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EPORTS Found guilty

Brittany Benz, 33, of Marshfield, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of causing injury due to operating while under the influence of a controlled substance. Charges of operating with restricted controlled substance (second), operating while under the influence (2nd), operating left of center, and vehicle operator failure to wear safety belt were dismissed but read in for sentencing.

Court orders and stays 12 months of jail. Court then places Benz on probation for one year. Conditions of probation are to serve 6 months of jail, two months of that is stayed and to be used at the probation officers discretion for any rule violations. The jail time may be served with Huber privileges and good time and in any jail as long as the Taylor County Sheriff approves of the transfer and it is at no extra cost to Taylor County. Defendant is also to pay a fine of $1,869.00, provide a DNA sample, driver's license is revoked for 18 months, ignition interlock device for 12 months, reimburse $33 for the blood draw fee, AODA and comply with driver safety plan, letter of apology due within 30 days and to be preapproved by the victim witness coordinator (which has been done), continue with AA meetings and counseling and to have no contact with anyone that she meets in jail. Jail shall begin no later than June 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. All costs are to be paid directly to the Taylor County Clerk of Courts office.

Richard Boudreau, 73, of Marshfield, was found guilty due to a guilty plea of OWI 5th offense. A charge of operating with a PAC 5th offense, a charge of operating while revoked, revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal were dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. Court orders 18 years of initial confinement followed by 24 months of extended supervision. Conditions of supervision are to pay a fine of $4,226, provide a DNA sample, reimburse for the blood draw, 3 years of driver's license revocation with the understanding that the DOT may permanently revoke his license, ignition interlock device for 36 months, AODA, and any counseling the probation agent deems appropriate. Defendant has 4 days of sentence credit. The defendant is eligible for the substance abuse program and the Clerk will draft the written explanation of determinate sentence.

Kenneth Kirkwood, 36, of Rib Lake, was found guilty due to guilty pleas of operating while revoked, revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance/refusal, possession of THC, possession of THC (2nd+), and operating while revoked, revoked due to alcohol/controlled substance/re-

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fusal. Charges of possess drug paraphernalia, two counts of bail jumping - misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct were dismissed but read in for sentencing purposes. A charge of operating a motor vehicle without insurance was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion. Court orders straight sentencing of court costs, DNA sample and pay the surcharge for the traffic violation. For the possession of THC charge, Court orders a straight sentence consisting of $50 fine plus court costs, DNA sample and pay the surcharge. For the possession of THC (2nd+), Court withholds sentence and places defendant on probation for one year. Conditions of probation are to pay the court costs on each count, provide a DNA sample and pay the surcharge on each count, undergo AODA and follow through with any recommended treatment, counseling and any other treatment deemed necessary by the probation agent. Defendant has 30 days to pay or set up a payment plan. Total due to the court is $1,967.25.

Barbara Lackershire, 42, of Ogema, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of theft of moveable property <= to $2,500 and was ordered to pay $1,523.10 in fines and restitution.

Travis Trudeau, 30, of Withee, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of operating a motor vehicle without insurance and was ordered to pay $200.50. A charge of displaying an unauthorized vehicle registration plate was dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.

Adam Tyznik, 40, of Marshfield, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of disorderly conduct- domestic abuse, amended from battery. Court orders a straight sentence consisting of 15 days of county jail time to be served with Huber privileges and good time. Jail can be served in any county given the approval of the Taylor County Sheriff and at no extra cost to Taylor County. Defendant shall report for the jail time no later than June 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Court also orders him to pay a $100 fine plus court costs, provide a DNA sample and pay the surcharge. All costs are to be paid directly to the Taylor County Clerk of Courts office. Total amount owed is $679.

Drew Vannatta, 26, of Wausau, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of possession of THC. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed but read in for sentencing. Court orders a straight sentence consisting of a $50 fine plus court costs, provide a DNA sample and pay the surcharge. All costs are to be paid directly to the Taylor County Clerk of Courts office in the amount of $50 a month beginning May 1, 2025. Total owed is $563.25.

Plea entered

Jacob Mueller, 30, of Medford, pled not guilty to hit and run. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on June 11 and a status hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on June 24.

Deferred entry of judgment

A deferred entry of judgement agreement was approved for Justin T. Bargenquast, 34, of Withee, for a charge of disorderly conduct. Court makes a finding of guilt. Court orders the Deferred Entry of Judgment Agreement for one year. In addition to the standard conditions, defendant shall write a letter of apology to the victim due within 30 days and to be preapproved by the Victim/ Witness Coordinator. Dependent shall also undergo an AODA and provide proof before the expiration of the agreement.