Former Clark County deputy pleads no contest in squad-room case

A former Clark County deputy pleaded no contest to felony charges connected to breaking into the Prescott squad room.

The plea

A no-contest plea means the defendant does not contest the charge. It is different from a guilty plea in wording, but it allows the criminal case to move forward in court.

The available facts identify the defendant as a former Clark County deputy and the location as the Prescott squad room. They do not establish the date of the plea, the specific felony charges, the circumstances of the break-in or the court where the case was heard.

What remains in the case

The sentence and any other court action are not established here. Those steps can include a sentencing hearing or other orders, depending on the court’s schedule and decision.

The case involves police and court matters in Clark County and Prescott. No election or candidate is connected to the development.