Judge Denies Release for a Felon

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A judge denied a defendant’s release.

Ormando Batson is charged with second-degree burglary while armed with a firearm, possession of a firearm during a crime a violence, unlawful possession of firearm with a prior conviction, possession of a unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition

Judge Neal Kravitz denied Batson’s release without prejudice. Batson was also arraigned during this hearing and entered a plea of not guilty.

Batson is scheduled for a status hearing on June 19.