Judge Tom Armstrong
Transitional housing for recovering addicts coming to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:05amIt’s long been established that addiction is a disease, one that can be overcome with treatment. Carson City’s courts, through options such as alternative sentencing, drug court, and the most recent addition of misdemeanor treatment court, has taken steps to combat addiction.
However, there is a hole in their treatment process, and a large one at that: safe, sober housing.
Douglas, Washoe County murder suspect postpones Carson City charges, agrees to Reno transfer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 9:45amOn Friday, Feb. 8, 19-year-old Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman appeared in Carson City Justice Court before Judge Tom Armstrong for his arraignment hearing.
Prosecution prepared a stipulation to transfer Martinez-Guzman to Washoe County to face the more pressing charges of murder. Martinez-Guzman and his attorney agreed.
Martinez-Guzman waived the right to a preliminary hearing within 15 days in order to be transferred to Washoe County.
A pre-trial conference date in Carson City has been set for July 10 for a status check. Martinez-Guzman will not be required to be in attendance for it.
Alleged murder suspect in Gardnerville, Reno homicides appeared in Carson City Justice Court Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 2:29pmOn Thursday, Jan. 24 19-year-old Wilbur Ernesto Martinez-Guzman made his first court appearance in Carson City Justice Court before Judge Tom Armstrong.
Martinez-Guzman was arrested last Saturday in connection with the four murders which occurred mid January between Gardnerville and South Reno.
However, in Carson City Justice Court Martinez-Guzman faced charges of burglary, obtaining money under false pretenses, possessing several of the victims property including stolen firearms, among other charges.
A total of 36 charges were alleged against Martinez-Guzman in Carson City.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 8:38amHello Carson City, and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. We're looking at mostly cloudy conditions today with a high temperature near 50 along with a chance of rain showers this evening into Wednesday. Here's what's happening around town today:
Sierra Nevada Forums to host 'The Intercept of Behavioral Health and the Criminal Justice System'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 12:24pmSierra Nevada Forums will be hosting a discussion on behavioral health and the criminal justice system in a January 8 forum.
"Carson City has been at the forefront in developing innovative programs focused on diverting individuals with mental illness and substance use problems from the criminal justice system," said a Forums spokesperson. "Community leaders will discuss how these strategic interventions have assisted struggling individuals while also reducing costs to the community."
DATE: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM
FORUM BEGINS: 6:00 PM
Rain doesn’t deter Carson City students in walking to school
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 1:50pmEvery morning, Emma Young, 13, walks about a half mile from her home to Carson Middle School. But she doesn’t stop there. She walks a couple of blocks past the school to meet up with her friend and the two walk together.
No surprises Monday: Filing for Carson City elected seats underway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 8:18pmOn Monday, filing for various Carson City elected offices began, with no surprises and thus far two contested races, Justice of the Peace Dept. 2, which has been known since the filing deadline of Jan. 12 and the Carson City Sheriff seat. Filing dates for all offices other than judicial runs from March 5-16, 2018.
Judge Tom Armstrong announces bid for re-election to Carson City Justice Court
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:38pmJudge Tom Armstrong announced Friday that he seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011.
Senior Carson City Judge John W. Ray honored for service
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 11:14amOn Tuesday, Senior Judge John W. Ray was the recipient of a proclamation from the Nevada Supreme Court signed by Chief Justice Ron D. Parraguirre and all six Associate Justices. Carson City Mayor Robert L. Crowell and Justice of the Peace Judge John Tatro presented Senior Judge John W. Ray with the proclamation in his home with his wife Geniel Ray by his side. The proclamation reads: