Reckless endangerment
An Appleton man is facing two felony counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety after allegedly holding a loaded firearm to the heads of two people during incidents in the town of Almon on Friday.
Nicholas J. Loberger, 23, could face a maximum 12 1/2 years in prison and $25,000 fine on each count if found guilty. He is also charged with a misdemeanor count of possession of a firearm while intoxicated.
The incidents allegedly happened at Bonnie’s Place Bar and Rachel’s Bar, according to the criminal complaint.
Loberger posted a $1,500 cash bond Tuesday and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance on Monday.
Felony OWI
A Tigerton man has been charged with a felony count of operating while intoxicated for his alleged fourth offense within the last five years.
Joseph A. Derus, 30, was arrested in the village of Wittenberg on March 29 after Shawano County sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint of a reckless driver on U.S. Highway 45.
He could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if convicted. He also faces a misdemeanor count of operating while revoked.
Derus is free on a $2,000 signature bond and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing April 29.
Child abuse
A rural Shawano man has been charged with a felony count of physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing bodily harm after allegedly beating the child with a leather belt.
Boun Thao Vue, 33, could face a maximum six years in prison and a $10,000 fine if found guilty. He also faces a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
The beating allegedly happened in the town of Wescott on March 27. According to the criminal complaint, a Shawano Community Middle School teacher reported the injuries to Shawano County Social Services because of their severity.
Thao Vue was released on a $2,000 signature bond and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance on Monday.
Battery by prisoner
A Shawano County Jail inmate is facing a felony charge of battery by prisoners after allegedly punching another inmate in the face during an altercation last month.
Robert G. Wallace, 24, could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty of intentionally causing bodily harm to the other inmate. He also faces a misdemeanor count of bail jumping.
Wallace is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on the charge Monday.
Burglary
A Green Bay teen is facing a felony charge of burglary for an alleged break-in to a residence in the town of Angelica in October.
Derek M. Baeten, 17, could face a maximum 12 1/2 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if convicted.
Baeten is accused breaking into the residence on Oct. 1 and stealing clothing, currency and electronics, according to the criminal complaint. The State Crime Lab ultimately identified his fingerprints from the scene.
Baeten is also charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property and theft. He is due in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court for an initial appearance Monday.