Shawano man held on $50,000 bond after alleged GPS stalking

Aaron T. Behling, 36, of Shawano, was ordered held on a $50,000 cash bond following a Jan. 12 hearing in Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court on multiple stalking and drug-related charges. Prosecutors have charged Behling with stalking by intercepting an electronic communication, misuse of a GPS device, possession of THC as a repeat offender, and possession of methamphetamine as a repeat offender.

Court filings and victim accounts presented at the hearing describe a pattern of alleged surveillance and controlling behavior. The alleged victim reported finding a GPS tracking device attached to her vehicle after an oil change, and described previous incidents of surveillance and confrontations. Law enforcement executed an Act 79 search and reportedly recovered an additional GPS tracker along with syringes and other drug paraphernalia.

Behling has prior felony drug convictions, and prosecutors have indicated those convictions could lead to enhanced penalties if he is convicted on the current counts. The possible sentencing exposure could increase under repeat-offender rules tied to his criminal history. The public defender’s office had not yet appointed counsel at the time of the hearing, and Judge William Kussel Jr. scheduled a status conference for March 10, 2026 to check on representation and next steps.

The charges combine concerns about personal safety and vehicle privacy with ongoing drug enforcement issues that have drawn community attention. For residents of Menominee County and neighboring Shawano, the case underscores how domestic surveillance can intersect with broader public safety and criminal justice matters. Local mechanics, service shops, and motorists may feel heightened unease knowing a tracker was reportedly found after routine vehicle maintenance.

This proceeding also highlights practical pretrial questions that affect the community: the cash bond set in this case, the timing of counsel appointment, and how enhanced penalties tied to prior convictions may shape plea negotiations or trial strategy. Court monitoring on March 10 will determine whether counsel is in place and set future scheduling in the case.

What comes next for Menominee County is a continuation of the court process: arraignment and pretrial motions, potential appointment of a public defender, and possible evidentiary hearings on the GPS and search procedures. For now, the case serves as a reminder for residents to be vigilant about vehicle security and to follow court calendars if they are directly involved or concerned about local safety issues.