The suspect arrested in connection to the Alexander Mountain wildfire last summer will appear in court next month for a preliminary hearing regarding a felony arson charge.
Jason Hobby, 50, stood before 8th Judicial District Judge Sarah Cure Tuesday morning, dressed in a full suit and glasses. Hobby and his defense attorneys asked for a preliminary hearing on the arson charge Hobby received from the 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in September.
The preliminary hearing, set for July 31, will give prosecution the chance to present evidence and witnesses. If the judge deems the prosecution to have a solid case, it will then be sent to a jury trial…