The preliminary hearing for April Sloane has been moved. The 43 year old Washington County Controller was originally scheduled to appear before District Judge Michael Manfredi Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. The hearing has now been moved to Central Court at the Washington County Courthouse on January 16 at 1 p.m before Magisterial District Judge James Saieva. Sloane is charged with two felony counts of aggravated cruelty and a misdemeanor count of neglecting to provide veterinary care to her dog. The animal was found in the garage of Sloane’s home on December 6. Officials say the animal had been dead since November 27.