HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 66-year-old man arrested last week after he allegedly held a Westar Energy employee against his will is scheduled for court tomorrow for the formal reading of any charges.
Marc Miller faces potential charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping. The case will be prosecuted by Harvey County Attorney David Yoder, who agreed to act as a special prosecutor after the local DA’s office recused themselves because of their relationship with the defendant. That doesn’t mean he won’t be prosecuted, just not by the local DA’s office.
Miller allegedly held the victim, 61-year-old Brent Bunting, a Westar Energy employee, from leaving his home east of Hutchinson after Bunting replaced an electric meter at his home. He held him at bay with a shotgun, one of many guns that were apparently in the home.
Yoder was told that any formal charges would need to be filed with Reno County District Court by March 30.
Miller is free on bond and the hearing is scheduled in front of Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen.