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Former state inmate returns to jail after traffic stop.

Eben T. Jackson, 29, Wausau, is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, felony and misdemeanor bail jumping and operating after revocation.

Shortly before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, Weyauwega Police Officer Justin Malueg stopped a westbound vehicle on U.S. Highway 10 near Reek Road after seeing it swerve within its lane and drive down the center of the road.

The driver identified himself as Jackson, using a Department of Corrections ID card.

According to the criminal complaint, Jackson told Malueg that he “was traveling” and “not driving,” and claimed a Supreme Court ruling gave him the right to travel without a driver’s license.

Malueg requested assistance from Waupaca County Deputy James Santiago, who brought his drug-sniffing dog to the scene.
The dog alerted for the presence of drugs.

Malueg searched the vehicle and found a 9mm handgun loaded with 16-round magazine, a wad of cash worth $1,311, and a green substance that smelled like marijuana.

Jackson reportedly told Malueg the cash was from winnings at a casino and that he did not mention the handgun because “you guys should be used to that.”

Jackson is being held in Waupaca County jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

He currently faces charges in Marathon County for possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, possession of amphetamine and two counts of operating without a valid license.

He was released from Marathon County jail after posting a $5,000 cash bond.

Jackson’s attorney in Marathon County has filed a motion to suppress the evidence from a vehicle search because the drug-sniffing dog was unreliable.

In September 2009, Jackson was sentenced in Marathon County to five years in prison for robbery and one year in prison for felony theft from a person/corpse. The terms were to be served consecutively.

Due to his time in jail while the two cases were pending, Jackson was given 472 days credit on each conviction and made eligible for earned release.

In September 2011, Jackson was released to extended supervision.

His extended supervision was revoked on Dec. 7, 2016, and he was released again on Aug. 22, 2017.

According to court records, Jackson plans to represent himself in Waupaca County.

Judge Raymond Huber has ordered that Jackson submit to a competency exam.

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