Sheriff's pre-trial delayed again

DAVENPORT—Sheriff Wade Magers’ pre-trial date, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 9, is being delayed to April 20, Lincoln County District Court staff told The Times this week.

Court records simply list the reason for the extension as "attorney's trial schedule," with no other information given. Both sides are required to agree to the continuation.

Magers, who entered a not-guilty plea on charges of obstructing a law enforcement officer, making a false or misleading statement to a public servant and rendering criminal assistance in the third degree at an arraignment July 7, 2021, told Th...