuit Court was a sobering procession of repeat offenders, alleged probation violations, and serious traffic crimes. Under the gavel of Judge Cynthia Sweet, a series of initial appearances outlined the latest chapter in the county’s ongoing struggle with substance abuse, theft, and individuals failing to comply with court orders.
The courtroom saw its most severe bond set for Shelly Ann Parks, 54, who now faces a third or subsequent felony charge for possession of a controlled substance. Citing her existing status on bond and probation for a separate District Court case, Judge Sweet set her release at a substantial $8,000 cash or surety. The decision underscored the court’s diminishing tolerance for those who continue to offend while already under state supervision.
Other notable felony bonds included $5,000 for Kenya Marie Jones, 31, charged with failing to register as a sex offender, and $2,500 for Jason Gregory Macia, 48, accused of theft exceeding $1,000. Dakota Lee Hawkins, 35, faced a combined $5,000 in bonds for a third or subsequent felony drug possession charge and a separate misdemeanor count for failing to appear in court, a combination that reflects a common pattern of legal entanglement.
The session also dealt with several probation revocation hearings, a process requiring a lower burden of proof than a criminal trial but carrying the serious consequence of re-incarceration. Blake Davis, 43, facing his third revocation proceeding, saw a $2,000 bond set, while Sylvia San Javier, 51, had bond set at $1,500 after denying the allegations against her. These hearings often represent the collapse of a second chance, returning individuals to custody not for a new crime, but for failing the terms of their supervised release.
Two cases resulted in immediate jail sentences after guilty or no-contest pleas. David Lee Sorick, 39, received a mandatory minimum seven-day sentence for a second offense of driving under suspension, plus $750 in fines for additional traffic violations. In a more alarming display of dangerous conduct, Jesus Cruz Alvarez, 27, was sentenced to ten days in jail after admitting to reckless driving, interfering with a peace officer, and speeding—specifically, driving 115 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone.
The court also set bonds for new misdemeanor cases, including $500 for Trevor Wroble, 37, on a controlled substance charge, and $500 for Holly Upton, 47, on a theft charge. Assistant District Attorney Amanda Kirby represented the State of Wyoming in all proceedings. Every defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, with their felony cases now advancing to Natrona County District Court for future hearings and potential trial. The day’s docket served as a stark reminder of the cyclical nature of crime and consequence within the local justice system.
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