Violation nets fourteen days

Scott Jess, 40, LaCrosse, was sentenced to an additional 14 days in jail after admitting a probation violation Friday morning in Whitman County Superior Court. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Daniel LeBeau told the court Jess, during a Feb. 21 probation review session, said he was doing fine and progressing with counseling. As part of the session Jess underwent a routine test which indicated he had been drinking "a significant amount" in violation of one of the conditions of his probation.

Jess was sentenced Dec. 22 on charges of assault in the third and fourth degree, both with domestic violence. He...