Well, nobody said justice happens quickly and that would be the case for a former Nickerson man.

29-year-old Zachary Lawson has bonds totaling 1-million, 50-thousand, 500-dollars after he was arrested on a number of warrants for failing to appear, in fact he faces six counts of failing to appear and indirect contempt of court.

In one case, he faces two counts of felony flee and elude and was scheduled to go to trial but was a no show. That case goes back to September 23, 2011, when he allegedly led officers on a chase twice on the same day. The case had been set for trial on July 17, but has now been continued to September 4.

Lawson is also one of three men charged in a case from last year involving the alleged kidnapping and beating of a Nickerson man. He’s charged with aggravated kidnapping, conspiracy to commit aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, aggravated intimidation of a witness, criminal threat, possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, anabolic steroids and criminal use of weapon. That case is scheduled for a preliminary hearing next month.

He along with 26-year-old Jeremia Palmer, and 28-year-old Jedrik Smith arrested for the alleged kidnapping and beating of 28-year-old Larry McVey. Smith entered a plea in that case is still awaiting sentencing.

He also faces charges of possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, and defacing a vehicle serial number. That case from February 21st, of this year. The second case was from August 25, 2011, where he’s charged with possession of stolen property, for allegedly having a Mustang Skid Steer, taken from Nisley Construction. Both cases were continued Monday.

Another case concerns the criminal threat allegedly made against Jeremia Palmer. He allegedly threatened him with physical violence back on October 29, 2011, and in that case, there was some question as to whether the state could present a witness by phone who is apparently in Alaska. The defense objected saying it violates Lawson right to confront his accusers. Magistrate Judge Randy McEwen took the issue under advisement. He also recommended the two sides work something out where it could be done using Skype, or some other electronic means.

They did have a bench trial Monday for a misdemeanor domestic battery case and Lawson was found guilty, and the judge ordered a 6-month sentence, however, he’ll get credit for time already served in jail.