was a Mormon church member and environmental lawyer in Greendale, Indiana; accused of sexual abuse; found guilty; sentenced in 2023 to probation; local LDS church leaders allegedly knew of Treter's criminal behavior but did not report to police

Case report

Treter was an LDS church member in Indiana who was charged in 2019 with three felony counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child.

As of February 2023, Treter has been found guilty and sentenced to probation in this case.

Treter pleaded no contest to one felony count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.

The Court sentenced Treter to a total of 7 YEARS imprisonment, IMPOSED BUT STAYED, with credit for 5 days time served for 5 YEARS Probation.

Local Mormon church covered up Treter’s sexual abuse, according to a source familiar with the case

Local LDS church leaders knew of Treter’s criminal behavior but did not report to police, according to a person familiar with the case.

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from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 2019-09-25:

“A Greendale man has been accused of sexually assaulting three teenage boys over a 13-year period.

Mark C. Treter, 65, has been charged with three felony counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child, two of which came against a child under the age of 16, according to online court records. If convicted, he faces up to 60 years in prison and $30,000 in fines.

He is free on a $25,000 cash bond he posted Sept. 21 but has been forbidden from having any contact with children, according to online court records. He is due back in court Sept. 27 for a preliminary hearing.

The criminal complaint, filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, outlines how Treter would have the three boys, who were between the ages of 12 and 16 at the time, regularly sleep at his Greendale home on separate occasions between 1992 and 2005.

All three victims said Treter repeatedly touched them inappropriately during those visits, while two said that he also performed a sexual act on them, the complaint said.

It’s unclear how Treter knew the victims, but one of them told police he first met Treter at church, the complaint said. Another one first met him when he was 8 years old.

In a September interview with police, Treter admitted to touching two of the victims, but denied ever performing a sex act, the complaint said.”

