Gov. Evers Grants 171 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted To 774

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 171 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 774.

“A pardon is both an act of forgiveness and an acknowledgment that an individual has done the work to make amends for a past mistake and put forth the effort to be a positive contributor in their community,” said Gov. Evers. “It’s an important tool to not only live out our Wisconsin values of empathy, compassion, and respect, but to open the doors of opportunity for individuals, their families, and their communities. I am proud of the work we’ve done over the past four years to give so many a second chance and look forward to continuing this work in the new year.”

The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.

Under Executive Order #30 individuals convicted of a Wisconsin felony may apply for a pardon if they completed their sentence at least five years ago and have no pending criminal charges. Individuals currently required to register on the sex offender registry are ineligible for a pardon. Executive Order #130 established an expedited review process for applications that meet stricter criteria, including a greater length of time elapsed since sentence completion and nonviolent nature of the offenses.

Gov. Evers granted pardons to the following people:

Chad Bender was a teenager when officers found him in possession of marijuana. Bender now operates an auto sales business, and the Court supports his pardon.
Delneicia Browder was 22 years old when she sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Over two decades later, Browder now resides in Milwaukee with her family and holds a CNA license.
Demetrius Davis was in his 20s when officers found marijuana on his person and in his vehicle. Davis has maintained steady employment as a driver and resides in Milwaukee with his family.
Adam Dokes was 18 years old when officers found him in possession of a controlled substance. Now more than two decades later, Dokes is a foster parent and grandfather. The Court supports his pardon.
Pamela Freeman failed to report her income and committed welfare fraud. Three decades since then, Freeman is now a grandmother residing in Milwaukee. She has also obtained her associate degree and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in health information management. The Court supports her pardon.
Samantha Green-Milon was caught selling a controlled substance. Now nearly 20 years later, Green-Milon has received both her associate and bachelor’s degrees and works to help families facing homelessness.
Robert Hanson was 26 years old when he sold a controlled substance to a confidential informant. Now more than four decades later, Hanson is retired from a career in cable sales.
James Hightower was found with a controlled substance. Now more than 30 years later, Hightower is a retired grandfather residing in Glendale.
Cora Johnson was in her 20s when she was caught in possession of marijuana. Over two decades later, Johnson has since earned her associate degree in nursing, along with phlebotomy and medical assistant certificates.
Desha Joy was 22 years old when officers found him in possession of marijuana. Now decades later, Joy is employed as a truck driver residing in Milwaukee.
Ivy Moore was 23 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer several times. Now more than two decades later, Moore is an avid fisherman who volunteers to help keep Wisconsin waters fishable.
Gwen Wendler was 32 years old when she failed to report her income in applying to receive benefits. Now 33 years later, Wendler recently retired and resides in Hartford.
Terrence Wright helped a friend sell a controlled substance. Now over 25 years later, Wright resides in Illinois, where he owns and operates a trucking business with his spouse.
James Beier was in his early 20s when he was misusing prescription medications and sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer, stole from several vehicles, and was involved in a physical altercation. Beier now resides in Texas with his family. He earned his associate degree and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree while working for a medical equipment company.
Bevin Christie was in her 20s when she used fraudulent checks. Now 26 years later, Christie has obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees in community leadership-related areas of study and works with nonprofits. She is actively involved in her community, and the Court supports her pardon.
LaTasha Cox was involved in the theft of several clothing items. Cox has obtained her GED and commercial driver’s license.
Susan DeBus was struggling with a substance use disorder when she stole and forged several checks. DeBus works in a garden center and volunteers in her community.
Jacquelyn Hunt was in her mid-30s when officers found a controlled substance in her home, and she issued worthless checks and stole merchandise from a department store. Now three decades later, Hunt has earned associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in counseling, all of which she uses to offer counseling for those working to overcome substance use disorders. Hunt has received recognition and accolades for her community work in Madison, where she resides. The Court supports her pardon.
