Initial appearances

Steven Marrett May, 49, of Prentice, pled not guilty to retail theft. Pre-trial conference scheduled for December 14 at at 9 a.m. Court trial scheduled for January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

Scott G. Meyer, 59, of Owen, pled not guilty to disorderly conduct-domestic abuse. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14 at 9 a.m. Court trial is scheduled for January 18, at 10 a.m.

Alexander Todd Olson, 16, of Medford, pled not guilty to vehicle operator failing to wear a seatbelt and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14 at 9:30 a.m. A court trial is scheduled for January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

Anthony Robert Doucette, 20, of Medford, pled not guilty to failing to stop at a stop sign. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14, at 10 a.m. A court trial is scheduled for January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

Edward William Rusch, 69, of Withee, pled not guilty to trespassing. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14, at 10 a.m. A court trial is scheduled for January 18, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Jett Michael Edward Rau, 16, of Stetsonville, made an initial appearance in court and entered into a deferred prosecution agreement for a period of six months for a charge of exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph over). Upon successful completion of the First Offenders Program, the court will dismiss the case.

The following charges were dismissed: Ashley Nicole Hempel, 32, of Athens, theft of library materials.

Olen Edward Hutchings, 55, of Dorchester, theft of library materials.

Kim Marie Poirier, 48, of Green Bay, worthless checks.

Jacob J. Wasserman, 20, of Abbotsford, misdemeanor bail-jumping.

Anthony D. Marshall, 32, of Medford, pled not guilty to the following charges: Twelve counts of felony bailjumping, five counts of burglary of a building or dwelling (party to a crime), one count of theft of a moveable property (>$2,500-$5,000)(party to a crime), five counts of theft of a moveable property (<=$2,500)(party to a crime), two counts of theft of a moveable property-special facts (party to a crime), two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of possession of THC, one count of possession with intent-Amphetamine (>1015g) (party to a crime), one count of possession with intent-THC (<=200g)(party to a crime), and one count of maintaining drug trafficking place (party to a crime). A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 8 at 11:30 a.m. Status hearing is scheduled for December 22 at 11 a.m.

Dustin R. Westaby, 36, of Stanley, pled not guilty to the charges of Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, and impersonating a peace officer. Pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 13 at 11 a.m.

Kelsey J. Vahl, a.k.a. Kelsey Jean Vahl, 31, of Medford, pled not guilty to the following charges of disorderly conduct, resisting or obstructing an officer, and two counts of possession of an illegally obtained prescription. A pre-trial conference is set for December 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Makayla R. Crow, p.k.a. Makayla Haizel, 23, of Antigo pled not guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia, and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse-infliction of physical pain or injury). A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14 at 11 a.m.

Shane D. Petrie Sr., a.k.a. Shane D. Petrie, 28, of Rib Lake, pled not guilty to misdemeanor bail-jumping. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Jesse L. Anders, 30, of Sheldon, pled no contest to two counts of theft-moveable property (<=$2,500)(party to a crime). He was ordered to pay two separate restitution costs of $443. He was also charged with burglary of a building or dwelling (party to a crime), pled no contest and entered into a deferred prosecution agreement for a period of 18 months. Anders may not commit any criminal offenses; shall notify the Taylor County District Attorney’s Office, as well as the Clerk of Court’s office, of any change of address within ten days of said change. He shall comply with all the terms of bond, which continues to remain effect during the period of this agreement. Anders shall not have any contact with the victim, nor shall he not consume any alcohol or enter any bars/taverns during the period of agreement. Within 30 days of plea and sentencing, Anders shall write a letter of apology to the victim and shall be pre-approved by the victim witness coordinator. The following charges were dismissed but read in court: Seven counts of theft of moveable property-special facts (party to a crime), and one charge of criminal damage to property.

Amanda L. Green, 38, of Chicago IL, was found guilty of possession of marijuana, amended from possession of THC. She was ordered to pay $330.50. A charge of speeding in a 55 mph zone (16-19 mph over) and possession of drug paraphernalia were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Amanda L. Green 38, of Chicago IL, was found guilty of operating with restricted controlled substance (1st offense) and ordered to pay $859.50. An alcohol assessment was ordered and driver’s license was revoked for 6 months.

Ralph D. Kraft, 57, of Holcombe, was found guilty of felony bail-jumping. Sentence was withheld and a probation of one year was issued. Kraft was ordered to pay $518 and submit to a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Kraft shall also undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by probation and pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections. If probation is ordered and ultimately revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used. A charge of operating while revoked was dismissed but read in court.

Kurt Russell Lasee, 31, of Altoona, was found guilty of operating while revoked, due to alcohol or controlled substance refusal (4th offense). Lasee shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. The costs of $443 shall be paid at the rate of $50 a month beginning November 15, 2021.

