Felony OWI
A Seymour man has been charged with a felony count of sixth-offense operating while intoxicated after being pulled over in the town of Washington earlier this month.
David O. Klapper, 54, could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty. He is also charged with a misdemeanor count of operating after revocation.
Klapper was pulled over by a Shawano County sheriff’s deputy on County Road R on the evening of Feb. 19 for having a defective headlight.
A preliminary breath test showed a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.22 percent, nearly three times the legal limit.
According to court records, Klapper has three previous OWI convictions in Shawano County and one each in Forest and Oneida counties.
He is free on a $3,000 signature bond.
Felony OWI
A Green Bay man is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday on a felony charge of sixth-offense operating while intoxicated.
Quinton R. Martin, Sr., 32, was pulled over Saturday in the city of Shawano after he was spotted driving erratically, according to the criminal complaint.
Martin refused to submit to a blood test, but a blood draw was done after a warrant was obtained, according to the complaint. The results were not available.
Martin could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty.
According to court records, Martin has four prior OWI convictions in Minnesota and one in Brown County.
He is being held on a $3,500 cash bond.
Felony retail theft
A Neopit couple is facing felony retail theft charges after allegedly trying to shoplift more than $700 worth of goods from the Shawano Walmart on Thursday.
Latoya L. Tucker, 30, and Timothy L. Escalante, 34, were apprehended while trying to leave the store with nearly 100 items, including clothing and cosmetics, totaling $749.08, according to the criminal complaint.
Each could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.
Tucker is free on a $500 signature bond and is due back in court March 16 for an adjourned initial appearance.
Escalante, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest at the time, is being held on a $500 cash bond.