City Attorney Wes Duncan Announces Petit Larceny Convictions for the Month of July

The Sparks City Attorney's Office has secured 24 misdemeanor theft convictions, resulting in the items being recovered or businesses being awarded restitution. The City Attorney's Office remains focused on the "Back Our Businesses" initiative.

Below are a few cases from July in which criminal prosecutors from the Sparks City Attorney's Office specifically sought firm consequences for intolerable actions. A Sparks Municipal Court judge imposed the following sentences after being found guilty:

On July 1, 2026, Nicholas Whitton was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Washoe County jail, suspended on the condition that she stay away from Walmart, complete 8 hours of community service, and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on June 8^th, 2026.

On July 2, 2026, Leann Rankin was sentenced to serve 45 days in the Washoe County jail, suspended on the condition that she stay away from Target, complete 8 hours of community service, and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on January 28^th, 2026.

On July 6, 2026, Stella Carlson was sentenced to pay $500 in fines and fees, suspended on the condition she stay away from Walmart and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on January 31^st, 2026.

On July 8, 2026, Amy Beltker was sentenced to 135 days in the Washoe County jail, suspended on the condition he complete 45 days of active jail time, stay away from the Scheels and Lowes, pay restitution in the amount of $320, and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on March 20, 2026 and April 8, 2026.

On July 9, 2026, Brittney Adair-Webb was sentenced to 30 days in the Washoe County jail, suspended on the condition, obey all laws, and stay away from Scheel's. Originating from an incident that occurred on October 28^th, 2026.

On July 13, 2026, Hunter Walters was sentenced to pay $500 in fines and fees, suspended on the condition that he stay away from Walmart and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on February 12, 2026.

On July 29, 2026, Dallas Geiger was sentenced to pay a fine of $500 plus administrative fees, suspended on the condition that they stay away from Target, and obey all laws. Originating from an incident that occurred on April 18, 2026.

Sparks City Attorney, Wes Duncan states, "The Sparks City Attorney's Office remains committed to pursuing accountability, deterring repeat offenses, and ensuring that theft crimes are met with meaningful consequences."