WI - Six-year-old RL has been found safe (Sept 2025) - Jordan Coyle charged February 2026

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Some docket updates for

Lehmann
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
04-14-2026 08:30 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 2 Sentencing hearing Court Molepske, Louis J., Jr.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-23-2026 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from C.B. dated 10/02/25 in support of the Defendant

03-17-2026 Pre-sentence investigation filed
Additional text:
DOC-3A Pre-Sentence Investigation
Filed by the DOC
Sent to BR 2 Judge and JA 3/17/26 AB

03-12-2026 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from J Zerbe on behalf of the Defendant
(Defendant is represented by Atty Travis Slattery - no action take by the Clerk)

03-02-2026 Notice of hearing returned
Additional text:
Plea/Sentencing Hearing set for 02/19/26 & mailed to the Waupaca County Jail - attempted, not known/inmate not here - not identified

02-26-2026 Confidential Crime Victim Information
Additional text:
Filed by the State

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Coyle:
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-17-2026 11:00 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 1 Final pre-trial Court Zell, Michael D.


Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-08-2026 Video conferencing
04-08-2026 Scheduling conference Zell, Michael D. Landowski, Crystal
Additional text:
11:34 AM
Defendant Jordan Allen Coyle appeared by video, in custody. Attorney Laura Federico in court for Jordan Allen Coyle. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin.
DA Cousins calls case, states appearances.
Matter set for scheduling conference.

Attys make requests for scheduling.
Court responds.

BY THE COURT:
Final Pre-Trial Set.
Known discovery, motions to amend information due 05-01-2026.
Substantive Motions due 05-22-2026
Witness disclosure due 06-05-2026.
Daubert motions due 06-12-2026.
Motions in limine and proposed jury instructions due 07-10-2026.
Court to draft a written scheduling order.

11:45 AM Hearing concludes.
Final pre-trial scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 11:00 am.

04-08-2026 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Final pre-trial on July 17, 2026 at 11:00 am.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

