AJ TaylorJanuary 27, 2021Last Updated: February 28, 2021
Michael Groe of Lake Mills, had his probation revoked on his conviction for “Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance-Second Offense (Marijuana),” an aggravated misdemeanor. Groe was sentenced to serve 30 days in the Winnebago County Jail.
Groe, also pled guilty to Count 1 “Possession of a Controlled Substance-Third Offense (Methamphetamine),” a class D felony, and Count 2 “Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp,” a class D felony, stemming from an investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on August 13, 2020. For Count 1, Groe was sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison sentence not to exceed 5 years and ordered to pay a $1,025.00 criminal fine, applicable surcharges and costs. The prison sentence and fine were suspended and Groe was placed on probation for a period of 3-5 years to the Department of Correctional Services. As a condition of probation, Groe was ordered to reside at a residentia