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R EPORTS Found guilty

Nicole Gollon, 30, of Wausau, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of disorderly conduct, amended from forgery-uttering, and was ordered to pay $355.50.

Roger Gomez Maldonado, 19, of Medford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of OWI (1st). He was ordered to pay $976, DOT license was revoked for 7 months, and alcohol assessment was ordered. Charges of operating with a PAC =>.08 and <0.15 and possess open intoxicants in a motor vehicle - driver, were dismissed on prosector’s motion. He was also found guilty due to no contest plea of a county ordinance violation of resisting/obstructing an officer, amended from misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer and was ordered to pay $582.50. He was also found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating without carrying a license, amended from operating without a valid license (3rd + within 3 years) and was ordered to pay $393.50.

Casey Hartwig, 19, of Stetsonville, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of violating absolute sobriety law amended from OWI (1st), defendant was ordered to pay $389.50 and have license suspended for three months. Charges of minor transporting alcohol and possession of open intoxicants - driver were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Tonya Hempe, 19, of Medford, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of operating a with a PAC >=.08 and < 0.15 (1st) and was ordered to pay $969.50, have her license revoked for six months, and undergo an alcohol assessment. A charge of violating absolute sobriety law was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. She was also found guilty due to a guilty plea of possess open intoxicants in motor vehicle - driver and was ordered to pay $263.50.

Rocky Knight, 61, of Wisconsin Rapids, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of OWI (1st) and was ordered to pat $1,001. DOT license was revoked for 7 months and alcohol assessment was ordered. A charge of operating with a PAC >=.08 and <0.15 was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Jason McKelvey, 37, of Medford, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of operating while revoked, revoked due to alcohol, controlled substance, refusal and was ordered pay $443.

Elizabeth Mueller, 32, of Wausau, found guilty due to a guilty plea of possession of methamphetamine. Court orders a withheld sentence and places Mueller on probation for a period of two years. Conditions of probation are to pay the court costs, provide a DNA sample and pay the surcharge, undergo alcohol and other drug assessment and follow through with any recommended treatment and any counseling as deemed appropriate by the probation agent. All costs totaling $518 are to be paid directly to the Taylor County Clerk of Courts office in the amount of $25 a month beginning December 6, 2024.

Nikki Sherman, 42, of Ogema, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of OWI (1st) and was ordered to pay $1,082.50, have her license revoked for 7 months and undergo an alcohol assessment. Charges of refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest and operating with a PAC >=0.15 were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

James Zak, 71, of Medford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of disorderly conduct - domestic abuse and was ordered to pay $543.

Tylor Zondlo, 28, of Medford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating while revoked (revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal) and was ordered to pat $443. He was also found guilty due to a no contest plea of disorderly conduct - domestic abuse and was ordered to pay $679. Charges of operating a motored vehicle without insurance, displaying unauthorized vehicle registration plate, and non-registration of vehicle - auto <10,000 pounds were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Deferred entry of judgement

A deferred entry of judgment agreement was accepted for Richard Austin, 60, of Medford, for a charge of neglecting a child (specified harm did not occur) and court holds the case open for one year. Along with the standard conditions of the deferred entry judgement, Austin is to cooperate with the Taylor County Human Services and comply with all recommendations made by that agency. Defendant shall also agree to sign a release with Taylor County Human Services so that they can share information with the District Attorney's office. Upon successful completion of the agreement the State will move to dismiss the charge. The state will move to dismiss the case early if the defendant provides written verification that the Chips case has been closed.

Plea entered

Dana Camarato, 60, of Medford, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct - domestic abuse.

Escarly De La Rosa Vasquez, 32, of Medford, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct - domestic abuse.

James Hoffmann, 54, of Medford, pled not guilty to criminal trespass to a dwelling.

Rhaylin Mercedes Moreta, 20, of Medford, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct - domestic abuse.

Christopher Rezutek, 53, of Rib Lake, pled not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct - domestic abuse and a charge of battery - domestic abuse.

Andre Vongunten, 33, of Gilman, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct and to criminal trespass to dwelling.

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John R. Brost, 58, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating ATV or UTV without required headgear, and was ordered to pay $162.70.

