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Man Sentenced On Conviction From Stone Lake Drug Bust

First of Two Sentenced On Charges From Stone Lake Drug Bust

Man Sentenced On Conviction From Stone Lake Drug Bust

WASHBURN COUNTY -- The Court has sentenced a man on his conviction for a drug bust that occurred in Stone Lake, WI in May 2020.

DrydenWire previously published a press release from law enforcement on May 22, 2020, which stated that following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Stone Lake, WI, law enforcement arrested two people: John Phalen and Traci Cooke.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located 55 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $5,700. Officers also located and seized a large amount of cash; marijuana; at least one firearm; and illegal pills during the search, according to the press release.

Online records show that charges of Class D Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(>10-50g), Repeater; Class E Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(>3-10g), Repeater; Class F Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(<=3g); Class E Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(>3-10g), Party to a Crime; Class G Felony Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony, Repeater; Class I Felony Maintain Drug Trafficking Place, Repeater; and Class I Felony Possession of THC (2nd+ Offense), Repeater were filed against Phalen.

At a hearing on February 10, 2021, the Court sentenced Phalen on a conviction of Class D Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(>10-50g), Repeater. The remaining charges against Phalen were read in and dismissed at a hearing in December 2020.

The Court ordered a 10-year sentence; 4 years initial confinement in state prison followed by 6 years of extended supervision. Conditions of supervision will require Phalen to maintain absolute sobriety.

Charges filed against Cooke include counts of Class E Felony Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(>3-10g) and Class H Felony Bail Jumping. She is scheduled to appear again in April 2021.

Pursuant to the direction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicly, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Last Update: Feb 13, 2021 9:25 am CST

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