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Man found asleep in bathtub, arrested for allegedly trespassing, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A man was arrested Friday night for allegedly trespassing after falling asleep in a bathtub in someone else’s house, MPD said. The 19-year-old suspect wandered into a woman’s home and bedroom while she was sleeping. According to authorities, she woke up and told the man to leave, but he then went into her bathroom and fell asleep in the bathtub.
Madison man sentenced to federal prison in decades-long wire fraud operation
MADISON, Wis. -- A Madison man who prosecutors said misled investors for over 20 years was sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison on Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Madison PD responds to rollover crash on west side
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A rollover crash shut down a westside intersection for nearly an hour Friday, Madison Police said. Officers responded around 9:45 a.m. to the corner of Odana Road and S. Whitney Way for a report of a crash. Police had to shut down the intersection for about 45 minutes to investigate the crash.
Columbia County Authorities Arrest Man Who Fled Across Two Days
(Columbus) Columbia County authorities arrested a Marshall man following a high-speed pursuit. Sheriff’s deputies received an agency request from Dane County over a stolen truck and trailer on Sunday. Law enforcement found the trailer on Monson Road and the stolen truck soon arrived on scene but fled through a corn field.
Madison man sentenced to four months in prison, five years of supervision for fentanyl trafficking
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Timothy M. O’Shea announced on Thursday that a Madison man was sentenced to four months in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking. 35-year-old John A. Maser pled guilty to the charge in April this year and will...
Insightful Collective: Wisconsin man convicted of PPP fraud writes Amazon bestseller days before sentencing, revealing lessons and insights from his journey through the justice system
MADISON, Wis. – Just days before his sentencing hearing, Eric Upchurch, a Wisconsin entrepreneur recently convicted of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud, has released an Amazon bestselling book titled Pure Intent: Journeys of Resilience, Redemption, and the Pursuit of Integrity in Life’s Greatest Trials. The book, released on Tuesday, August 27th and has rapidly gained attention – offering a candid exploration of Upchurch’s experiences with the justice system, providing valuable lessons for business owners, community leaders, and anyone navigating complex legal landscapes.
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