Preliminary hearing rescheduled for man accused of vehicle theft

Shane R. Farrier, 32, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, did not appear for preliminary hearing, as scheduled in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week on a theft allegation but his attorney, Antelope County public defender Pat Carney did. Carney advised that his client had been sentenced out of Platte County district court and is now in the custody of the department of corrections.

An oral motion to continue was sustained. The Honorable Donna Taylor continued the hearing to July 17, with an order to transport pending.

***

Julius Tauber, 22, current address not listed, appeared alongside attorney Sydney Story of Norfolk, for an entry of plea hearing on two counts of intimidation by phone call alleged in September 2022. Story asked for continuance.

“Something just came up that we need to address with the county attorney,” she said.

Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith said he had been advised by a deputy earlier Wednesday morning about alleged contact with the victim at a recent event that may affect the case.

Taylor reminded Tauber that the many continuances that had occurred in the case were at his request and will not count against the state’s responsibility for a speedy trial. She continued the hearing to July 17.

A status hearing for Marta Yanes-Cambara, of Neligh, in two cases is also continued to July 17. Sentencing for Michael Wright, 49, and Ron Dugal, 61, both of Neligh are continued to Aug. 7, as is further arraignment for Janene Trobee, 53, of Johnstown.

Taylor ruled the county attorney may file motions/affidavits for arrest warrants for defendants who failed to appear Wednesday - Esteban O. Chavez, who is accused of writing three bad checks in February; Michelle Macias, 50, of Wayne, accused of writing three bad checks last July and August; and Michael J. Husak, 40, of Neligh, accused of a Class 1 misdemeanor, third-degree assault, alleged June 9.