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    Milwaukee County Case Number 2019CF004201 State of Wisconsin vs. Mark C Treter
    Case summary Filing date
    09-20-2019
    Defendant date of birth
    08-23-1954
    Charges Responsible official
    Case type
    Criminal
    Address
    1425 McCartin Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
    Prosecuting agency
    Case status
    Open - Electronic filing
    Branch ID
    38
    Prosecuting agency attorney
    Olstinski, Kenneth
    DA case number
    2019ML021763
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A. Defendant owes the court: $0.00
    Printable version
    Disposition
    Count no.
    1 2 3
    Statute
    948.02(2) 948.02(2) 948.02(2)
    District Attorney
    Description
    2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of Child
    Severity
    Felony C Felony BC Felony BC
    Race
    Caucasian
    Defendant Defendant name
    Treter, Mark C
    Address (last updated 11-02-2020)
    1425 McCartin Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
    Attorneys Attorney name
    Lebell, Robert Gerald
    Court activities Date Time
    02-02-2023 10:00 am
    Court record
    Date Event
    Date of birth
    08-23-1954
    JUSTIS ID
    Sex
    Male
    Fingerprint ID
    Location
    Safety Building, Room 502
    Description
    Entered
    09-27-2019
    Type
    Court official
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Sentencing hearing Court
    Court official Court reporter
    Amount
    1 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM
    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    01-19-2023
    01-17-2023
    01-17-2023
    01-17-2023
    11-29-2022
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Notes for Treter, Mark C Wagner-38, Palis, Karen Jeffrey A.
    Additional text:
    Case called on the record to adjourn the scheduled sentencing date of 1/23/23. The Court ordered this matter adjourned to 2/2/23 at 10:00 in Br 38,
    Other papers Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Additional text:
    Attachment to Sentencing Memorandum, Filed.
    Other papers Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Additional text:
    Attachment to Sentencing Memorandum, Filed.
    Other papers
    Additional text:
    Sentencing Memorandum, Filed. Plea hearing for Treter, Mark C
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Palis, Karen
    2 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court. Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell in court for Mark C Treter. Attorney Kenneth Olstinski in court for State of Wisconsin. Case set for final pretrial. Parties have reached a resolution in this matter.
    Plea hearing proceeded. Negotiations placed on the record and confirmed by defense counsel and defendant.
    AS TO COUNT 1: Defendant was advised of constitutional rights and maximum penalties, and further advised that if not a United States citizen deportation is possible. Defendant examined as to plea, and entered NO CONTEST PLEA. Court found defendant freely, voluntarily and intelligently waived all constitutional rights. Plea questionnaire/Waiver of rights and addendum to plea questionnaire and jury instruction received and filed. Parties stipulated to the criminal complaint as factual basis to sustain defendant's plea. Court found defendant guilty as charged in the Criminal Complaint and ordered a Judgment of Conviction be entered into the record. Court advised defendant that as a convicted felon he cannot possess any firearms and/or body armor. Court advised defendant he cannot vote until his civil rights are restored.
    AS TO COUNT 2: Pursuant to negotiations, Count 2 is Dismissed but read in for sentencing. AS TO COUNT 3: Pursuant to negotiations, Count 3 is Dismissed.
    Case adjourned for sentencing hearing on 1/23/23 at 8:30 am, branch 38.
    FILED: Plea questionnaire/Waiver of rights; Addendum to plea questionnaire and waiver of rights; Jury Instructions/Elements of the Offense;
    Sentencing hearing scheduled for January 23, 2023 at 08:30 am.
    11-29-2022
    11-29-2022
    11-08-2022 11-08-2022
    Jury instructions
    Additional text:
    Jury Instructions, Filed. Plea questionnaire
    Additional text:
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Plea Waiver and Questionnaire, Filed.
    Video conferencing
    Final pre-trial for Treter, Mark C Wagner-38, Palis, Karen Jeffrey A.
    3 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter appeared by video. Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell appeared by video for Mark C Treter. Attorney Kenneth Olstinski in court for State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: STW
    CASE HELD VIA ZOOM. Case set for Final Pretrial. Parties request an additional final pretrial due to negotiations. Court granted defense request for client to appear via zoom. Case adjourned, Branch 38.
    Final pre-trial scheduled for November 29, 2022 at 08:15 am.
    10-19-2022
    08-18-2022 08-18-2022
    08-18-2022
    08-18-2022
    07-30-2022 07-26-2022
    07-26-2022
    Motion
    Additional text:
    Motion to Adjourn, filed.
    Notice of assignment of judge Notice of hearing
    Additional text:
    Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Jury trial on December 5, 2022 at 08:30 am.
    Notice of hearing
    Additional text:
    Final pre-trial on October 21, 2022 at 08:30 am.
    Judicial transfer Wagner-38, Jeffrey A.
    Additional text:
    Per Chief Judge Directive 22-14, case is assigned to branch 38, Judge Wagner.
    Judicial transfer Kies-45, Jean Marie
    Notice Yamahiro-34, Schwendimann, Glenn H Sarah
    Additional text:
    All parties are notified that effective July 30, 2022, this case will be assigned to Judge Jean Kies, Br 45, room G55 in CJF
    Motion hearing Yamahiro-34, Schwendimann, Glenn H Sarah
