Sexual assault of a child
A Shawano man has been charged with felony counts of repeated sexual assault of a child and sexual assault of a child under the age of 16 for allegedly having intercourse with two girls over the course of the summer.
Austin R. Kalata, 20, could face a maximum 40 years in prison and $100,000 fine on each of the two counts if found guilty.
Both girls were 15 at the time of the alleged assaults, which took place in June and August, according to the criminal complaint.
Kalata was ordered held on a $5,000 cash bond after his initial court appearance. He is due back in court Monday for an adjourned initial appearance.
Felony OWI
A Plover man is facing a felony charge of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated after being pulled over in the town of Wittenberg last week.
William J. Wald, 45, could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty.
According to the criminal complaint, Wald was spotted by sheriff’s deputies driving erratically and speeding on state Highway 29 on the night of Sept. 7. At one point Wald’s vehicle veered and almost struck the squad car, according to the complaint.
An initial breath test showed a blood-alcohol level of 0.197 percent, according to the complaint.
Court records show Wald has previous OWI convictions in Milwaukee, Washington, Portage and Adams counties.
Wald is free on a $2,500 signature bond and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance on Dec. 7.
Battery by prisoner
A Shawano County Jail inmate has been charged with a felony count of battery by a prisoner for allegedly causing bodily harm to another inmate during an altercation on Aug. 7.
Trevor L. Thunder, 21, could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty.
The other inmate sustained an injury to his eye, according to the complaint.
No court date was set in the matter.