Judge Hall rejected a plea agreement for 18-year-old Martin Noble because he didn’t pay his $100 public defender fee and he didn’t have the paperwork filed for his evaluation into community corrections in time for his hearing. His case was set for a status hearing for Friday, Feb. 7 at 9 a.m.
It is alleged that on Aug. 18, Michael Hoekman, 22, entered the USA Cafe in Knox during the overnight hours and stole a desktop computer and accessories, cash, a television, an Xbox 360 and games, a handgun, and several other items.
He was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 20 by officers from the Knox City Police Department and officially charged with Burglary and Theft and given a $25,000 surety bond. Hoekman was released to Community Corrections on Monday morning. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim.
In the early morning hours on Saturday, the suspect, 22-year-old Michael Hoekman, reportedly entered the building through a window in the rear of the building. He then allegedly stole electronic items worth approximately $1,500.
