William J. Sanders, Waupaca, was in court on Jan. 31 on a count of Possession of Methamphetamine and a count of Operate with Restricted Controlled Substance (5th or 6th). 8:25 Jury brought to courtroom and entire jury panel sworn by clerk. Voir Dire begins. Impaneled jurors sworn, remainder of jurors excused. Court admonishes the impaneled jurors regarding expectations during trial. Jurors affirm understanding of directives. Opening Statement by DA Leusink. Opening Statement by Attorney Blankschein. State calls Colleen Post, witness sworn, testimony given. State calls Donna Stumpner, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. State calls Deputy Ben VanHaren, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Positive identification of defendant. Exhibits #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, & #11 offered and received. State calls Deputy Steve Kasubaski, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Positive identification of defendant. Court recesses at 11:55 am. 1:10 PM case recalled, same appearances. Jury returned to courtroom. State calls Sgt. Robert Clark, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Positive identification of defendant. State calls Amy Mykisen, witness sworn, testimony given. State calls Daniel McManaway, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Exhibit #6 offered and received. State calls Michael Larson, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Exhibit #12 marked, not received.State rests its case in chief. Court makes statement to jurors and excuses the jury. 2:09 pm jury returned to courtroom Attorney Blankschein calls William Sanders, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Exhibit #13 received but not published. Defense rests. 2:23 pm Rebuttal witness called. State recalls, Deputy Ben VanHaren, court reminds the witness remains under oath. Testimony given. 2:35 Evidence is closed. Jury excused from the courtroom. 2:36 pm Instruction conference held. 2:55 pm case recalled, same appearances. Jury returned to the courtroom. 2:57 pm Jury instructions read by the Court. 3:15 pm Closing arguments. 4:05 pm Further jury instructions read. 4:09 pm Provisional juror called. Bailiff sworn. Jury charged to begin deliberations at 4:11 pm. 4:41 pm case recalled, same appearances. Jury has reached a verdict and are returned to the courtroom. Court reads the verdicts-Count 1-Guilty, Count 2-Guilty, Count 3-Guilty, Count 4-Guilty, Count 5-Guilty. Court polls each juror as to the verdict of the jury and the verdict of the jury as a whole. Court thanks the jurors for their service and explains the admonishment. State moves for motion on the verdict. Court grants judgment on the verdicts and revokes bond on Count 2. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 29.
Tomasz Dubiel, Bloomingdale, IL, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide and a count of 2nd Degree Reckless Injury. Plea: Guilty to CT 1. Court accepts plea and enters JOC. Court DRI CT 2. Court orders a PSI to be completed and filed by Apr. 1. Bond to continue and court reminds defendant of conditions. A sentencing hearing previously scheduled set for Apr. 13.
Kimberly Mary Busch, Ripon, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. Plea: NC to CT 2. Court accepts plea and enters JOC. Court DRI CT 1. Court sentences the defendant to: S/W One year probation. Three days CTS. Conditions: AODA and follow through, DE must maintain absolute sobriety, may not be present upon the premises of any bars, and is prohibited from possessing/ingesting any impairing substances that have not been prescribed by a physician. DNA Sample is on file and Surcharge ordered by the Court. Defendant to report to Waushara P & P the same day.
Christopher R. Thiele, Waupaca, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony, Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony and a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense). Plea: NC to CT 2 and CT 3 and NC to CT 1. Court accepts plea and enters JOC. Statement by defendant. Court makes statement and sentences the defendant to: S/W - three years probation. Conditions: 60 days WCJ, with Huber. No GT. 4 days CTS. To commence no later than Apr. 1. /court does not object to jail transfer. Conditions on all CTS: AODA and follow through, DE must maintain absolute sobriety, may not be present upon the premises of any bars, and is prohibited from possessing/ingesting any impairing substances that have not been prescribed by a physician. DE is to have NO CONTACT with Crystal Stapleton. Court directs return of firearms in 2021CF79 to be returned to Tiffany L. Thiele. DNA Sample is on file and Surcharge ordered by the Court. Appeal Rights Given.
Niki Lu Voie, Wild Rose, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Neglecting (Consequence is Bodily Harm). Defense motions due March 15 and State motions due Apr. 1. A final pre-trail is scheduled for Apr. 12.
Tara L. Neumann, Wautoma, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense), a count of Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+), a count of Bail Jumping-Felony, and a count of Battery or Threat to Judge, Prosecutor, or Law Enforcement Officer. State calls Deputy Scott Schaut, witness sworn by clerk, testimony given. Employment states. Venue established. Further testimony given. Court makes statement and will take note of the previous conviction received in the complaint. Court finds probable cause and enters an order binding the defendant over. Court questions defendant regarding preliminary hearing and defendant enter waiver on this matter. Court has read the complaint, finds probable cause and enters an order binding the defendant over. A final pre-trial is scheduled for March 29.
David A. Thompson, Wisconsin Dells, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony, a count of Strangulation and Suffocation, and a count of Intimidate Victim/Threaten Force, etc. Court questions defendant and accepts waiver of time limits for preliminary hearing. Court addresses bond modification motion filed by the defendant regarding no contact provision. Statement by victim. Court modifies bond re: no contact. The defendant must maintain absolute sobriety, may not be present upon the premises of any bars, and is prohibited from possessing/ingesting any impairing substances that have not been prescribed by a physician. The defendant is prohibited from discussing this matter with the minor child. A status conference is scheduled for March 8.
Douglas L. Casey, Coloma, was in court on Feb. 1 on eight counts of Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 22.
Keith A. Eastling, Plainfield, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g). Defense motions to be filed by no later than March 1 and State’s motions to be filed by March 15. A final pre-trial is scheduled for March 29.
Trace D. Russell, Wautoma, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, a count of Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm, and a count of Stalking. Defendant will be accepted back at his previous place of employment if Huber is reinstated. The Court allows the defendant Huber Privileges provided the defendant does not choose to utilize the EMD program. The defendant advises the Court that the jail is not allowing inmates out to exercise Huber Privileges because of COVID – all Work Release is being done through the EMD program. The Court reinstates the defendant’s Huber Privileges effective March 1.
Anthony Robert Verbanac, Waupaca, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. Defendant must pay $250 deposit by Feb. 11 then $100 monthly starting March 1. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for March 8.
Isac Andrew Garcia, Berlin, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Strangulation and Suffocation. Court addresses trial logistics with counsel. 23 in box, five strikes. A jury trial is scheduled for July 28.
Richard R. Ostertag Jr., Redgranite, was in court on Feb. 1 on two counts of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. The Court orders $1000 cash bond forfeited. The Court places the case in suspended status pending execution of the warrant in CF253. Court enters Riverside Ruling in favor of the State and probable cause finding as to each count alleged within the complaint. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Feb. 1.
Jeremy M. Simon, Wild Rose, was in court on Feb. 1 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and a count of Possession of Methamphetamine. Defendant must pay $250 deposit by Feb. 15 then $100 monthly starting March 1 for court appointed counsel if the defendant is not eligible for SPD. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for March 8.
