Orchard man faces additional charge related to alleged flight

Justin M. Golter, 47, of Orchard appeared in the Antelope County courtroom Nov. 2, for arraignment on an additional charge related to his alleged flight from officers after a district court appearance in August.

A complaint filed Oct. 26, by Antelope County Attorney Joe Abler, charges Golter with possession of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver (more than 10 grams).

If convicted of the Class 1D felony, Golter faces up to 50 years in prison, with a minimum of three years. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney, who represents Golter in two other Antelope County cases, as counsel and set preliminary hearing for Nov. 16.

Golter also appeared for pretrial hearing on three Class 1 misdemeanor charges, filed by Abler on Sept. 7 - resisting arrest, obstructing officers and obstructing government operations, all related to the alleged Aug. 31 flight from officers after he was asked to provide a urine specimen to test for drugs as part of his bond conditions in a pending district court case. Pretrial is continued to Nov. 16.

According to a probable-cause affidavit filed by Antelope County Sheriff Bob Moore, the vehicle Golter allegedly drove to the courthouse Aug. 31 was towed to the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center in Neligh following his apprehension, and an inventory of its contents was underway when the meth was allegedly located. According to the affidavit, the inventory process was halted to obtain a search warrant.

Golter was remanded to Moore's custody, pending posting of $50,000, 10% cash bond, in addition to a $250,000, 10% bond issued in the district court case.