Creston man's court hearing postponed

CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after officials noted that the court lacked contact information for him.

However, the Department of Corrections does have his contact details. The hearing has been rescheduled to an unspecified, later-to-be-determined date.

Chafin, who was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, is facing a charge of first-degree child molestation. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable cause, directing the issuance of a warrant, and setting bail.

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