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Tuesday, April 14th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 8:30am ET) – WI – R.L. (6) sexually assaulted by Uncle. *Chelsie Renae Lehmann (31/ow 32) "mother" arrested & charged (9/16/25) & arraigned (11/24/25) with harboring/aiding a felon, encouraging parole/probation violation & neglecting a child (consequence is sex offense). Plead not guilty. $10K CASH bond. Bond revoked 2/19/26.
Plead no contest [2/19/26] to Count 3 & Court finds her guilty. Portage County
Judge Louis J. Molepske, Jr. presiding. DA Cass W. Cousins. Defense attorney Travis S. Slattery.
9/16/25 Docket updates: Case initiated by electronic filing. Complaint filed. Notice of initial appearance on 9/26/25.
9/16/25 Update: Video conferencing. Bail/bond hearing with Judge Michael D. Zell presiding. Defendant Lehmann appeared by video, in custody. Attorney Cass W. Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Attorney Greg Venturini appears on behalf of the defendant. Attorney Cousins calls case & states appearances. Defense has received a copy of the criminal complaint. Attorney for the defendant does not have anything to state about the facts of the case. Court finds probable cause that a crime has been committed and that this defendant committed it. State requests $20K cash bond with conditions as stated. Attorney for the defendant objects to cash bond & states reasons on the record. Court questions Attorney Cousins. Attorney Cousins answers. Court informs defendant of right to an attorney and/or public defender. Defendant is not eligible for public defender representation. BY THE COURT: $10K cash bond is set. No contact with child R.L. & no contact with Coyle. Initial appearance scheduled for 9/26/25.
9/22/25 Docket update: Petition for Appointment of an Attorney, Affidavit of Indigency. Indigency hearing on 9/26/25. Notice of hearing. Adjourned initial appearance on 10/27/25.
9/26/25 Update: Video conferencing. Indigency hearing with Judge Michael D. Zell presiding. Defendant Lehmann appeared by video, in custody at Waupaca County Jail. Attorney Danuta Kurczewski in court for State of Wisconsin. Case called, appearances stated. Court questions defendant regarding their right to counsel. Defendant indicates they are ineligible for public defender representation. Court questions defendant regarding the assets, debts, income. Defendant requests the court appoint an attorney. BY THE COURT: Court to appoint counsel for the defendant. Adjourned initial appearance set. Adjourned initial appearance scheduled for 10/27/25.
10/1/25 Docket update: Order appointing counsel. Order on Petition for Appointment of an Attorney. Attorney Travis Slattery appointed. 10/2/25 Docket update: Demand for Discovery & Inspection filed by Attorney Travis S. Slattery. 10/27/25 Docket update: Preliminary hearing on 11/10/25.
10/27/25 Update: Video conferencing. Initial appearance hearing with Judge Michael D. Zell presiding. Defendant Lehmann appeared by video, in custody in Waupaca County Jail. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Prosecuting attorney Danuta Kurczewski in court for the State of Wisconsin. State calls case & states appearances. Attorney/Defendant received a copy of the criminal complaint. Court informs defendant of the charges & maximum penalties. Attorney/Defendant waives reading of the complaint. Preliminary Hearing to be held within time limits. Attorney Slattery would like to be heard on bond if possible. Court states there is not time today for that. BY THE COURT: Bond continued. Attorney Slattery can file written motion on bail. Bond motion can be heard before preliminary hearing if Attorney Slattery files. Preliminary hearing scheduled for 11/10/25.
10/27/25 Docket update: Defendant's Motion & Notice of Motion to Amend Bond filed by Attorney Travis S. Slattery. Notice of motions hearing on 11/4/25.
11/4/25 Update: Motion hearing held with Judge Michael D. Zell presiding. Defendant Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Attorney Cass W. Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Court Reporter appears remotely. Court calls case. Attorney Cousins states appearances. This is a bond hearing that Attorney Slattery filed, a motion for bond modification. Court has reviewed the motion. State has reviewed the motion. Attorney Slattery addresses the Court, states one change in the motion. Attorney Cousins addresses the Court, believes the bond is appropriate. Court states findings, for the record. BY THE COURT: Court denies the request at this time. If circumstances change & if Defendant is able to post a significant amount, Court would set another bond modification hearing. Attorney Slattery addresses the Court. Court replies. 11/10/25 Docket update: Notice of arraignment hearing on 12/1/25.
11/10/25 Update: Preliminary hearing held with Judge Michael D. Zell presiding. Defendant Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Attorney Cass W. Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Defense is contesting this matter. Attorney Cousins calls Witness F.L. who is sworn in & testifies. Direct examination by Attorney Cousins. Witness identifies the Defendant. Objection by Attorney Slattery. BY THE COURT: Attorney Cousins can ask question again. Cross examination by Attorney Slattery. No further questions. No further witnesses or questions. Argument by Attorney Slattery & moves to amend charge as stated on the record. Attorney Cousins makes arguments. BY THE COURT: Court finds it is probable that a felony was committed & this defendant committed it & binds the defendant over for trial. Attorney Slattery states that they will be filing for substitution of judge. Arraignment scheduled for 12/1/25. 11/10/25 Docket update: Request for substitution of Judge filed by attorney Slattery. 11/11/25 Docket update: Application for specific judicial assign approved. 11/12/25 Docket update: Order assigning judge/judicial assignment order to Judge Louis J. Molepske, Jr. 11/13/25 Docket update: Notice of arraignment & motions hearing 11/24/25. 11/21/25 Docket update: Defendant's Motion & Notice of Motion to Amend Bond filed by Attorney Travis S. Slattery.
