KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Kenosha County Supervisor Andy “Sgt. Hard” Berg was denied his second request to modify his bond Tuesday afternoon, with Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II ordering that his $75,000 cash bail remain in place following a brief hearing.

The decision comes after Berg sought to have his bond lowered so he could recover money he already posted — funds he says he needs to pay for his attorney and for the attorney representing his co-defendant, Laura Nicole Mercado.

Berg appeared in court in person for the status conference, which was held from approximately 2:46 p.m. to 2:52 p.m. Assistant District Attorney Douglas Haney appeared on behalf of the State. The court noted compliance with victim rights requirements before hearing Berg’s motion.

After arguments, Commissioner Michel denied the request and ordered that Berg’s bond remain unchanged.

A new status conference was scheduled for April 30 at 1 p.m.

Berg previously posted the full $75,000 cash bail ordered in the case. This marked his second attempt to have that amount reduced.

Earlier this year, Commissioner Michel approved a separate modification to Berg’s bond conditions, clarifying no-contact provisions and allowing him to return to his Kenosha residence, while leaving the $75,000 cash bail intact.

Berg’s latest request was driven in part by a key development in the case: his co-defendant’s release.

On Jan. 28, Judge Jason Rossell granted Mercado no-cash bail, allowing her to be released without posting money, despite facing similar charges.

Berg has argued that he should receive similar treatment — or at minimum, a reduction that would allow him to access funds he has already paid to the court.

According to the amended criminal complaint, Berg faces three Class C felony counts for delivering more than 50 grams of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), each punishable by up to 40 years in prison . He is also charged with possession with intent to deliver more than 50 grams of methamphetamine near a park — another Class C felony carrying up to 40 years, plus a potential five-year enhancer .

Additional charges include felony delivery of THC and psilocybin, two counts of straw purchasing firearms, maintaining a drug trafficking place, neglecting a child, and multiple misdemeanor drug-related offenses .

If convicted on the four Class C felony counts alone, Berg faces up to 160 years in prison before enhancers are considered.

Mercado faces multiple felony drug charges as well, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine near a park, possession with intent to deliver narcotics near a park, possession with intent to deliver psilocybin near a park, possession with intent to deliver THC near a park, maintaining a drug trafficking place, and neglecting a child .

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Mercado was granted no-cash bail and released.

The contrast in outcomes remains a central issue in Berg’s case.

In multi-defendant narcotics prosecutions, courts generally require a material change in circumstances before modifying bond. A shift to no-cash bail in a high-exposure case often reflects a significant development in the case, though no formal explanation for Mercado’s release has been placed on the record.

For now, Berg remains in the same position — out of custody, but financially tied to the $75,000 cash bail he has already posted — as his case continues toward further proceedings.