NORTHEAST WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WLUK)- Three counties filed charges against the man whose behavior led to the closure of the Boulder Lake Campground last year in Oconto County.
None of the charges filed were related to the closure of the campground, even though the Oconto County Sheriff’s Department investigated Klimes for holding target practice on his property located near the campgrounds.
Charges were filed against Karl Klimes in Dane, Oconto and Langlade Counties for separate incidents.
On April 6, Langlade County filed three misdemeanor charges, including criminal trespass, for a domestic incident the day before.
Court records show that Klimes posted a $1,000 cash bond and was released.
Klimes found himself on the wrong side of the law two days later in Oconto County. Officials were called out his home for a welfare check. Police reports indicate that they found Klimes at the end of his driveway, and reported that he told officers he had suicidal thoughts. He also admitted to drinking, which was a bond violation.
Klimes was charged this week with bail jumping. He appeared Wednesday in Oconto court, where a $2,500 cash bond was set. He returns to court May 17.
Klimes also has ongoing charges filed against him in Dane County for a November incident at a Madison hotel.
Reports indicate that Klimes was in his truck, wearing a tactical vest and a sidearm. He was arrested and his BAC was .171. Police also recovered an M4 rifle.
He is charged with two misdemeanors in Dane County: operating a firearm while intoxicated and disorderly conduct with a weapon.
No court dates have been set.
