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Janesville woman accused of using elderly neighbor’s debit card to make thousands of dollars in purchases
A 29-year-old Janesville woman is accused of swindling thousands of dollars out of an elderly neighbor. According to the criminal complaint, Rock County Human Services became involved in the case when the victim’s electricity was shut off because her checking account had been drained of funds. The victim told...
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit, crash; driver arrested, drugs found
WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit from Walworth County into Rock County that ended with a crash on Sunday, June 30. According to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for unlawful window tint and having no front license plate. The driver initially pulled over and provided an Illinois driver's license.
Wisconsin man leads deputies on 110mph pursuit on I-43 before crashing into median
(WFRV) – A Wisconsin man was arrested on Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop and leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 43. According to a release, deputies with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an Illinois registration for unlawful side window tint and no front license plate.
Public record for July 1, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). BRETT CLEMENS, 35, of Delavan, retail theft, April 10, 400 block South John Paul Road, Milton. JENNA POOLE, 39, of Janesville, theft in a business setting, May 22, 2000 block Milton Avenue, Janesville. DAVID GOBER, 62, of Beloit, prisoner throw or expel bodily substances, May 31, 200 East Hwy 14, Janesville.
Officer justified in shooting that killed Beloit stabbing suspect in standoff: DA
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County District Attorney has concluded that Beloit Police Officer Cole Gille was justified in shooting and killing Gregory Tracy, 54, during a standoff in May during which Tracy stabbed his girlfriend and threatened to kill others. According to District Attorney David O’Leary, the Beloit Police Department responded to reports […]
Rock County DA: Beloit officer who shot, killed man who stabbed woman 'acted lawfully'
BELOIT, Wis. -- A Beloit police officer who shot and killed a man who stabbed a woman earlier this year acted lawfully, Rock County District Attorney David J. O’Leary said Tuesday.
Propane tank leak in Rock County prompts evacuations, road closures
MILTON, Wis. (WTVO) — Emergency crews worked to contain a propane leak from a 60,000 gallon industrial tank as first responders evacuated nearby residents and shut roads in the town of Milton on Monday. According to Lakeside-Fire Rescue, a 911 call alerted first responders of an LP gas leak at Milton Propane, at 3992 Vincent […]
Rock County hosts second multiagency resource center to continue tornado relief
JANESVILLE — Rock County Emergency Management and other local municipalities partnered with statewide and national resource organizations to bring residents affected by the EF-2 tornado some assistance. This was the second resource event that the county hosted. County emergency management Director Kevin Wernet said the approach of agencies last week was to figure out how to address immediate needs while this week is about people needing help with insurance issues and what they cover. ...
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