Snyder Gets New Attorney

Davian Snyder, 26, of Fairbury, appeared in Jefferson County Court with his new attorney on Wednesday, February 16. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.Snyder was originally represented by Public Attorney Scott Gropp. However, the defendant engaged a new attorney, Dustin Garrison.Judge Bauer asked, “You're entering an appearance today, Mr. Garrison?”Garrison told the court, “Judge, I am. I didn't realize Mr. Gropp was involved.”Gropp was allowed to withdraw from the case.Snyder was in court for two separate allegations.In one case, Snyder is charged with domestic assault, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.On October 13 of this year, Jefferson County Deputies responded to a report that the defendant had struck someone. The reporting party was the alleged victim.A warrant was issued for Snyder's arrest on November 29, 2021.In the second case, Snyder is charged with possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a class 4 felony punishable by two years in prison, 12 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine. He is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine.On December 7, 2021, at approximately 10:16 p.m., Jefferson County Deputies conducted a traffic stop near 5th and D streets in Fairbury after observing a vehicle with a defective tail light.According to the deputy that filled out the Arrest Affidavit, “I believed Snyder to have an active arrest warrant out of Jefferson County and had Jefferson County Communications confirm the warrant. Dispatch advised the warrant for Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree was active with a $25,000 Ten Percent Bond. The warrant was issued November 30, 2021. When advised of this, Snyder stated something to the effect of, 'Well I have a meth pipe in my pocket.' Snyder then pulled out a glass pipe with a white crystal-like residue.”Snyder was then placed under arrest.The pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine. The pipe will be sent to the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Lab for further testing.The defendant is currently free on bonds of $7,500 (10 percent) for each case. Another hearing is scheduled for March 21.

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