Morgan K. Anson, 25, of Orchard appeared before the Honorable James Kube in the Antelope County district court in Neligh on March 29 for arraignment on four felonies and two misdemeanors. During arraignment proceedings Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith dismissed Count V, indicating the misdemeanor flight to avoid arrest charge was alleged on the same date as the felony charge in Count III.

Kube informed Anson of potential penalties if she is convicted of the allegations, including up to 20 years imprisonment and restitution on Count I, theft by receiving stolen property valued at more than $5,000, a Class 2A felony; up to two years and/or $10,000 fine on Count II, possession of methamphetamine, a Class 4 felony; up to two years and/or $10,000 fine on Count III, use of motor vehicle to avoid arrest, a Class 4 felony; up to two years and/or $10,000 fine on Count IV, possession of burglar tools, a Class 4 felony; and up to one year and $1,000 fine on Count VI, obstruction of a police officer, a Class 1 misdemeanor. The crimes are alleged to have occurred Dec. 9, 2022, in Orchard.

Anson pleaded not guilty to the five counts. Pretrial hearing is set April 26, with a jury trial June 20. Bond posted Feb. 1, in the amount of $50,000, 10%, is continued, including condition for daily drug testing at the Antelope County Law Enforcement Center. Anson’s attorney, Antelope County public defender Pat Carney informed the judge that an amendment of bond may be requested if his client is accepted for residence at a halfway house and that she had recently completed a residential treatment program in Norfolk.

Reva J. Talton, 44, Antelope County Jail, appeared for arraignment on one amended count, possession of meth, alleged Feb. 14, in Oakdale. Kube advised Talton of the penalty for a conviction of the Class 4 felony, up to two years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine. Talton pleaded not guilty. Pretrial conference is set April 26, with a jury trial set June 20. Bond is continued in the amount of $7,500, 10%. 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.

Matthew P. Williams, 51, Antelope County Jail, was arraigned on two felonies and a misdemeanor, Count I, use of a deadly weapon (firearm) to commit a felony, a Class 1C felony, Count II, making terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony, Count III, third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, all alleged June 21, 2022, in Neligh. Williams was advised of possible penalties if he is convicted of the crimes – up to 50 years imprisonment, with the first five not subject to good time reduction, on Count I; up to three years and/or $10,000 on count II; and up to one year and/or $1,000 on Count III. Williams, who is represented by Carney, pleaded not guilty to all three counts. Pretrial hearing is set April 26 and jury trial, June 20. Bond is continued in the amount of $50,000, 10%. He was remanded to Moore’s custody, pending posting of bond.