William Duane Hillegeist denied release due to public safety concerns

◼ Judge Feeney said that while he acknowledges that Hillegeist is a permanent resident and is sorry to hear about medical hardships, that supervised release request and releasing Hillegeist on his own recognizance was denied due to the following reasons.... - John Chiv/Words Worth

...the new charges included possession of a controlled substance, new offenses were
committed while Hillegeist was out on OR bail and that Judge Feeney had concerns for public safety.

...Judge John Feeney presiding, Jason Sheets for the People and Public Defender Meagan O'Connell for the defendant.

◼ Previously: Duo arrested for stolen property, gunshots fired near Freshwater Park - John Chiv/Words Worth
◼ (UPDATING) Reports of Major Law Enforcement Presence in Freshwater (AUDIO) - Lost Coast Outpost

From the comments: ernie branscomb

Is anyone getting tired of these people being turned back loose? He will probably end up killing someone before they put him away for a couple of years.

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