The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft complaint and requesting assistance from the public with any information and identifying the person(s) responsible for a theft in the Township of Douglas, Marquette County, Wisconsin.

On July 7, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on County Highway P. The initial investigation revealed that a person(s) took an estimated 1600 pound coils of copper. 

If you have information about this crime or any other crime, call Marquette County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-297-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

Federal prosecutors have released information stating that Geffrey Sawtelle, 62, Neshkoro, has been indicted with “executing a scheme to defraud” Farmers Exchange Bank. The financial institution is located in several communities throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Sawtelle was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Exchange Bank from 2000 to 2014. According to the indictment, Sawtelle engaged in a scheme to obtain money and assets owned by the Bank from 2003 to 2014, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344.

According to the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Sawtelle is being indicted for a total of twenty-five different counts. The first five counts allege that Sawtelle caused the bank to purchase racing related items for his personal use, including: trailers, a motorhome, a Corvette and several services performed by Corvette Sports, Inc. and then supposedly manipulated the bank ledgers to disguise all of the purchases.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Jeffery S. Holman, 58, Wautoma, appeared in court on July 12 for an initial appearance for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. A status conference is scheduled for Aug. 10.

•Colt Jonathan Flynn, 22, Waupaca, appeared in court on July 12 for a sentencing hearing on revocation for three counts Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g). He received for one count Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g): 1 year in Waushara County Jail, consecutive to any sentence currently being served, with 254 days credit for time served, Huber privileges and good time credit; for the second count Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g): 10 months in Waushara County Jail with Huber privileges and good time credit, consecutive to count 1, costs reimposed and to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•David J. Stolz, 49, Wautoma, appeared in court on July 12 for an initial appearance for Arson of Property Other Than Building. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Aug. 8.

•Kiven Todd Luebke, 47, Redgranite, appeared in court on July 12 for an adjourned initial appearance for Sex Offender-Fail/Update Information. A motion hearing is scheduled for Aug. 23.

•Corey D. Mills, 30, Oshkosh, appeared in court on July 12 for an initial appearance for Possession of THC, Possess Drug Paraphernalia and Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Aug. 10.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Donnie Gene Richards, 61, Hanceville, AL, appeared in court on Aug. 3 for an initial appearance for OWI (12th), Operating with PAC (12th) and Operating While Revoked (Revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal). He received for OWI (12th): 10 years in Wisconsin State Prison to be served as 6 years initial confinement and 4 years extended supervision with 305 days credit for time served; conditions of extended supervision to include: court costs with DNA surcharge and blood draw costs to be paid within 60 days or payment plan, 36 months driver’s license revocation, 36 months ignition interlock device and AODA and follow through.

•Robert T. Ely, 48, Wautoma, appeared in court on Aug. 3 for a plea/sentencing hearing for OWI (6th), Operating with PAC (6th) and Bail Jumping-Felony. He received for OWI (6th): 4 years and 8 months in Wisconsin State Prison to be served as 1 year and 8 months initial confinement and 3 years extended supervision with 76 days credit for time served; conditions of extended supervision: court costs with DNA surcharge and blood draw costs to be paid within 60 days or payment plan, 36 months driver’s license revocation, 36 months ignition interlock device and AODA and follow through.

•Daniel Lee Will, Jr., 24, Oshkosh, appeared in court on Aug. 3 for a motion hearing for Escape-Criminal Arrest. A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7.

•Ted L. Johnson, 55, Princeton, appeared in court on Aug. 3 for an adjourned initial appearance for Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony, Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Disorderly Conduct. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 6.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

Andrew J. Vanderbunt, 33, West Bend, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for an initial appearance for Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 27.

James T. Love, 34, Tomah, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for an initial appearance for two counts Failure to Support Child (120 Days+). A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 27.

Randal H. Schmidt, 48, Wautoma, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for an initial appearance for Battery and Criminal Trespass to Dwelling. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 27.

Belinda J. Dassow, 51, Neshkoro, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for a plea/sentencing hearing for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics and two counts Manufacture/Delvier Heroin (<3g). A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25.

