Merillan Man Makes First Appearance in Court for Throwing Rocks Through a Window
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 -- 11:29 AM
-A Merillan man made his first appearance in court Monday for throwing rocks through the windows of a residence on South Hammond Street in the Village of Merillan last week.The tenant of the residence was away when the damage happened. The Merillan Police Department tracked footprints around the home to a location on Center Street where a vehicle had been parked. A witness identified the vehicle and its owner leading to an arrest.
The Clark County and Jackson County Sheriff's Department assisted the Merillan Police Department in arresting 52-year-old Steven Scholze. Further evidence connected Scholze to the crime.
Scholze was taken to the Jackson County Jail where he's been charged with bail jumping, criminal damage to property and trespassing. He had an initial appearance on Monday and his bond remained the same.
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