Felonies recorded in Waushara County

Zachary A. House-Krause, Wautoma, was in court on June 5 on two counts of Possession of Narcotic Drugs, a count of Possession of Methamphetamine and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. Plea: NC. Court accepts plea and enters JOC. Court orders: Three years probation consecutive to any other sentence. Conditions: AODA and follow through. 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. Costs w/ 60 DTP or PP. Appeal rights given. Cash bond previously posted to be applied. 43 days CFTS in the event of revocation. Lisa M. Somers, Appleton, was in court on June 5 on a count of Possession of Methamphetamine and a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for June 27. Joshua John Barker, Wautoma, was in court on June 5 on two counts of Sex Assault of Student by School Staff. Court orders: Defense motions filed by July 10 and State’s motions filed by July 25. A final pre-trial is scheduled for Aug. 1. Cody Keith Schueler, Wautoma, was in court on June 5 on two counts of Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g) and a count of Manufacture/Deliver THC (>200-1000g). A status conference is scheduled for July 10. Briana Yvonne Paquette, Custer, was in court on June 5 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense), a count of Possession of Narcotic Drugs and four counts of Bail Jumping-Felony. Court orders: As to Count 2 - 42 month term of imprisonment - bifurcated sentence - 18 months IC/24 months ES, concurrent to any existing sentence. As to Counts 3, 4, & 5 - 54 month term of imprisonment - bifurcated sentence - 18 months IC/36 months ES, concurrent to any existing sentence. 179 days CFTS. Defendant is eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program and the Substance Abuse Program. Defendant not eligible for release to ES until having served no less than 15 months IC. ES conditions: AODA and follow through. 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. Costs reimposed to the extent not previously paid. Appeal rights given. Michael Edward Ball, Waupaca, was in court on June 6 on a count of Possession of Methamphetamine and a count of Possession of Narcotic Drugs. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 11. Korey Jo Rae Eckelstafer, Schofield, was in court on June 6 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense). An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Ethan Thomas Christian, New London, was in court on June 6 on a count of Bail Jumping-Felony. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for June 28. Khamkhitt P. Keomanyvong, Portage, was in court on June 6 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and a count of Possession of Narcotic Drugs. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Michael J. Groskreutz, Poy Sippi, was in court on June 6 on a count of Arson of Property Other Than Building and two counts of Bail Jumping-Felony. The Court respectfully declines bond modification at this time. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Thomas James House, Hancock, was in court on June 6 on a count of Burglary-Building or Dwelling. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Nathanial Ian Rogers Borst, Redgranite, was in court on June 6 on a count of Burglary-Building or Dwelling. An adjourned appearance is scheduled for July 13. Michael G. Drews, Redgranite, was in court on June 6 on a count of Burglary-Building or Dwelling. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Michael Travis Edict, Wisconsin Rapids, was in court on June 6 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense). An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Joshua L. Tankersley, Redgranite, was in court on June 6 on a count of Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer and a count of Possession of Methamphetamine. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for July 13. Karrie Ann Okon, Wautoma, was in court on June 6 on a count of June 6 on a count of Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense). An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for June 27. Andrew A. Pantalons, Weyauwega, was in court on June 6 on a count of Strangulation and Suffocation. The Court addresses jury instructions with counsel. The Court discusses voir dire with counsel. The Court orders sequestration of the witnesses. The Court addresses the video evidence with counsel. The Court addresses the 906.09 motion with counsel. Witness B.J. questioned by the Court. Voir dire process begins. Court questions jurors. Peremptory challenges begin. 9:47 a.m. Impaneled jury sworn. Opening statements. B.J. sworn in for testimony. The Court makes a finding regarding the witness. 10:42 a.m. Jury returned to the courtroom. Exhibit 1 marked. Witness testifies to exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 marked. Witness testifies to exhibit 2. Exhibit 3 marked. Witness testifies to exhibit 3. Exhibit 4 marked. Witness testifies to exhibit 4. Exhibit 4 offered. The Court holds in abeyance receiving exhibit 4. Deputy Alex Midthun sworn in for testimony. The Court receives exhibit 1-5. The Court receives exhibit 4 but will not allow for publication for reasons stated on the record. 12:54 p.m. Jury returned to the courtroom. Deputy Angel Jannusch sworn in for testimony. The State rests. Court advised that the defendant will not be testifying. The Court questions the defendant and finds the defendant waives his right to testify. Exhibit 6 marked and entered The Court receives exhibit 6 but does not allow for publication of exhibit 6. B.J. re-sworn for testimony. Closing arguments. The Court further instructs the jury. Provisional juror excused. Bailiffs sworn. Jury excused to deliberate. The Court has received a correspondence from the jury requesting to view the photo exhibits. The Court will permit the jury to view exhibits 1, 2 & 3. The Court has received correspondence that the jury has reached a verdict. Jury finds the defendant guilty of Counts 1 & 2. The Court polls each juror of the verdict of the juror and the verdict of the jury as a whole - each juror confirms. The Court revokes the defendant’s bond and remands him to the custody of the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department. The Court orders a PSI. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Aug. 23.