According to a press release from Governor Tony Evers, he has granted additional pardons, with four of the individuals living within our listening area. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records. Pardons were granted to:
Derek Ace; who fled from police and crashed into a streetlight. Now 15 years later, he resides in Janesville and has started a photography business in addition to maintaining employment with the same employer for two decades.
Candace Davis; who was 40 when she sold a controlled substance to an informant and was subsequently found in possession of marijuana and controlled substances. Now 28 years later, she has maintained steady employment in Beloit, where she resides with her family.
Wilfred Pieper; who sold a controlled substance to an undercover officer. Now over three decades later, Pieper resides in East Troy where he volunteers with his church and has worked with the same paving company for nearly 40 years.
John Walstead; who was 20 when he participated in a string of burglaries of construction sites and warehouses. He has since earned two associate degrees in biomedical science and electronics, as well as a bachelor’s degree in electronics. He currently resides in Cambridge with his family.