Two criminal cases were heard in Custer County District Court on Thursday, September 5th. Judge Karin Noakes presided over both cases. Phillip S. Duncan, age 53 of Broken Bow, appeared with court-appointed counsel for an arraignment. Duncan is charged with one count of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, a Class II felony; one count of possession of a weapon by a prohibited person, a Class III felony; six counts of terroristic threats, Class IIIA felonies; two counts of 3rd degree assault, Class I misdemeanors; one count of intimidation by telephone or an electronic device, a Class III misdemeanor; and one count of being a habitual criminal. The charges stem from alleged offenses that occurred on July 5, 2024. Duncan pleaded not guilty to all charges and a jury trial was set for January 16, 2025. Andrew Hanquist, Duncan’s attorney, asked the court to consider a bond reduction from the current $250,000 with 10% privilege and the State presented their opposition to a bond reduction. Judge Noakes denied the request.