Tonwana Ivery was in her 20s when officers discovered a controlled substance in her residence. Now nearly a quarter of a century later, Ivery lives in Arizona, and has built a successful business career in the food distribution industry since obtaining her associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in businesses administration. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Vincent King issued several worthless checks and sold marijuana to an undercover officer. Now over a decade later, King has obtained his bachelor’s degree and master plumber license. He now operates his own business.
Devin Kolve was 20 when he participated in the theft of furniture from his then-employer with several others. Kolve now owns a tire repair business in Osseo, where he resides with his family.
Tenisha Maxey was a teenager when she stole credit cards from someone’s purse. Now more than two decades later, Maxey has obtained her licensed practical nurse license, is a registered nurse, and is community-based residential facility certified. The Court supports her pardon.
Travis Mikes was 19 years old when officers found him in possession of marijuana and stole from his employer. Nearly two decades later, Mikes is employed as a supervisor and is a strong advocate for workplace safety.
Ernesto Mireles was 21 years old when officers found marijuana in his vehicle. Now more than two decades later, Mireles is working as a fabricator welder and resides in Milwaukee with his family.
Nicholas Pennington was 18 years old when he and several friends broke into a ski hill building and stole cash. Over two decades later, Pennigton is now a medical student after completing his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A husband and father, Pennington resides in Wauwatosa and mentors pre-med students. The district attorney's office supports his pardon.
India Pryor was 23 years old when she drove while under the influence and crashed her car, injuring her passenger. Now a mother, Pryor has earned her CNA license and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree. She has worked with disabled students in her local school district and has volunteered for those experiencing homelessness. The Court supports her pardon.
Arlie Ratliff was caught selling marijuana and controlled substances. Over two decades later, Ratliff now resides in Menasha, is employed as a truck driver, and volunteers to help others achieve sobriety.
John Rogers was a teenager when he stole money from a gas station and broke into a residence, stealing a television. Now over four decades later, Rogers is a father and grandfather. He is retired from a career in construction and resides in Madison.
Deatrice Simmons was 32 years old and homeless while raising her children when she forged several checks. Now 20 years later, Simmons has since earned her associate degree in business and has maintained steady employment in North Carolina, where she now resides. The Court supports her pardon.
Todd Slusar was in his early 20s when he stole money from his then-employer. Now more than 30 years later, Slusar is an active member of his community, earned a bachelor’s degree focused on nonprofit management, and has served as a board member with a clinic in Milwaukee. Slusar works for the city of Milwaukee and helps provide affordable housing in the Harambee Neighborhood. The Court supports his pardon.
Sheryl Swiontek was 26 years old and struggling with a substance use disorder when she helped burglarize a residence and take cash. Swiontek now works on a farm while finishing college and volunteers to organize wilderness retreats. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Kelsey Verburgt was 21 years old when she was involved in a burglary of a residence. She now resides in Oshkosh with her family and has maintained steady employment.
Peter Billard was 21 years old when he broke into a business over five decades ago. Billard has since built a career in photography, is involved in his local business community, and the Court supports his pardon.
Sherri Bond was 28 years old when she took someone else’s vehicle. Now 28 years later, Bond has earned her doctorate in theology and works as a caregiver in Beloit, where she resides with her family.
Johnny Burks was 19 years old when he stole from his then-employer. Now over two decades later, Burks has a successful career in the healthcare field. Both the Court and the district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Robert Creech was 18 years old when he stole items from a service garage. Nearly 40 years since then, Creech is a grandfather and has maintained steady employment. The victim from this case supports his pardon.
Mickey Critton was found in unlawful possession of a firearm after he was pulled over by an officer. Critton has since maintained employment for Milwaukee County, where he resides with his family.
Robert Feliciano was a teenager when he participated in an armed robbery. Two decades later, Feliciano now owns and operates a trucking company and actively volunteers in his church ministry.
Willie Glenn Sr. was 21 years old when he and several friends took someone else’s credit card and attempted to use the card to make purchases. Now 26 years later, Glenn has obtained his bachelor’s and master's degrees, and has worked and volunteered for the Madison Public Library system. The Court supports his pardon.