Christian R. Walker, 32, Fort Atkinson, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for a plea/sentencing hearing for two counts Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics, Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription, Manufacture/Deliver Schedule IV Drugs, two counts Bail Jumping-Felony and Criminal Damage to Property. He received: sentence withheld, 3 years probation; conditions to include for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics: 8 months in Waushara County Jail with Huber privileges and 53 days credit for time served, concurrent to ATR sentence at MSDF program; conditions on all counts: AODA and follow through, no contact with co-defendants, court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan; he received for Bail Jumping-Felony: sentence withheld, 3 years probation; conditions to include: AODA and follow through and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

Dean A. Powless, 49, Berlin, appeared in court on Aug. 17 for a preliminary hearing for OWI (5th or 6th), Operating with PAC (5th or 6th), Operating While Revoked (Revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal) and Ignition Interlock Device Tampering/Failure to Install. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 27.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•John C. Featherston, 52, Wautoma, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a status conference for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Sept. 29.

•Tracy M. Heid, 41, Baraboo, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a plea/sentencing hearing for five counts Failure to Support Child (<120 Days). She received, for two counts: sentence withheld, 2 years probation, conditions to include: attorney’s fees and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Ronald William Vallery, 30, Wautoma, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a status conference for Possess with Intent-THC (<=200 grams). A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 11.

•Walter K. Lamacki, 60, Black River Falls, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a status conference for two counts Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g). A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19.

•Marilyn K. Baumgartner, 61, Friendship, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a status conference for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 29.

•Billy Joe Smith, 25, Wautoma, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a plea hearing for four counts Forgery-Uttering, Forgery, Battery to Fire Fighters or Commission Wardens and Resisting or Obstructing an Officer. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 29.

•Reynaldo Hinojosa, 45, Hancock, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a motion hearing for 3rd Degree Sexual Assault. A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 29.

•Casey A. Ramos, 19, Milwaukee, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for a motion hearing for a Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 8.

•Teresa S. Schaetz, 58, Berlin, appeared in court on Aug. 25 for an adjourned initial appearance for Bail Jumping-Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Sept. 29.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Julie A. Shackelford, 59, Berlin, appeared in court on Sept. 14 for an evidentiary hearing for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics and Manufacture/Deliver Non-Narcotics: She received (for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics): sentence withheld, 3 years probation, conditions to include: 70 days in Waushara County Jail with Huber privileges, AODA and follow through, court costs with DNA surcharge plus drug buy money to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Dustin E. Sparks, 31, Plainfield, appeared in court on Sept. 14 for a plea/sentencing hearing for Disorderly Conduct and Bail Jumping-Felony & 3 counts Failure to Support Child (120 Days+) and Bail Jumping-Felony. He received (for Bail Jumping-Felony and Failure to Support Child (120 Days+): sentence withheld, 3 years probation; (for Disorderly Conduct): sentence withheld, 2 years probation, conditions to include: for Failure to Support Child (120 Days+): 90 days in Waushara County Jail, consecutive to any other sentence; conditions for all counts to include: timely child support payments, anger management and follow through, AODA and follow through and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Heather A. Westlund, 38, Port Edwards, appeared in court on Sept. 15 for a plea/sentencing hearing for Bail Jumping-Felony, Possession of THC, Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription and 3 counts Bail Jumping-Felony. She received for Bail Jumping-Felony: sentence withheld, 3 years probation, conditions to include: AODA and follow through and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan; (for Possession of THC and Possess Drug Paraphernalia): sentence withheld, 2 years probation, concurrent, with 14 days credit for time served for both cases.

•Tyler E. Calvi, 24, Kingsford, MI, appeared in court on Sept. 16 for a plea/sentencing hearing for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense), Posses Drug Paraphernalia and Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor. He received (for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor): sentence withheld, 2 years probation, conditions to include: AODA and follow through and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Levi Benjamin Hansen, 19, Poy Sippi, appeared in court on Sept. 16 for an initial appearance for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics. A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25.

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In August 2016, the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office and the Central WI Drug Task Force initiated a Methamphetamine and Heroin Investigation into a residence in the 100 block of East North St. in the Village of Plainfield in Waushara County.  Subjects of the investigation include Thomas Sagami, Jaclyn Zanto and another individual.

