In July 2024 the Green County Sheriff's Office began conducting an investigation into Misconduct in Public Office and Forgery.  The investigation stemmed from fraudulent certificates being created and issued to the Village of Albany by a member of the Albany Fire Department.  This investigation spanned seven months and a series of forged documents were identified during the course of the investigation.  Through the investigation it was determined there was evidence to support arrests.  

On Friday, March 7, 2025 deputies arrested Karl E. Schoenhard 24, of Albany.  Schoenhard was transported and booked into the Green County Jail awaiting a court appearance.  Schoenhard was subsequently charged with Forgery - Writings (Party to a Crime), Forgery - Uttering (Party to a Crime) and Misconduct in Office.  Schoenhard appeared in Green County Circuit court where he received a $5,000.00 bond and was released.   

On Monday, March 10, 2025 deputies arrested Angela L. Welchel 52, of Albany.  Welchel was transported and booked into the Green County Jail.  Welchel was booked for Forgery and was held pending court.  

The investigation is ongoing at this time.  

Sheriff Cody D. Kanable 

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.