Toran Govan was 23 years old when he made fraudulent refunds while employed at a department store. Now two decades later, Govan is an ordained minister and has earned his high school degree. Both the Court and district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Jasmine Grace was 23 years old when she falsified transactions while employed at a department store. Grace has since obtained her GED. Both the Court and the district attorney’s office support her pardon.
Kim Jackson participated in a check forgery scheme. Now 26 years later, Jackson has obtained her associate degree and bachelor’s degree while also working full-time. An active member of her community, Jackson resides in Glendale with her family. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Maria Mullen used someone else’s public library and movie rental cards, respectively, to check out books and rent movies. Mullen has since obtained associate and bachelor’s degrees and has worked at her local library. She currently resides in Racine with her family.
Robert Nance committed a string of property crimes, including breaking into a car dealership, forging a check at a grocery store, and driving a stolen automobile. More three decades since then, Nance is now semi-retired from a career in sales. The Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office supports his pardon.
Jason Nelson was a teenager when he committed a string of property crimes, including breaking into several vehicles and residences to take miscellaneous electronics and household items and taking several vehicles without consent. Nearly three decades later, Nelson has opened a tree service company, and the Court supports his pardon.
Timothy O’Connor was 22 years old when he struck several unattended vehicles in a parking garage. In the three decades since, O’Connor has obtained a bachelor’s degree and became an active member of his church.
Leatte Oliver was 18 years old when she was speeding and failed to stop for an officer. Now 14 years later, Oliver is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and is an LPN and an instructor for CBRF certification.
Raeanne Olle helped her then-boyfriend abscond. Olle has since obtained her associate degree and CNA license. The Court supports her pardon.
James Pierson was 20 years old when he stole someone’s purse. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Anita Robertson was 22 years old when she adjusted prices and waived shipping on transactions while employed at a department store. Robertson has since obtained her bachelor’s degree and volunteers with her church.
Adam Skjerly was 18 years old when he broke into a store with a friend and stole merchandise and cash. In the 25 years since, Skjerly has owned and operated a trucking business and volunteered with the county fair in Barron, where he resides with family.
John Stoll was a teenager when he broke into an appliance store, stealing stereo equipment. Now nearly five decades later, Stoll is retired from a career with a cheese producer, is a grandfather, and resides in Kiel with his family.
Michael Vizer got into an altercation with another individual at a bar nearly two decades ago. A U.S Marine Corps veteran, Vizer has maintained steady employment in maritime security and safety. He is an active volunteer in his community in Lena, where he resides with his family.
Brandon Wait was 23 years old when he stole items from his then-employer. Wait, a veteran who is in recovery from a substance use disorder, has since obtained an associate degree and resides in Texas with his family.
Oscar Walker Jr. and others broke into vehicles and stripped them for parts and was later found in possession of a controlled substance. Now over two decades later, Walker resides in Milwaukee, where he volunteers for his community.
Travis White was a teenager when he stole a series of vehicles. Now decades years later, White works as a service tech for a remodeling company and helps others on their sobriety journeys.
Bryon Backman sold marijuana to an undercover officer. Now more than two decades years later, Backman is a grandfather and resides in Sheboygan with family.
Tyson Froh was 18 years old when he sold marijuana to a confidential informant. Now more than three decades later, Froh has worked in drywalling and as a machinist, and he received substantial support for his pardon application from state leaders and the Court.
Raven Hubbert was in her late teens when she participated in the sale of a controlled substance. Now over a quarter of a century later, Hubbert has earned her GED and CBRF certificate.
Delia James was 25 years old when she failed to report her income in applying to receive benefits. Three decades since then, James now works at a healthcare company.
Kenneth Johnson Sr. was in his early 20s when police found him in possession of controlled substances. Now nearly three decades later, Johnson is a husband and father and works as a driver.
Jennifer Kreier was 22 years old when police found her in possession of a controlled substance. More than two decades since then, Kreier has obtained a bachelor’s degree and works as a caregiver.
