BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The July 2 arraignments in the Austin Justice Court for Justice of the Peace candidate Ray Henry Williams III were continued to Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.
No official charges have been filed yet by the District Attorney's Office for the three cases.
One case revolves around his arrest at around 9:30 p.m. on Second Street on May 3 for allegedly resisting a public officer. The second case involves his May 3 arrest at the same time and location on the charges of turn signals required and suspicion of DUI above the legal limit, 2nd offense.
The third case consists of his May 16 arrest for allegedly driving on a revoked driver's license for DUI. He was arrested at around 10:30 a.m. on Main Street, according to the sheriff's office report.
Attorney Hy Forgeron is representing Williams, according to the justice court.
According to court records, the cases were continued for the reasons that the parties are engaging in preliminary plea negotiations.
In both instances, he was released from jail on his own recognizance.
Williams III said in an earlier interview with the Bugle that he is a lifelong Austin resident. In the Justice of the Peace race, he is running against former Lander County Deputy District Attorney Bill Schaeffer.
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