Orchard man requests continuance, negotiates for resolution

A 32-year-old Orchard man appeared in Antelope County Court, Feb. 18, for a preliminary hearing.

The Honorable Kale Burdick heard a status report from county attorney Joe Smith in a case against Michael F. Doty, who faces one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a Class IB felony, and two counts of terroristic threats, both Class IIIA felonies.

Doty's attorney, Kaz Long, requested a continuance prior to the court date, noting that the "defendant is negotiating a resolution in county court hopefully."

If an agreement isn't reached by March 12, a preliminary hearing will be h...