John Kyles was 18 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Nearly three decades since then, Kyles has now graduated from culinary school and resides in Milwaukee.
Eric Lindsey Jr. was found with a controlled substance in his residence. Now two decades later, Lindsey resides in Madison with his family, where he received a Community Member Recognition Award by the Madison Police Department for restraining an assailant who attacked a couple in a restaurant. The Court supports his pardon.
Patrick McCole was 21 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Now more than four decades later, McCole is a grandfather residing in Burlington, where he has worked in carpentry since 1997.
Corrianne Pace was 18 years old when she helped sell marijuana out of a residence. More than two decades since then, Pace is employed by the city of Milwaukee, where she resides with her family. The Court supports her pardon.
Joyce Ray was in her early 20s when she failed to report her income in applying to receive benefits. Nearly three decades later, she has completed her associate degree in paralegal studies.
Fredrick Robb Sr. was 27 years old when officers found marijuana in his residence. Now over two decades later, Robb works as a roadside technician.
Joseph Rogers was 21 years old when he sold an officer a controlled substance and was later found in possession of a controlled substance. Now nearly four decades later, Rogers resides in Florida and has obtained a bachelor’s degree and a brokerage license. The La Crosse District Attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Scott Schumacher was 19 years old when police found marijuana at his residence. Now over two decades later, Schumacher resides with his family in La Crosse, where he owns and operates a lawn care and landscaping business.
Shanna Sharp sold a controlled substance to a confidential informant. Now nearly two decades later, Sharp is attending college in Madison, where she resides with her family.
Jamie Smith was 24 years old when he sold a controlled substance to a confidential informant. Now nearly 30 years later, Smith has completed an apprenticeship with the Wisconsin Operating Engineers.
Joshua Villafuentes was 20 years old when he was found in possession of marijuana. Nearly two decades later, Villafuentes is now a father and grandfather, an ordained minister, and gives back to his community through his church. The Court supports his pardon.
Lee Ward was 21 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer over two decades ago. Now a grandfather, Ward resides in Milwaukee and volunteers with his church.
Angela Wilkerson was 19 years old when officers found a controlled substance in her residence. In the over two decades since, Wilkerson has become a CNA who works with veterans. The Court supports her pardon.
Endel Williams was 18 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer and three years later, was again found in possession of a controlled substance. In the three decades since, he has obtained a bachelor’s degree and is involved in local community organizations. He received robust support from local and state leaders.
Jason Barkholtz was 20 years old when he burglarized and sold marijuana to a confidential informant. Now over two decades later, Barkholtz has obtained a technical diploma in production welding and maintained steady employment as a welder.
James Barnes was a teenager when he fled an officer who was attempting to pull him over for driving a stolen vehicle. Barnes worked as a carpenter before now, nearly three decades later, operating his own construction business. The Court supports his pardon.
Matthew Bittmann stole rolls of copper wire with a friend. Bittmann now resides in Wauwatosa with his family and has maintained steady employment in lawn maintenance.
Corey Borkowski was 18 years old when he unlawfully possessed a firearm his friend had stolen. In the over two decades since, Borkowski has maintained steady employment and now works as a director of facilities in Racine, where he resides.
Kim Crary was 19 years old when he burglarized a cottage. Now more than 40 years later, Crary resides in Prairie du Sac with his family and works as a bottler for a winery. He also formerly served as a volunteer firefighter.
Kevin Miller was 21 years old when he wrote worthless checks. Now over 30 years later, Miller has built a career in real estate and property management. He resides in Manitowoc with his family.
David Nibbs Jr. was a teenager when he sold music festival tickets that he did not purchase at a lower price. Two decades later, Nibbs has obtained his bachelor’s degree and now owns and operates a sports performance business. The victim and the district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Jeffrey Nordness was 20 years old when he stole a typewriter from his employer. Now more than half a century later, Nordness resides with his family in Pardeeville, where he has retired from a career as a machinist and operator of several excavating and stone companies.
Marlena Rucker was 21 years old when she participated in a check forgery scheme. Now more than two decades later, Rucker has obtained a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and actively volunteers in her community.
