Three defendants waived their rights to preliminary hearings when they faced the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last Wednesday, March 1, on felony charges. Taylor bound the cases over to the Antelope County district court, where they are set for arraignment March 29.

Reva J. Talton, 44, Antelope County Jail, is charged with a Class 4 felony, possession of methamphetamine, alleged Feb. 14, in Oakdale. Bond is continued in the amount of $7,500, 10% cash. Talton was remanded back to Antelope County sheriff Bob Moore’s custody, pending posting of bond. Talton is represented by Antelope County public defender Pat Carney of Norfolk.

Sarah J. Ward, 46, of Oakdale is charged with possession of meth, alleged Jan. 4. Bond, in the amount of $20,000, 10%, posted Jan 10, is continued. Ward is represented by Carney.

Matthew P. Williams, 51, Antelope County Jail, was bound over on two felony charges alleged June 21, 2022, in Neligh - use of a deadly weapon (firearm) to commit a felony, a Class 1C felony; and making terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony. A Class 1 misdemeanor count, third-degree assault, alleged the same date, was dismissed by the prosecutor, without prejudice. Bond is continued in the amount of $50,000, 10%. He was remanded to Moore’s custody, pending posting of bond. Williams is represented by Carney.

A warrant, issued for Williams’ arrest July 22, 2022, was served by Saunders County officers Feb. 2.