Green County
Felonies
• Chad Wayne Sweet, 44, New Glarus, was fined $505 for a Class B misdemeanor conviction of disorderly conduct. Court records indicate he has also successfully completed Veterans Treatment Court, a special program for veterans charged with minor offenses who may also suffer service-related illnesses. Dismissed as part of a plea deal were felony charges of false imprisonment and intimidation of a victim with threat of force and misdemeanor charges of operating a firearm while intoxicated and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from a domestic disturbance involving a Beretta handgun at Sweet's home on Windlach Street on Nov. 8, 2013.
• Clyde Lee Leverton, 44, Monroe, was charged Sept. 8 with an unclassified felony count of disorderly conduct as a repeat domestic-abuse offender. Court records indicate that on Sept. 5, he continually swore at a woman, grabbed her by the throat and repeatedly slapped her. The victim told police Leverton routinely becomes violent when he drinks and that he had been drinking Hurricane malt liquor prior to abusing her. Conditions of Leverton's $2,600 signature bond and $400 cash bond include no contact with the victim or any residence where she resides. He has a preliminary hearing Sept. 29.
• Nichole Marie Woodruff, 30, Brodhead, was charged Sept. 9 with a Class F felony count of burglary and a Class A misdemeanor count of theft, stemming from an incident Sept. 7 in Brodhead. She reportedly went into her grandmother's home and took a mug full of loose coins with an estimated value of $30 to $40. She later explained to an investigating officer that she was broke, didn't have a job and needed money for tampons. Woodruff is a self-identified heroin user and told the officer she had been getting help but relapsed when she lost her insurance and couldn't afford treatment. Conditions of her $4,000 signature bond include no contact with her grandparents or their residence and no travel outside Green or Rock County without permission of the court. Her preliminary hearing is Sept. 28.
• Corey Lee Coplien, 38, Monroe, was charged Sept. 11 with a Class I felony count of cocaine possession (second or greater offense), stemming from a traffic stop Sept. 10 in the 400 block of 21st Street in Monroe. Police reported locating a small plastic baggie of cocaine under the front seat of the Oldsmobile Alero. According to police reports, Coplien admitted to having an issue with cocaine but said he hasn't used cocaine in the past three months. As for the baggie, he "didn't know how that had gotten in there" but said he would claim it as his. Coplien signed a $2,000 signature bond with the conditions that he not possess or consume any controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician presently treating him. He has a preliminary hearing Sept. 29.
• Tyler Patrick McCabe, 27, Monroe, was charged Sept. 14 with a Class I felony count of possessing narcotic drugs and an unclassified misdemeanor count of possessing drug paraphernalia, stemming from a traffic stop June 6 on Vine Street at County F in Albany. Officers reported locating syringes containing heroin in McCabe's 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, along with alcohol prep pads, a metal cap with burn residue and other paraphernalia associated with injecting heroin. McCabe's car had been swerving, his license was revoked and he had glossy, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants, according to police reports. McCabe's initial appearance is Sept. 21.
Misdemeanors
• Alvin L. Bower, 40, Freeport, pleaded guilty Sept. 14 to a Class I felony charge of possessing marijuana (second or greater offense) and was fined $1,079. He owes the court $879.25 and has set up a payment plan. Court records indicate on April 19 police found marijuana in Bower's backpack, which he had left in another person's vehicle in Monroe.
• Deionte D. McGrew, 23, Beloit, was charged Sept. 17 with misdemeanor counts of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia, stemming from a Wisconsin State Patrol traffic stop Aug. 14 on Wisconsin 81 west of Clarence Lane, Town of Spring Grove. McGrew was a passenger in the vehicle. The officer reported locating marijuana in a rolled up plastic baggie in the glove compartment, along with a grinder with a yin-yang emblem, an unsmoked cigar blunt and a blue plastic rolling tray. McGrew's initial appearance is Sept. 21.
• Jose Alberto Garcia, 35, Monroe, pleaded no contest Sept. 14 to a Class B misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $505. A Class A misdemeanor charge of trespassing was dismissed. The charges stem from a disturbance June 20 at an apartment building in the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Monroe. Court records indicate that Alberto Garcia was yelling, swearing, picking fights, hitting people and refusing to leave when asked. When police arrived on scene, Alberto Garcia smelled strongly of alcohol, was slurring his speech and was uncooperative with officers. A witness told officers Alberto Garcia had had too much beer and tequila.
• Jonathon Zachary McMahon, 24, Monroe, was charged Sept. 17 with a Class B misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident the previous evening. Deputies were called to McMahon's family home in the N200 block of Woodman Road, Town of Clarno, for a report that he was out of control. Court records indicate that when police arrived, McMahon was "very intoxicated" and had just accidentally stabbed himself in the knee when he fell on the 16-inch sword he was holding during a confrontation with his brother. Deputies noted in their reports that McMahon has a history of abusing narcotics and alcohol. McMahon was arrested on a warrant from 2014 for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, in addition to the new charge of disorderly conduct. He was taken to Monroe Clinic for treatment of his knee wound. When nursing staff asked him what happened, he turned red, began to breathe rapidly and cry. He said he did something "stupid" and was embarrassed. He told deputies and nursing staff he was thankful he hurt himself and not his brother. In court Sept. 17, he stood mute on the charges. His signature bond is set at $500 with the condition that he not drink.
