(4-11-24) Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Judge Martin Burchfield ruled on the following arraignments and bond violations.
Arraignments
Haley Capetillo, 23, of Portland, Indiana, entered a not guilty plea to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. She was released on a surety bond and a pre-trial conference was scheduled for 9 a.m. May 8.
On March 22nd, 2024 Capetillo agreed to a plea deal in Mercer County Commons Plea Court on a 5th degree felony charge of theft from the Walmart Supercenter on January 28th, 2023. Sentencing is scheduled for May 8th, she was out on bond in this case.
Ecco Burker, 39, of Coldwater, entered a not guilty plea to aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. She also admitted to violating her bond by failing to report to probation. Judge Burchfield set bond at $25,000 cash and scheduled a pre-trial conference for 9 a.m. May 8.
Bond violations
Nicholas Burgoon, 25, of Ohio City, admitted to violating his bond by failing to report to probation, failing to report a new address and failing to engage in treatment. New bond was set at $10,000 cash or commercial surety and sentencing was set for 10 a.m. April 24
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