By Sandy Schroth
Journalist 

Continuances granted in Antelope County felony cases

 


Four defendants who were scheduled to face the Honorable Mark Johnson in the Antelope County district courtroom in Neligh last week were granted continuances of their pretrial hearings, with jury trials continued to Sept. 19.

Trinity Graham, 18, of Neligh, who is charged with counts I and II, burglary, Class 2A felonies, and Count III, a Class 4 felony, theft by unlawful taking, more than $1,500, alleged in March 21 break-ins at two Neligh businesses, Neligh Vape Shop and the Fit Stop, appeared, accompanied by his court-appointed attorney, Brad Montag of Norfolk. His pretrial is continued to Aug. 31. A bond review hearing was held. Bond continues at $25,000 personal recognizance, with Johnson excepting curfew for employment purposes, in addition to a previous exception for baseball participation when accompanied by parent.

Harley Snyder, 19, of Oakdale appeared without his court-appointed attorney, Frederick Bartell of Norfolk. He is charged with the same three felony counts as Graham. Pretrial hearing is continued to Aug. 31. A $25,000 personal recognizance bond is continued with conditions remaining the same, including exceptions to assist his father with work and for baseball game participation, when accompanied by a parent.

Sammie M. Diaz, 43, of Clovis, New Mexico, appeared with his attorney, Martin Klein of Neligh on a Class 3 felony, theft, more than $1,500. Pretrial hearing is continued to Aug. 31. Bond posted March 30, is continued in the amount of $10,000, 10% cash.

Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Richland, Washington, appeared with his attorney, Frankie Hass of Omaha, appearing via videoconference on a Class 4 felony, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and two infractions, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all alleged Dec. 23, 2021, following an accident east of Oakdale on Highway 275. Pretrial conference and change of plea is scheduled July 27. A bond review hearing was held. Bond, in the amount of $10,000, 10%, posted Jan. 7, is continued, with modification to allow him to reside in Pasco, Wahsington.

 

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