Incident outside of Emerald results in criminal complaint

EMERALD — A criminal complaint and warrant was filed to the State of Wisconsin on behalf of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department against Troy D. Meacham of Emerald after an incident that occurred late last month on Monday, September 30 involving Meacham and his spouse Shelley Marie Meacham.

The charges filed against Meacham were as follows:

• Count 1: First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon. 

According to the report, on Monday, September 30, 2013, the defendant did recklessly endanger the safety of Shelley Marie Meacham, under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life in contrary to sections in the Wisconsin Statutes. This was a Class F Felony and upon conviction may be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned not more than 12 years and six months or both.

Because the defendant committed the offense while threatening to use a dangerous weapon, the maximum term of imprisonment for the felony may be increased by not more than five years

• Count 2: Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated.

The defendant did go armed with a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant. This is a Class A Misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than nine months or both.

• Count 3: Manufacture/Deliver THC (Tetrahydrocannabinols >200-1000g).

The defendant did manufacture a controlled substance in an amount containing tetrahydrocannabinols. This is a Class H Felony and upon conviction may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than six years or both.

The court may suspend the defendant’s operating privileges for not less than six months nor more than five years. If the driving privileges are already suspended, any suspension imposed must be served consecutively.

• Count 4: Possession of Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC). 

The defendant did knowingly possess a controlled substance, THC, which is a Misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than six months or both.

Again, the court may suspend the defendant’s operating privileges for not less than six months nor more than five years.

• Count 5: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

The defendant did knowingly possess with primary intent to use, to multiple pipes to inhale a controlled substance, which is a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.

The court could again suspend the driving privileges.