Dep. Harry Williams, shot in the leg Aug. 27, was reported in good enough shape to visit the Sheriff's Office earlier this week. A bailiff keeps an eye on those entering court for Thursday afternoon's arraignment. No photos were allowed. Advertisement

Shawna Irene Millar and Victoria Lynn Garcia, defendants as accessories in the recent shooting of Deputy Harry Williams, made their initial appearances in Pahrump Justice Court Thursday afternoon.

Judge Tina Brisebill set bail for each defendant at $60,000.

Chief Nye County Prosecutor Kirk Vitto asked for double the amount of Brisebill's bail demand on the suspects, who are charged as accessories after the fact in the attempted murder of a police officer.

Vitto was not disappointed. Brisebill originally had said bail would be $25,000 for Millar and $30,000 for Garcia. Vitto requested the higher amount, calling the defendants "extreme flight risks."

The perpetrator of the shooting remains at large. The two defendants, who were among four people in the pickup truck's cab at the time of the Aug. 27 shooting, later turned themselves in and claim they were not involved in the shooting. (See related story.) They also delivered letters explaining their actions to a local television station.

Vitto, in asking for the higher bail, said Millar "gave a contrary version of facts to police" after first telling officers something else.

Garcia, in custody separately from Millar in Beatty, appeared and answered questions from the judge via teleconference. Sobbing throughout the hearing, Garcia has had two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance added on to her accessory charge.

Garcia said she was self-employed in a landscaping business at which she earns $150-200 every three days. A public defender was appointed to represent her.

Millar was charged only with the accessory complaint. She works at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino as a "slot tech," earning $7 an hour plus tips. She has a 4-year-old child and is the sole provider. Counsel was appointed for her as well.

Both now face a Sept. 21 preliminary hearing in which it will be determined if sufficient probable cause exists to have their cases bound over for trial in district court. The hearing is set for 9 a.m.