Joshua Simonson was 23 years old when he got into a physical altercation with a patron at a bar. Now married with children, Simonson obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Stout and works as a general laborer and project manager.
Donald Spencer sold controlled substances to a confidential informant and was found in possession of marijuana. Spencer now resides in Green Bay, where he has helped organize community events.
Kristine Tennessen cashed fraudulent checks. Now two decades later, Tennessen has obtained her CNA and CBRF certification. She also volunteers with her local church in Mount Pleasant, where she resides with family.
Shawn Thiel was 18 years old when he stole firearms from a family member nearly two decades ago. Thiel has since obtained a bachelor’s degree and now resides in Freedom with his high school sweetheart and their children. He owns and operates a residential sprinkler repair business and volunteers in his community. The family member from whom the firearm was stolen supports this pardon.
Chaming Yang was a teenager when he stole a vehicle with friends and drove it to an autobody parts store, from which they stole stereo equipment and electronics. Now nearly three decades later, Yang has built a successful career in civil engineering and is employed by the city of Green Bay. The Brown County Court supports his pardon.
Ricky Baeckmann was in his early 20s when he stored stolen goods in his home. Now more than three decades later, Baeckmann has since obtained a degree in small engines and now works as a general laborer.
Gregory Banks was in his late 20s when officers found controlled substances in his residence. Now more than two decades later, Banks now works as a bus driver for Milwaukee County.
Jennifer Beam was a teenager when she was involved in the sale of a controlled substance to a confidential informant. Now 25 years later, Beam resides in Iowa, where she works as a technical campaign manager. The Court supports her pardon.
Andre Brown was in his early 30s when he failed to pay child support. In the two decades since, Brown has obtained his CDL and has worked in local government.
Krystal Crawley was 21 years old when officers found her in possession of marijuana. Crawley now works as a building service worker and cleaner. The Court supports her pardon.
Karen Escobar was 22 years old when she failed to return to custody after being released on Huber privileges. Now two decades later, Escobar has obtained two associate degrees and volunteers with a social services organization.
Timothy Ewer was a teenager when he and another burglarized a string of cabins, taking miscellaneous household items and electronics. Now more than four decades later, Ewer is a grandfather who owns and operates a logging business in Ladysmith, where he resides with family. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Delano Gaines was a teenager and trying to support his family when officers found him in possession of a controlled substance. Now over three decades later, Gaines works as a home health aide.
Darnell Garth was in his late 20s when he failed to pay child support for his two children. Now over two decades later, Garth cares for his grandson and has been a foster parent.
Kim Hauke-Friday was found with marijuana in her residence. Since then, Hauke-Friday has become an LPN and is now employed as an office administrator. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Kamal Issa was in his 20s when he illegally purchased food stamps from an undercover officer. Nearly three decades later, Issa now owns and operates a small grocery store. The Court supports his pardon.
Nicholas Jacobs was in his early 20s when he got into an altercation with an acquaintance from high school. Jacobs now resides with his family in Illinois, where he works as a shipping manager for a piping company. He also serves and volunteers with his local fire department and has obtained an emergency medical technician-paramedic license.
Joseph Jezwinski was a teenager when he twice sold marijuana and controlled substances to a confidential informant. Now 25 years later, Jezwinski works for a treatment service as a psychiatric care technician.
Lew Jopek Jr. was in his 20s when he and several friends broke into vending machines at a chemical plant and later stole electronics from a computer center. About 40 years since then, Jopek is a grandfather, retired from a career in heavy equipment operations, and actively volunteers in his community in Wind Lake, where he resides with his wife.
Richard Karschney was in his 20s when he failed to make child support payments for his two children. Now more than four decades later, Karschney has retired from a career in trucking. He resides in Fond du Lac with his family.
Joseph Kish IV was a teenager when he was found in possession of a controlled substance. Nearly three decades later, Kish has maintained steady employment as a mechanic technician and volunteered with his local church and school.
