Marine charged in year-old case appears in court

Julius Tauber, 22, formerly of Camp Lejune, North Carolina, appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on two counts of intimidation by phone call, Class 3 misdemeanors alleged in May 2023.

If convicted of the charges, he faces up to $500 fines and/or 90 days in jail on each count, which jail terms may be ordered served consecutively.

Tauber filed a written not guilty plea in January and acknowledged in writing that multiple continuances granted over the past year do not count against the state’s responsibility to provide a speedy trial.

Tauber’s attorney, Doug Stratton of Norfolk, said he thought the case had been resolved and had expected Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith to file an amended complaint. No amended complaint had been filed and the attorney indicated the victim needed to be contacted before he could do so. The case was recessed while the county attorney’s staff unsuccessfully attempted to contact the victim and the hearing was ultimately continued to July 3. However, it was noted the hearing may be held in Madison County sooner if all parties agree.

Stratton told Taylor that his client wanted to move on with his life and with employment, “the sooner the better.” Tauber is “out of the Marines,” Stratton said.

Daley J. Bearinger, 18, of Clearwater appeared for arraignment on three counts.

Bearinger is charged with second-degree trespassing, a Class 2 misdemeanor; Count II, Count II, careless driving, an infraction; and Count III, violating provisional operator’s permit, also an infraction. If convicted of the offenses, Bearinger faces potential sentences of up to a $1,000 fine and/or six months in jail on Count I and up to $100 fines on counts II and III, along with up to a one-year impoundment of his driver’s license.

Bearinger requested court-appointed counsel. Antelope County public defender Pat Carney was appointed, with further arraignment set for July 3.

He was cited May 12 in Clearwater by an Antelope County deputy.

Cameron J. Schindler, 20, of Neligh appeared on allegations he violated provisions of his probation. He said, “It was all a big misunderstanding” and requested court-appointed counsel. Carney was appointed. Further hearing is set July 3.

Schindler was placed on a nine-month term of probation by Taylor on March 6, for a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol. He allegedly had a positive urine test May 23 at the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center, along with a subsequent preliminary breath test of .109, then allegedly drove away while staff contacted his probation officer.

Further arraignment for Janine L. Trobee, 54, of Johnstown on a charge of DUI, second offense, a Class W misdemeanor, was continued to July 3, with $1,500, personal recognizance bond continued.