Attempted battery to an officer
A Bowler man has been charged with a felony count of attempted battery of a peace officer for allegedly trying to cause bodily harm to a sheriff’s deputy while resisting arrest Sunday.
Jerrold L. Hill, 49, could face a maximum three years in prison and a $5,000 fine if found guilty. He is also charged with misdemeanor counts of domestic abuse-related disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.
Authorities were called to a domestic disturbance in the town of Bartelme about 2:30 a.m. According to the criminal complaint, Hill slapped a woman and locked her out of the house during the disturbance.
The complaint alleges Hill kicked at a deputy while being taken into custody. Another deputy used a Taser to subdue him, according to the complaint.
Hill was ordered held on a $1,500 cash bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Tuesday.
Battery by prisoner
A Shawano County Jail inmate is facing a felony charge of battery by a prisoner after an altercation with another inmate last month.
Jonathon R. Butterfield, 18, is accused of causing a laceration to the other inmate’s eyebrow during a fight March 25.
Butterfield could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty. He is also charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
A cash bond of $1,000 was set at a hearing this week. Butterfield is scheduled for an adjourned initial court appearance on Monday.
Possession of narcotics, methamphetamine
A Weston couple who allegedly fled the North Star Casino with stolen towels Monday are also facing felony charges of possessing drugs that were allegedly found on them while being arrested.
Ian M. Kellman, 47, was charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine, which carries a maximum possible penalty of 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Jennifer L. Hanson, 43, was charged with possession of narcotic drugs without a valid prescription, which carries the same possible penalty.
Both are also charged with misdemeanor theft.
According to the criminal complaint, security at the casino, W12180 County Road A, Bowler, tried to detain the couple for stealing towels and other items from their room.
The couple left the scene on a motorcycle and were pulled over by Stockbridge-Munsee Police about a half mile away.
The drugs were found on them during their arrest, according to the complaint.
Kellman was ordered held on a $1,500 cash bond and is scheduled for an adjourned initial appearance Monday.
Hanson posted a $500 cash bond and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing May 19.
