Gerald Eugene Wesley was sentenced to serious prison time Monday on two cases in Pahrump's District Court.

Both cases revolve around an incident that started at a local gas station and escalated into Wesley shooting at a woman from a vehicle that was pursuing her truck.

Judge Robert Lane handed down a sentence of 19 to 48 months on the first case and added one year in jail on the second case. The sentences will run consecutively.

Wesley also must pay a $5,000 fine and other fees as well as an additional $513 to the victim to repair her truck.

As the hearing opened, attorney Andrew Fritz told Lane that his client is "remorseful, married with children" and suggested Wesley be given the minimum sentence.

Wesley, who did not show up for his Nov. 17 hearing, was subsequently taken into custody on a bench warrant. He was given an opportunity to address the judge in his own defense.

"I didn't show up on my original court date because I lost my job, my wife lost her job, and we were about to lose our place to stay," said Wesley. "I ask you to take a minimum on me so I can get back to take care of my family as soon as possible."

The victim, Victoria Rogers, explained the impact the crime has had on her life. She was sworn in and took the witness stand, visibly upset as she began to speak.

"Mr. Wesley is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm," she said. "He committed assault with a deadly weapon. He aimed a gun at me and fired. On Nov. 17 he bolted."

She also said she's had to take off work at least six times to keep up with Wesley's court dates. She pointed out that Wesley has extensive rap sheets and that she never had words with him the night the shooting took place.

Rogers said she ran into Wesley on Dec. 14 at a local casino.

"He pushed me out of the way," she said, adding later that she runs into Wesley all the time at places like Auto Zone, Dottie's Casino and even at the Harvest Festival.

Rogers described the incident that occurred more than a year ago at a gas station. "There were two cars and a lot of loud music. I asked them to turn down the music. The gentleman Mr. Wesley was with grabbed ahold of himself and made a remark and I said something back."

Rogers explained the exchange of words escalated, and when she left the gas station a vehicle chased her down the street. "Mr Wesley was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle shooting at me."

Rogers broke down talking about her truck but regained her composure to say, "I mortgaged my home for that truck so I could take my husband to UCLA, where he is on the liver (transplant) list. The bullets hit my truck and ricocheted. He emptied a gun at me twice. I cashed in a life insurance policy to pay for the damages on my truck."

Rogers also said Wesley kicked her truck. "You could read the bottom of his shoe on my vehicle."

"This has impacted us severely. I don't sleep. I didn't know anybody would do this. I had words with his friend. I never had words with this gentleman. He does have warrants in other states. I have got more questions than answers at this time.

"He has been free for a year. I hope you give to him everything you can because I was not a threat to him. We moved to this town because it was peaceful. It's a good town. But people like him take advantage. They hurt and maim."

Lane spoke to Wesley before handing down his sentence, saying Rogers made some legitimate points. "Based on the victim's description of what happened when this offence occurred, I can picture it," said Lane. "Loud music, cap pulled down and a tough attitude. Maybe your wife and kids are impressed by that. That's not the way I raise my kids."