Orchard man ignores order to stay away from woman's home, faces criminal trespass charge

Russell L. Meyer, 62, of Orchard appeared before the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, June 2, for arraignment on a charge of second-degree trespass/defy order to leave.

Meyer requested court-appointed counsel. After holding an indigency hearing, Taylor appointed public defender Melissa Figueroa. Further arraignment is set June 16. Bond, in the amount of $1,500, 10% cash, posted May 4, is continued.

According to a probable-cause affidavit filed by Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore, Meyer was arrested after he continued to trespass, despite being told multiple times by himself and others to stay away from an individual’s home in Orchard.

Sada L. Carr, 34, of Oakdale faced Taylor for further arraignment on two counts of second-degree forgery, $500-$1,500. The complaint, filed by Antelope County Attorney, Joe Abler, referenced a bill of sale and title, with Count I alleged Dec. 14-15, 2020, and Count II, Jan. 2 this year.

Carr entered not guilty pleas to both counts and requested jury trial. Pretrial hearing is set July 21.

She is represented by court-appointed defender, Martin Klein of Neligh.

Pepper W. Marchant, 22, of Neligh waived his right to counsel and admitted violating terms of a 24-month term of probation ordered in February.

Taylor ordered an update from Marchant’s probation officer regarding his performance while on probation, along with any recommendations.

Sentencing is set July 21. Marchant was reminded he remains on probation and is to comply with all terms and conditions.

The violation stemmed from an unannounced May 11 home visit by his probation officer. According to a motion for revocation filed by the probation officer, a search of his home uncovered several “bongs and pieces used to smoke marijuana,” as well as a small scale and “vape containing marijuana.” Marchant was cited by a Neligh police officer, slated for arraignment in county court June 16.

In addition, Marchant reported to the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center for random chemical testing May 6. According to the motion, Marchant initially provided a urine sample unsupervised, which did not pass a temperature test. He was asked to provide another sample, which he was unable to do. He was subsequently directed to provide a sample at the probation office. A probation officer who observed the process, accused Marchant of using a “Whizzinator” device in an attempt to circumvent testing.

Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal was scheduled for trial on two counts, Count I, leave scene of a property-damage accident, a Class 2 misdemeanor, and Count II, driving under suspension/before reinstatement, a Class 3 misdemeanor.

A plea deal was announced, resulting in a change of plea, to guilty of Count I. In exchange, Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler dismissed Count II and agreed not to oppose probation if recommended in a presentence investigation report.

Taylor ordered Brandt obtain an alcohol/drug evaluation from a certified counselor, at his own expense. Sentencing is set July 16. Brandt is represented by Figueroa.

Aaron D. Biermann, 55, of Wisner waived his right to personally appear before the judge for arraignment and entered a written not guilty plea to a count of driving under the influence of alcohol, .15 grams or more. Pretrial hearing is set July 21. Bond posted May 2, in the amount of $1,500, 10%, is continued.

Biermann is represented by Michael Tasset of Oakland.

Biermann was arrested by Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore early the morning of April 2, after Moore received a phone call from a rural Brunswick resident, alleging Biermann had put his pickup in the ditch just north of Highway 20, two miles east of the junction of highways 20 and 14. After an initial field breath test result of .203, Biermann tested .184 when he was booked into the county jail, according to an affidavit filed by Moore.