Dog-abuse case for Dan MacEachen continued for third time
The Aspen Times
An attorney representing Dan MacEachen, the embattled owner of the Krabloonik dog-sledding business in Snowmass Village, received another continuance of MacEachen’s plea hearing to address charges of animal cruelty Tuesday.
It appears that MacEachen’s attorney Greg Greer and District Attorney Sherry Caloia are working out a plea deal. MacEachen was scheduled to address the eight misdemeanor charges Tuesday, but Greer asked to continue to April 15 so that he could provide Caloia “more information.”
Caloia said she had no objection to Greer’s request, adding that on April 15, “if we aren’t close to a settlement, … I think we should go to trial.”
MacEachen’s arraignment was originally scheduled for Jan. 14. This is the third continuance of the hearing.
“Irrespective of the plea or the outcome of the court case, Voices for the Krabloonik Dogs remains committed to working toward a sustainable plan that will ensure the higher standards of care for the sled dogs in Snowmass,” said a statement from the organization, which has lobbied the Snowmass Village Town Council to regulate animal care at Krabloonik.
The hearing has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on April 15.
Support Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
Readers around Aspen and Snowmass Village make the Aspen Times’ work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference.
Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage.
Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil.
If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted.
User Legend: 
Moderator 
Trusted User
Judge Mark Thompson placed on paid leave
Judge Mark Thompson, who presided over courts in Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek and Lake counties, will not resume his duties as a judge upon his eventual return from planned time off. He has been charged with a single count of felony menacing.
