Bond has been set at $2.5 million for the ex-convict accused of last week's ambush killing of Richmond police officer Daniel Ellis. Authorities say the suspect, Raleigh Sizemore Jr., has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder of a police officer during a court arraignment Monday in Frankfort.
The Lexington Herald Leader reports Sizemore was arraigned via video conference from Kentucky State Reformatory in LaGrange, where he is being held.
Brown set a $2.5 million bond for Sizemore, who was represented by public defender Teresa Whitaker. Brown also scheduled a Nov. 18 preliminary hearing, when she will determine whether there is probably cause to send the case to a grand jury.
Richmond Police Chief Larry Brock and several Richmond police officers were in district court for the arraignment.
Brown also entered not guilty pleas for Gregory Ratliff, 35, Rita Creech, 44, and Carl Banks, 35, who were arraigned by video from the Madison County jail. Brown set a $2 million bond for Ratliff, who was represented by public defenders Rodney Barnes and Nathan Goodrich.
Creech and Banks were arraigned without attorneys present. They and Ratliff also have preliminary hearings set for Nov. 18.
EKU’s Alumni Coliseum will serve as host site for Ellis' visitation and funeral service. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 8 p.m., and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
