Orchard man sentenced in 2021 case, will appear in late October in second trespassing case

A 67-year-old Orchard man will be sentenced Oct. 22 for a case that started its way through the court system in 2021. Antelope County Judge Donna Taylor set the sentencing date during an Oct. 1 session of Antelope County Court.

Russell L. Meyer faces one count of criminal trespass-2nd degree, a Class III misdemeanor; and one count of disturbing the peace, a Class III misdemeanor.

Meyer requested to remove the public defender as counsel and told Taylor he planned to represent himself.

Antelope County Attorney Joe Smith asked Taylor to appoint the public defender as standby counsel. Taylor grant...