Michael Larreau, age 25 of Arnold, appeared for sentencing in Custer County District Court on Thursday morning. In court on April 21, he had pled no contest and was found guilty of a reduced charge of criminal mischief- causing damage in excess of $1,500 but less than $5,000 after a plea agreement had been reached, dropping the felony charges against him. It was also stated that the state would not seek restitution due to Larreau’s inability to pay.
During the factual basis presented in court on April 21, Larreau could be seen on security footage from December of 2021 breaking a window and a door at Reed’s Food Center in Arnold. He was also seen breaking cash registers, a Nebraska Lottery machine, and causing damage throughout the inside of the store.
Larreau’s attorney Matthew Furrow and Custer County Deputy Attorney Kayla Haberstick both voiced their approval of a joint recommendation of one year probation. Haberstick stated that it was clear to the state that Larreau has mental health issues and that giving him a probation opportunity would benefit him. Larreau’s attorney stated that he has a job now, is expecting his first paycheck soon, and that he is doing well with his medication management. He also stated that in the pre-sentence investigation, Larreau doesn’t minimize his actions.
District Judge Karin Noakes followed the joint recommendation and sentenced Larreau to one year of probation and waived the cost of chemical testing and monthly probation fees.
Two arraignments also took place on Thursday.
Justin Arrowsmith, age 37 of Broken Bow, appeared on alleged charges of burglary (class IIA felony), possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony (class III felony), criminal mischief (class II misdemeanor), and terroristic threats (IIIA felony). The burglary charge carries no minimum sentence and a maximum of 20 years in prison. Use of a deadly weapon while committing a felony has no minimum charge and a maximum of 2 years imprisonment, a $25,000 fine or both. Criminal mischief has no minimum charge and a maximum charge of 6 months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both. Terroristic threats has no minimum sentence and a maximum of 3 years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Arrowsmith pled not guilty to all four charges, his cases were set for jury trial on October 24, 2022 at 9 AM, and his bond was continued.
Dominique Ducote, age 49 of Grand Island, also appeared for arraignment. She faces alleged charges of theft by unlawful taking (class IIA felony) and issuing a bad check (class I misdemeanor). Theft by unlawful taking carries no minimum sentence and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Issuing a bad check carries no minimum sentence and a maximum of 1 year in prison, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Ducote pled not guilty to both charges, jury trial was set for October 24, 2022 at 9 AM, and her bond was continued.
