Beef jerky stick theft brings probation for Antigo woman

A 37 year old Antigo woman who stole a stick of beef jerky from a local convenience store has been placed on probation for one year and must pay court costs equaling over $250. Julie M. Yerken of Fred Street received the sentence from Judge Kawalski on Wednesday. In an unrelated case, William S. Hughes, 49, of Deerbook was sentenced to serve 170 days in jail for a fourth offense of operating while intoxicated. He was also fined $2,405. His drivers license is revoked for 30 months. He must undergo alcohol assessment and install an ignition interlock device on his vehicle. John T. Malone of Crandon, 27, received a sentence of one year probation and court costs for a repeat offense of possession of marijuana. Justin D. Plymesser of Waukesha, 24, was put on probation for one year and must pay court costs for a disorderly conduct charge. The incident took place at an area campground in August, he was arguing with a woman.