The Brief
- Cara Corder, a Milwaukee bartender once supported by a $100K fundraiser after a hit-and-run, is now charged with felonies.
- Prosecutors say she threatened her mother, intentionally crashed into another driver, and tried to steal his car.
- Corder posted bail and is due back in court Nov. 19.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee bartender who received more than $100,000 in community donations for her recovery after a 2024 hit-and-run is now facing multiple felony charges.
What we know:
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Cara Corder was arrested in New Berlin after a series of reckless incidents on Sept. 17, including crashing into another driver, attempting to steal his car and striking an officer during her arrest.
According to the criminal complaint, she was charged with the following:
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety (2 counts)
- Disorderly conduct (2 counts)
- Operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent
- Attempt operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent
- Battery to a law enforcement officer
- Resisting an officer
The backstory:…