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Edward Salgado sentenced to suspended prison term and referred to Veterans Treatment Court
Summary
Edward Salgado pleaded guilty and the court imposed a four‑year sentence suspended for four years, a probated $1,000 fine, and an out‑of‑custody referral to Veterans Treatment Court; the judge ordered supervision conditions and no contact with the named victim.
In case 2026 CR00005790, the court accepted Edward Salgado’s waiver of jury trial and stipulation to the state’s exhibits, found sufficient evidence, and entered a guilty finding. The judge sentenced Salgado to a four‑year assessed prison term that was suspended for four years and ordered a probated $1,000 fine and community‑supervision recommendations from the state.
The court directed an out‑of‑custody referral to Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) and explained that Salgado must make required appointments and comply with program conditions. The judge emphasized the program was intended to help address substance‑use issues and assist veterans in navigating benefits. The court also ordered no contact with Alta Wayne Benton and set reporting and residency restrictions (no employment with minors or residing in households with minors until sobriety milestones are met).
Supervision conditions also included regular reporting by Zoom or in person, random UAS testing, proof of employment or disability within 45 days, and 100 hours of community‑service restitution with one hour credited for each sober‑support meeting completed. The judge noted the referral and evaluations could proceed promptly if done in custody, and the court instructed counsel to return if program entry cannot be effected quickly.
Salgado acknowledged the admonishments and the court reviewed trial‑court certification of defendants’ rights to appeal, noting the limited appeal rights following a plea.
