Trial for ex-Hazleton cop charged in Kline Twp. explosion case rescheduled for September
POTTSVILLE — The trial for a former Hazleton police officer charged with setting off an explosive in Kline Twp. was rescheduled for September, following the declaration of a mistrial March 4 in Schuylkill County Court.
The mistrial had occurred while Ladell E. Hannon, 33, was being tried on charges stemming from the detonation of an explosive device outside the home of his estranged wife’s boyfriend in December 2021.
Hannon appeared for a status conference Friday and agreed to a request from his attorney, Mark A. Hinrichs, Center Valley, that his trial be postponed until Sept. 9.
Hinrichs said he will be unavailable during the next trial term, which runs June 3-14, as he has other proceedings scheduled during that time.
President Judge Jacqueline L. Russell granted a continuance for the trial and said it would begin on the first day of the following trial period, Sept. 9.
She said jury selection would occur Sept. 6.
The judge, at Hinrichs’ request, also set a bail hearing for the defendant for 2:30 p.m. May 24.
First Assistant District Attorney Michael J. Stine represents the prosecution.
Harrison Jordan, the alleged victim, also attended the conference Friday.
The mistrial had been declared in the case because prosecutors had not provided some documents to the defense, according to Hinrichs.
The defendant remains in county prison, in lieu of $1 million bail.