    4 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter via Zoom. Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell in person. Kenneth Olstinski appeared for the State of Wisconsin. State condedesto marital privilege issue raised by defense. Court grantes defense motion. Final pre-trial scheduled for October 21, 2022 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for December 5, 2022 at 08:30 am.
    Video conferencing Yamahiro-34, Off the Record Glenn H
    Status conference Yamahiro-34, Off the Record Glenn H
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. Alicia H Kort for Ken Olstinski appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Mark C Treter appeared by video means with Attorney. States response due 6.10.22. Motion hearing re marital privilege July 26, 2022, 11am room 502SB. kmw
    Adjourned hearing Yamahiro-34, Off the Record Glenn H
    Additional text:
    Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell in court. Kenneth Olstinski appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Case in court for a Motion hearing. Defense counse is ill, requests an adjournment. State has no objection. Court adjourns matter for a status conference to scheduled a new motion hearing date. Case remains calendared in Br. 34. Status conference scheduled for May 26, 2022 at 09:00 am.
    05-26-2022 05-26-2022
    05-18-2022
    04-01-2022
    03-18-2022 03-18-2022
    03-16-2022
    Memorandum
    Additional text:
    Memorandum Regarding Marital Privilege
    Video conferencing Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    Jury status hearing Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    Additional text:
    Holcomb, Danielle Holcomb, Danielle
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. Kenneth Olstinski appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defense motion in limine requires briefing. 3.28 JT vacated. Motion deadline date 4.1; response due 4.15. Motion hearing May 18, 2022, 2pm room 502SB. kmw
    Motion in limine Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    5 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    03-15-2022
    03-15-2022
    03-14-2022 10-14-2021
    10-14-2021
    07-31-2021 06-04-2021
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount Additional text:
    Defense Motion in Limine received and filed
    Notice
    Additional text:
    via email, case calendared for Zoom status hearing 3.18.22, 8:30. kmw
    05-19-2021
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Zoom appearances. Defense oral motion to adjourn JSH and JT not objected to, and granted. Jury status hearing scheduled for March 23, 2022 at 08:30 am. Jury trial scheduled for March 28, 2022 at 08:30 am.
    Judicial transfer Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    Motion hearing Havas-10, Kandziora, Sandra Michelle A.
    Additional text:
    MATTER HEARD VIA ZOOM AND STREAMED LIVE ON DACAST.
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
    Case in court for motion hearing. Court ordered witnesses sequestered. Arguments by state and defense. For reasons stated on the record, the Court GRANTED the state's other acts motion.
    Effective July 31, 2021 this calendar will be assigned to Judge Glenn H. Yamahiro, Branch 34, in Room 502 of the Safety Building.
    This case will be heard via Zoom. Zoom meeting information provided to parties.
    Branch 34's hearings will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel /UCGNUqZiTmTRUlidn_W8jVuQ
    Final Pre-trial set for October 14, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Jury Status Hearing set for November 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Jury Trial set for November 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
    Memorandum Havas-10, Michelle A.
    Letters/correspondence
    Additional text:
    re trial
    Witness list - plaintiff Video conferencing
    Final pre-trial
    Additional text:
    Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    Yamahiro-34, Glenn H
    Schwendimann, Sarah
    Schwendimann, Sarah
    6 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Received, Filed, and Forwarded to the Judge for review; Defense Memorandum in Opposition to State's Motion for Other Acts.
    Rescheduled Havas-10, Off the Record Michelle A.
    Additional text:
    MATTER HEARD OFF RECORD AND WITH COURT APPROVAL.
    Parties not in court, but in communication with court via electronic mail. Parties further advised of next court date via electronic mail.
    This case will be heard via Zoom. Zoom meeting information provided to parties.
    This hearing will be streamed live on Dacast: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/4dafbf46-ed15- c11c-fa22-a58262833632/bd44015b-7d6e-cd65-68a6-83d12d8964a7
    Motion hearing scheduled for June 4, 2021 at 02:30 pm.
    Motion Havas-10, Michelle A.
    Additional text:
    Received, Filed, and Forwarded to the Judge for review; State's Motion to Admit "Other Acts" Evidence.
    Status conference Havas-10, Sexton, Emily Michelle A.
    Additional text:
    MATTER HEARD VIA ZOOM AND STREAMED LIVE ON DACAST.
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
    Based on statements put forth, state requests motion hearing date. State to file motion by April 9, 2021. Defense to respond by May 7, 2021.
    This case will be heard via Zoom. Zoom meeting information provided to parties.
    This hearing will be streamed live on Dacast: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/4dafbf46-ed15- c11c-fa22-a58262833632/bd44015b-7d6e-cd65-68a6-83d12d8964a7
    Motion hearing scheduled for May 14, 2021 at 10:00 am.
    Exhibit
    Additional text:
    Motion Hearing exhibits from 9/14/2020 inventoried on this date. Location: BOX 763
    Video conferencing Wall-20, Joseph Breslow-Collien, R. Laurell
    Judicial transfer Havas-10, Michelle A.
    05-07-2021
    04-20-2021
    03-25-2021
    03-23-2021
    03-18-2021 03-18-2021
    7 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    03-18-2021
    Event Court official
    Decision Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Court reporter Amount
    Breslow-Collien, Laurell
    03-10-2021
