Waiving

Randolph County Man’s Case Headed to Grand Jury After Waiving Preliminary Hearing in Child Abuse Allegations

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ELKINS, W.Va. — A Randolph County man charged with sexual abuse is now set to face a grand jury after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. David Allen Watson, 49, is accused of one felony count of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian. He remains incarcerated at Tygart Valley Regional Jail with a cash-only bond set at $50,000. Watson appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court on May 1 alongside his attorney, Gregory Tingler. Prior to waiving the hearing, Tingler sought to modify Watson’s bond, proposing changes to allow for a surety, … Read more

Priceville Man to Face Grand Jury After Waiving Hearing in Ex-Wife’s Murder Case

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Priceville, Ala. — In a recent development in Morgan County, Zachery Merriman, a local man from Priceville, waived his right to a preliminary hearing that was initially scheduled for Tuesday. Merriman is facing charges for the fatal shooting of his ex-wife, Kimberly Ricks, which occurred last October. Merriman’s decision to waive the hearing propels the case directly to the grand jury, where a more comprehensive evaluation will be conducted to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. This next step is critical as it shapes the potential legal outcomes for Merriman. According … Read more