A deal is in the works involving a Bedford Township teenager who police say admitted burning down unoccupied condominiums because he was against urban sprawl.
Michael W. Sykes, 17, 7472 Canterbury Dr., Lambertville, was in court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing that was delayed so negotiations can continue.
Monroe attorney Andrew A. Peth, who is representing the teen, asked First District Judge Mark S. Braunlich to delay the hearing until an agreement can be reached.
"I believe we are making progress in a resolution in this matter," he told the judge, who set the next court date for April 23.
While details of the agreement were not discussed in court, the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office said any offer must include prison time. Assistant Prosecutor Michael G. Roehrig said he is planning to file additional charges in the case and the sentencing guidelines would most likely include a minimum sentence between 2½ years and almost 5 years and a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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