Preliminary examinations for Benjamin Mckinnon, 46, and Heather Phillips, 42, were adjourned Wednesday in the 88th District Court in Alpena. The proceedings were rescheduled for October and September, respectively.
New hearing dates
Phillips’ preliminary examination is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Mckinnon’s hearing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9.
Both defendants remain accused, and the charges described in the court report are allegations. The adjournments do not establish guilt.
Charges and bond information
Mckinnon faces five weapons felonies and four controlled-substance possession felonies. The court set his bond at $50,000 cash or surety.
Phillips is charged with possessing less than 25 grams of a controlled substance identified as narcotic or cocaine, along with maintaining a drug house. She was released on a $10,000 personal-recognizance bond.
A preliminary examination is a court proceeding at which prosecutors present evidence in a felony case. The supplied report did not state why either hearing was adjourned or provide additional details about the allegations.