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Viola man extricated from dump truck that overturned on private property
LA FARGE, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that a La Farge man needed to be extricated from his vehicle on July 9 when the dump truck he was driving rolled over on private property. Sheriff Torgerson reports that on Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 11:00 a.m.,...
Minn. man injured after crashing his motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a Vernon County dam
VIROQUA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that a Minn. man was injured when he rode an off road motorcycle off a concrete spillway at a dam in a restricted area of a Vernon County park on June 7. Torgerson said on Sunday, July 7, at approximately...
Viroqua man arrested in Crawford County on drug related charges after vehicle pursuit, traffic stop
SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. – On Thursday, July 11th, 2024, Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit (Diego) attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a pickup truck, however, the driver refused to comply, and a pursuit ensued in the Village of Soldiers Grove.
Former Monroe County Deputy Charged in La Crosse County Court
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information related to criminal charges that. have been brought against one of its former deputies for an incident in La Crosse, WI. In May, the Sheriff’s Office was made aware of allegations of possible misconduct by Aaron. Yang related to domestic...
Tomah Woman Sentenced for Driving Intoxicated and Crashing With Children in the Vehicle
A Tomah woman accused of driving intoxicated and crashing while there were children in the vehicle was sentenced in Monroe County Court on Tuesday. According to court records, back in February of 2023, authorities received a report of a traffic accident with multiple injuries on Ginger Road near the intersection of Quartermaster Road in Monroe County.
Vehicle stolen from Viola recovered in La Crosse
VIOLA, Wis. – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson has released more information about vehicle stolen in the community of Viola that appears to be tied to a previous case involving three juveniles that led law enforcement on chase earlier this month. Sheriff Torgerson reports the auto theft occurred in...
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