Custer County Court was in session on Monday, April 14th, with Judge Tami Schendt presiding.
In court for a first appearance was Robert H. Walker, Sr., age 39 of Broken Bow. Walker faces a charge of child abuse, a Class IIIA felony. The case stems from a January 31, 2025 incident. Matt Furrow was appointed public defender and a preliminary hearing in the case was set for May 5th.
Appearing for a preliminary hearing was Anthony P. Elder, age 44 of Cozad, who was charged with four felony counts in February of this year. Matthew Furrow, who had previously been appointed as public defender in the case, filed a motion to withdraw as counsel due to a conflict of interest. Judge Schendt allowed the request and appointed Grady Erickson of Grand Island as public defender. A preliminary hearing was set for April 21st.
Also in court for a preliminary hearing was Riggin C. Temple, age 26 of Ainsworth. Temple is charged with a felony count of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest. The defendant waived his right to the preliminary hearing and Judge Schendt allowed the defendant’s request for a $1,000 personal recognizance bond with stipulations. The case was bound over to Custer County District Court where he will appear this Thursday, April 17th.
