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Michael Ford, 34, of Oakland faced the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill, on Aug. 29, to be sentenced on three counts of issuing bad checks, one felony and two misdemeanors. Kozisec placed Ford on probation for five years. He was taxed $275.89 costs of prosecution and $1,830 in probation fees, in addition to restitution totaling $11,300, at a rate of $200 per month; to be dispersed as follows: $795 to Super Foods, at a rate of $15 per month; $530 to Quality Alignment, at a rate of $10 per month; and $...
Rodney D. McDonald Jr., 19, of Clay Center faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on Tuesday, Sept. 6, for arraignment on eight counts, Count I, reckless driving, a Class 3 misdemeanor; Count II, possession of open alcohol container, an infraction; Count III, minor in possession of alcohol, a Class 3 misdemeanor; counts IV, V, VI and VII, possession of false identification, Class 3 misdemeanors; and driving under the influence of alcohol (+.15), first offense, a Class W misdemeanor. McDonald, who was represented by Forrest Peetz of O'Neill, pleaded g...
Michael F. Doty, 29, of Page faced the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 31 for arraignment on two Class 3A felony counts of making terroristic threats and a Class 3 misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace, all alleged June 28 in Orchard, following a residential fire in Page. If convicted, Doty faces up to $10,000 fines and/or three years of incarceration for each of the felony counts and up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days for the misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty and requested jury trial....
Tori A. Wooters, 26, York, appeared in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 31 for sentencing on counts of possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony, and criminal attempt - tampering with physical evidence, a Class 1 misdemeanor, both committed Jan. 19. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler said Wooters was currently incarcerated at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women, York, on a conviction out of Madison County. Her attorney, public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk, asked Johnson to order any imprisonment to...
Five defendants showed up at the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, either late or not at all for scheduled hearings in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor on Sept. 7. Lisa M. Dugal, 56, of Neligh appeared approximately an hour late, for resentencing on a crime committed in 2019. Her court-appointed attorney, Kyle Peterson of Tilden, appeared at 11 a.m., the time Dugal was scheduled, and told the judge he had correspondence from his client that she would be in the courtroom in “nine minutes.” She arrived just before noon. Taylor revoked pro...
Several cases that came before the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week were resolved by plea agreements with Antelope County attorney Joe Abler. Sammie M. Diaz, 44, of Clovis, New Mexico, appeared with his attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh, for pretrial hearing on a Class 3 felony, theft, more than $1,500. Klein announced the plea deal. Diaz pleaded guilty to the charge as alleged. In return, Abler agreed to file no additional charges related to the case and to recommend probation or 360 days in...
An O’Neill man was ordered to spend seven days in the Holt County Jail for criminal contempt of court on Aug. 30. The Honorable Kale Burdick found Dennis J. Nekolite Jr., 32, was in direct contempt of court for continued disruptive and disrespectful behavior in the Holt County courtroom, including use of vile or insulting language. Burdick journaled, “The seven days shall not be counted toward any credit for time served in the current case.” Nekolite was in court for arraignment on five counts alleged July 27, including a Class 4 felony, opera...
Denis F. Kerkman, 89, of Tilden faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 17, to be arraigned on a Class 1 misdemeanor, violation of a protection order. If convicted, Kerkman faces a potential penalty of up to a $1,000 fine and/or one year imprisonment. Kerkman requested court-appointed counsel, specifically asking for Martin Klein. Taylor initially appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, but as Kerkman appeared to misunderstand her multiple times, she finally asked Abler if he had any...
Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Tilden faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for further arraignment on two counts alleged between March 19 and April 6, Count I, possession of a stolen firearm, a Class 2A felony, and Count II, theft, $500-$1,499, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Sleister waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and Count I was bound over to Antelope County district court, where he was set for arraignment Aug. 31. Count II was dismissed without prejudice, to be refiled in district court at the...
A 47-year-old Orchard man, who had been released from jail after posting 10% of a $50,000 bond in November 2021, was back in custody shortly after his case was heard in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Justin M. Golter pleaded guilty to a Class 1D felony, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, pursuant to a plea deal with Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler. In return, Abler dismissed three Class 4 felony allegations, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of theft by...
A 40-year-old Ewing woman, who is accused of pouring gasoline on the door of a home that was occupied by six children has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Holt County district court by the Honorable Kale Burdick last week in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill. Jessica J. Snyder, who is charged with Count I, terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony; Count II, attempted arson, a Class 2A felony; Count III, criminal mischief, more than $5,000, a Class 4 felony; and Count IV, intentional child abuse, no injury, a...
Lisa M. Dugal, 56, of Neligh, accompanied by her court-appointed attorney, Kyle Peterson, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 17, for sentencing on a probation violation. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler asked the judge to look at a probation update, to note the number of missed probation/testing appointments. He said she hadn’t showed up since July, or maybe June. He reminded Taylor that Dugal’s false report to Neligh police officers caused the man she resided with to spend tim...
The Honorable Mark Kozisec sentenced a 19-year-old O’Neill man last week in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill, for crimes committed Aug. 5, 2021. Drake D. Ruegge was sentenced to four years of probation and 90 days in the county jail, with credit for four days previously served, for Count I, possession of a controlled substance (oxycodone), a Class 4 felony, along with probation for Count IV, third-degree domestic assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor. As part of his probation, Ruegge was ordered to initiate in-patient alcoholism/mental health tre...
