Leader Staff
A man already serving time for a string of 2014 tavern burglaries has been charged with another felony count of burglary.
Stephen M. Childs, 30, was convicted last year of burglarizing the Coachlight in Wescott, the Golf Side Bar in Wescott, Salty’s Saloon in Richmond and Billy’s Bar in Shawano. Those crimes took place between November 2013 and June 2014.
He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 5½ years in prison.
During those investigations Childs became a suspect in other break-ins because of similarities between the crimes, according to the criminal complaint.
The new charges filed Monday allege Childs burglarized a residence in the town of Wescott in July 2013, allegedly making off with coins, cash and a laptop, and attempting to break into another residence the same day before being spotted by the homeowners and fleeing.
Childs could face a maximum 12½ years in prison and a $25,000 fine if convicted on the felony count of burglary.
He also faces misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass, theft and criminal damage to property.
Childs is incarcerated at Stanley Correctional Institution and is scheduled for an initial court appearance June 1.