(KNZA)--A rural Horton man, accused of attacking another man in June 2023 with a walking stick, has pleaded not guilty to charges.

Joseph Ross entered the plea Monday in Brown County District Court to charges of aggravated assault, criminal threat and battery.

A pre-trial hearing in the case has been set for October 7th, with a jury trial date to be determined at that time.

Ross was arrested in June of last year following an investigation by the Brown County Sheriff's Office focused on criminal activity on and/or near the Kickapoo Reservation.

He remains free on a $50,000 OR bond.