Ronald Kraft II was a teenager when he and a friend stole a stereo from a vehicle in a parking garage. In the nearly 30 years since, Kraft has completed a fire protection apprenticeship and related journeyman certification, and he is an active member of his union. He works as a fire sprinkler inspector and the Court supports his pardon.
Mark Krieger was 20 when officers found him growing marijuana plants. Now 26 years later, Krieger is a husband and father and resides in West Bend with his family. He is president of his family’s business, and the district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Kenneth Lendowski was 20 years old when he went joyriding without the vehicle owner’s consent. Nearly 50 years later, Lendowski maintained steady employment for a construction machinery and equipment company before retiring.
Lydell Lipsey was 21 years old when he sold a controlled substance to undercover officers. In the more than three deades since, Lipsey has obtained various professional certifications and now resides in Minnesota with his family.
Birdie Locks was 26 years old when she participated in the sale of a controlled substance. Now nearly 40 years since then, Locks has obtained a bachelor’s degree and worked in data analytics.
Meli Morris was 21 when he sold a controlled substance to help pay for rent. Now a parent, Morris is pursuing a career in music in Atlanta, Georgia, where he resides and has obtained a degree in audio engineering.
William Mutter purchased a controlled substance from an undercover officer with the intent to distribute. An Army veteran and grandfather, Mutter now resides in Rhinelander with family.
Clifford Otis was in his 20s when he and others purchased marijuana with the intent to distribute. Now more than three decades later, Otis is a grandfather and resides with his family in Wyocena, where he has worked as a general laborer for nearly 30 years.
Randall Richards was in his 20s when officers found marijuana in his residence. Richards now resides with his family in Georgia, where he owns and operates a car dealership.
Rusty Russel was 20 years old when officers found marijuana in his residence. Now over two decades later, Russel operates a resale business, and the Court supports his pardon.
Daniel Schoepke was a teenager when officers found controlled substances in his residence. Now married with children, Schoepke has obtained his MBA and works for an industrial parts manufacturer. He resides in Madison and received the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Advocate of the Year Award for his efforts in reestablishing an employee resource group for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The Court supports his pardon.
Akyaa Smith was a teenager when she sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. In the nearly three decades since, Smith obtained an associate degree, became a foster parent, and works as an administrator for a childcare center.
Chad Smith was 21 years old when he sold a controlled substance to a confidential informant. Now three decades later, Smith has obtained an associate degree and master plumber certification. He owns a plumbing business and has volunteered with a drug and alcohol treatment organization.
Jason Smith was in his early 20s when officers found him in possession of marijuana. Now married with children, Smith has maintained employment as a computer numerically controlled machinist.
Thomas Vollmer was in his 40s and struggling with a substance use disorder when officers found him in possession of a controlled substance. A veteran, Vollmer now resides in West Allis, where he operated a small contracting business for 20 years.
Marquita Walker was in her 20s when she processed fraudulent returns at her then- employer. Walker has since obtained an associate degree and maintained employment in the caregiving and healthcare fields.
James Williams was 22 years old when officers found him in possession of a controlled substance. Now over three decades later, Williams has obtained a CDL, volunteers with his church, and the Court supports his pardon.
Jeffrey Yenter sold marijuana to a police officer. Now over three decades later, Yenter is retired from a career as a journeyman book binder and resides with his family.
Lafayette Agnew was 28 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Now more than two decades later, Agnew resides in Tennessee, where he has maintained steady employment, primarily in trucking. The Court supports his pardon.
Anthony Chesak was a teenager when he sold an undercover officer marijuana. Now more than three decades later, Chesak resides in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, where he serves his local community and volunteers. He has obtained his associate and bachelor’s degrees. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Joseph Clayton was 29 years old when officers found a controlled substance on his person and in his residence. Over three decades later, Clayton now resides with his family and owns and operates a childcare facility. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Donald Dismuke was in his early 20s when he was twice found in possession of marijuana. Now more than two decades later, Dismuke resides in Madison, where he has been employed in the food service industry for over a decade. The Court supports his pardon.
