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Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, March 16, to be sentenced for a 2021 crime. Taylor sentenced Brandt to 15 days in the Antelope County Jail, fined him $500 and revoked his driver’s license for 60 days for a conviction of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident. He was also assessed $2 costs for service of his most recent arrest warrant. The remaining costs of prosecution had been covered by previous bond funds that were forfeited. He was r...
Darrion J. Cescolini, 27, of Denver, Colorado, waived his right to a preliminary hearing when he faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week. Taylor bound the case over to the Antelope County district court, where Cescolini is set for arraignment March 30, on a Class 1D felony, possession of heroin with intent to deliver, and a Class 4 felony, possession of heroin. Bond, in the amount of $20,000, 10% cash, is continued. Cescolini and a codefendant, Cassandra L. Howell, 28, of Trinidad, Colorado, were...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 8, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from March 1, 2022, BOC and BOE meetings. Pledge collateral was reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed. February’s CDC monthly report; treasurer fund balance and revenue report; sheriff fee reports were reviewed. Zoning permit report. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AKRS ex 145.26; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,109.42; ANTELOPE CO C...
Hope M. Llanos, 32, of Schuyler failed to appear at her scheduled arraignment hearing in the Antelope County courtroom last Wednesday morning but showed up in the afternoon. The Honorable Donna Taylor allowed arraignment to proceed. Llanos pleaded not guilty and requested jury trial on a charge of interfering with government operations, a Class 1 misdemeanor, alleged Jan. 8 at the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center in Neligh. Pretrial hearing is set March 16. Llanos is represented by Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa....
Several underage alcohol customers in the area either purchased or had plans to purchase alcoholic beverages using identification cards obtained over the internet. One of the young men appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, March 2, to be sentenced on two counts, minor in possession of alcohol and misrepresenting age to obtain alcohol, while a second is scheduled for sentencing March 16. Jesse M. Green, 18, of Neligh was sentenced to a six-month term of probation, including $220 probation-related fees and a $250 fine...
Two men appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for arraignment or first hearing last Wednesday, March 2. Steven H. Habegger, 18, Antelope County Jail, faced the Honorable Donna Taylor on a Class 3A felony count of child abuse and three Class 1 misdemeanors, contribute to delinquency of a child, debauching a minor and cruel mistreatment of an animal, all alleged Feb. 10 at a Neligh motel. If convicted, Habegger faces up to a $10,000 fine and up to three years in prison on the felony count and up to a $1,000 fine and/or one year impr...
The filing deadline for the 2022 primary election was Tuesday, March 1. While several incumbents and new faces have entered races, a few offices are left without anyone filing. Antelope County Clerk, Lisa Payne, said the following individuals have filed as candidates for county offices: Robert Moore, sheriff; Angela Mortensen, clerk of the district court; Deborah Branstiter, treasurer; Kelly Mueller-Oltjenbruns, assessor; Rachel Shrader and Robert Lewis, weed control authority board. Four...
County Judge Donna Taylor ordered warrants for the arrest of two defendants who failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom recently. Tori A. Wooters, 26, of Albion again failed to appear for arraignment on counts alleged Jan. 19, including a fifth count in an amended complaint filed Feb. 14 by Antelope County attorney Joe Abler. She is now charged with possession of methamphetamine and tampering with physical evidence, Class 4 felonies; driving under the influence of drugs and refusal to submit to a chemical test, Class W misdemeanors;...
A Colorado couple appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh,Wednesday, Feb. 16, on felony drug charges. Darrion J. Cescolini, 27, of Denver appeared on a Class 1D felony, possession of heroin with intent to deliver, and a Class 4 felony, possession of heroin, both alleged Feb. 12, when his vehicle was pulled over by Nebraska State Patrol troopers east of Brunswick on Highway 20. A conviction of Count I carries a penalty of a minimum three-year prison sentence, up to a maximum of 50 years and Count...
Five defendants were sentenced by the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb. 23. Debra F. Jordan, 55, of Norfolk was sentenced to 364 days in the Antelope County Jail, with credit for 69 days previously served, for her conviction of theft by unlawful taking, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Jordan was also ordered to pay the costs of prosecution in the amount of $210.71 and restitution, in the amount of $360, to JB Mart in Tilden. Jordan, who was represented by Antelope County public defender...
Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Richland, Washington, did not appear for his arraignment in Antelope County district court last Wednesday, Feb. 23, on three counts. His attorneys, Jeff Courtney and Frankie Hass of Omaha, had filed a written not guilty plea Feb 18, on his behalf. The Honorable Mark Johnson found the written plea insufficient and set further arraignment March 30, at which time Stephenson is ordered to appear in person. Bond, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, posted Jan. 7, is continued. Stephenson is charged with a Class 4...
Haiden M. Sleister, 18, of Norfolk, who was convicted last month of assault and willful reckless driving, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 16, for sentencing, alongside his court-appointed attorney, Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa. Sleister was convicted of the Sept. 23, 2021, assault of an Antelope County road-department employee, near the Oakdale lagoon, after the worker witnessed and intervened in an incident of reckless driving by the defendant. The victim,...
