New Mexico resident fined for 2014 crime

Sammie M. Diaz, 43, of Clovis, New Mexico, appeared in front of the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Oct. 26, for sentencing on a 2014 theft charge.

Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler joined a probation recommendation made in a presentence investigative report prepared by the probation office.

Diaz’ attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, told the judge his client would ask for a fine but the presentence investigative report recommended probation. He said Diaz was an appropriate candidate for probation, that he worked 70 to 80 hours a week as a federal...