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The following reports the results of every Special and General Court-Martial convened within the United States Navy in August 2018. The cases are separated by the Navy Region in which they were tried.
Naval District Washington
General Court-Martial
* At a General Court-Martial in Washington, D.C., Petty Officer 2nd Class Eren R. Newland, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to willful disobedience of an officer, three specifications of wrongful possession of a controlled substance, and three specifications of larceny. On Aug. 20, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for six months. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
* At a General Court-Martial in Washington, D.C., Midshipman Third Class Mason W. Gilpin, USN, was tried for two specifications of sexual assault. On Aug. 31, 2018, the military judge returned a verdict of guilty to one specification of sexual assault and sentenced him to be discharged with a dismissal and confinement for 30 months.
Special Courts-Martial
* None.
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, a Seaman was tried for disorderly conduct, willful discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment. On Aug. 1, 2018, the military judge returned a verdict of not guilty.
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer Second Class Jacqueline Villegas, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to wrongful appropriation. On Aug. 6, 2018, the military judge sentenced her to a reprimand. The pretrial agreement had no effect on her sentence.
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer Third Class Kailer J. Allers, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to seven specifications of distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance, use of a controlled substance, and two specifications of soliciting another to distribute a controlled substance. On Aug. 8, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 10 months. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer Third Class Caleb W. Somers, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to abusive sexual conduct. On Aug. 13, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 30 months. Pursuant to the pretrial agreement, the Bad Conduct Discharge and all confinement greater than 18 months is to be suspended. The suspended punishment may be served if the Service Member violates the terms of the pretrial agreement. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Lt. j.g. Kevin Ortiz, USN, was tried for three specifications of attempted sexual assault of a child and attempted sexual abuse of a child. On Aug. 16, 2018, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to one specification of attempted sexual assault of a child and attempted sexual abuse of a child and sentenced him to be discharged with a dismissal and confinement for 45 months.
* At a General Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer First Class Octavia L. Wilkinson Jr., USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to two specifications of larceny. On Aug. 29, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-4, a fine of $4,000, and confinement for 60 days. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
Special Court-Martial
* At a Special Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Chief Petty Officer David D. Friberg, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to three specifications of possession of child pornography. On Aug. 1, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and reduction in rank to paygrade E-1. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
* At a Special Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer Third Class Michael L. Cook, USN, was tried for simple assault. On Aug. 21, 2018, the military judge returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3.
* At a Special Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Petty Officer Second Class Dustin W. Mathews, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to wrongfully distributing an intimate image of another and four specifications of wrongfully broadcasting an intimate image of another. On Aug. 3, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 60 days. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
* At a Special Court-Martial in Norfolk, Virginia, Airman Apprentice Donald L. Williams, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to two specifications of unauthorized absence, flight from apprehension, wrongful introduction of a controlled substance, wrongful use of a controlled substance, and breaking restriction. On Aug. 30, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 89 days. Pursuant to the pretrial agreement, all confinement greater than time served, 64 days, is suspended and the punitive discharge will be disapproved. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
Navy Region Southeast
General Courts-Martial
* At a Special Court-Martial in Mayport, Florida, a Petty Officer First Class was tried for violation of a lawful general regulation. On Aug. 28, 2018, the military judge returned a verdict of not guilty.
Navy Region Northwest
* At a Special Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Petty Officer Second Class Jerimiah J. Allman, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to two specifications of false official statements and two specifications of use and distribution of controlled substances. On Aug. 1, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 12 months. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
* At a Special Court-Martial in Bremerton, Washington, Petty Officer Second Class Arturo V. Cruz, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to conspiracy to obstruct justice and willful dereliction of duties. On Aug. 27, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 4 months. Pursuant to the pretrial agreement, all confinement greater than 75 days will be suspended. The suspended confinement may be served if the Service Member violates the terms of the pretrial agreement. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
Navy Region Southwest
* At a General Court-Martial in Lemoore, California, Chief Petty Officer Jason L. Redick, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to fraternization, providing alcohol to a minor, and assault consummated by a battery. On Aug. 29, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-5 and restriction for 60 days. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence. The pretrial agreement contained a waiver of the accused’s administrative separation board.
* Special Court-Martial
At a Special Court-Martial in San Diego, California, Chief Petty Officer Grover R. White, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to dereliction of duty. On Aug. 2, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to a reduction in rank to paygrade E-6. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
* At a Special Court-Martial in Lemoore, California, an E-3 was tried for negligent homicide. On Aug. 16, 2018, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.
* At a Special Court-Martial in San Diego, California, Petty Officer Third Class Jovontia D. Lyons, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to larceny, two specifications of assault consummated by a battery, and obstructing justice. On Aug. 21, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge and confinement for 120 days. The pretrial agreement had no effect on his sentence.
Navy Region Hawaii
* At a General Court-Martial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Petty Officer First Class Geoffrey R. Mills, USN, pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to false official statement and possession of child pornography. On Aug. 20, 2018, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Dishonorable Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 18 months. Pursuant to the pretrial agreement, all confinement greater than 12 months is to be suspended. The suspended punishment may be served if the Service Member violates the terms of the pretrial agreement.
Navy Region Japan
* At a General Court-Martial in Yokosuka, Japan, Petty Officer First Class Gilbert Sandoval, USN, was tried for attempted sexual assault of a child, attempted sexual abuse of a child, attempted production of child pornography, indecent language, and attempted enticement of a minor. On Aug. 15, 2018, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to all charges and specifications and sentenced him to be discharged with a Dishonorable Discharge, to forfeit all pay and allowances, reduction in rank to E-1, and confinement for three years.
* At a General Court-Martial in Yokosuka, Japan, a Petty Officer First Class was tried for sexual assault and abusive sexual contact. On Aug. 10, 2018, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.
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