Thursday, June 18, 2009

Former Jasper County deputy back in court Friday

Former Jasper County deputy Milton Ganz, charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and unlawful use of a weapon, may be ready to change his plea, according to an entry on the Jssper County Circuit Court section of case.net.
A Friday, June 19 hearing, described as "pre-trial motions and/or change of plea," is scheduled for Ganz.

Ganz was arrested Aug. 15, 2008, following a confrontation with Joplin police officers at his home. Ganz' wife called police saying her husband had a gun and was talking about committing suicide. When the police arrived, Ganz aimed the weapon at them before being shot.

Gana also has a July 1 court date on a charge of violating a protection order.

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