MADISON, WI (WSAU) Two Central Wisconsin men, both convicted of drug-dealing charges as teenagers, have been pardoned by Governor Tony Evers. They are Patrick Dell and Jesse Gleason.
Dell, now 45, was caught selling marijuana when he was 19. He now owns a business and lives with his family in Wausau.
Gleason, now 30, was caught selling cocaine at 19. He is now a welder and lives with his wife and child in Schofield.
The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually on August 18, applicants the Board recommended for pardon were forward to Gov. Evers for final consideration. As of Tuesday, the governor has now granted pardons to 65 individuals since he took office in 2019. “I believe in equal justice for all Wisconsinites and the positive impact pardons can have on our criminal justice system and communities,” Gov. Evers said. “During these unprecedented times, it gives me hope knowing that those receiving pardons are getting a second chance and new opportunities to better their communities.”
Seven other pardons were granted on Tuesday for residents in other parts of Wisconsin