A 17-year-old Ewing resident faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Aug. 2. The teenager waived his right to counsel and pleaded no contest to possession of alcohol by a minor, under age 19/20, a Class 3 misdemeanor. He was fined $300 and assessed $50 costs for the June 24 offense committed in Ewing. An O’Neill teenager, accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, possession of an open alcohol container and minor in possession of alcohol, had his case transferred to juvenile cou...
Matthew J. Wright, 48, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week for arraignment on three counts alleged July 2 in Oakdale, child abuse, a Class 3A felony, and two counts of first-degree assault, Class 1 misdemeanors. A bond review hearing was held. Taylor reduced Wright’s bond, from $25,000, 10% cash, to $10,000, 10%, with condition for no contact, directly nor indirectly, with his stepchildren. She also required him to obtain written permission to “live with any...
An Alliance woman made an unsuccessful attempt to fight a speeding ticket in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Aug. 3. Jane E. Fletcher, 55, faced the Honorable Donna Taylor for trial on an infraction charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 25 miles per hour. Fletcher, who was self-represented, testified for the defense and Nebraska State Patrol trooper Mora Tighe was called to the witness stand for the prosecution. Taylor found the defendant guilty and fined her $200 and taxed her $49 costs. In a July 1 written not...
Michael F. Doty, 29, of Page faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Aug. 3 for further arraignment on two Class 3A felony counts of making terroristic threats and a Class 3 misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace, all alleged June 28 in Orchard, following a residential fire in Page. Doty waived his right to preliminary hearing and was bound over to Antelope County district court, where he is set for arraignment Aug. 31 on the two felonies. The misdemeanor count was dismissed by Antelope County attorney...
The Honorable Mark Johnson presided over the Antelope County district court through videoconference last Wednesday, July 27, sentencing two defendants and ordering a warrant be issued for a third who did not appear for sentencing as ordered. William L. Knievel appeared in the Neligh courtroom to be sentenced on four counts committed March 29 near the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center in Neligh. Johnson rejected both a recommendation included in a presentence report prepared by the Nebraska...
Jacob J. Dobias, 33, of Stuart waived his right to preliminary hearing when he appeared in front of the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O’Neill on Tuesday, July 19. Holt County attorney Brent Kelly filed a complaint June 9, charging Dobias with first-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 1B felony alleged July 2, 2021. The complaint states the defendant, “being 25-years of age or older, subjected the victim, who was at least 12 years of age but less than 16 years of age, to sexual penetration.” He is set for arrai...
Trev M. Reiman, 21, of Butte faced the Honorable Kale Burdick on July 19 for arraignment on three counts committed June 19, in O’Neill. He waived his right to counsel and pleaded guilty to no valid registration and display of fictitious plates, Class 3 misdemeanors, and no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor. Burdick fined him $25, $50 and $200 respectively, and assessed $50 costs of prosecution. Ross Martinez Jr., 36, of Chambers faced Burdick for further arraignment on a Class 3 misdemeanor, driving under suspension. H...
Anthony W. Hoffman, 51, of Crofton faced the Honorable Kale Burdick in the Holt County courtroom in O'Neill on July 7 for trial on two counts. Hoffman waived his right to jury trial. He was charged with hunting without permission and second-degree criminal trespass, both Class 3 misdemeanors. Boyd County attorney Avery Gurnsey was appointed as special prosecutor by Burdick in January, after Holt County attorney Brent Kelly declared a conflict of interest. Gurnsey amended Count I to aiding and...
Two defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings when they appeared in the Holt County court July 5 on felony allegations. The Honorable Kale Burdick bound their cases over to Holt County district court, where they are set for arraignment Aug. 8. Varian P. Jackson, 43, of O’Neill is charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony alleged Jan. 18, in O’Neill. He was booked into the Holt County Jail on Feb. 7, with bond set at $75,000, 10% cash. It was amended to $35,000, 10%...
Michael F. Doty, 29, of Page faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, July 6, on two Class 3A felony counts of making terroristic threats and a Class 3 misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace, all alleged June 28 in Orchard. If convicted of the crimes, Doty faces up to $10,000 fines and/or three years of incarceration for each of the felony counts and up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days for the misdemeanor. Doty requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender...
Tyson A. Belitz, 23, of Neligh appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, July 6, alongside his attorney, Jeff Doerr of Neligh. He faced the Honorable Donna Taylor for arraignment on a Class 3 misdemeanor, reckless driving, first offense, committed June 4 in Neligh. Belitz pleaded guilty. He faces up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail and up to a one-year revocation of his driver’s license. Taylor questioned Belitz about the offense, asking if alcohol was involved. Belitz admitted he had consumed alcohol. The j...
Danelle Charf, 47, of Neligh appeared before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson in the United States District courtroom in Omaha last week, for her initial appearance and arraignment on a five-count indictment. The indictment charges Charf with healthcare fraud beginning on or about Oct. 7, 2020, and continuing through Jan. 11, 2021. Charf owns and operates CW, Inc., doing business as Wanek Pharmacy and Tilden Pharmacy. Authorities alleged, in a May 17 indictment, “Charf would fill or cause to be filled at Wanek and Tilden pharmacies with t...