Felonies
• Chad Wayne Sweet, 44, New Glarus, was fined $505 for a Class B misdemeanor conviction of disorderly conduct. Court records indicate he has also successfully completed Veterans Treatment Court, a special program for veterans charged with minor offenses who may also suffer service-related illnesses. Dismissed as part of a plea deal were felony charges of false imprisonment and intimidation of a victim with threat of force and misdemeanor charges of operating a firearm while intoxicated and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from a domestic disturbance involving a Beretta handgun at Sweet's home on Windlach Street on Nov. 8, 2013.
• Clyde Lee Leverton, 44, Monroe, was charged Sept. 8 with an unclassified felony count of disorderly conduct as a repeat domestic-abuse offender. Court records indicate that on Sept. 5, he continually swore at a woman, grabbed her by the throat and repeatedly slapped her. The victim told police Leverton routinely becomes violent when he drinks and that he had been drinking Hurricane malt liquor prior to abusing her. Conditions of Leverton's $2,600 signature bond and $400 cash bond include no contact with the victim or any residence where she resides. He has a preliminary hearing Sept. 29.
• Nichole Marie Woodruff, 30, Brodhead, was charged Sept. 9 with a Class F felony count of burglary and a Class A misdemeanor count of theft, stemming from an incident Sept. 7 in Brodhead. She reportedly went into her grandmother's home and took a mug full of loose coins with an estimated value of $30 to $40. She later explained to an investigating officer that she was broke, didn't have a job and needed money for tampons. Woodruff is a self-identified heroin user and told the officer she had been getting help but relapsed when she lost her insurance and couldn't afford treatment. Conditions of her $4,000 signature bond include no contact with her grandparents or their residence and no travel outside Green or Rock County without permission of the court. Her preliminary hearing is Sept. 28.
• Corey Lee Coplien, 38, Monroe, was charged Sept. 11 with a Class I felony count of cocaine possession (second or greater offense), stemming from a traffic stop Sept. 10 in the 400 block of 21st Street in Monroe. Police reported locating a small plastic baggie of cocaine under the front seat of the Oldsmobile Alero. According to police reports, Coplien admitted to having an issue with cocaine but said he hasn't used cocaine in the past three months. As for the baggie, he "didn't know how that had gotten in there" but said he would claim it as his. Coplien signed a $2,000 signature bond with the conditions that he not possess or consume any controlled substances unless prescribed by a physician presently treating him. He has a preliminary hearing Sept. 29.
• Tyler Patrick McCabe, 27, Monroe, was charged Sept. 14 with a Class I felony count of possessing narcotic drugs and an unclassified misdemeanor count of possessing drug paraphernalia, stemming from a traffic stop June 6 on Vine Street at County F in Albany. Officers reported locating syringes containing heroin in McCabe's 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, along with alcohol prep pads, a metal cap with burn residue and other paraphernalia associated with injecting heroin. McCabe's car had been swerving, his license was revoked and he had glossy, bloodshot eyes and smelled of intoxicants, according to police reports. McCabe's initial appearance is Sept. 21.
Misdemeanors
• Alvin L. Bower, 40, Freeport, pleaded guilty Sept. 14 to a Class I felony charge of possessing marijuana (second or greater offense) and was fined $1,079. He owes the court $879.25 and has set up a payment plan. Court records indicate on April 19 police found marijuana in Bower's backpack, which he had left in another person's vehicle in Monroe.
• Deionte D. McGrew, 23, Beloit, was charged Sept. 17 with misdemeanor counts of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia, stemming from a Wisconsin State Patrol traffic stop Aug. 14 on Wisconsin 81 west of Clarence Lane, Town of Spring Grove. McGrew was a passenger in the vehicle. The officer reported locating marijuana in a rolled up plastic baggie in the glove compartment, along with a grinder with a yin-yang emblem, an unsmoked cigar blunt and a blue plastic rolling tray. McGrew's initial appearance is Sept. 21.
• Jose Alberto Garcia, 35, Monroe, pleaded no contest Sept. 14 to a Class B misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $505. A Class A misdemeanor charge of trespassing was dismissed. The charges stem from a disturbance June 20 at an apartment building in the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Monroe. Court records indicate that Alberto Garcia was yelling, swearing, picking fights, hitting people and refusing to leave when asked. When police arrived on scene, Alberto Garcia smelled strongly of alcohol, was slurring his speech and was uncooperative with officers. A witness told officers Alberto Garcia had had too much beer and tequila.
• Jonathon Zachary McMahon, 24, Monroe, was charged Sept. 17 with a Class B misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident the previous evening. Deputies were called to McMahon's family home in the N200 block of Woodman Road, Town of Clarno, for a report that he was out of control. Court records indicate that when police arrived, McMahon was "very intoxicated" and had just accidentally stabbed himself in the knee when he fell on the 16-inch sword he was holding during a confrontation with his brother. Deputies noted in their reports that McMahon has a history of abusing narcotics and alcohol. McMahon was arrested on a warrant from 2014 for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property, in addition to the new charge of disorderly conduct. He was taken to Monroe Clinic for treatment of his knee wound. When nursing staff asked him what happened, he turned red, began to breathe rapidly and cry. He said he did something "stupid" and was embarrassed. He told deputies and nursing staff he was thankful he hurt himself and not his brother. In court Sept. 17, he stood mute on the charges. His signature bond is set at $500 with the condition that he not drink.