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Appeal coming in photo case, lawyer for sex offender advises
The case against a sex offender accused of illegally collecting images of hundreds of Northwoods girls could be headed to an appeals court - and potentially shape state law. (Subscriber access)
Judge rules case against sex offender should proceed
The case against a sex offender accused of illegally amassing images of Northwoods girls will continue. (Subscriber access)
Recovering heroin addicts want chance to be productive citizens
Frankie (not his real name) is in his early 30s. He attends classes at Nicolet Area Technical College and works at a fast-food restaurant in Rhinelander. He is also a recovering heroin addict who used the drug for 11 years, eventually becoming a dealer. (Subscriber access)
No criminal charges in RHS sexting case
Although authorities concede their conduct was felonious in nature, the Rhinelander High School students who shared explicit photographs will not face criminal charges.
Prosecutor defends charges against Chagnon
Whether the sex offender accused of illegally collecting images of Northwoods girls from prison can be prosecuted could turn on the meaning of one word in a 6,277-word criminal complaint. (Subscriber access)
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Details emerge in Woodruff Krist station robbery
When the Krist Gas Station in Woodruff was robbed at gunpoint Sunday, Nov. 9, it set in motion a quick manhunt that involved many local police departments, court records revealed. (Subscriber access)
Minnesota man charged in Woodruff gas station robbery
A man from St. Paul, Minn. was charged Wednesday with robbing a Woodruff gas station by gunpoint.
Arrest made in Woodruff armed robbery
Police have arrested a man suspected of robbing a Woodruff gas station by gunpoint over the weekend.
Lawyer moves to dismiss charges against Chagnon
A defense attorney for Albert Chagnon, the sex offender charged with compiling images of young Northwoods girls from prison, said this week he would seek to have the charges dismissed. (Subscriber access)
Rhinelander woman accused of smuggling heroin into jail
A 20-year-old Rhinelander woman arrested for possession of narcotic drugs, drug paraphernalia and obstructing an officer had a second count of possession of narcotic drugs added to her criminal complaint this week when it was discovered she had smuggled over 2 grams of heroin into the Oneida County jail when …
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Minocqua teen accused of giving puppy pot brownie
A 17-year old Minocqua youth is facing charges in Oneida County Circuit Court after a 7-week old puppy became sick after eating a marijuana-laced brownie. (Subscriber access)
Officials meet with concerned citizens about sex offender
More than 50 concerned citizens and parents attended a community meeting Wednesday at the Minocqua Public Library to learn more about Albert Chagnon, the registered sex offender who authorities say amassed images of young Northwoods girls from prison. (Subscriber access)
Officials meet with concerned citizens in Chagnon case
More than 50 concerned citizens and parents attended a community meeting Wednesday at the Minocqua Public Library to learn more about the case involving Albert Chagnon, the registered sex offender who authorities say amassed images of young Northwoods girls from prison.
Sex offender 'obsessed with children,' complaint says
Albert Chagnon, the registered sex offender who authorities say amassed images of young Northwoods girls from prison, was charged Wednesday and could face life behind bars. (Subscriber access)
Libel suit should be dismissed, O.C. supervisor argues
A county supervisor says a libel lawsuit against him should be thrown out. In a court filing earlier this month, Oneida County Supervisor Bob Mott formally asked a judge to dismiss the case, which claims Mott defamed a constituent in an email. (Subscriber access)
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