Child abuse case go to drug court

A 29-year-old O’Neill woman has been given the opportunity to resolve her felony case through the North Central Problem Solving Court.

Paige X. Williams appeared in Holt County district court Oct. 30, facing the Honorable Mark Kozisek on a Class 3A felony child abuse charge.

A plea deal was announced, which included Williams pleading guilty in exchange for Holt County attorney Brent Kelly’s agreement not to oppose deferment of sentencing. Kozisek adjudged her guilty as charged and deferred sentencing, pending participation in the North Central Problem Solving Court, where she was scheduled for first appearance Nov. 6.

Bond, filed March 20, in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash, is continued, conditioned on compliance with the rules and regulations of the drug court.

Special prosecutor Andrew Taylor filed the felony child abuse complaint March 15. The complaint stated a hair sample taken from Williams’ son tested positive for cocaine after she had received a cocaine shipment in the mail March 7.

Williams is represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith.