In a recent court session, Nathan Owen Hedge entered a no contest plea in docket number 24 CR 51, resulting in a guilty verdict on two counts. The court sentenced him to 11 months and 29 days in county jail, suspended on time served, and placed him on supervised probation. He was also ordered to pay fines totaling $400. The third count against him was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.

During the proceedings, the court addressed the status of several other defendants. Attorney Andy Hunt indicated that a superseding indictment might be forthcoming for one of his clients, prompting the court to schedule an arraignment for September 25. The court also set a final plea date for December 12 for another defendant, Eric Grove, who requires additional evaluations before proceeding.

The session highlighted the ongoing challenges in managing multiple cases, with the judge emphasizing the need for clear communication between the courtroom and the jail. The court is currently facing a backlog, with no trial dates available for the remainder of the year, underscoring the importance of the upcoming December 12 date for unresolved cases.