Dalton Meyer Arrested Again
Dalton J.A. Meyer, 22, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The defendant was in custody and appeared in court via webcam. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.
Meyer is charged with terroristic threats, a class 3A felony punishable by up to three years in prison, nine to 18 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine; and third-degree assault, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to one yar in jail and a $1,000 fine.
On April 4 of this year, at approximately 8:58 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Fairbury, in response to a possible assault. According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, the alleged victim, “stated that he (Meyer) punched her in the side of the head and broke her hand.”
The deputy that filled out the affidavit reported seeing blood in the alleged victim’s neck.
The alleged victim was the reporting party and she told deputies Meyer said to her, “he was going to kill her by cutting her throat.”
The affidavit states, “Ambulance arrived on scene 1 attempted to leave the residence to search for Dalton and I was stopped by the neighbor who lived south of the residence. The neighbor advised that Dalton had run by his place and put a laptop computer in his garage. Deputies continued searching-for Dalton but were initially unable to locate him.”
Deputies then reportedly received a tip as to Meyer’s location. Meyer was found and arrested.
A bond was set in the amount of $200,000 (10 percent). As of his court appearance, the defendant had not been released on bond. If he is able to make bond. There is a no contact provision with the victim.
Meyer is represented by attorney Lee Timan, who also appeared in court via webcam. County Attorney Joseph Casson appeared telephonically.
Another hearing is scheduled for June 8.
This is not the first time Meyer has been accused of terroristic threats. On Thursday, March 3 of this year, Meyer was sentenced to 180 days in jail in Jefferson County District Court by Judge Julie D. Smith.
Meyer was originally charged with terroristic threats and criminal mischief, intentionally damaging property with a value of more than $500 but less than $1,500, a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by six months in jail and a $500 fine.
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, Jefferson County Deputies were dispatch to a resident in Fairbury at approximately, responding to a report of a male suspect breaking windows of the property, along with other property.
The reporting party indicated Dalton Meyer had also issued threats of violence over the telephone.
According to the Warrantless Arrest Affidavit, “After arriving at the home and unable to locate Meyer outside, it was reported that he was possibly still inside the residence. The residence was cleared and Meyer was not located. I observed damage to the Television, a picture frame, and an outside window. The glass to the window was laying outside of the residence and the framing was pushed outwards. It appeared some object was used to break the glass and bend the framing.”
After 4:30 p.m. that same day. Meyer was seen by Deputies entering a Fairbury business. Meyer was placed under arrest at approximately 4:57 p.m.
Meyer is on probation for an unrelated case in Gage County. A motion to revoke his probation had been filed.
A trial was set for March 31 and April 1 of this year. That trial will no longer be necessary. Meyer’s attorney, Lee Timan, advised the court that a plea agreement had been reached that encompassed both the Jefferson and Gage County cases.
In accordance with a plea agreement that encompassed both the Jefferson and Gage County cases, County Attorney Joseph Casson agreed to dismiss the charge of terroristic threats without prejudice, meaning the charge can be refiled by the state at a later date. Meyer pleaded No Contest to criminal mischief.
As a part of the agreement, Meyer would admit in Gage County to violating his probation.
Timan noted that his client had already been incarcerated for 100 days and the maximum penalty for this charge is 180 days. Timan asked for a straight sentence with no additional fines.
Judge Smith agreed and said, “With good time, that is a time served sentence.”
