Trey Saathoff Sentenced for DUI

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Trey D. Saathoff, age 26, of Lincoln, was sentenced to jail and probation in Jefferson County Court for a DUI case that has been pending since 2022. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. The defendant was originally charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs) with a prior conviction, which makes the charge a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Court records indicate Saathoff was previously convicted of DUI in July of 2014 and January of 2017, both in Gage County. In accordance with a plea agreement, the charge was reduced to a class W misdemeanor.On December 22, 2022, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Jefferson County deputies responded to a report of a vehicle, “driving erratically and in excess of the speed limit west bound on Highway 136 in Fairbury. A traffic stop was conducted and Saathoff was arrested at the scene.Saathoff was previously scheduled to be arraigned on January 25, 2023, but failed to appear. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Saathoff was represented by Public Defender Scott Gropp, who requested a “short term of probation” for his client.“Based on your history,” Judge Bauer told Saathoff. “I think a somewhat lengthier term of probation is in order.” Saathoff was given 18 months of probation and seven days in jail, with credit for one day time served. In addition, his license was revoked for one year.Judge Bauer gave Saathoff until October 18 to report to the Jefferson County jail to serve his jail sentence. Prior Criminal HistoryIn addition to prior DUI convictions, Saathoff has had other run-ins with the law.Saathoff was one of five individuals convicted in a homicide that occurred at Crystal Springs Park in Fairbury on July 1, 2019. He was originally charged as an accessory to murder. In accordance with a plea agreement, the charge was reduced to attempt of a class 2A felony, which is a class 3A felony. Saathoff was sentenced to three years’ incarceration and 18 months of post-release supervision.A motion to revoke Saathoff's post-release supervision was filed on March 31, 2021, noting multiple failures to keep appointments with the Probation Officer.On May 24, 2022, Saathoff was sentenced to 90 days for receiving stolen property in Gage County.On June 9, 2022, Saathoff was sentenced to 22 months in jail, followed by 18 months of post-release supervision in Jefferson County.In that case, Saathoff was originally charged with four counts: aiding and abetting the manufacture or distribution of methamphetamine (28 to 139 grams), a class 1C felony; aiding and abetting the manufacture or distribution of zolpidem, a class 3A felony; possession of methamphetamine and possession of zolpidem, both class 4 felonies.In according with a plea agreement, Saathoff pleaded No Contest to aiding and abetting and possession of a controlled substance. The remaining charges were dismissed.

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