One of the suspects arrested after reports of a string of violent offences in Red Deer in the spring will remain in custody pending a trial next year.
David James Kertesz, 27, was among the suspects arrested by Red Deer City RCMP following a standoff at a Halman Crescent home on May 14.
Police allege that their investigation into complaints of a kidnapping and armed robbery outside of an apartment building in the Pines subdivision led them to the home on Halman Crescent.
Represented by defence counsel Lorne Goddard, Kertesz has pleaded not guilty and asked to be tried by judge alone in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on charges that include kidnapping, forcible confinement, extortion and armed robbery of three alleged victims.
His trial was scheduled on Wednesday for March 11 to 17, 2014.
Also charged in connection with the incident is Colby Garnet Mcinnes, who is also being held in custody. Mcinnes is to enter his plea in Red Deer provincial court on Aug. 23.