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Hastings man sentenced for marijuana charge
A 48-year-old Hastings resident was sentenced June 26 in Adams County District Court to one year of probation for attempted possession of marijuana with intent to distribute on Dec. 11, 2023. Christopher S. Faust, whose last known address was 922 N. Washington Ave., pleaded no contest April 23. In exchange...
Trumbull man given probation for meth possession
A 33-year-old Trumbull resident was sentenced June 26 in Adams County District Court to two years of probation for possessing methamphetamine on Dec. 13, 2023. Steven Rhodes pleaded no contest April 23. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dropped charges of no proof of insurance, driving under suspension and no valid registration.
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The following couples recently applied for marriage licenses at the Adams County Clerk’s Office: Randy LaVal Holdt and Lucinda Sue Wyman, both of Hastings; and Jose Salomon Aguilar Vindel and Summer Marie Estes, both of Lower Brule, S.D. It was reported June 24 that a financial card was taken...
One person transported to hospital after Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said one person was taken to the hospital after crash Tuesday morning. It happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 74 at the curve, east of Marian Road. Chief Deputy Kevin Mauck said a...
Hastings man sentenced for meth possession
A 56-year-old Hastings resident was sentenced June 26 in Adams County District Court to 14 months in prison for possessing methamphetamine on Feb. 18. Randy A. Henderson, whose last known address was 230 E. Ninth St., pleaded no contest April 23. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dropped charges of criminal trespass, no operator’s license, possessing a drug legend, possessing marijuana and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Hastings man sentenced in burglary case
A 42-year-old Hastings resident was sentenced June 26 in Adams County District Court to two years of probation for burglary on July 31, 2023. Billy Smith, whose last known address was 405 N. Bellevue Ave., pleaded no contest May 6. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors dismissed a separate felony case.
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