O'Neill woman 'forgets' to appear in court

Tiah B. Sweet of O’Neill faced the Honorable Kale Burdick last Tuesday, Nov. 3, on offenses committed Sept. 20.

The 39-year-old woman was scheduled for arraignment on three counts Oct. 20, but failed to appear and a warrant was subsequently issued for her arrest.

She called the court Monday, saying she forgot the court date, but would appear the following day.

She appeared Tuesday, without counsel, for arraignment on Count I, no valid registration, a Class 3 misdemeanor; Count II, no proof of financial responsibility, a Class 2 misdemeanor; and Count III, failure to use seat belt, an infractio...