Eddy County Sheriff's Update for September and October

All court hearings are again being held telephonically or via Zoom due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state. On Monday, Judge Peter Welte signed an order to suspend all federal jury trials scheduled to start between Oct. 27 and Nov. 30.

Brian W. Hull of Sykeston has been charged with Class C Felony possession of drug paraphernalia (methamphetamines). He pleaded not guilty to the charge...