Michael Durr Jr. was a teenager when he sold marijuana to an undercover officer two decades ago. Durr resides in Mukwonago and holds a journeyman’s license, having completed an apprenticeship program in machining.
Chev Folkman was a teenager when officers found him growing marijuana in his residence. Folkman now owns and operates a design and metal fabrication business. He regularly volunteers at his local animal shelter.
Nathan Freie was 20 years old when officers found controlled substances at his residence. In the more than 20 years since, Freie has obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees and now works for a software development company. He resides in Waunakee with his family. Both the Court and district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Kyle Fritz was a teenager when officers twice found him in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Almost two decades later, Fritz has since obtained an associate degree in business and owns five small businesses and volunteers at local community events.
Bernard Glover was 27 years old when officers searched his vehicle and found him in possession of a controlled substance. Three decades later, Glover has worked as a self- employed handyman and in trucking. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Larry Goddard was 20 when he sold marijuana to an undercover officer and officers later found marijuana in his residence. Now more than three decades later, Goddard is a grandfather and resides in Mississippi, where he is retired from a career as an HVAC technician. The Court supports his pardon.
Charles Griffin was found in possession of a controlled substance. Griffin has obtained his high school equivalency diploma (HSED) and coached youth basketball for 15 years.
Eric Henderson was 26 years old when officers found marijuana in his residence. Now more than two decades later, Henderson resides in Milwaukee, where he owns and operates a concrete and construction business.
Todd Henry was 27 years old when officers found a controlled substance in his residence. Now 32 years later, Henry resides in Brown Deer, where he volunteers with community organizations. He works for the city of Milwaukee, and the Court supports his pardon.
Paul Hinz was 20 when he sold marijuana to an undercover officer. Now nearly 40 years later, Hinz has maintained employment as a truck driver and resides in Franklin with his family. Both the Court and the district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Eric Johnson was found in possession of marijuana. Johnson works as an independent contractor in Texas, where he now resides.
Sherry Kyles was in her 20s when she failed to report her receipt of income in receiving benefits. More than 30 years since then, Kyles now works as a CNA and volunteers with several charitable organizations in Milwaukee, where she resides. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Derral LaPlant Jr. was in his early 20s when officers twice found him in possession of marijuana. Now 30 years later, LaPlant is a grandfather and resides in Marinette, where he has maintained employment since 1999 as a forklift driver.
Keith McDonald was 20 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Now 35 years later, McDonald has obtained his CDL and volunteers in his church. He resides in Texas with his family, and the district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Jock Phenix was found in possession of marijuana and another controlled substance. He has since obtained his realtor’s license.
Brian Scheer was 20 when he sold controlled substances to an undercover officer. Now more than 30 years later, Scheer resides in Weyauwega, where, after obtaining a carpenter apprenticeship degree, he worked as a carpenter for 28 years.
Jennifer Stanford was in her mid-30s when she and a friend sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Now 27 years later, Stanford has obtained an associate degree and resides in Kenosha. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Mark Steffke was a teenager when he twice sold marijuana to a confidential informant. In the two decades since, Steffke has obtained a bachelor’s degree and built a career as a financial advisor in Grafton, where he now resides.
Darren Taylor was found selling and using a controlled substance at his residence. Taylor has since obtained associate and bachelor’s degrees and a clinical substance abuse counselor license. He now works as a behavioral health counselor for Racine County, where he resides. The Court supports his pardon.
Allen Vanlanen was 20 years old when he sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Nearly 50 years later, Vanlanen is retired from a career in laborer and maintenance positions. He also owned a flower shop in Florence, where he now resides.
Seth Vincent Jr. was 24 years old when officers found controlled substances at his residence. Now 25 years later, Vincent is an ordained minister and actively volunteers for numerous community organizations. The Court supports his pardon.
Jason Wang was 21 years old when he sold marijuana to a confidential informant. Now 22 years later, Wang is a realtor, an active member of his church, and resides with his family in La Crosse. Both the Court and district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Christine Wisniewski was 19 years old when she was found in possession of a controlled substance. Now 26 years later, Wisniewski has obtained an associate degree and operates a greenhouse with her partner in Pewaukee, where they reside.