11/24/25 Update: Arraignment hearing held with Judge Louis J. Molepske, Jr. presiding. Defendant Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Prosecuting attorney Cass Cousins in court for the State of Wisconsin. Court calls the case states the appearances. This matter is set for an arraignment & motion hearing. The State has reviewed the defenses motion to modify bond. Attorney Slattery indicates that the defendant received copy of Information. Defendant waives reading of Information. NOT GUILTY plea entered. Attorney Slattery makes a record regarding motion for bond modification. Attorney Cousins makes a record opposing the motion for bond modification. Court makes a record of findings. State has complied with Victim Notification Statutes. Victim is not present. BY THE COURT: Motion for bond modification is denied at this time. Pretrial conference scheduled for 12/15/25. Scheduling conference scheduled for 3/9/26 @ 10am.
12/1/25 Docket update: Proposed Order by Judge Molepske. Stipulation & Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6) filed by State. 12/2/25 Docket update: Proposed Order Declined by Judge Molepske. DATE DECLINED: 12/1/25. Electronically declined by Louis J. Molepske, Jr. Circuit Court Judge. The defendant by his Attorney has not signed the stipulation. 12/2/25 Docket updates: Proposed Order by Judge Molepske. Stipulation & Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6) filed by State. Stipulation & Order by Judge Molepske. Stipulation & Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6). DATE SIGNED: 12/2/25. Electronically signed by Louis J. Molepske, Jr. Circuit Court Judge. Demand for Discovery by State. 12/8/25 Docket updates: Notice of hearing returned. Return of unclaimed/undelivered mail service. Notice of Assignment of Judge mailed to the Waupaca County Jail - not deliverable as addressed/inmate not here - not identified.
1/23/26 Docket update: Demand for speedy trial. Defendant's Demand for Speedy Trial filed by attorney Travis Slattery. 1/26/26 Docket updates: Notice of scheduling conference hearing on 2/4/26. State's Notice of DAN evidence. State's Motion for Leave to File Amended Information.
2/4/26 Update: Motion hearing with Judge Molepske presiding. Defendant Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Attorney Cass W. Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Attorney Cousins states appearances. Matter is set for two issues: State's motion to file an amended information & to schedule a speedy trial demand. Attorney Slattery has received a copy of the motion to amend the information. Attorney Slattery requests the Court to deny the motion, is prejudicial. Attorney Cousins relies on the motion & requests the Court to grant the motion. If denied, the State will file an amended complaint. Court has a number of factors to consider to determine motion decision. BY THE COURT: Motion is granted. An amended information may be filed. State is filing an amended information to the Court now, mirrors what is in the filing, seek arraignment for Count 3. Defense is prepared to proceed to arraignment for Count 3. Jury trial - 12 person scheduled for 4/14/26 @ am. Final pretrial scheduled for 4/1/26 @ 9:30am.
2/4/26 Update: Arraignment hearing held with Judge Molepske presiding. Amended information is being filed, to include Count 3. NOT GUILTY plea is entered for Count 3. Attorney Slattery has had enough time to talk with his client, requests a trial date. Scheduling conference also held. Trial date is scheduled. Deadlines are addressed. Further discussions. Attorney Slattery requests the Clerk to call twice as many jurors on this case. Attorney Cousins replies. BY THE COURT: 60 jurors are to be called. Court may talk with Clerk of Court & Jury Clerk if there are concerns about the number. BY THE COURT: Bond is continued.
2/13/26 Docket updates: Request from the Defendant for a copy of Discovery. Defendant is currently represented by Attorney Travis Slattery. Letter to Court dated 2/13/26 regarding Defendant's note on discovery filed by the State. 2/17/26 Docket update: Notice of Plea/sentencing hearing on 2/19/26 @ 10:30am.
2/19/26 Update: Plea hearing held with Judge Louis J. Molepske, Louis J., Jr. presiding, Defendant Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S. Slattery in court for Lehmann. Attorney Cass W. Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Attorney Cousins calls the case & states the appearances. This matter is set for plea hearing. Parties are jointly requesting to schedule sentencing at a later date. Parties are requesting a Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) be ordered. State has complied with Victim Notification Statutes. Victim is not present. Plea Questionnaire/Agreement filed. Prosecutor states plea agreement. Attorney for defendant concurs with agreement stated. Defendant enters a plea of: Count 1 [harboring/aiding a felon] Dismissed & read in; Count 2 [encouraging parole/probation violation] Dismissed & read in; & Count 3 [neglecting a child (consequence is sex offense)] No contest. Court questions defendant regarding plea questionnaire, waiver of constitutional rights & understandings. Court advises defendant of elements the state must prove for the charge. Court questions attorney for the defendant. Court finds defendant's plea is freely, voluntarily, knowingly, & intelligently made. Attorneys stipulate that there is factual basis for the charge(s). Parties discuss scheduling & PSI. Attorney Cousins requests that bond be revoked. Attorney Slattery responds. BY THE COURT: Court finds a sufficient factual basis to support the charge(s). Court finds the defendant guilty of: Count 3. Clerk directed to enter judgment of conviction(s) this date. Counts 1 & 2 are dismissed & read in. PSI is ordered. PSI due by 4/3/26. Bond is revoked. Sentencing hearing scheduled for 4/14/26 @ 8:30am. Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights filed by Attorney Travis Slattery. Order for pre-sentence investigation by Judge Molnpske, Jr. Final pretrial hearing on 4/1/26 & Jury trial beginning on 4/14/26 were vacated. 2/26/26 Docket update: Confidential Crime Victim Information filed by the State.
3/2/26 Docket update: Notice of hearing returned. Plea/Sentencing Hearing set for 2/19/26 & mailed to the Waupaca County Jail-attempted, not known/inmate not here-not identified. 3/12/26 Docket update: Letters/correspondence. Letter from J. Zerbe on behalf of the Defendant. (Defendant is represented by Attorney Travis Slattery-no action taken by the Clerk). 3/17/26 Docket update: Pre-sentence investigation filed. DOC-3A Pre-Sentence Investigation. Filed by the DOC. Sent to BR 2 Judge & JA 3/17/26. 3/23/26 Docket update: Letters/correspondence. Letter from C.B. dated 10/2/25 in support of the Defendant.
*Jordan Allen Coyle (34/now 35) [uncle] – Final pretrial hearing on 7/17/26 & trial was set to begin on 5/12/26 was vacated with no further dates.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/14/2025-amber-alert-case-leads-to-almond-womans-prison-sentence/89540324007/

