The two suspects charged in connection with a July shooting incident at West First and South Elm Street were in Christian Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
The Hopkinsville Police Department charged 40-year old Michael Croney and 24-year old Toddarius Polk of Hopkinsville with attempted assault in the first-degree and first-degree wanton endangerment on July 7, with Croney also charged with third-degree terroristic threatening.
Police allege multiple shots were fired toward a moving and occupied vehicle during an altercation just after 8:30 a.m. that morning, with the victim able to drive away uninjured to call police. Two of the rounds struck the vehicle, with one shattering a window and the other hitting the rear of the car.
Croney was released on an ankle monitor earlier this month when he and the Commonwealth indicated they were working toward a plea deal and Judge John Atkins allowed him to get out to care for a loved one who has health issues.
On Wednesday, Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling said he no longer believes Croney is willing to negotiate in good faith and will be asking for him to be reincarcerated if there’s not a deal by October 18.
Judge Atkins encouraged Croney to work with his attorney—Jason Holland—to find an acceptable resolution over the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, Polk has been unable to afford an ankle monitor to be released, but Judge Atkins let him out after learning there are grant funds now available to pay for the service.
In other news from Christian Circuit Court Wednesday morning, Public Defender Doug Moore says he believes Brandon Seeley is prepared to accept a plea deal. Seeley is charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to a Pennyroyal Mental Health crisis house last year and the judge set a hearing for Thursday morning.