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Parties appeared by video means with Court appearing from G55-CJF. This hearing will be streamed live on DAcast: https://iframe.dacast.com /live/4dafbf46-ed15-c11c-fa22-a58262833632/c5ce634a-ba00-67db-63d1-21bbc2950367 Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Decision. The Court placed findings of fact upon the record. For reasons stated upon the record, the Court DENIED Defense motion to suppress. Matter is returned to branch 10, the Honorable Judge Michelle Havas for further proceedings. Status conference scheduled for March 25, 2021 at 10:00 am.
    Rescheduled Wall-20, Joseph Off the Record R.
    Additional text:
    Matter scheduled for Decision. CASE HEARD OFF THE RECORD WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE JUDGE.
    Branch 20 is not available to hear this matter. Case adjourned. This case will be heard via Zoom. Zoom meeting information provided to parties. This hearing will be streamed live on DAcast: https://iframe.dacast.com/live/4dafbf46-ed15-c11c-fa22-a58262833632/c5ce634a- ba00-67db-63d1-21bbc2950367 Decision scheduled for March 18, 2021 at 09:00 am.
    Motion hearing Wall-20, Joseph Breslow-Collien, R. Laurell
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: bm
    Continued Motion Hearing proceeded. Testimony of Defendant continued. State and Defense rest. Arguments heard. Court adjourns matter for Decision. This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToW-pi_6-IKRcZkbXWhFWg. Decision scheduled for March 10, 2021 at 01:29 pm.
    Response/reply Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    State's Supplemental Response To Motion To Dismiss Statement, received and filed.
    Motion hearing Wall-20, Joseph Sexton, Emily R.
    03-04-2021
    02-26-2021
    01-21-2021
    8 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Motion Hearing. Parties and Court outline the scope of the hearing. Hearing proceeded.
    State rests, subject to rebuttal. Defense preliminary motion to dismiss heard and denied for reasons stated on the record.
    Sworn for defense: Mark Treter, defendant.
    Court adjourned matter for continued hearing. Motion hearing scheduled for March 4, 2021 at 02:00 pm.
    Memorandum Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Statements, received and filed.
    Motion hearing Wall-20, Joseph Kandziora, Sandra R.
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter in court for continued Motion Hearing. Hearing proceeded.
    Sworn: Julie Barth, Detective for the City of Greendale Police Department.
    Sworn: Matthew Vorkowski, Detective for the City of Greendale Police Department.
    Court ruled additional briefing is needed of defense to advise court of challenge in the matter.Such filing is due to the court by 12/18/2020. State response, if any, is due to the court by 1/14/2021. State requested hearing regarding bail. Court adjourned matter for continued motion hearing/ bail hearing. Motion hearing scheduled for January 21, 2021 at 09:30 am.
    Letters/correspondence
    Additional text:
    Letter from defendant re: change of address. (Mark Treter, 1425 McCartin Dr, New Albany NY 47150).
    Letters/correspondence Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Letter (regarding defendant's address), received and filed.
    Change of address notification for Treter, Mark C
    12-23-2020
    11-11-2020
    11-09-2020
    11-02-2020
    11-02-2020
    9 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    ADDRESS INFO for Mark C Treter
    Current: 1425 McCartin Drive, New Albany, IN 47150 United States (Effective: 11-02-2020) Prior: 5791 Fern Court, Greendale, WI 53129
    Letters/correspondence
    Additional text:
    Received and filed a letter regarding defendant. DK
    Order Triggiano-13, Mary
    Additional text:
    WHEREAS, in December, 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus was detected, now named COVID-19, and it has spread throughout the world, including every state in the United States; WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic;
    WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency to direct all resources needed to respond to and contain COVID-19 in Wisconsin;
    WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed a National Emergency concerning COVID-19;
    WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, Governor Evers announced new orders that limit public gatherings to under 10 people, and closed many businesses to [p]reserve social distancing of 6 feet between people.
    WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, Governor Evers directed the Safer at Home Order be extended through May 26, 2020. While the Safer at Home Order is no longer in place. There are other local orders mandating physical distancing and proper hygiene.
    WHEREAS, as of September 18, 2020, over 33,800,000 people around the world have tested positive for COVID-19, including over 7,230,000 in the United States and 30,690 in Milwaukee County and these numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate, as well as the death toll; WHEREAS, COVID-19 has disrupted the processing and resolution of criminal cases; including out of custody cases assigned for pretrial supervision;
    WHEREAS, individuals listed on Exhibit A attached hereto have been on pretrial supervision for a minimum of 180 days and fully compliant or close to full compliance with supervision requirements for at least all of 2020; given this, a change in supervision level is warranted and necessary to safely and responsibly maintain the pretrial supervision caseload.
    WHEREAS, all necessary victim notification has been completed, the District Attorneys office and Public Defenders office have been notified and no one has objected to the modifications. THEREFORE, it is ordered that individuals listed on Exhibit A (four pages) attached hereto are being ordered from Justice Point supervision to Level 1 Court Reminders effective immediately.
    Motion hearing Wall-20, Joseph Janowski, Kelly R.
    11-02-2020
    10-06-2020
    09-14-2020