The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous tips from several Plainfield area residents concerned with drug activity/sales at the Sagami residence in Plainfield.

Purchases of Met-hamphetamine and Heroin were conducted and a search warrant was obtained for the Sagami residence.
In late September, members of the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office, Plainfield Police Department  and members of the Central WI Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at the Sagami residence which resulted in Sagami and Zanto being taken into custody.
Thomas Sagami has been charged in Waushara County with two counts of Manufacture/Deliver Methamphetamine PTAC, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place, Possession of Narcotic Drugs (Heroin), Possession of THC 2nd and subsequent offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jaclyn Zanto has been charged in Waushara County with Possession of Narcotic Drugs (Heroin), Possession of THC 2nd and subsequent offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Bail Jumping.  Zanto was recently convicted of Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana and placed on Probation.  Zanto is also currently out on bond for Possession of Heroin with Intent to Deliver.

The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the many concerned citizens in the Plainfield area that have come forward with information on this residence and suspects.

Drug related tips can be given to Det. Sgt. Nate Klapoetke at 920-787-0475 or Waushara County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-800-5219.  A cash reward up to $1000 dollars may be available and you can remain anonymous.

The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Don R. Knueppel, 38, Wautoma, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 18.

•Matthew Anthony Kaczmarek, 28, Milwaukee, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Operate Firearm While Intoxicated and Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony. A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 1.

•Darin Lon Kath, 49, Fremont, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an arraignment for OWI (4th within 5 years), Operating with PAC (4th within 5 years), Ignition Interlock Device Tampering/Failure to Install (2+) and Operating While Revoked (Revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal). A final pre-trial is scheduled for Dec. 6.

•James S. Masters, 52, Plainfield, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for Manufacture/Deliver THC (>1000-2500g), 2 counts Possess Short-barreled Shotgun/Rifle and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 18.

•Joseph P. Hansen, 30, Berlin, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for Failure to Support Child (120 Days+). A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Oct. 19.

•Peter-Jacob William Austin, 32, Tigerton, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possess Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture, Compound, Convert, Produce or Store Methamphetamine and Operating While Revoked (Revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal). A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 6.

•Cody James Wierl, 27, Green Lake, appeared in court on Sept. 28 for an initial appearance for Manufacture/Deliver Heroin (<3g), Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor and 2 counts Bail Jumping-Felony. A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 5.

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The Waushara County Crime Stoppers is looking for assistance in finding a wanted person. Kevin M. Birkhofer, 25, who has three outstanding warrants: Fail to Appear on Manufacture/Deliver Non Narcotics, Fail to Pay warrant and a DOC Parole Violation. His last known address was 316 Pine River St., Redgranite.

If you know where Kevin Birkhofer is, call local law enforcement or the Waushara County Crimestoppers at 1-800-800-5219. Do not attempt to take action on your own.

They are also looking for information to help identify a vehicle and suspects involved in a burglary and causing property damage to building on Cottonville Dr., a short distance from the Wautoma Airport on Sept. 17. A trail cam picture shows two younger, white males and one younger, white female.

The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Joanna J. Lopes, 32, Berlin, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and OWI (2nd). A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 8.

•Gerald F. Ceballos, 30, Redgranite, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Disorderly Conduct. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•John O.H. Nelsen II, 56, Poy Sippi, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Shane P. Peterson, 42, Redgranite, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Christopher Elizondo, 31, Plainfield, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Disorderly Conduct. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Christine L. Chamberlin, 47, Redgranite, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Burglary-Building or Dwelling and Criminal Damage to Property. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Brett T. Standke, 30, Redgranite, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense) and Possess Drug Paraphernalia. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Alexiussess Dawn Marie Konkle, 22, Horicon, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an initial appearance for Possession of Narcotic Drugs. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 27.