Phillip Anthony was 20 years old when he and a friend robbed a bar at gunpoint. Now 50 years later, Anthony is retired from a 40-year career in barbering and resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Both the Court and district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Terence Boone was in his 20s when officers found marijuana in his residence. Boone now works for the city of Milwaukee, where he resides, and formerly worked in caregiving.
Christiane Davis forged checks and money orders. Davis now resides in Milwaukee, has obtained an associate degree, and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree. She has worked in the nursing and education fields for over 20 years. The Court supports her pardon.
Rodrigo Fernandes was 30 years old when he failed to pay child support. Now more than three decades later, Fernandes has retired from a career as an operating engineer and truck driver. He resides in Brodhead and is an active member of his church.
Jeffrey Funnell was about 30 years old when he took money from his then-employer. In the 23 years since, Funnell operated a lawn and snow service for a decade and has also maintained employment with an automotive company. He is currently pursuing his MBA and volunteers in his community.
Angel Gonzalez was a teenager when he took a vehicle to strip it for parts. Now nearly three decades later, Gonzalez has maintained employment as a truck driver. The Court supports his pardon.
Ralph Griffin was found in possession of a controlled substance. In the two decades since, Griffin has obtained his associate degree and now owns an HVAC service company. He resides in Milwaukee with his family.
Shawanda Hicks was a teenager when officers found controlled substances in her residence. Now 24 years later, Hicks obtained her CNA and CBRF certification.
Andrew Hoch fraudulently reported his snowmobiles had been stolen and then also stole someone else’s snowmobiles and forged several checks. Hoch has obtained his firefighter’s license and maintained steady employment in purchasing/inventory with a furniture company.
Robert Ivy was 22 years old when he participated in the burglary of several residences. Now nearly 50 years later, Ivy is actively involved with the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and co-founded a nonprofit support group for veterans with visual impairments. He has additionally maintained steady employment as a commercial painter. The district attorney’s office supports his pardon.
Anthony James was 20 years old when officers found him in possession of marijuana. Now 27 years later, James resides with his family in Brown Deer. He is a leader in his church and regularly volunteers with community organizations.
Deneka Melvin fraudulently cashed a check. She has since obtained her CDL and CBRF certification. The Court supports her pardon.
Joshua Pecha was in his early 20s when he grabbed cash out of a gas station register and later fled an officer attempting to pull him over for a suspended license plate. Pecha has since maintained steady employment as a hazardous petroleum truck driver.
Terron Riddle was in his 20s when officers found him in possession of a controlled substance. Nearly 20 years later, Riddle has obtained an associate degree and is employed by the city of Racine, where he resides.
Steven Schmidt was 21 years old when he fled from an officer who was attempting to pull him over. Schmidt has worked as a forklift driver and started a small hobby farm and resides with his family.
Steven Soukup was a teenager when he cashed a fraudulent check at a gas station more than 20 years ago. He now works in manufacturing and resides in Delavan with his family.
Lucinda Trotter was in her mid-20s when she participated in a scheme to defraud a phone company. Now more than two decades later, Trotter resides with her family in Milwaukee, and actively participates in her daughter's school. The district attorney’s office supports her pardon.
Kenyata Walker was in her 20s when officers found controlled substances in her residence. Now two decades later, Walker is deeply involved in her church community in Missouri, where she resides with her family. She obtained her medical assistant certificate and has maintained steady employment as a caregiver. The Court supports her pardon.
Antwan Warren was found in possession of marijuana. Now residing in Texas, Warren works as a logistics manager for a utilities company and has volunteered coaching youth basketball. Both the Court and district attorney’s office support his pardon.
Ryan Zuehlke was a teenager who had recently aged out of the foster care system and committed a handful of crimes, including unlawful possession of a firearm. In the two decades since this offense, Zuehlke has completed an apprenticeship program and worked for his local laborer’s union. Now married with children, Zuehlke resides in Columbus. The Court supports his pardon.