MT. CARROLL, Ill. – The criminal case against a former deputy charged in the death of Jackson Kradle is continued for 90 days.
Matthew Herpstreith, 44, appeared in court Friday for a pretrial status hearing alongside defense attorney Joe Nack.
Special Prosecutor Charles Colburn represented the State.
Herpstreith faces multiple felony charges including Reckless Homicide and Obstructing Justice. He is accused of running over and killing Kradle with his truck, giving a false statement to police and trying to destroy evidence by allegedly washing the bottom of the truck at a car wash shortly after the alleged incident.
In April, Herpstreith pleaded Not Guilty to the charges. In June, a judge found sufficient probable cause to proceed with the case.
On Friday, prosecutors informed the court discovery had been completed allowing the defense to start building their case based on the evidence State plans to present at trial.
The defense asked for a 90 day continuation to allow enough time to review discovery with acquired medical and accident reconstruction experts.
Judge Peska granted a 90-day continuation with no objections.
Another pretrial status hearing is set for Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse in Mt. Carroll.
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