Skeletal remains investigation in Waushara County leads to two arrests, cash bond set for both
Mar 28, 2025
LEON, Wis. (WFRV) - Two people were arrested after officials conducted a search warrant regarding the investigation into skeletal remains found in Waushara County on March 13.
According to the Waushara County Sheriff's Office, the search warrant resulted in the arrests of 57-year-old Jerry Wendle
r and 48-year-old Wade McLees.
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Wendler is charged with the following:
Felon possessing a firearm
Methamphetamine possession
2nd Offense THC possession
Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property
Drug Paraphernalia possession
Active Wisconsin Department of Community Corrections warrant
McLees was charged with the following:
Methamphetamine possession
Three counts of felony bail jumping
Drug Paraphernalia possession
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McLees also has three open felony cases in Adams and two open cases in Waushara County. Both men had bail/bond hearings in Waushara County Circuit Court on Friday, with Wendler ordered to post a $2,000 cash bond and McLees $1,000.
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