The following persons were either recently charged in Walworth County Circuit Court or recently made their initial court appearance.

Jose O. Portillo Amparo, 26, 755 N. Tratt St., #132, Whitewater, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and strangulation and suffocation at a residence in Whitewater. If convicted, he faces up to 46 years in prison and $110,000 in fines.

Alexis J. Cloute, 38, Janesville, has been charged with burglary and theft in a residence in Whitewater. If convicted, she faces up to 22 years and six months in prison and $50,000 in fines.

Jordan L. Cordova, 25, Beloit, has been charged with substantial battery and disorderly conduct at a business in Whitewater. If convicted, he faces up to four years and three months in prison and $11,000 in fines.

Kevin W. Henschel, 40, Jefferson, has been charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct in Whitewater. If convicted, he faces up to seven years in prison and $21,000 in fines.