Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
Reliable, Trustworthy Reporting, Capturing The Heartbeat Of Our Community
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The Honorable Donna Taylor presided over the Antelope County court in the Neligh courtroom last Wednesday, with a light criminal docket. Cases ranged from a hunting violation and driving offenses to accumulating junk. But one defendant left the courtroom after paying a fine, to meet an officer waiting with handcuffs and warrant in hand. Connor A. Napier, 20, of Orchard appeared for arraignment on two counts, shooting wildlife from the roadway and violating deer regulations. Napier waived his right to counsel and initially pleaded guilty to...
The Honorable Donna Taylor continued two cases in the Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, due to a health-related lockdown at the county jail. A pretrial hearing for Jonathyn M. Gunderson, 32, of Neligh, on seven counts alleged Nov. 9, is continued to Jan. 5. Gunderson, who was in custody, did not appear personally. The Antelope County Jail was “in lockdown due to Covid issues,” according to a court document. Bond in the amount of $3,000, 10% cash, is continued as well. Additionally, Taylor ordered that Gunderson be released fro...
Warrants were issued by the Honorable Donna Taylor for two defendants who failed to appear in the Antelope County court last Wednesday, Nov. 17. Angela Flores, of Neligh failed to appear for a bench trial on a City of Neligh junk ordinance violation alleged Aug. 1. Taylor issued a warrant for Flores’ arrest, with a $1,500, 10% bond, after a motion was filed by Joe McNally on behalf of the city. McNally testified Flores had called his office 20 minutes prior to the scheduled trial, indicating she had to work. The attorney alleged he had seen h...
Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Oakdale appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday on a first-degree felony assault charge, alleged Sept. 23 near the Oakdale lagoon. Taylor set preliminary hearing for Nov. 3. A bond review hearing was held. Abler did not object to a defense request for reduction. Taylor reduced bond to $50,000, 10% cash. He was remanded to the custody of Antelope County sheriff Robert Moore, pending posting of bond. Sleister is represented by Antelope County public...
An Elgin man was bound over to Antelope County district court on felony charges, by the Honorable Donna Taylor, when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb. 17. Travis D. Mace, 35, faced Taylor for further arraignment in two related cases, including possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class 4 felony, both alleged Jan. 30 in Neligh. Mace, represented by public defender Melissa Figueroa of Norfolk,...
Ervin J. Mast, 33, of Ewing appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor last week, for arraignment on four counts alleged Nov. 27, 2020. He is charged with, Count I, driving under the influence, .15 grams or more, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor; no valid registration, a Class 3 misdemeanor; and possession of an open alcohol container, an infraction. Mast pleaded not guilty to all four counts and requested a jury trial. Pretrial hearing is set Feb. 17. Bond, in the...
The Honorable Donna Taylor ruled on several arrest warrants, for defendants who failed to appear in court, when she presided from the bench in the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh last week. Edward D. Lundstrom, 63, of Stanton failed to appear Jan. 5, for the second time, for arraignment on a count of second-degree criminal trespass, a Class 3 misdemeanor alleged Nov. 18. Taylor directed County attorney Joe Abler may file a motion for order of a warrant. Angela R. Flores, 42, of Neligh failed to appear on a misdemeanor Neligh nuisance...
