Lancaster Warrants Lead to New Charges in Jefferson County

A man arrested on two Lancaster County warrants picked up additional charges in Jefferson CountyKaleb R. Wehling, age 24, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He appeared via webcam from the Jefferson County Jail. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.Wehling is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a class 4 felony punishable by up to two years in prison, nine to 12 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine.He is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, an infraction that carries a $100 fine.According to the arrest affidavit, a Jefferson County deputy was dispatched to an address in Fairbury on January 30, 2024, at approximately 4:12 p.m., in response to a phone call to the sheriff's office.A caller “wanted someone removed from his property.”At the scene, the deputy identified Wehling. Dispatch confirmed Wehling had two warrants out of Lancaster County.Wehling was arrested at the scene and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. During a search of items on the defendant's person, the deputy reported, “While searching the contents of a blue case, I observed a teal bag that contained a glass stem pipe with a white substance. I also found a small zip lock baggie with a white substance, which field tested positive for methamphetamine. There was also a tiny green container with marijuana in the blue case. A red pipe with marijuana was also found in his jacket.”The defendant was released on a PR (Personal Recognizance) bond. He then failed to appear for court on March 6 as scheduled and a warrant was issued for his arrest. A new bond was set at $5,000 (10 percent).He was later re-arrested. Wehling told the court he was unable to pay the bond, “I know you’re not gonna give me another PR.”The defendant requested court-appointed counsel and Public Defender Scott Gropp was assigned to represent him.Another hearing is scheduled for May 15, 2024.

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