Criminal Case Update, January — March 2024

Press Release by Sierra County District Attorney

April 15, 2024


People v. Kody Scott Koch (23CR0070)

On January 9, 2024, Kody Scott Koch was convicted of violating Penal Code section 25400 – carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle. He was placed on one year summary court probation and ordered to pay a fine of $1,015.00.

People v. Casey Steven Stone (23CR0092)

On January 9, 2024, Casey Steven Stone was convicted of violating Public Resources Code section 4423 – having a fire without a permit. He was placed on 1 year summary court probation, ordered to pay a fine of $625.00 and take a fire safety course.

People v. Bernadette Anne Lombardi (23CR0065)

On January 9, 2024, Bernadette Anne Lombardi was convicted of violating Health and Safety Code section 11378, a felony, possession of a controlled substance for sale. She was placed on 2 years formal probation and ordered to pay a fine of $1,856.

People v. Jason Ray Castle (23CR0103)

On January 11, 2024, Jason Ray Castle was convicted of two counts of violating a court order. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail.

People v. Jason Howard Tull (23CR0012)

On February 6, 2024, Jason Howard Tull was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(f) driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 34 days in jail, placed on 3 years informal probation, ordered to attend and complete a DUI class as well as a Victim Impact Panel, and pay a fine of $1,856.00.

People v. Zaya Ann White (23CR0067)

On February 20, 2024, Zaya Ann White was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23103/23103.5, reckless driving, alcohol/drug related. She was placed on 1 year probation, ordered to attend a DUI class, and pay a fine of $1,405.00.

People v. Julie Marie Mellon (23CR0109)

On February 20, 2024, Julie Marie Mellon was convicted of violating Vehicle Code section 23152(b), driving under the influence. She was placed on 3 years informal probation, ordered to attend a DUI class and a Victim Impact Panel, and pay a fine of $1,856.00.

People v. William Westen Diltz (23CR0055)

On February 22, 2024, William Westen Diltz was convicted of violating Penal Code section 422, making criminal threats. He was sentenced to 272 days in jail, placed on 1 year formal probation, and ordered to pay a fine of $235.00.

People v. Owen Eugene Powell (21CR0075)

On March 5, 2024, Owen Eugene Powell was convicted of violating Health and Safety Code section 11364, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed on 1 year summary probation, and ordered to pay a fine of $235.00.

People v. Zachary Bryd Harrison (23CR0036)

On March 26, 2024, Zachary Byrd Harrison was convicted of violating Penal Code section 148, resisting a peace officer. He was sentenced to 4 days jail, placed on 1 year informal probation, and ordered to pay a fine of $235.00.