Arson
A Tigerton man is facing two felony counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to deer stands on his father’s property over the weekend.
Donald R. Johnson, 53, was arrested in the town of Germania on Saturday after Shawano County sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call at the property.
According to the criminal complaint, one of the stands was still burning when authorities arrived and Johnson was found standing nearby. Johnson told authorities he had dropped his cigarette.
Johnson could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine on each of the counts if found guilty. He was freed on a $1,000 signature bond after a court appearance Tuesday and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance Aug. 18.
Child abuse
A Wittenberg woman has been charged with a felony count of physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing bodily harm for allegedly choking a 12-year-old during a disturbance Monday.
Kay L. Haataja, 45, could face a maximum 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. She is also charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
Haataja posted a $500 cash bond and is due back in court for an adjourned initial appearance Monday.
Possession of narcotic drugs
A Neopit teen is facing a felony charge of possession of narcotic drugs after allegedly having unprescribed Oxycodone on him when he was arrested by Shawano police Tuesday.
Chance L. Latender, 19, could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and $10,000 fine if convicted. He is also charged with a misdemeanor count of illegally obtaining or possessing a prescription.
Police took Latender into custody at Main Street and County Road B after responding to reports of a suspicious person who appeared to be under the influence of something, according to the criminal complaint, and finding a pill bottle with 28 pills in it.
Latender was freed on a $500 signature bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing July 31.