•Corrina Marie Colwell, 31, Plainfield, appeared in court on Oct. 4 for an adjourned initial appearance for Manufacture/Deliver Non-Narcotics. A status conference is schedule for Oct. 27.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Belinda J. Dassow, 52, Neshkoro, appeared in court on Oct. 25 for a sentencing hearing for Manufacture/Deliver Schedule I, II Narcotics, 2 counts Manufacture/Deliver Heroin (<3g), Bail Jumping-Felony and Obstructing an Officer. She received for 2 counts Manufacture/Deliver Heroin (<3g): sentence withheld, 3 years probation, conditions to include: for one count: 5 months in Waushara County Jail with Huber privileges and 2 days credit for time served; for both counts: AODA and follow through, court costs with DNA surcharge and $330 drug buy money to be paid within 60 days or payment plan; for Obstructing an Officer: 60 days in Waushara County Jail with Huber privileges and 2 days credit for time served, imposed/stayed, 1 year probation, conditions to include: AODA and follow through, court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Jeffrey L. Duket, 55, Redgranite, appeared in court on Oct. 25 for a plea/sentencing hearing for 2 counts Possession of Narcotic Drugs, OWI (3rd) and Operating with PAC (3rd). He received for 2 counts Possession of Narcotic Drugs: 12 months in Waushara County Jail as to each count, imposed/stayed, sentence withheld, conditions to include: successful completion of the TAD program and court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan; for OWI (3rd): 45 days in Waushara County Jail with good time credit, Huber privileges and 3 days credit for time served, fine and blood draw fee to be paid within 60 days or payment plan, 24 months driver’s license revocation and 24 months Ignition Interlock Device.

•Bradford M. Knowlton, 38, Sumerduck, VA, appeared in court on Oct. 25 for a voluntary appearance/initial appearance for 2 counts Failure to Support Child (<120 Days) and 4 counts Failure to Support Child (120 Days+). He received for Failure to Support Child (120 Days+): court costs with DNA surcharge to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

•Scott R. Munsch, 54, Berlin, appeared in court on Oct. 26 for a motion hearing for 3 counts Possession of Child Pornography. A plea hearing is scheduled for Dec. 21.

•Harley D. Barrington, 20, Stevens Point, appeared in court on Oct. 26 for a status conference for Possess with Intent-THC (<=200 grams), Possess Drug Paraphernalia, OWI (2nd with Passenger < 16 Years Old), Operating with PAC-Passenger < 16 Years (2nd) and Operate without Valid License (3rd+ within 3 Years). A status conference is scheduled for Dec. 6.

The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

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The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, working jointly with the Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force, culminated an investigation in Marquette County that resulted in the arrest of three individuals from Westfield for the illegal possession and distribution of Heroin and THC, the active ingredient in Marijuana. 

Following an investigation from Nov. 21 to Nov. 30, the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force conducted an investigation resulting in the arrest of three Westfield residents. 

Brian R. Solorio, 39, Westfield, has been charged with delivery of heroin (<=3G), two counts felony bail jumping, imitation of controlled substance, maintaining a drug trafficking place; Kolby A. Davids, 18, Westfield, is charged with conspiracy to commit manufacture/deliver THC (<=200); two counts of felony bail jumping; and Joshua Kasten, 30, Westfield, with conspiracy to commit—delivery of heroin (<=3G) and misdemeanor theft.

The Central Wisconsin Drug Task Force includes the following agencies: Waushara County Sheriff’s Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Berlin Police Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, Green Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Juneau County Sheriff’s Department, Marshfield Police Department, Marquette County Sheriff’s Department, Portage County Sheriff’s Department, Plover Police Department, Stevens Point Police Department, Waupaca Police Department, Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin Rapids Police Department, and Wood County Sheriff’s Department.

The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently charged a former Montello pharmacist for delivery of drugs and retail theft.

Timothy Endres, 56, of Madison, appeared in Marquette County Court for a bail/bond hearing on Dec. 9 having been charged with seven counts of Delivery of a Scheduled II Narcotic-Oxycodone and one count of retail theft with a value between $5,000 and $10,000 following an investigation. He was given a $5,000 cash bond.

According to the criminal complaint, an informant who had engaged in prostitution with Endres beginning in 2014 after posting and advertisement on an website contacted a detective with a Marquette County Sheriff’s Office. 