    10 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. Mario Fiumerezo under the student practice rule appeared with William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToW-pi_6- IKRcZkbXWhFWg Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Motion Hearing. Court outlined the scope of the hearing with parties. Hearing proceeded.
    Sworn: Ryan Borkowski, Officer for the City of Greendale Police Department.
    Sworn: Julie Barth, Detective for the City of Greendale Police Department.
    Exhibits 1 through 3 received.
    Court adjourned matter for continued hearing. Motion hearing scheduled for November 11, 2020 at 09:00 am.
    Other papers Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Coverletter and transcripts, received from Defense and filed.
    Received documents Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    The Court is in receipt of 3 compact discs and 6 pages (coverletter and transcripts) delivered by courier service from Defense. Materials forwarded to the Judge for review.
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Cash bond refunded
    Additional text:
    Cash Bail Refund Check Packet. Check Issued 08/10/2020. er
    09-11-2020
    09-11-2020
    09-10-2020
    08-10-2020
    08-01-2020 07-22-2020 07-22-2020 07-22-2020
    Judicial transfer Video conferencing Judicial transfer Decision
    Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Dee-37, T. Christopher
    Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Janowski, Kelly
    Janowski, Kelly
    11 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
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    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Additional text:
    Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell appeared. Defendant appearance waived. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. All parties appeared by video means. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Courts decision. Court placed findings of fact upon the record and for reasons stated upon the record, the Court DENIED Defense motion to dismiss criminal complaint and information.
    Case retained by branch 20 for next court proceeding. Motion hearing scheduled for September 14, 2020 at 01:30 pm.
    07-21-2020
    06-29-2020 06-29-2020
    06-29-2020
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    06-26-2020
    06-22-2020
    For reasons stated upon the record, the Court adjusted down cash bond to $10,000. Court ordered defendant TURNED OVER TO Justice Point for SUPERVISION at level 3 (phone contact once a week). All other conditions remain as previously set.
    Bail/bond hearing Wall-20, Joseph Janowski, Kelly R.
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter appeared with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Parties appeared by video means. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Bail Bond Hearing. Arguments heard from parties. For reasons stated upon the record, the Court modified bail. Matter remains scheduled for decision 7/22/2020 at 1:30 PM. This case will be heard via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided to parties. This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel /UCToW-pi_6-IKRcZkbXWhFWg
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Bond motion Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Video conferencing
    Cash bond adjusted down for Treter, Mark C
    Additional text:
    Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Janowski, Kelly Janowski, Kelly
    $10,000.00
    12 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    06-22-2020 06-22-2020
    Event Court official Additional text:
    Motion To Modify Bond, received from Defense and filed.
    Video conferencing Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Further proceedings Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Court reporter
    Off the Record Off the Record
    Amount
    06-17-2020
    05-27-2020 05-27-2020
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Video conferencing Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Other in-court activity Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Janowski, Kelly Janowski, Kelly
    05-26-2020
    04-06-2020
    Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell appeared. Defendant appearance waived. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Parties appeared by video means. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Motion Hearing. Parties advised hearing is needed for Miranda/Goodchild challenge; other matters are briefed and ready for Court decision. Court set matter for hearing. Motion hearing scheduled for June 22, 2020 at 01:30 pm.
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Response/reply Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Reply To Government's Response To Motion To Dismiss For Insufficiency Of Complaint And Information, received from Defense and filed.
    Defendant Mark C Treter appeared with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Mark C Treter appeared by video means with Attorney. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Hearing on Defense motion to suppress statement. Court held off the record conference with parties and set matter for bail bond hearing and decision. Bail/bond hearing scheduled for June 29, 2020 at 08:30 am. Decision scheduled for July 22, 2020 at 01:30 pm.
    13 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    03-30-2020
    03-12-2020
    03-12-2020
    02-13-2020
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Notice of hearing
    Additional text:
    Motion hearing on May 27, 2020 at 10:00 am.
    Motion Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    State's Motion Opposing Suppression Of The Defendant's Statement, received and filed.
    Response/reply Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    State's Response To Defense Motion To Dismiss Criminal Compliant And Information, received and filed.
    Further proceedings Wall-20, Joseph Janowski, Kelly R.
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: SES.
