Arrest Warrant Issued for Trenton Slama

An arrest warrant was issued for Trenton R. Slama, age 26, of Beatrice, after he failed to appear in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday, October 6, 2022. David J.A. Bargen was the presiding judge.A hearing was scheduled to consider a motion to revoke Slama’s post-release supervision. Slama had been sentenced in two cases to the Nebraska Department of Corrections on September 7, 2017, and was released on November 6, 2021.The defendant previously failed to appear for court on April 14 of this year. A warrant was issued. A bond was set at $50,000 (10 percent). Slama was arrested on July 17 for a separate matter in Gage County.Slama did appear for court on September 1 while in custody. The defendant requested release so that he could attend drug and alcohol treatment. Judge Bargen agreed to allow the defendant to be released but only once a bed was confirmed available at a treatment facility.Slama is represented in Jefferson County by Public Defender Scott Gropp, who told Judge Bargen that a bed became available at Touchstone in Lincoln on September 28. However, Slama was in the custody of Gage County at that time, not Jefferson County. Gropp indicated that, rather than being transported to Touchstone, Slama was simply released.Gropp confirmed Slama did not report to Touchstone for treatment. He told the judge he has not had recent contact with his client, “I have been unable to reach Mr. Slama.”Gropp made a motion for a continuance. Special Deputy County Attorney Tad Eickman objected and requested a warrant be issued for Slama’s arrest.Judge Bargen denied the motion for continuance and issued a warrant. A bond was set at $50,000 (10 percent) in each Jefferson County case.There is also a warrant for Slama out of Gage County.Jefferson County CasesJefferson County Deputies responded to a report of a burglary of a residence in Fairbury on March 7, 2017. The deputy that filled out the arrest affidavit noted, “I estimated the loss of property, based upon replacement cost at the time of the report to be in excess of $1,500.”On March 10, 2017, deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a different residence in Fairbury. Trenton Slama was located in front of the resident and was detained as a suspect. An alleged victim of assault was transported to the hospital.In the basement of the residence, deputies located items believed to be from the burglary three days earlier.Slama was originally charged with two counts of burglary, a class 2A felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and an enhancement of habitual criminal.In accordance with a plea agreement, Slama pleaded Guilty to two reduced charges of attempt of a class 2A felony, which is a class 3A felony, punishable by up to three years in prison, plus nine to 18 months of post-release supervision. The habitual criminal enhancement was dismissed.Slama was sentenced to 24 months in the Nebraska Department of Corrections and 18 months of post-release supervision.In the assault case, the defendant was originally charged with first degree assault, a class 2 felony, which carries a minimum of one and a maximum of 50 years in prison; use deadly weapon to commit a felony, also a class 2 felony; terroristic threats, a class 3A felony; tampering with physical evidence, a class 4 felony; witness tampering, also a class 4 felony; false reporting, a class 1 misdemeanor; and a habitual criminal enhancement.’In accordance with a plea agreement, Slama pleaded Guilty to terroristic threats and a reduced charge of attempt of a class 2 felony, which is a class 2A felony. The remaining charges were dismissed.Slama was sentenced to 36 months in the Nebraska Department of Corrections and 18 months of post-release supervision.Gage County CaseOn July 17, 2022, at approximately 11:36 p.m., deputies with the Gage County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop at 8th and Market Streets in Beatrice after observing a red Chrysler Sebring. According to the arrest affidavit, “A check of the registration indicated the registered owner’s operator’s license was revoked.”The deputy that filled out the affidavit wrote, “I contacted the driver and advised him of the reason for the stop. The driver said he purchased the vehicle and provided a bill of sale and a title. The driver did not have any insurance, and the license plates belonged to the previous owner. The driver identified himself as Trenton Slama.”The affidavit also noted, “The driver stated he lost his driver’s license and was extremely nervous. I attempted to calm the driver, but he remained very nervous. I conducted a records check of Slama through dispatch which verified his operator’s license was suspended. Dispatch also stated there were two active felony arrest warrants for Slama out of Jefferson County.”According to the deputy, “I conducted a search of the vehicle and found a marijuana pipe with burnt residue in the center console. I also found a small zip lock baggie with a large crystal substance inside which I recognized a methamphetamine based upon my training and experience. I conducted a field test of the crystal substance which tested positive for methamphetamine.”In this case, Slama is charged with possession of a controlled substance, a class 4 felony; driving under a suspended license, a class 3 misdemeanor; driving without proof of insurance, a class 2 misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction.

Influenza Vaccinations Available Soon at JCH&L

Nebraska Joins Lawsuit Against Pesticide Makers for Anticompetitive Practices

Related Articles

For the Record

Warrant Issued for Fairbury Man

Kearney Man Reaches Plea Agreement in Drug Case

Transient Arrested in Plymouth