Judge finds Oakdale man guilty of nuisance

Shane Sleister of Oakdale appeared in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh last week, for trial on an Oakdale nuisance violation, alleged last February on his property at 606 Rath Street.

Special village assistant attorney, Joe Smith, had previously offered a deal after some abatement work was completed by the defendant. Smith agreed to dismiss the charge if Sleister paid $50 court costs. Sleister did not comply and the case was set for trial.

Sleister, who was self-represented, told the Honorable Donna Taylor that two vehicles that remain near his home need transmissions, which are there b...