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🏛️ First-Degree Murder Trial of Latrell Powell-Moore

The most high-profile case involves 18-year-old Latrell Otis Powell-Moore, who faces a Class A felony charge of first-degree murder in the March shooting death of 16-year-old Jakory McMillian. Powell-Moore has pleaded not guilty and is being held on a $2 million cash-only bond.

Court records show a pretrial conference is scheduled for June 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 3104, and a jury trial is set to begin June 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 3102. The case has drawn significant local attention, and it remains active as the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

⚖️ Other Key Court Dates in June

Dubuque County courts will also hear several other significant matters this month:

· Probation Revocation – Jalynn Elizabeth Durrah: Jalynn Elizabeth Carol Durrah, 22, is scheduled for a probation revocation hearing on June 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Mark T. Hostager. She faces a felony probation violation alongside misdemeanor charges and is currently being held without bail.
· Preliminary Hearing – Gerald Javonne Vassel Sr.: Gerald Javonne Vassel Sr., 33, has a preliminary hearing set for June 8, 2026, at 10:50 a.m.. Vassel was arrested on May 28 on multiple charges, including felony domestic abuse assault.
· Attempted Murder Trial – Lorenzo Eggleston: Lorenzo Eggleston, 32, charged with attempted murder, is scheduled to begin trial June 18, 2026 in the Iowa District Court of Dubuque County. He has pleaded not guilty. This case stems from a May 28, 2023, incident involving a stabbing..

Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Proceedings remain active in Dubuque County courts.