Judge Denies Bond Modification for 58-Year-Old Mitchell Man, John Bunker, Ahead of June Jury Trial

A judge has once again denied bond modification for 58-year-old Mitchell resident John Bunker, who pled guilty to multiple drug-related charges two weeks ago.

By Riley Harrington March 27, 2025 1:19 pm

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A judge denied bond modification for a 58-year-old Mitchell again. John Bunker pled guilty to several drug-related charges two weeks ago. Bunker’s request was denied at that time as well. His bond remains set at $20,000 as he awaits his jury trial in June. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.

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