Devon Paul Vang
A 23-year-old San Antonio, Texas, man faces drug charges after leading police on a foot chase Jan. 7 in La Crosse.
Devon Paul Yang was charged Friday in La Crosse County Circuit Court with felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, misdemeanor resisting an officer and misdemeanor possession of cocaine.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to a disturbance at a Hintgen Street address shortly before 1:30 p.m. Upon arrival, police observed a black Chevy Equinox leave the area and pursued the vehicle until it parked on the 1300 block of 20th Street South. A man, later identified as a Yang, exited the vehicle from the passenger side and fled on foot.
The complaint says Yang continued to elude police until he was tracked down near the corner of 17th and Farnam streets. An officer took Yang to the ground, and he offered no resistance while being handcuffed.
A search of Yang allegedly found three plastic bags and one jar containing 66.5 grams of marijuana. The search also found .3 grams of cocaine and $2,420 in cash.
La Crosse County assistant District Attorney Courtney Strittmater said Yang’s attempt to elude police made him a flight risk and asked for a cash bond. Judge Scott Horne said he “wasn’t satisfied with (Yang’s) ties to the community” and agreed to a cash bond of $500.
Cody Kneifl
Cody J. Kneifl, 23, West Salem, was charged with physical abuse of a child. According to the criminal complaint, he struck a teenager with an open hand during a Dec. 11 altercation in West Salem. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
KoJoua Vu
KoJoua Vu, 30, La Crosse, was charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place and possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the criminal complaint, police recognized Vu from previous contacts Dec. 5 as she drove away from a parking lot on Hwy. 16 and stopped her for an illegal window tint. A search allegedly found a gem bag with methamphetamine residue. Police also determined that she was living at a La Crosse residence where 215 grams of methamphetamine were seized in February. Vu was released on a $2,500 signature bond.
Leonard D. Larson
Leonard D. Larson, 34, La Crosse, was charged with strangulation/suffocation and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, a woman told police that Larson grabbed her from behind in a bear hug and that one arm was wrapped around her neck. Larson was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Cameron L. Coleman
Cameron L. Coleman, 35, La Crosse, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, Coleman was found with 2.5 grams of methamphetamine during a Dec. 5 traffic stop in La Crosse. He is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on $500 cash bond.
Jesse D. Thomas
Jesse D. Thomas, 40, La Crosse, was charged with false imprisonment and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, Thomas blocked a person from exiting a room Dec. 5 at a Super 8 motel in La Crosse. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Lucas A. Reshel
Lucas A. Reshel, 35, La Crosse, was charged with strangulation/suffocation. According to the criminal complaint, he put his hand around a woman’s neck during a domestic disturbance Dec. 4. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Joshua Q. Schyvinck
Joshua Q. Schyvinck, 30, La Crosse, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to the criminal complaint, La Crosse police responded to a Nov. 28 disturbance at a Rose Street address, where Schyvinck was found with 4.1 grams of methamphetamine. He is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on $2,500 cash bail.
Karl John Matson
Karl John Matson, 37, La Crosse, was charged with threatening a law enforcement officer. According to the criminal complaint, Matson threatened to kill a La Crosse police officer and his family Nov. 28 while en route to the La Crosse County Jail. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Danny L. Link
Danny L. Link, 31, La Crosse, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to the criminal complaint, Link was stopped in La Crosse Nov. 27 by a Wisconsin State Patrol officer and found with .3 grams of methamphetamine. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Bradley R. Hansen
Bradley R. Hansen, 37, West Salem, was charged with possession of narcotic drugs. According to the criminal complaint, Link was stopped on Hwy. 16 east of La Crosse Nov. 29 by a Wisconsin State Patrol officer and found with 1.3 grams of methamphetamine. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Eric James Pestorius
Eric James Pestorius, 32, La Crosse, was charged with burglary and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, Pestorius stole three knives valued at $150 from a docked houseboat in La Crosse Oct. 31. He is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on $500 cash bail.
Dennis Y. Glotov
Dennis Y. Glotov, 31, La Crosse, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, Glotov was sleeping inside a running car Nov. 26, when he was approached by a La Crosse police officer and found with .9 grams of methamphetamine. He is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on $1,000 cash bail.
Rick Glen Roquet
Rick Glen Roquet, 36, La Crosse, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a Dec. 2 trespassing complaint and found Roquet inside a fenced area at Don’s Towing. A search of Roquet reportedly found three plastic baggies containing 2.1 grams of methamphetamine. He was released Dec. 3 on a $1,000 signature bond.
Eric James Pistorius
Eric James Pistorius, 32, La Crosse, was charged with burglary to a dwelling. He is accused of entering an underground garage at Belle Square on State Street in La Crosse Oct. 27 and stealing a set of bicycle lights. He is being held in the La Crosse County Jail on a $500 cash bond.
Emily Eastman
Emily Eastman, 22, Prairie du Chien, was charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to the criminal complaint, police responded Dec. 3 to a report of an overdose in the city of Onalaska. After she was taken to a La Crosse hospital, she informed police she had needles in her pocket. Police determined that one of the needles contained methamphetamine. Eastman was released Dec. 4 on a $1,000 signature bond.
Dennis L. Sharpe
Dennis L. Sharpe, 28, Hokah, Minnesota, was charged with operating a vehicle without the owner's consent. He is accused of taking a vehicle from a Houston County residence Dec. 1 and driving it into La Crosse. Sharpe was released on a $1,000 signature bond.
Bradley Ryan Hansen
Bradley Ryan Hansen, 37, La Crosse, was charged with uttering a forgery. According to the criminal complaint, Hansen stole checks from a West Salem man in November and cashed two of the checks for $450. He was issued a $500 signature bond but remains in the La Crosse County Jail on a probation violation.
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COLLECTION: Crime and Courts, La Crosse County
Steve Rundio
Tomah Journal editor
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