The city of Aberdeen has denied a taxicab license to a man charged with manslaughter in another man's death last year.
Bradley Quist has pleaded not guilty to felony manslaughter in the May 2015 death of 61-year-old Ronald Witchey, who authorities say died from blunt-force trauma to the face and head.
Quist applied for a cab driver's license, telling the City Council on Monday that "I need a job" and that he had once run a trucking company.
Police Chief Dave McNeil told the council that he thought giving Quist a license would not be in the interest of public safety, due to Quist's criminal history.
Quist unsuccessfully argued to the council that he has good moral character.
Bradley Quist has pleaded not guilty to felony manslaughter in the May 2015 death of 61-year-old Ronald Witchey, who authorities say died from blunt-force trauma to the face and head.
Quist applied for a cab driver's license, telling the City Council on Monday that "I need a job" and that he had once run a trucking company.
Police Chief Dave McNeil told the council that he thought giving Quist a license would not be in the interest of public safety, due to Quist's criminal history.
Quist unsuccessfully argued to the council that he has good moral character.