Two Chippewa County residents pardoned by Gov. Evers

Feb. 27—CHIPPEWA FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers announced 13 pardons on Friday, including pardons for two Chippewa County residents.

To date, the governor has granted 157 pardons.

"Through a pardon, an individual is given the opportunity to make amends and give back to their community and our state," Evers said in a press release Friday. "It continues to be extraordinary listening to the stories of so many who have paid their debt and deserve a second chance. Today, I am glad to be able to grant these 13 pardons."

The pardons include:

—Samuel Cantrall, who was a teenager when he and a friend committed a series of thefts, burglaries, and damage to property. Now in his 50s, he lives with his family in Bloomer and has maintained employment in construction and manufacturing.

—Teresa Scholtz, who was a teenager when she brought contraband into the jail where she was serving a sentence. She resides with her family in Chippewa Falls and aims to make a career of her passion for working with kids.

To date, the governor has granted 157 pardons.

The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores some of the rights that are 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 result in an expungement.