Holt County judge hands down jail sentences

Jayden D. Garett, 23, of Stuart was sentenced to 90 days in the Holt County Jail for a Class 1 misdemeanor assault conviction, with credit given for two days previously served. He was taxed $60 costs. Garett pleaded guilty July 9, pursuant to an agreement with Holt County prosecutor Brent Kelly. Kelly dismissed a driving during suspension charge. Garett was represented by Holt County public defender Rod Smith.

According to an arrest affidavit filed by an O’Neill officer, Garett was arrested May 12 after an incident was reported at the residence of the victim, who also reported Garett had drive...