    Matter scheduled for Motion Hearing. Court held off the record conference with parties and summarized findings upon the record. State advised of new discovery in the matter. For reasons stated upon the record, the Court adjourned this matter for hearing. State shall respond to defense filings by 3/13/2020. Defense shall reply/supplement motions by 3/31/2020. Court set matter for motion hearing. Motion hearing scheduled for April 16, 2020 at 10:00 am.
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Other papers Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Inventory Log from Greendale Police Department, received from Defense and filed.
    Other papers Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Search Warrant and Application, received from Defense and filed.
    Memorandum Wall-20, Joseph R.
    02-12-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
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    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-31-2020
    01-10-2020
    12-05-2019
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount Additional text:
    Memorandum In support Of Motion To Suppress Physical Evidence, received and filed.
    Motion to suppress Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Motion To Suppress Physical Evidence, received from Defense and filed.
    Motion to dismiss Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Motion To Dismiss For Insufficiency Of Complaint And Information, received from Defense and filed.
    Memorandum Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Memorandum In Support Of Motion To Suppress Statements, received and filed.
    Other papers Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Transcript Excerpt, received from Defense and filed.
    Motion Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Motion To Suppress Statements, received from Defense and filed.
    Letters/correspondence Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Letter to Court (regarding filing deadline), received and filed.
    Status conference Wall-20, Joseph Worden, Kathleen R.
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
    Case in court for Status Conference. Defense counsel requests a motion hearing date. Defense to file their motion by 1/13/2020 and State to file a response by 2/3/2020. Case adjourned to Branch 20. Motion hearing scheduled for February 13, 2020 at 02:00 pm.
    15 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    12-04-2019
    11-01-2019
    11-01-2019
    Event Court official
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    No Contact Provision Modified Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Court reporter
    Amount
    10-31-2019
    10-31-2019
    10-16-2019 10-16-2019
    Court orders no contact with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 9600 W Grange Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130.
    Court orders no verbal contact with children under the age of 18 in a public setting to include electronic means.
    Bail/bond hearing Wall-20, Joseph Janowski, Kelly R.
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. Defendant Mark C Treter in custody. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Deputy Court Clerk: SD. Case scheduled for scheduling conference. Defense counsel motion to modification of no contact order. Court orders no contact with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 9600 W Grange Ave, Hales Corners, WI 53130. Court futher orders no verbal contact with children under the age of 18 in a public setting to include electronic means. Status conference scheduled for December 5, 2019 at 08:30 am.
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    JusticePoint Pretrial Services Report received and filed.
    Transcript
    Additional text:
    Received & Filed, Original PRELIMINARY HEARING Transcript (33 pages) commencing OCTOBER 16, 2019 by HALEY HERMUS.
    Information
    Preliminary hearing Phillips, Barry Hermus, Haley
    Additional text:
    Preliminary hearing proceeded. Sworn for the state: Julie Barth - Greendale Police Detective. State rests. Defense rests. Defense motion to dismiss argued and denied. Court found probable cause and bound defendant over for trial. Original information received and filed; defendant given a copy, waived reading, was arraigned in open court and plead not guilty. Case is adjourned to Branch 20.
    Janowski, Kelly
    16 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    10-16-2019
    10-15-2019
    10-14-2019
    10-14-2019
    10-02-2019 09-27-2019
    Event Court official Court reporter Amount
    Motion hearing Phillips, Barry Hermus, Haley
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
    Motion to dismiss by defense argued and DENIED by the Court. Scheduling conference scheduled for November 1, 2019 at 08:30 am.
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Justice Point Report received and filed.
    Motion Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Motion To Dismiss For Insufficiency Of Compliant, received and filed.
    Notice of Appearance Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    Notice Of Appearance Of Counsel, received and filed.
    Electronic Notice Update
    Adjourned hearing Phillips, Barry Cunico, Lori
    Additional text:
    Defendant Mark C Treter in court with Attorney Robert Gerald Lebell. William T. Berens appeared for the State of Wisconsin.
    Case set for a Preliminary Hearing. Defense Counsel was just retained this morning and requests an adjournment. State doesn't object. Defendant waived time limits for Preliminary Hearing. Court ordered case adjourned for CAUSE for a Preliminary Hearing in Preliminary Hearing Court, Room 146 of the Criminal Justice Facility. Preliminary hearing scheduled for October 16, 2019 at 01:30 pm.
    09-26-2019
    09-24-2019
    Report Wall-20, Joseph R.
    Additional text:
    JusticePoint Pretrial Services Report received and filed. Cash bond posted
    $25,000.00
    17 of 18 1/19/23, 4:41 PM

