Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Ashlee Buzzard Waives More Time For Preliminary Hearing In Lompoc LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of Melodee Buzzard, appeared in court this morning for a hearing on her attorney’s motion to compel forensic evidence. Public defender Erica Sutherland says she argued the District Attorney is obligated under law to disclose more forensic evidence such as police reports and witness statements, which she says she has yet to receive. Sutherland says the DA seemed unfamiliar with the law she cited but that Judge Stephen Dunkle knew about it. Still, Sutherland says Judge Dunkle wants to know which evidence items remain outstanding, and continued the case to May 7th for his ruling. Buzzard agreed to waive time through July for scheduling of the preliminary trial hearing. A hearing on Sutherland’s motion to quash and traverse a search warrant is confirmed for May 6th at 1:30pm before Judge Hippach in Santa Maria. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our Mobile Apps. Keep Up With The Latest Articles by Signing Up for the News Channel 3-12 Newsletter. The post Ashlee Buzzard Waives More Time For Preliminary Hearing In Lompoc appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Justice Department seeks to roll back gun control measures days after Trump assassination attempt Next Article FIFA allows Afghan women to play for their country, defying Taliban Print 22 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsTop StoriesCrime & CourtsSanta Maria - Lompoc - North County Please login or register to post comments.