After missing four court appearances, Fremont man enters plea in theft case

A 21-year-old Fremont resident entered a not guilty plea to a theft-shoplifting charge, a Class II misdemeanor. Harley J. Finazzo appeared in Antelope County Court, April 23, and appeared before the Honorable Kale Burdick.

Before making the plea, Finazzo met with his newly-appointed attorney, Doug Stratton. Burdick ordered Finazzo to appear May 28 for a pretrial hearing.

Finazzo was originally arrested June 14 at Cubby's in Neligh. He failed to appear for court hearings in July, August, September, and December. At that time, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On April 10, Finazzo bonded from...