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Arena man arrested for trying to pass counterfeit bill in Readstown
Is. – The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of 58-year-old man from Arena, Wis. after he allegedly tried to use a counterfeit $100 to make purchases on Readstown earlier this month. According to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports the arrest of David A. Verdick, 58, of Arena as the result of an incident that occurred in Readstown on Thursday afternoon, July 11.
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.,...
No injuries after car knocks down utility pole near La Farge
LA FARGE, WIS – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a juvenile driver was uninjured after losing control of their vehicle on State Highway 82 near La Farge and striking a utility pole. Sheriff Torgerson states that on Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a single-vehicle 16-year-old female...
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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