When Endres and the woman first met, he mentioned he was a pharmacist, which she later found out to be in the City of Montello. She stated that after originally paying money for sexual relations, Endres began providing pills as payment, court records state.

The informant stated for about two years Endres would give her 100 to 150 pills a week to her, which included Oxycodone, hydrocodone (Vicodin) or morphine, according to the criminal complaint. 

Later in their relationship, Endres began to insist the woman pay for the pills he was providing her instead of sexual favors, as he believed she was selling the pills.

The informant stated the majority of the deliveries occurred in Dane County, but described an incident on Aug. 8, 2014, in which she met Endres at the Oxford Travel Plaza in the town of Oxford, Marquette County.

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

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The Waushara County felonies as recorded from the Waushara County Courthouse are as follows:

•Darin Lon Kath, 50, Fremont, appeared in court on Dec. 6 for an adjourned initial appearance for Bail Jumping-Felony, Operating While Revoked (revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal) and Ignition Interlock Device Tampering/Failure to Install (2+). A plea/sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 5.

•Caleb John Saul Schedgick, 41, Wisconsin Rapids, appeared in court on Dec. 7 for an initial appearance for OWI (5th), Operating with PAC (5th), Possess Firearm - Convicted of a Felony, Bail Jumping-Felony and Possession of THC (2nd + Offense). A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 3.

•Brett Alan Williams, 24, Ripon, appeared in court on Dec. 8 for a plea hearing for Manufacture/Deliver Heroin (< 3g), Bail Jumping-Felony and Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 9.

•Kevin J. Larson, 51, Wild Rose, appeared in court on Dec. 8 for a motion hearing for Manufacture/Deliver THC (>200-1000g), Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony (9mm Ruger), Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony (12 Gauge Winchester Shotgun), Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony (Waffenfabrik Mauser rifle) and Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony (.270 Caliber Vanguard rifle). A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 17.

•Sheri A. Crueger, 35, Co-loma, appeared in court on Dec. 12 for an initial appearance for Bail Jumping-Felony and two counts Burglary-Building or Dwelling. A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 13.

•Dustin A. Maskil, 31, Oshkosh, appeared in court on Dec. 13 for an initial appearance for seven counts Identity Theft - Obtain Money or Credit. A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 31.

•Adam M. Wolken, 32, Woodbine, IA, appeared in court on Dec. 14 for an initial appearance for Homicide by Vehicle Use - Control Substance and Homicide by Intoxicated Use of Vehicle. A status conference is scheduled for Jan. 31.

•Edward Charles Bea-vers, 48, Wautoma, appeared in court on Dec. 14 for a plea/sentencing hearing for Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Operating While Revoked (revocation due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal) and Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor. He received: 30 days in Waushara County Jail as to all counts, concurrent, with Huber privileges and good time credit and court costs to be paid within 60 days or payment plan.

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Christopher Zindars, 40, of Wautoma, was sentenced to two years in prison for identity theft and tax fraud on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Waushara County Courthouse in Wautoma. 

Christopher Zindars pled no contest to identity theft-use of an entity’s unique identification number, frau-dulent claim of earned income tax credit and fraudulent claim of rent/homestead credit during a plea and sentencing hearing.

Waushara Court Circuit Court Judge Guy Dutcher sentenced Christopher Zindars to two years in Wisconsin State Prison, followed by two years of extended supervision, to be served consecutively to the drug sentence he is currently serving. He will also have to pay back $5,927 in restitution in increments of no less than $200 per month beginning on the first day of the month 60 days from release from incarceration, 

The charges Christopher Zindars faced came from an increased effort by Waushara County District Attorney Scott Blader’s Office to hold those who claim false benefits accountable, according to an email from Blader. “Those who manipulate a system designed to help people in need have become a priority,” he said. 

According to the criminal complaint filed with the Waushara County Circuit Court, an active marijuana grow and a variety of controlled substances were discovered after a search warrant was executed at the Christopher and Rachel Zindars’s residence in Redgranite on March 23, 2015. 

During the search, a detective located drug ledgers created by Christopher Zindars between 2014 and 2015, stating he received $18,000 in proceeds from drug sales.

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