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Circuit Court: May 9, 2014
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Green County

Felonies

On Thursday:

• Chad W. Sweet, entered a guilty plea to charges to two counts of felony false imprisonment, one count intimidating a victim and misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, operating a firearm while intoxicated and endangering the safety of others with a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Nov. 8. Court records indicate Sweet was intoxicated and got upset when he saw his friends in his home when he didn't invite them. He allegedly yelled and swore at his soon-to-be ex-wife and threatened to kill her. He pulled out a berretta hand gun from underneath his bed and waved the firearm around. Sweet allegedly threatened to kill himself if the police were called. When deputies responded to the house, he said he didn't remember the incident and that he would never harm anyone. One of Sweet's friends alleged he had a "dead-eyed stare," and heard a round click into the chamber of the handgun. Sweet has a sentencing hearing set for May 14.

• Thomas P. Stevens, 22, Rock County Jail, was found guilty due to a no-contest plea of burglary, a Class F Felony. He also had charges of theft of moveable property, driving a vehicle without consent and credit card theft dismissed on a prosecutor's motion. He will serve 20 months imprisonment and 30 months on probation concurrent to time he is already serving for convictions in Rock and Kenosha counties. Court records indicate he and his brother Robin Y. Stevens, 19, were driving a stolen 2012 Kia Sorento when they broke into a garage in the N6000 block of Hammer Road, Town of Albany, on Sept. 14. They stole cash and credit cards from the wallet of the victim. Robin Stevens was found guilty in April of last year for similar charges. Thomas Stevens owes the court $176.

• Benjamin R. Lamunion, 29, Monroe, had bond set at $10,000 with additional conditions that he not possess or consume any controlled substances, not possess any drug paraphernalia and that he not leave Green County or the state. Lamunion was charged with one felony count of selling cocaine and a misdemeanor charge of possessing drug paraphernalia stemming from an incident that occurred on May 3. Lamunion was arrested after the Stateline Area Narcotics Team executed a drug search warrant on Lamunion's apartment. He had allegedly sold cocaine to a confidential informant previously. He has a preliminary hearing set for May 29.



Misdemeanors

On Thursday:

• Philip E. Fields, 19, Albany, had misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and intent to contribute to the delinquency of a child dismissed as well as a possession of marijuana charge deferred with one year of probation. Fields entered a no-contest plea and could have the possession charge expunged if he complies with all conditions of the deferred prosecution agreement. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 27. Court records indicate Fields was pulled over for failure to stop at a stop sign and told the responding officer there was marijuana behind the driver's seat of his 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The responding officer found a gallon-size plastic baggie containing 64 grams of marijuana and a pot pipe. There was also a minor riding in the passenger seat.

• Kenneth M. Johsnon, 23, Monroe, had misdemeanor charges of battery and bail jumping dismissed on a prosecutor's motion. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Aug. 3.

• Kenneth M. Johsnon, 23, Monroe, was found guilty due to a no-contest plea of domestic abuse-related battery and disorderly conduct. He also had a misdemeanor charge of endangering the safety of others with a dangerous weapon dismissed. Johnson's charges stem from an incident that occurred on April 7. He owes a fine of $243.

• Jon Thomas Joseph Ward, 27, Monroe, was found guilty due to a no-contest plea of driving while intoxicated and had charges of driving with a prohibited alcohol concentration dismissed. He will serve 10 days in jail, have his driver's license revoked for 14 months and an ignition interlock system installed for one year, after he is relicensed. Court records indicate Ward was stopped when the responding officer saw his plates were not registered. When the officer asked Ward how much he had had to drink, Ward replied "a lot." A breathalyzer test came back as .12 percent. He owes $1,442.



Lafayette County

Felonies

• Philip G. Mosley, 63, Argyle, had a cash bond set at $2,000 with additional conditions that he not drink, drive without a valid license and not leave Lafayette County or the state. Mosley was charged with felony counts of DWI, fifth or sixth offense, misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident that occurred Monday. Court records indicate Mosley was stopped on Monday for unsafe lane deviation and was then found to be driving while under the influence. He has a preliminary hearing set for May 30.