The Wisconsin Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Aug. 25 ordered an audit of the Wisconsin Community Action Program (WISCAP) and its affiliated agencies, including Newcap, a northeast Wisconsin-based WISCAP association that filed for bankruptcy earlier this year after its chief executive officer was placed on administrative leave amid significant financial mismanagement concerns.

• Anthony C. Welch, 36, Shawano, pleaded no contest May 5 to second-degree sexual assault of a child, child sexual exploitation, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, and possession of child pornography. Judge Katherine Sloma sentenced him Aug. 24 to 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of extended supervision with conditions.

• Brian Scott Volk, 52, Wausaukee, pleaded no contest June 26 to possession of methamphetamine. Judge Jay Conley imposed and stayed a prison sentence Aug. 24, then placed him on two years of probation with conditions.

• Florentino Hernandez Rodriguez, 29, Lena, was charged July 29 with four counts of felony bail jumping. Conley set a $15,000 cash bond and adjourned his initial appearance until Nov. 2.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department

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Oconto County Sheriff’s Department

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The discussion on the use of Flock cameras came to Shawano on Aug. 25 as the Shawano Police Department spoke with the Shawano Field Committee about how they are used. An officer also talked about how they intend to sidestep any potential for abuse of the data the cameras collect.