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Sex offender registry violation An arrest warrant was issued last week for a West Bend man who allegedly failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry. Anthony J. Oberhofer, 32, could face a maximum six years in prison and $10,000 fine if convicted. According to the criminal complaint, Oberhofer’s last reported address was in Shawano, but he was arrested in West Bend in October on a charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer. He was released on bond Oct. 30 and hasn’t been seen since. Oberhofer was convicted in Milwaukee County in August 2000 of third-degree sexual assault and is required to keep the state apprised of his address and employment. Substantial battery A Bowler teen is facing a felony charge of substantial battery with a dangerous weapon after a domestic disturbance in the village earlier this month. Cierra N. Bernarde, 19, could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty. She is accused of stabbing a man with a kitchen knife during an altercation on Dec. 9. She is also charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Bernarde was bound over for trial after a Dec. 18 preliminary hearing and released on a $5,000 signature bond. She is due back in court for a pre-trial conference on March 20. Substantial battery A Gresham man has been charged with substantial battery for allegedly striking another man with a pool cue during a bar fight in the village. Freeman R. Peters, 26, could face a maximum 3½ years in prison and $10,000 fine if found guilty. Peters is accused of hitting a man in the head with a pool cue, causing injury that required 10 staples and three stitches to close, according to the criminal complaint. Peters is free on a $2,500 signature bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday. Possession of a firearm by a felon A Cecil man is facing a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm after he was allegedly caught deer hunting in the town of Wescott on Nov. 22. Zaddack has a previous felony conviction for operating while intoxicated and isn’t permitted to possess a firearm. He could face 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if found guilty. He is also charged with a misdemeanor count of failing to obtain a deer hunting license. Zaddack is due in court for an initial appearance Jan. 5.