Rick to be arraigned Aug. 18 in Bear Trap murder-arson case

HURLEY - An Aug. 18 arraignment has been scheduled for a Saxon, Wis., man who faces murder and arson charges.

Donald Rick, 44, appeared in Iron County Court Thursday afternoon before Judge Patrick Madden and waived his right to a preliminary examination.

Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General Richard Dufour, who is prosecuting the case, said he would have liked to proceed with the arraignment on Thursday, but defense attorney Courtney Latzig said she would prefer a later date, suggesting Aug. 18.

Madden then set the arraignment at 1 p.m. on that date, when Rick will likely enter a plea.

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