KINGMAN – Bullhead City Vice Mayor Annette Wegmann pleaded not guilty to a felony theft charge during her arraignment in Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman Thursday. Wegmann was indicted in a “he said-she said” dispute regarding what happened to the contents of a condo during her previous employment with a property management firm.
Wegmann issued a statement Tuesday professing her innocence, and expressing eagerness to clear her name as the case unfolds. Wegmann is represented by defense attorney Ken Sondgeroth and is being prosecuted by Deputy Mohave County Attorney Jaimye Ashley.
Judge Derek Carlisle began the hearing by explaining Wegmann’s constitutional rights. He advised she would be eligible for probation if convicted, though a prison term could result as well.
Standing in for Ashley at the arraignment, Deputy County Attorney Morgan Carstensen told the court that disclosure has been provided to the defense and that Ashley intends to offer a plea agreement in the near future.
Judge Carlisle directed Wegmann to report to the Adult Detention Center in Kingman for fingerprint and photograph record-keeping purposes. Wegmann remains free on her own recognizance while ordered to appear for a Sept. 27 pretrial conference.
