Felony OWI
A Merrill man waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial Wednesday on a felony count of operating while intoxicated, along with four felony counts of bail jumping.
Justin J. Dobson, 27, was pulled over on Highway 29 in the town of Waukechon on June 4 by sheriff’s deputies responding to a reckless driving complaint, according to the criminal complaint.
According to court records, Dobson had posted a cash bond only three days earlier for an alleged third OWI offense in Shawano County. That case is also pending.
Court records also show Dobson is awaiting trial in Racine County on felony charges of possession of narcotic drugs and marijuana.
Dobson could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine for felony OWI and each of the felony bail jumping counts if found guilty.
He is free on a $2,000 cash bond and is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Aug. 2o.
Substantial battery
A Bowler woman is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday on a felony charge of substantial battery with intent to do bodily harm.
Melissa A. Bernarde, 45, is accused of assaulting a 50-year-old woman during an altercation in Gresham on June 10.
According to the criminal complaint, the woman’s pelvis was broken in two places.
Bernarde could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and $10,000 fine if convicted on the felony count. She also faces two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct.
Bernarde is free on a $1,500 cash bond.
Strangulation
A Marion man has been charged with a felony count of strangulation and suffocation after a domestic incident in the town of Pella last month.
Robert W. Carey, 42, could face a maximum 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if found guilty. He is also charged with misdemeanor counts of battery and disorderly conduct.
Carey is accused of choking a woman during a domestic disturbance on May 18.
He is due in court for an initial appearance on July 13.