A judge again denied a bond reduction for a man charged with two counts of felony harassment of Fayette public school officials.

Cordell Robert Trimble, 64, is charged with two counts of first-degree harassment, both Class E felonies, after he allegedly threatened to kill one school employee.

Mr. Trimble resides on Spring Street, and his yard borders school property just beyond the right field fence of the softball diamond. He has disputed this property line several times in recent years, even going so far as to sue the district in small claims court last November after he was banned from school property for allegedly swearing at staff and students. The court in February ruled in favor of the district.

The district alleges the behavior has been ongoing since at least June 2024.

Judge Garreth Cooksey initially denied a bond reduction when Mr. Trimble was arraigned on September 9. He once again denied any change in bond following a hearing held on September 23, during which school personnel appeared and gave statements.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20 in Howard County Court, after which Mr. Trimble could be bound over face trial.

Mr. Trimble’s attorney, Valerie Foland, filed a discovery response with the court that stated her client does not intend to submit evidence, call witnesses, or rely on the defense of a mental disease or defense.