Custer County Court was in session on Monday, September 9th, with Judge Tami Schendt presiding over the cases.
Dakota L. Heck, age 25 of Broken Bow, made his first appearance in court on Monday morning. Heck is charged with two counts: 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class I misdemeanor; and terroristic threat, a Class 3A felony. Both charges are the result of an alleged incident that occurred on July 29th of this year. Judge Schendt set the preliminary hearing for October 7th at 2:00 p.m. and bond was continued.
Also making his first appearance Monday morning was Sammy Harrison, age 20 of Merna. He is charged with two counts: assault by strangulation, a Class 3A felony; and 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class I misdemeanor. These charges are also from an alleged incident on July 29th. The court appointed Chris Wickham as counsel and a preliminary hearing was set for October 21st at 2:00 p.m. A personal recognizance bond of $1,000 was continued.
In the afternoon, Logan D. Brown, age 30 of Broken Bow, appeared for a preliminary hearing. He is charged with two counts: terroristic threats, a Class IIIA felony; and 3rd degree domestic assault, a Class I misdemeanor. Brown’s counsel, Matthew Furrow, asked for a continuance and Judge Schendt granted the request. Brown’s preliminary hearing is set for October 28th at 2:30. Bond was continued.
Cole G. Christiansen, age 26 of Lincoln, appeared for his preliminary hearing. Christiansen was arrested on August 20, 2024, and charged with flight to avoid arrest, a Class IV felony, and DUI 2nd offense aggravated, a Class I misdemeanor. The court was advised by the State and the defendant’s counsel that a plea agreement had been reached. The charge of flight to avoid arrest was dismissed and the defendant pleaded guilty to DUI 2nd offense aggravated. Judge Schendt sentenced Christiansen to 90 days in jail with credit for the 20 days served, 18 months license revocation, and he was ordered to pay fines and costs.
