Hit-and-run sentencing Friday

By Jessica Musicar, Staff Writer
Thursday, January 31, 2008 | 8 comment(s)

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The North Bend man who ran down a Springfield couple at the Pony Village Mall, and then fled the scene, will be sentenced at the Coos County Courthouse Friday.

*Noe Garcia Moncada
The sentencing hearing will be held in Judge Martin Stone’s courtroom at 8:15 a.m.

Noe Garcia Moncada, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident to an injured person on Dec. 21 at a change of plea hearing. His plea came less than a week after Stone scheduled an April trial to determine Garcia Moncada’s involvement in the deaths of Dallas and Marilyn Vance of Springfield. The couple died as a result of their injuries from the Oct. 16 hit-and-run in the parking lot of the North Bend mall.

Each of the charges is considered a Class B felony and Garcia Moncada faces a maximum sentence per charge of 10 years in the state penitentiary and a $250,000 fine.

Garcia Moncada was arrested on Oct. 20 in Tustin, Calif. At the time, investigators believed he was fleeing to Mexico and could be a citizen of that country.

Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier said he could not publicly comment on what sentence he plans to seek, but will ask for Garcia Moncada to be imprisoned. He added the Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on the man.

“That means to me that he is not legally in the country,” Frasier said. “I’m assuming they’ll deport him but that’s an assumption on my part.”

The DA said Garcia Moncada and the Vances’ family will have an opportunity to address the court during the hearing.
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Coos Bay Kid wrote on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 AM:

Ever heard of vehicular homicide? This plea deal is a joke and the defendant doesn't deserve it. He killed two people and then took off. What a p*****.
The punishment has to teach these illegals a lesson. Get this piece of scum in in prison ASAP. My regards go out to the Vance family.

Edie wrote on Feb 1, 2008 8:14 AM:

They need to do a lot more to keep illegals out of the US. So what if they do menial labor... they pay no taxes. If they are employed they claim the max dependants on their w4's, then claim their dependants live in Mexico with no SSN's, and what can our Government do ? Not a thing....So sad........
If you just deport him, he will be back with illegal ID.. What a joke....

Jim wrote on Feb 1, 2008 6:40 AM:

He has no heart. I don't know how anybody could do what he did and just leave with out trying to help. I wish they could give him life.

Barview Bob wrote on Feb 1, 2008 2:08 AM:

How's about 20 years, then deport

chris wrote on Feb 1, 2008 1:29 AM:

throw the book at him..

Theresa wrote on Jan 31, 2008 8:19 PM:

Gosh, I wonder what the clue was?!!

Shirley Farnsworth wrote on Jan 31, 2008 12:08 PM:

Unfortunately due to the health of my husband and myself, I won't be able to be in court February first for the sentencing of Noe Garcia Moncada. Marilyn Vance was my sister and Dallas, my brother in law. There are no words to describe the mental and physical pain our family has suffered as a result of Noe hitting and killing them. I cannot find it in my heart to forgive him and I sincerely hope and pray what he did on October 16, 2007 will haunt him everyday for the rest of his life. For sure there are many people who will suffer for now having Marilyn and Dal here anymore. Four children, Tony, Lori, Jodi and Cory no longer have a Mom and Dad. Six young grandchildren no longer have a Grammy and Poppa. Many, many friends will always miss them as well. Live with that you illegal individual!

Linda wrote on Jan 31, 2008 11:57 AM:

Great assumption Frazier.


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