CIRCUIT COURT REPORTS

Found guilty

Bradley Blumenstein 54, of Rib Lake, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of OWI (4th). Charges of operating while revoked (revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance/ refusal), carrying a concealed weapon, keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle - driver, illegal loaded/ cocked crossbow in/on vehicle and illegal loaded firearm (not handgun) in motorized vehicle were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. A charge of operating with a PAC (4th) was dismissed on court’s own motion. Court ordered Blumenstein to pay a fine of $1,807, pay $33 for the blood draw, provide a DNA sample, ignition interlock device, driver's license revocation for 24 months with the understanding it may be permanently revoked, AODA, 60 days of jail with Huber privileges and good time. The Court has no objection for the DE to use his Huber privileges for care giver duties, as long as it meets the Huber requirements for the jail. Defendant has 2 days of sentence credit.

Robert Monroe II, 35, of Medford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of possession of THC and was ordered to pay $894.

Yesenia Rojas Soto, 32, of Abbotsford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating a motor vehicle without insurance and was ordered to pay $200.50. She was also found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating without carrying a license, amended from operate without a valid license (2nd within 3 years) and was ordered to pay $393.50.

Miguel Sanchez Pacheco, 38, of Medford, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating a motor vehicle without insurance and was ordered to pay $200.50. He was also found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating without carrying a license, amended from operate without a valid license (3rd+ within 3 years) and was ordered to pay $393.50.

Bryce Shafranski, 28, of Medford, was found guilty of theft of moveable property <=$2,500 and possess with intent to deliver THC (<= 200 grams). Charges of disorderly conduct - domestic abuse, criminal damage to property, and felony bail jumping were dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes. For the possession charge, court orders a withheld sentence and places the defendant on probation for a period of two years. Conditions of probation include the payment of a $100 fine plus court costs, the DNA sample and surcharge fee, AODA and follow through with all treatment recommendations, and counseling as deemed necessary by the probation agent. In the theft charge, the Court orders a withheld sentence and places the defendant on probation for a period of one year. Conditions of probation include the payment of court costs, the DNA sample and surcharge fee, payment of restitution and the surcharge fee (if any), letter of apology to the victim to be completed within 30 days and to be preapproved by the probation agent, and counseling as deemed necessary by the probation agent. Total amount due is $1,191. Defendant to set up a payment plan with the Clerk of Court's office at the rate of $25 per month starting no later than June 2, 2025 with the payment to increase to $100 month on August 2.

Randy Wiitala, 47, of Westboro, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of use automated or elevated feeders and was ordered to pay $343.50. He was also found guilty due to a no contest plea of place materials to feed/attract wild animals and was ordered to pay $343.50.

Pleas entered

Faith Peterson, 40, of Holcombe, pled not guilty to possession with intent to deliver amphetamine/methamphetamine as a party to a crime (a class E felony); restricting or obstructing an officer (a class A misdemeanor); harboring/aiding a felon (a class G felony); and felony bail jumping (a Class H felony). A status hearing is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on May 28 at the Taylor County Courthouse.