Custer County Court was in session on Monday, May 19th with Judge Tami Schendt presiding.
Making her first appearance was Genevieve M. Soland, age 42 of Fairmont, Minnesota. On May 17th, the defendant was charged with four counts – possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a Class IV felony; possession of a financial transaction device that wasn’t hers, a Class III misdemeanor; possession of marijuana of one ounce or less, an infraction; and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction. A public defender was appointed and a preliminary hearing was set for June 9th. Judge Schendt granted a personal recognizance bond in the amount of $1,000.
Jeffrey L. Kottwitz, age 53 of Arnold, was in court for a preliminary hearing. His attorney, Matthew Furrow, requested a continuance as discussion about the case is being held with the County Attorney. The preliminary hearing was continued until June 9th. Kottwitz is charged with driving with a revoked license due to a DUI, a Class IV felony; no proof of insurance, a Class II misdemeanor; and possession of an open alcoholic container, an infraction.
Also granted a continuance for a preliminary hearing was Jennifer L. Nielsen, age 50 of Broken Bow. Matthew Furrow, Nielsen’s attorney, informed the Court that he had just received additional information from the County Attorney and needed time to review the information with his client. Judge Schendt granted the request and the preliminary hearing was continued to June 9th at 3:00 p.m. On March 24th of this year, Nielsen made her first appearance in County Court. She is charged with theft by unlawful taking ($1,500 or more), a felony, and theft by deception ($1,500 or more), also a felony. Authorities allege Nielsen stole thousands of dollars from the Central Nebraska Medical Clinic over 12 years.