Jason W. McKelvey, 34, of Medford, was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 4 years was issued. McKelvey shall pay $518 and submit to a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He must also maintain absolute sobriety and comply with all treatment recommendations provided by Taylor County Human Services Department. McKelvey shall write a letter of apology to Taylor County law enforcement officers due within 30 days of sentencing and pre-approved by probation. He shall undergo any counseling as deemed appropriate by probation. Defendant shall pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections. If probation is ordered and ultimately revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used. He shall also undergo an AODA and follow through with all treatment recommendations. Charges of disorderly conduct, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety and resisting or obstructing an officer were dismissed but read in court.

Travis J. Mendez, 37, of Curtiss, was found guilty of possession of THC. He was ordered to pay $443 and submit a DNA sample. Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and operating while revoked due to alcohol/ controlled substance/refusal were dismissed but read in court.

Gerald L. Pearson, 44, of Waupaca, was found guilty of sex registry violation. He is ordered to pay local jail costs of $518. Pearson shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He shall pay the costs at the rate of $25/month beginning 30 days after release from custody. Defendant shall contact Clerk of Courts office within 24 hours of any change of address. The jail sentence of 9 months shall begin immediately. The jail sentence may be served with huber and good time. The defendant shall pay all sheriff and jail fees or costs allowed or imposed by law and the sheriff shall be entitled to a judgment against the defendant for any such unpaid fees or costs. Jail can be served in any county in the State of Wisconsin provided arrangements are made by counsel or the defendant, it is approved by the Taylor County Jail, and at no additional cost to Taylor County. Concurrent with: Any other sentence. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed but read in court.

Brian D. Saunby, 37, of Rib Lake, pled no contest and was found guilty of contempt of court/disobeying order. Local jail time of 30 days was issued. He is ordered to pay local jail costs of $443. Saunby shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. The costs are added to defendant’s current payment plan of $25/month. This jail sentence may be served with huber and good time. The jail sentence shall begin immediately. The defendant shall pay all sheriff and jail fees or costs allowed or imposed by law and the sheriff shall be entitled to a judgement against the defendant for any such unpaid fees or costs. Jail can be served in any county in the State of Wisconsin provided arrangements are made by counsel or the defendant, it is approved by the Taylor County Jail, and at no additional cost to Taylor County. Consecutive to: Any other sentence. A charge of battery was dismissed but read in court.

Robert C. VanLuven, 50, of Westboro, disorderly conduct was found guilty and ordered to pay $443.

Pleas entered

Jesse L. Noland, 53, of Medford, pled not guilty to 2nd degree sexual assault of a child (Felony C). A status hearing is scheduled for January 10, 2022.

Found guilty

Clint A. Berry, 44, of Medford pled no contest to possession of THC. He was found guilty due to his no contest plea, and was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $443. Entry of judgment to a charge of maintaining a drug trafficking place was deferred for one year and will be dismissed on successful completion. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed but read in court.

James L. Henriksen, 59, Westboro, pled no contest to a charge of disorderly conduct as part of a deferred

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entry of judgment agreement. The defendant shall not consume any alcohol and upon successful completion of the six month agreement, the State will dismiss the charge. The felony charge of strangulation and suffocation- attempt was dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes.

Lane Brannan Meier, 17, of Ogema, pled no contest to exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph). He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $250.90. Charges of operating a motor vehicle by permittee without instructor and possession open intoxicants in motor vehicle-driver, were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. Meier pled no contest to resisting/failing to stop. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 1 year was issued. Meier shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He may petition the court for expungement upon successful completion of probation. Meier shall pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections. If probation is ordered and ultimately revoked or discharged with outstanding financial obligations, a civil judgment shall be entered against the defendant in favor of restitution victims and/or governmental entities for the balance due. All available enforcement actions will be used. Defendant shall also undergo an AODA and comply with any treatment recommendations. He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $443. A charge of vehicle operator flee/elude officer was amended.

Brian J. Peterson, 36, of Owen, pled no contest to forgery-uttering. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 1 year was issued. Restitution shall be determined within 30 days. Peterson shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, and have no contact with the victim. Peterson shall also undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by probation. Defendant shall pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections. He shall undergo AODA and comply with any treatment recommendations. He is ordered to pay a fee of $518. Peterson pled no contest and was found guilty of possession of THC. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 1 year was ordered. Peterson shall submit to a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Defendant’s bond of $250 has been applied towards the costs. He shall undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by probation. Peterson shall also undergo AODA and comply with any treatment recommendations. He is ordered to pay a fee of $443. Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, forgery (party to a crime), and felony bail-jumping were dismissed but read in for sentencing.

Megan E. Jeno, 20, of Stetsonville, pled guilty to possessing drug paraphernalia as a party to a crime. A charge of possession of THC as a party to a crime was dismissed and read in for sentencing. Under deferred entry of judgment agreement, she pled guilty to felony possession of methamphetamine as a party to a crime. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 1 year was ordered, after successful completion of probation the charge will be dismissed. Jeno shall submit a DNA sample at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department and shall also undergo AODA and comply with any treatment recommendations. Jeno shall pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections.