    2019CF004201 Case Details in Milwaukee County https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019CF004...
    Date
    Event Court official
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    19RM092831 Actual Date Bond Posted with Sheriff: 9-21-19
    Cash bond set for Treter, Mark C Liggins, Alexis R.
    Additional text:
    Court reporter
    Digital Recording
    Amount
    $25,000.00
    09-21-2019
    09-21-2019
    09-21-2019
    Court ordered defendant TURNED OVER TO Justice Point for SUPERVISION. No possession of dangerous weapons or firearms.
    No Contact Provision Ordered Liggins, Alexis R. Digital Recording
    Additional text:
    09-20-2019 09-20-2019 09-20-2019 09-20-2019
    Signed and filed, No Contact Order. Defendant to have no contact with G.A. (6.22.1977); J.J.N. (2.7.1983); and D.J.N. (12.29.1989); also any child under the age of 18 years old.
    Court advised defendant that failure to comply may result in an additional charge of bail jumping.
    Initial appearance Liggins, Alexis R.
    Additional text:
    11:08 AM Defendant Mark C Treter in court with attorney Colin Patrick McGinn. Defendant Mark C Treter in custody. Katie Bakunowicz appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Defendant is advised this case is assigned to Judge Wall, Branch 20. Defendant given a copy of the complaint and advised of maximum penalties, right to counsel and right to a preliminary hearing. Court reviewed complaint and found probable cause to hold defendant for further proceedings. DEFENDANT IS INDIGENT AND PUBLIC DEFENDER WILL PROVIDE COUNSEL. Commissioner advised DNA sample has been obtained from the Defendant. Court advised Defendant he may qualify to have the DNA sample data expunged if he meets the conditions under Wisconsin Statutes Section 165.77(4). Preliminary hearing scheduled for September 27, 2019 at 08:30 am.
    File Retained Electronically Electronic Filing Notice
    Case initiated by electronic filing Complaint filed
    Additional text:
    Defendant in Custody, Court appearance today in Intake Court, Room 137A.

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