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More power coming to deputies’ squads

A few Shawano County sheriff’s deputies will have a more powerful squad car next year.

The public safety committee agreed Oct. 7 to purchase five new vehicles in 2027. All will be Dodge Durangos, but three will have V6 engines and two will have V8 engines.

Lt. Jon Blaskowski, the department’s fleet manager, said the budget for replacing vehicles in 2027 is $215,000, with another $60,000 earmarked for equipment.

Shawano-Menominee Court News

• Jessi D. Rockman, 45, pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance, resisting or obstructing an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The controlled substance charge was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed her on two years of probation with conditions.

Oconto County Court News

• Oliver Hubert Miotke, 51, Lakewood, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. A related felony charge was dismissed but read into the record in a plea agreement. Judge Jay Conley withheld sentencing and placed him on 18 months of probation with conditions.

Shawano County Public Record

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

Oct. 11

Deputies responded to 61 incidents, including bail jumping near County Road T and Church Road in the Town of Waukechon; a vicious animal on County Lane in the Town of Washington; three 911 calls; 25 traffic stops; eight reckless driving incidents; one traffic hazard; four welfare checks.

Oct. 10

Oconto County Public Record

Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

Oct. 11

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