Lincoln County meth case moves forward

DAVENPORT — A man accused of possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine and other controlled substances with intent to distribute appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Dec. 16, where a trial date and readiness hearing were discussed.

David Randall Priest, 57, requested a new trial date of Feb. 4, while prosecutors and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser discussed the upcoming speedy trial deadline.

Walser stressed the importance of the date, warning Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox that failure to meet the deadline could result in dismissal.

The court ultimately set trial fo...