Felony charges filed in Portage Co. County Circuit Court for the week of Jan. 28, 2019. Booking photos listed here have been provided by the Portage Co. Sheriff’s Office.
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Shawn Ostrowski, 33, Stevens Point. Charges include manufacture/deliver amphetamine, possession w/ intent to delivery amphetamine, second offense.
Ryan Shemanski, 40, of Custer. Charges include possession w/ intent to distribute amphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of THC.
Juan Salas, 31, Shawano. Charges include substantial battery/intending bodily harm, repeat offender; bail-jumping, repeat offender; second-degree recklessly endangering safety, repeat offender; and intimidating a victim w/ use of force, repeat offender.
John Kampert, 41, Amherst. Charges include operating while intoxicated w/ a passenger less than 16 years old, fourth offense, and operating with a positive blood alcohol content w/ a minor child in the vehicle, fourth offense.
Jason Krueger, 29, Amherst. Charges include operating while intoxicated, fourth offense, possession of THC, and operating with a restricted controlled substance, fourth offense.
George Torres, 39, Custer. Charges include battery by prisoners/repeat offense, substantial battery/intending bodily harm, repeat offense.
Derek Brock, 26, Stevens Point. Charges include battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer; throwing bodily fluids at a public safety worker; and resisting an officer.
Amy Hill, 34, Stevens Point. Charges include battery, felony bail-jumping, criminal trespass to a building, disorderly conduct, and possession of an illegally-obtained prescription.
Amanda Gallert, 29, Wisconsin Rapids. Charges include possession of methamphetamine and bail-jumping.
Aften R. Ferguson, 31, Plover. Charges include manufacture/delivery of methamphetamine, conspiracy, bail-jumping.