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A Mitchell man convicted of attempting to possess methamphetamine will serve 90 days in county jail and four years on probation. David Muth, 42, was sentenced Tuesday during court at the Davison County Public Safety Center. Muth was arrested in June after attempting to purchase methamphetamine. He pleaded guilty to the charge in November. One of Muth's attorneys, Andrew Birrell, told the judge Muth knows he has an addiction problem, particularly with alcohol and drugs.
A Mitchell man involved in a meth lab bust in July was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in jail. Lindath Kendall Stone, 38, was sentenced during court at the Davison County Public Safety Center. Stone was arrested in July after Mitchell law enforcement found a meth lab in an apartment on North Winsor Street. He pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine in November. Authorities discovered the lab after the landlord called in theft of electricity.
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SIOUX FALLS — Alexander Salgado's involvement with Maricela Diaz proved to be the main focus of closing arguments Thursday. While the defense argued that Diaz was a victim of Salgado's abuse, the jury still found Diaz guilty for the November 2009 death of Jasmine Guevara. The prosecution, in its closing arguments, maintained Diaz was the mastermind behind Guevara's death and was never afraid of Alexander Salgado, Diaz's boyfriend. Salgado in 2010 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the murder. "This young lady put together a sophisticated plan.
SIOUX FALLS -- The jury in the Maricela Diaz trial found Diaz guilty on all counts -- first-degree murder; first-degree felony murder — arson; first-degree felony murder -- aggravated kidnapping; aggravated kidnapping in the second degree and first-degree arson. Her sentencing will be at a later date. After the verdict was read, Diaz hung her head and grabbed her hair. The Guevara family hugged law enforcement officials and attorneys in celebration. The family of Diaz stood in shock. Diaz, at one point, spoke tearfully with one of her attorneys, Doug Dailey.
Mitchell Mayor Ken Tracy expects the ongoing construction at the Corn Palace to be complete by the week of April 20, and that includes the installation of the new LED light-up domes. "Initially, it was thought the domes would probably be one of the last things that would be done in the whole renovation project," Tracy told The Daily Republic on Wednesday. But, Tracy said some afterthought brought the idea that having the new domes installed prior to finishing the inside of the building would show progress on the project. "It would be something people could see, a visible change, an improvem
SIOUX FALLS -- The defense for Maricela Diaz focused on testimony Tuesday that Diaz has shown symptoms of being abused and battered, but prosecution countered by showing those things did not affect her decision-making skills. Diaz, now 20, is accused of murdering 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara in 2009. Her attorneys put on record Tuesday afternoon that Diaz chose not to testify during the trial, and rested their case. The defense focused on testimony from expert witnesses. Dr.
SIOUX FALLS -- The defense for Maricela Diaz focused on testimony Tuesday that Diaz has shown symptoms of being abused and battered, but prosecution countered by showing those things did not affect her decision-making skills. Diaz, now 20, is accused of murdering 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara in 2009. Her attorneys put on record Tuesday afternoon that Diaz chose not to testify during the trial, and rested their case. The defense focused on testimony from expert witnesses. Dr.
SIOUX FALLS -- Maricela Diaz's mother was afraid Alexander Salgado was going to kill her daughter when the couple ran away together in October 2009. Irma Gutierrez Plasensia, Diaz's mother, took the stand Monday when the defense began its case. Through an interpreter, she said her daughter was well-behaved and had a love for school before and after moving from Mexico to Fort Wayne, Ind. Diaz, 20, is accused of murdering 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara in November 2009 and later burning Guevara's body in the trunk of Guevara's car.
SIOUX FALLS -- Afternoon testimony Thursday included graphic photos of the charred remains of murder victim Jasmine Guevara. Dr. Donald Habbe, a forensic pathologist, took the stand during the fourth day of the Maricela Diaz trial, and said he believed smoke inhalation caused Guevara's death. Diaz is accused of murdering 16-year-old Guevara in November 2009.
