Magistrate Court

Monday

Second-degree theft — Sean A. Paxson, 56, Clare, preliminary hearing waived.

Third-degree burglary — Joseph A. Bergman, 46, 320 N. 19th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued; Joshua L. Brown, 42, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — John P. Hollister II, 67, 211 M St., preliminary hearing waived.

Failure to affix drug stamp — John P. Hollister II, 67, 211 M St., preliminary hearing waived.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — John P. Hollister II, 67, 211 M St., preliminary hearing waived; Richard L. Altman, 58, 1416 11th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived.

Driving while license suspended — Nicole M. Hodges, 43, 1243 Fourth Ave. N., trial set for March 20; Taylar J. Elkin, 26, 1338 Third Ave. N.W., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Tarez Anthony Michael Mericle, 27, 1417 Seventh Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Eluding — Richard L. Altman, 58, 1416 11th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived.

Interference with official acts — Richard L. Altman, 58, 1416 11th Ave. S.W., continued 180 days.

Voluntary absence from custody — Andrew J. Nielsen, 48, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for March 5.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Tarez Anthony Michael Mericle, 27, 1417 Seventh Ave. N., $615.63.

Operating non-registered vehicle — Tarez Anthony Michael Mericle, 27, 1417 Seventh Ave. N., $175.75.

Failure to maintain control — John P. Hollister II, 67, 211 M St., continued 180 days.