Patience Magnolia Bruce, 37, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of inattentive driving, and was ordered to pay $187.90.

Elsie Edna Buehler, 91, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of failure to yield right of way from stop sign, and was ordered to pay $175.30.

Crystal Mae Buelow, 38, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of non-registration of automotive vehicle less than 10,000 lbs., and was ordered to pay $175.30.

Salvatore Robert Cacioppo, 58, of Ogema, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance, and was ordered to pay $10.00.

Dylan John Gebert, 42, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of non-registration of automotive vehicle less than 10,000 lbs., and was ordered to pay $175.30.

Megan Jo Hassemer, 39, of Medford, was found guilty

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due to no contest plea of theft, and was ordered to pay $389.50.

Payton Brady Hawkins, 26, of Eau Claire, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating while intoxicated (1st), and was ordered to pay $969.50.

Chad John Kaiser, 50, of Stratford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of invasive species, drain all water from vehicle/equipment after removing from water, and was ordered to pay $200.50.

Zachary Hunter Klapatauskas, 22, of Rib Lake, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and was ordered to pay $200.50.

Kaedyn Lee Kopelke, 18, of Ogema, was found guilty due to no contest plea of failure to stop for unloading school bus, and was ordered to pay $326.50.

Brayden Jack Machon, 20, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of illegally operating ATV or UTV on/in vicinity of highway, and was ordered to pay $232.00.

Keyner Jose Martinez Herrara, age 20, of Green Bay, was found guilty due to no contest plea of violating absolute sobriety law, and was ordered to pay $389.50.

Jonathan Negron Ortiz, 35, of Abbotsford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of exceeding speed zones etc. (25-29 mph), and was ordered to pay $250.90.

Tiffany Ann Poncek, 35, of Ogema, was found guilty due to no contest pleas of vehicle operator failure to wear a seat belt and operating left of center, and was ordered to pay a total of $223.10.

Josue Ramirez, 26, of Athens, was found guilty due to no contest pleas of failure to keep vehicle under control and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and was ordered to pay a total of $413.60.

Kathia Lizbeth Rodriguez Castro, 25, of Curtiss, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating while suspended, and was ordered to pay $200.50.

Emilio Rodriguez Martinez, 56, of Curtiss, was found guilty due to no contest plea of operating while suspended, and was ordered to pay $200.50.

Ryan James Sorensen, 26, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of theft, and was ordered to pay $805.74.

Virgil Leroy Tingley, 71, of Rib Lake, was found guilty due to no contest plea of hit and run-unattended vehicle, and was ordered to pay $263.50.

Cody Lucas Tyznik, 27, of Stetsonville, was found guilty due to no contest plea of place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (less than 5 gallons), and was ordered to pay $343.50.

Ronald Steven Volkening, 45, of Medford, was found guilty due to no contest plea of speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), and was ordered to pay $175.30.

Andrew James Ziembo, 55, of Rib Lake, was found guilty due to no contest plea of animal running at large, and was ordered to pay $169.00.

Initial Appearance

Payton Brady Hawkins, 26, of Eau Claire, had an initial appearance for operating with PAC greater than or equal to 0.08 but less than 0.15 (1st), and was dismissed on court’s own motion.

Not Guilty Pleas

Alexander Michael Dunnivant, 23, of Owen, pled not guilty to operating while revoked (revoked due to alcohol/ controlled substance), operating while intoxicated (2nd), and operating with PAC (2nd).

Travis Tanner Flight, 33, of Portage, pled not guilty to operating without a valid license.

Christie Marie Graveen, 39, of Rib Lake, pled not guilty to failure to keep vehicle under control.

Amy Susan Markgraf, 29, of Medford, pled not guilty to operating without required lamps lighted, operating while intoxicated (1st), and operating with PAC greater than or equal to 0.08 but less than 0.15 (1st).

Brett Mitchell McNulty, 41, of Chippewa Falls, pled not guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Joshua Rivera Rivera, 28, of Chippewa Falls, pled not guilty to speeding on city highway (11-15 mph).

Matthew Lee Spearfrick, 18, of Medford, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct.

Kenney Tommie, 48, of Medford, pled not guilty to resisting/ obstructing an officer. Keith Earl Williams, 69, of Medford, pled not guilty to theft.

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