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Court Beat - 09/11/2026

Author: Valerie Hornsveld, MT43News Reporter MT43News Court Beat Reporter

Valerie Hornsveld

MT43 News Reporter

Judge Mike McMahon presided over the following cases. County Attorney Kevin Bratcher brought the charges. The defense attorney Qasim Abdul-Baki, appointed from the Office of Public Defenders, acted as the defense attorney in several cases.

Andrew Robert Anderson- scheduled for a Pre-Trial Conference. Mr. Abdul-Baki motioned the Court for a continuation. The defendant and County Attorney agreed with the continuance. The Court continued trial schedule to Amended Omnibus will be agreed between parties, Pre-trial conference -May 14, 2027, and Jury Trial- June 7, 2027. The defendant must continue to follow all conditions currently in place.

Mollie Angelina Caiella- appeared for the Pre-trial conference with her attorney, Coty Calvin. The Parties agreed to continue as the defendant is attending treatment at this time. The Pre-trial conference is scheduled for January 15, 2027, and Jury Trial- February 8, 2027.

Barbara Lee Degroodt- appeared for the scheduled Pre-trial Conference. The parties agreed to continue the hearing, and a new trial schedule was set. The Pre-trial Conference will be held January 15, 2027, and the Jury Trial is scheduled for February 8, 2027.

Dana Lynn Toney- appeared with his attorney, Colin Delli Bovi, for the Pre-trial Conference. The parties agreed to continue hearing to Pre-trial conference May 14, 2027, and Jury Trial to June 7, 2027. The Amended Information was filed. The DUI 5th remains, but it was not from Alcohol but from Marijuana. All previous conditions remain in effect.

Francis Terry Peltier- appeared in Court for his Initial Hearing and Arraignment. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of Theft of a vehicle. The Omnibus memorandum is scheduled for October 16, 2026, Pre-trial February 19, 2027, and Jury Trial March 15, 2027. The defendant’s attorney addressed the Court in regard to Bond. The parties had agreed to release the defendant on OR with all conditions in place and defendant must sign a waiver of extradition.