A 32-year-old Almond woman was sentenced April 14 to two years in prison for neglecting a child, resulting in sexual assault.

Chelsie R. Lehmann pleaded no contest to the charge Feb. 19 and was found guilty in Portage County Circuit Court. Additional charges of harboring a felon and encouraging a parole violation were dismissed but considered during sentencing.

Portage County Circuit Court Judge Louis Molepske Jr. also sentenced Lehmann Tuesday to three and a half years of extended supervision to follow her initial confinement. She was given credit for 212 days already served in jail since her September arrest.

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[Megnut]

https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/14/2025-amber-alert-case-leads-to-almond-womans-prison-sentence/89540324007/

A 32-year-old Almond woman was sentenced April 14 to two years in prison for neglecting a child, resulting in sexual assault.

Chelsie R. Lehmann pleaded no contest to the charge Feb. 19 and was found guilty in Portage County Circuit Court. Additional charges of harboring a felon and encouraging a parole violation were dismissed but considered during sentencing.

Portage County Circuit Court Judge Louis Molepske Jr. also sentenced Lehmann Tuesday to three and a half years of extended supervision to follow her initial confinement. She was given credit for 212 days already served in jail since her September arrest.

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Two years.

Either we value protecting children or we don't (as a society).

We are so lucky (as a society) that, at least this time, it didn't end in a death. But it could have.

 

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Here is the docket update:

Lehmann:
Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-14-2026 Written explanation of determinate sentence
04-14-2026 Victim notice of rights
Additional text:
Victim Notice of Rights and Victim Notification Card mailed to victim, RRL. This document is confidential.

04-14-2026 Victim notice of rights
Additional text:
Victim Notice of Rights and Victim Notification Card mailed to victim, EL This document is confidential.

04-14-2026 Judgment of conviction Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Count 1: Dismissed and Read In
Count 2: Dismissed and Read In
Count 3: Prison Sentence with Extended Supervision

04-14-2026 Assessment Report
04-14-2026 Dispositional order/judgment Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
04-14-2026 Sentencing hearing Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Downs, Amy
Additional text:
8:34 AM Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin.

Atty Cousins calls the case and states the appearances.
This matter is set for sentencing.

State has complied with Victim Notification Statutes.

Parties have received and reviewed the Pre-Sentence Investigation report (PSI).
Atty Cousins makes a record regarding absence of read-in charges in PSI.
Atty Slattery has no additions or corrections and makes a brief record.
Atty Cousins indicates that no victim impact statements are to be read.
Court references letters of support in the case file.

Atty Cousins makes sentencing arguments to the court.
Atty Cousins requests to present photographs.
Atty Slattery responds.
Atty Cousins presents photographs.
Atty Slattery objects to statement made.
Atty Cousins responds.

Atty Slattery makes a record regarding sentencing and eligibility for programming.
Atty Slattery makes sentencing arguments to the court.

Court questions whether the PSI writer's presence is required.
Parties indicate that the PSI writer was excused from today's hearing.
Court makes a record regarding the absence of read-in charges from PSI.
Court indicates that the Department of Corrections (DOC) will be contacted.

9:26 AM Court is in recess.
9:45 AM Court is back on the record.

Court makes a record regarding the PSI.
The PSI writer is no longer with the DOC.
A.M. and S.P appear remotely on behalf of the DOC.
Atty Slattery objects as stated on the record.
Court questions S.P.
S.P. makes a record regarding the PSI and the DOC recommendation.
Atty Cousins questions S.P.
Atty Slattery questions S.P.
9:52 AM DOC agents are excused.

Defendant makes a statement to the Court.
Court makes a record of findings.

BY THE COURT:
Determinate Prison sentence of 5 years and 6 months.
Eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program
Eligible for Substance Abuse Program.
2 years Initial Confinement.
3.5 years Extended Supervision.
212 days credit.

Conditions of Extended Supervision:
Follow CPS rules and guidelines.
Complete a cognitive behavioral assessment and follow through with all treatment recommendations.
Obtain a mental health assessment and follow through with all treatment recommendations.
Take medications as prescribed and not terminate any treatment or medication without doctor approval.
Inform Agent of doctor's names and sign appropriate releases.
Obtain and maintain full-time employment or schooling or a combination of both equaling full-time.
Complete programming as need appropriate by the DOC.
Pay costs and surcharges, including the DNA surcharge.
Provide a DNA sample.
Reimburse Portage County for attorney's fees.

Copy of the Written Determinate sheet is provided to the Defendant.
20 days to appeal.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access