Timothy M. Spinler, 42, of Medford, pled guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct as part of a plea agreement. He originally had been charged with battery. He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $330.50.

Jace Joseph Wincek, 17, of Sheldon, pled guilty to OWI (1st offense) (PAC >= 0.15). He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $1,029.50. Driver’s license was revoked for 7 months, an alcohol assessment was performed and an ignition interlock device is to be installed. Charges of operating with a PAC>= .15 and of underage drinkingpossession (17-20) (1st offense) were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

$175.30—Cecelia Marie Cruz, 20, of Ogema, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph). Amended from exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph).

$267.50—Mark Luther Clifford Dickinsen, 24, of Eau Claire, operating without a valid license (1st violation). Amended from charge of operating while revoked (Revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance refusal).

$679.50—Travis Jay Emmerich, 29, of Medford, failure of operator to notify police of accident. A charge of inattentive driving was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

$363.50—Donald Kent Hardy, 37, of Medford, disorderly conduct-domestic.

$263.50—Jason Roy Hippe, 40, of Dorchester, disorderly conduct.

$200.50—Juan R. Pallares Salazar, 28, of Stratford, operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

$393.50—Juan R. Pallares Salazar, 28, of Stratford, operating without carrying a license amended from operating without a valid license (3rd+ within 3 years).

$200.50—Karissa Elizabeth Shotliff, 20, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph over). A charge of operating without a valid license (1st violation) was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

$187.90—Renee Ann Willms, 46, of Westboro, failing to yield right of way.

$10—Renee Ann Willms, 46, of Westboro, operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance, amended from operating without insurance.

$267.50—Jared J. Zastrow, 28, of Stetsonville, operating without a valid license (1st offense), amended from a charge of operating without a valid license (2nd within 3 years).

Delton D. Dehart, 18, of Marshfield pled no contest and was found guilty of disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $530.95. A charge of criminal damage to property was dismissed on the prosecutor’s motion.

Andrew J. Eisner, 31, of Medford, pled no contest and was found guilty of possession of THC (2nd+ offense), sentence was withheld and a probation of 2 years was ordered. Charges of felony bail jumping and possessing drug paraphernalia were dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes. Terms of probation include: submit a DNA sample; maintain full time employment; maintain absolute sobriety; undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by probation agent; pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections. Eisner must undergo an AODA and follow through with any treatment recommendations, and shall not enter any bars or taverns. Eisner must pay fees in the amount of $518.

Eisner pled no contest and was found guilty to a separate charge of aggravated battery with intent to do great bodily harm. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 4 years was ordered. Terms of the probation include: two months county jail with sentence credit to be applied if probation is revoked; submit a DNA sample; obtain and maintain full time employment; have no contact with J.F.; nor shall he enter any bars or taverns. Eisner shall provide an apology to the victim as determined by the agent. He shall undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by agent. In addition Eisner is ordered to pay restitution costs of $7,047.72.

Kevin Robert Kargus, 66, of Stanley, pled no contest and was found guilty of OWI (9th offense). A charge of operating with PAC (9th offense) was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. He was sentenced to 3 years in state prison and an extended supervision of 3 years. Kargus was ordered to pay $4,060. Driver’s license was revoked for 36 months and an ignition interlock ordered to be installed on his vehicle for 1 year upon licensure. He must also submit a DNA sample. Kargus shall also complete AODA and follow through with recommendations.

Chantel M. Kuhn, 44, of Medford, pled guilty of possession of drug paraphernalia with charges of possession of methamphetamine as a party to a crime and possession of THC as a party to a crime dismissed and read in for sentencing purposes. Sentence was withheld and a probation of 1 year was ordered. Terms of probation include: Submitting a DNA sample; undergo counseling as deemed appropriate by agent; pay supervision fees as ordered by the Department of Corrections; undergo AODA and follow through with any treatment recommendations.

Patrick T. Schupp, 29, of Rib Lake, pled guilty to Battery (Domestic abuse- infliction of physical pain or injury). Charges of disorderly conduct-domestic abuse (infliction of physical pain or injury) and misdemeanor bail jumping, were dismissed but read in for sentencing. Under terms of a 12-month deferred entry of judgment agreement, Schupp must do the following: not commit any criminal offenses, notify court of any change of address within 10 day; engage in counseling for anger management within 6 months; and write a letter of apology to the victim that must be approved by the Taylor County Victim/Witness Coordinator. Upon successful completion of this agreement, the state will move to dismiss the battery charge.

Daniel A. Schwartz, 41, of Medford, pled guilty to operating while revoked. He was ordered to pay a forfeiture of $443. A charge of operating a motor vehicle without insurance was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.