A MOTION TO REDUCE THE BOND OF A SIOUX CITY MAN CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER HAS BEEN DENIED.
A JUDGE RULED THAT THE BOND FOR 19-YEAR-OLD JOSEPH CRUZ WILL REMAIN AT $300,000.
THE COURT FOUND THE PRESENT BOND IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE DEFENDANT’S APPEARANCE AT FUTURE COURT HEARINGS AND/OR FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PERSONS IN THIS COMMUNITY.
CRUZ IS CHARGED IN THE SHOOTING DEATHS LAST OCTOBER 29TH OF 21-YEAR-OLD CARLOS AGUIRRE AND 19-YEAR-OLD ANTHONY WILLIAMS OF SIOUX CITY AT A WESTSIDE RESIDENCE.
HIS TRIAL IS SET FOR APRIL 4TH AT THE WOODBURY COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
