Court News

Trial Dates Set

-Julia L Richardson, 32, Lewiston; charged attempting to elude a pursing police vehicle. Bench trial set for Oct. 13.

-Brandon Wayne, John, 33; charged with escape in the first degree. Bench trial set for Dec. 9.

-Johan Martin Filla, 50, Dayton; charged with 2nd degree assault – domestic violence, 3rd degree assault, domestic violence, and unlawful imprisonment – domestic violence. Trial re-set to Jan. 26-27, 2017.

Plea Agreements

Mary Anne Maier, 63, Dayton; charged with possession of Lorazepam, Possession of Clonazepam, and theft in the third degree. She is accused of theft of prescription medications. Accepted a plea agreement for a stay of prosecution for 24 months if she undergoes mental health and substance abuse evaluation and engages in appropriate treatments. If she does not successfully comply with treatment, she will plead guilty to counts one and three and serve three months in jail.

Other

Richard A. Brelo, 59, transient; charged with assault in the third degree and assault in the third degree. He is being held in Franklin County Jail on a $300,000 surety bond. Police records state that deputies responded to a call for an assault in progress on Aug. 3. Brelo allegedly approached the victim, asking to buy marijuana, and when he was told “no,” pulled a knife and struck the victim. He is then alleged to have pursued the victim with a night stick and chemical spray, into the Dayton Mercantile. Brelo was arrested and allegedly threatened to kill himself, officers and their families, and inmates he had contact with, and spat in the face of the undersheriff. An order for competency evaluation was ordered on Aug. 31. The licensed psychologist reported that he was unable to provide an opinion due to lack of cooperation with the interviewee. An order for the administration for involuntary medication was entered. The evaluation proposed that Brelo receive 90 days competency restoration treatment at Eastern State Hospital, along with the involuntary administration of medication.