News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Judge Ed Black is pictured in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena on Monday morning.

ALPENA — Dustin Haske, 34, appeared in the 26th District Court in Alpena on Monday for a status conference. He is charged with six counts of criminal sexual conduct, first degree, and two counts of criminal sexual conduct, third degree.

In court, Nicole Blank Becker relayed to Judge Ed Black that they are in talks to reach a resolution.

Miller and Becker said that they are in constant talks to reach a resolution and that they are very likely to come to an agreement.

Due to the length of time that Haske has been incarcerated at the Alpena County Jail, Judge Black asked to set a trial date in the event that a resolution is not reached. Becker said she expects the trial to take three days.

SENTENCINGS

*Austin Phillips, 26, was sentenced to two years probation. Philips pleaded guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine/ecstasy and one count of home invasion third degree. If he successfully completes probation, those charges will be removed from his record.

*Jason Crandell, 44, was sentenced to one year probation. He pleaded no contest to one count of domestic violence. During his probation, he cannot have contact with the victim.

*Codi Herron, 30, was sentenced to 21 days in jail with 21 days credit, along with paying all court fines and costs. Herron pleaded no contest to one count of disorderly person drunk and one count of assault or assault and battery.

*James Berndt, 58, was sentenced to five years probation and is to have no contact with the victim of the crime during that time. Berndt pleaded no contest to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.

Reagan Voetberg can be reached at 989-358-5683 or rvoetberg@TheAlpenaNews.com.