Preliminary

No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more

Dothan Businessman’s Sex Crime Case Sent to Grand Jury After Preliminary Hearing Waived

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DOTHAN, Ala. – A Dothan businessman accused of sex crimes will have his case sent to a grand jury, according to a Houston County judge. Jerald Clark, who is currently out on bond, faces charges of first-degree sodomy and first-degree rape. The Dothan Police Department has not released many details about Clark’s arrest in October 2023, but confirmed that they spoke with multiple individuals who provided information about the allegations. Originally scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Friday, Clark and his attorney decided to waive the hearing after a discussion with the judge. Clark operated … Read more

Southeast New Brunswick Man Chooses to Skip Preliminary Hearing in Grisly Spousal Murder Case

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MONCTON, Canada – A man from southeast New Brunswick has elected to forgo a preliminary inquiry in the case of his alleged murdering and dismembering of his spouse. Roger Hilyard Crossman, 62, faces charges of first-degree murder and improperly interfering with his wife’s body. The incident is said to have occurred on October 12, 2023, in Sackville. During a video appearance in Moncton provincial court, defense lawyer Alison Ménard confirmed that Crossman would be waiving the preliminary inquiry. The purpose of this hearing was to assess the sufficiency of the Crown’s evidence to proceed to … Read more

Alleged Shooter in December Murder of Darrius Wickware Moves Forward to Grand Jury after Preliminary Hearing

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The alleged shooter involved in the December murder of Darrius Wickware, Quinton Hampton, appeared in court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. During the hearing, enough evidence was presented to move the case forward to a grand jury. According to witness statements gathered by the Bowling Green Police Department, Hampton and Wickware were engaged in a physical altercation prior to 3 a.m. on Saturday, December 30th. Witnesses stated that during the altercation, Hampton exposed his shirt and a gunshot was heard. However, no witnesses actually saw the murder weapon. After the … Read more