Superior Criminal Court May 29, 2026: Beginnings and Endings

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA — Several cases came to a calm and positive end on Friday May 29, with plans for rehabilitation and completed community service. Other cases are deep in negotiations, evidence verification and stacking charges.

Both of the day’s arraignments were arrests made on outstanding warrants.

Lawrell Hubbard was charged on May 26 with assault in the third degree and resisting arrest. He entered a plea of not guilty. He will have an omnibus hearing June 26, a pretrial on July 17 and a trial the week of July 27.

Timothy Dillon was charged on May 27 with unlawful possession of a firearm. He entered a not guilty plea. His omnibus is set for June 26, with a pretrial on July 17, and trial for the week of July 27. He is waiting to see if Pierce County is going to arrange for his transportation to address cases there.

Department of Corrections Office Christie Apker said that while Jesse Taylor is doing really well, she recommended the court not permit his request to take a two week job out of state. She argued he would miss too much treatment, and with his completion of the program on August 30 being so close, she suggested not taking any risks.

Judge Brandon Mack did not approve Taylor’s out-of-state work opportunity, but said, “You’ve been a model for the mental health model of addressing challenges while staying in the community . . . saving the state a lot of dollars.”

Taylor addressed the court, saying, “August 31 is a new chapter. I thought you were punishing me, but I just recently realized you’re trying to help.”

The court did not set another review date for Taylor. Judge Mack said he would be honored to put up Taylor’s artwork in the courtroom, if he wants to bring something in.

Updates:

Attorney Lillian Powers entered a motion on behalf of Chandra Andersen to keep the 3.6 hearing, a pretrial proceeding where a judge determines if physical or identification evidence was obtained legally and can be used at trial. Andersen remains in custody.

Robert Cevas paused his speedy trial for negotiations. His pretrial hearing is set for June 5, with trial the week of June 15.

Heather Woodley zoomed in from Medically-Assisted Treatment. The motion hearing was set for June 5 for Woodley to appear in person.

Brian Burroughs brought in his verified hours of community service, which he spent painting the hallways of the homeless shelter at the Legion Hall. He will have another review hearing on August 28 to present written proof to the court from the Jefferson County Healthcare anger management program that he has been attending sessions.