Carolyn R. Comeau, age 31 of Broken Bow, was in Custer County Court on Monday, June 1st facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, amphetamine, a Class II felony. The complaint resulting in the defendant’s arrest was filed on May 26th. Katheryn Harouff of St. Paul represented the defendant via video. Comeau’s preliminary hearing in the case was set for June 15th. A reduction of the $75,000 bond with 10% privilege was denied by Judge Tami Schendt and the defendant was remanded back to the custody of the Custer County Sheriff.
Making his first appearance in a case involving four counts was Lane M. Stewart, age 18 of Broken Bow. Stewart is charged with cruel mistreatment of an animal, a Class IIIA felony; as well as criminal mischief, game abandonment or needless waste, and violation of hunting/fishing regulations, all Class III misdemeanors. The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 8th. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 6th at 2:30.
