Two defendants appear in CP Court

VW independent staff

Just two criminal hearings were held in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court this week. The cases are separate and unrelated.

Joshua Burnett, 48, of Van Wert, denied violating his bond with a positive drug test and failing to appear in court. Judge Martin D. Burchfield set a further hearing for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10.

Dylan Slagle, 22, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count each of importuning and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, both fifth degree felonies. He was released on surety bond and a pre-trial conference was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24.