Two defendants were found guilty and fined by the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb. 16. Amy E. Ferguson, 33 of Holden, Missouri, formerly of Royal, entered guilty pleas to charges in two cases, pursuant to plea bargains, and was fined in one case. The second case was taken up by Taylor first. Charged with a count of third-degree domestic assault and two counts of third-degree assault, all Class 1 misdemeanors, she pleaded guilty to a single Cl...
A Norfolk woman appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on charges alleged nearly two years ago. Sadie S Dorn, 42, faced the Honorable Donna Taylor for arraignment on a charge of driving under suspension, alleged May 28, 2020, west of Neligh. She waived her right to counsel and pleaded not guilty to the Class 3 misdemeanor that carries a possible penalty of up to $500 fine and/or up to 90 days in jail and up to one year revocation of license, or only a $152 fine if the license has been reinstated before sentencing. She...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Feb. 8, 2022 Vice-Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes from Jan. 4 and Feb.1, 2022, BOC Meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 15,853.47; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 88.00; APPEARA ex 31.78; APPLIED CONNECTIVE TECH ex 2,376.88; LUANN BARTOS ex 47.46; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,014.78; BCBS ins 57,154.05; BLUE360 MEDIA ex 174.59; BOMGAARS ex 285.42;...
Andrew J. Clifton, 43, of Orchard appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, Feb. 2, for pretrial conference on three counts. A plea deal was announced, resulting in Clifton pleading guilty to Count I, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a Class 2 misdemeanor, and Count II, willful reckless driving, a Class 3 misdemeanor, and agreed to pay restitution in full to the victims. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler dismissed a second willful reckless driving charge and...
Lisa M. Dugal, 56, Neligh, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 2 for pretrial conference on a Class 1 misdemeanor, false reporting. Dugal changed her plea to no contest, pursuant to a plea deal. In return, Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler agreed to file no additional charges in the case and recommended a probation sentence. Taylor sentenced her to an eight-month term of probation, including related fees totaling $280 and $50 costs of prosecution. The charges stemmed from...
Tyler J. Napier, 33, who was sentenced Dec. 22, 2021, to concurrent 24-month and 12-month terms in prison by the Honorable Mark Johnson, was back in the Antelope County district courtroom last Wednesday, Jan. 26, accompanied by his court-appointed attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh. Notice of appeal was filed Jan. 13 by Klein and accepted by the Nebraska Court of Appeals/Nebraska Supreme Court. In appeal filings, Napier asserted the sentencing was excessive. Johnson denied Napier’s request to suspend sentence and release him on bond during the a...
The Honorable Mark Johnson, presiding from the bench of the Antelope County district court in Neligh on Jan. 26, ruled on a motion to dispose of two firearms, returning one to the lawful owner and ordering the second to be destroyed. Antelope County attorney Joe Abler filed the motion Nov. 16, 2021, asking for a court order allowing the “disposition and/or lawful destruction” of firearms seized from Mason R. Siems, 21, of Tilden, when he was arrested following a gaming violation. Abler indicated the guns, a Rock River Arms LAR 15 rifle, and a M...
Several Antelope and Holt county officials have filed for the 2022 Primary Election. In Holt County, officials refiling for office include Brent M. Kelly, attorney; Timothy L. Wallinger, assessor; Cathy Pavel, clerk; Shelly Ross, treasurer; Junior Young, clerk of the district court; Ben Matchett, sheriff; Josh Treptow, supervisor district one; Bill Tielke, supervisor district three and Doug Frahm, supervisor district seven. Two Atkinson-area residents - John W. Vogel and Duane Neiman - have...
The 2022 Primary Election for Summerland-area villages, Antelope and Holt counties and state offices are open for registration. Incumbents - anyone who holds any elected office - must refile or file for a new position by Feb. 15. If an incumbent in one position files for a different position, they are still required to file by the Feb. 15 deadline. The deadline to file for individuals who currently do not hold an elected position is March 1. A list of offices to be filled, which will appear on...
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...
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE AND OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION AND FILING DEADLINES I, Lisa Payne, Antelope County Clerk/Election Commissioner, hereby give notice of the offices to be filled by election that will appear on the 2022 Primary Election Ballot to be held May 10th, 2022, in Antelope County, Nebraska, as per State Statute 32-601. Notice is also given that the filing deadline for such offices are: Feb. 15, 2022, for incumbents and March 1, 2022 for non-incumbents. An incumbent is anyone serving in an elective office, even if they are...
Aaron White, 47, of Coleridge faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Wednesday, Jan. 5, in two cases. A pretrial hearing in the first case, on a charge of second-degree trespassing, was continued to Feb. 2. Bond, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is continued as well. A preliminary hearing was held in the second case. White is accused of a Class 3A felony, alleged Nov. 19, making terroristic threats. Testimony was heard by Antelope County sheriff Robert Moore and, in an unusual situation, by the...
Jonathyn M. Gunderson, 32, of Neligh faced The Honorable Donna Taylor on Jan. 5, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, for pretrial hearing on seven counts. Gunderson, who is represented by Antelope County public defender Melissa Figueroa, was accused of: Count I, driving under the influence of alcohol, first offense, a Class W misdemeanor; Count II, refusal to submit to chemical test, also a Class W misdemeanor; Count III, obstructing a police officer, a Class 1 misdemeanor; Count IV, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a...
