ROCK SPRINGS –– Two Colorado residents accused of stealing a car and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase Tuesday were placed on $50,000 cash or surety bonds following their initial appearances in Sweetwater County Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon.
Kelvin Deshawn White, 18, of Aurora, Colorado, and Christina Mayel Weini, 21, of Denver, appeared before Circuit Court Judge John Prokos to have their bonds set and their preliminary hearings scheduled. The preliminary hearings were set for March 26, with White’s taking place at 2:30 p.m. and Weini’s set for 3 p.m.
Both face a felony charge of theft of an item greater than $1,000, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. White also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance in a plant form, reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude police officers, driving without a driver’s license, and driving too fast for conditions. Weini was charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in a plant form and interference with a peace officer…