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OWI 5th Offense: Arrest Video
RACINE - During a two-day Alcohol Saturation Program over the New Years holiday, where extra squad cars were specifically deployed to look for impaired drivers, the Sheriff’s Office made five arrests for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired.
Arrest Following Police Chase: Cocaine, Resisting/Obstructing, Paraphernalia
JEFFERSON - At 10:19pm the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office received information that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office had been involved in a pursuit in their county on Hwy 26 near Hwy 19. The pursuit had been terminated by Jefferson County and the information passed on to us. The vehicle was located by Dodge County Deputies on Hwy 26 and a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle fled at speeds reaching 110 mph. Tire deflation devices (spikes) were utilized, however, the vehicle continued to flee, eventually fleeing on the rims of the vehicle.
3 Dead After Police Chase: Monona, WI
MONONA – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Monona, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, January 1, 2024.
Robbery at R-Store, Wausau
Wausau, WI – Wausau Police are investigating and seeking information in response to a robbery that occurred friday evening at R-Store, located at 1511 N 3rd Street. On December 29, 2023, just before 10:00 PM, officers responded to R-Store for a silent alarm. Prior to officers’ arrival, an individual entered the convenience store, approached the checkout, and requested to purchase a Black and Mild cigar. No other customers were present at the time. During the transaction, the individual produced what the employee believed was a handgun, concealed within a plastic bag, and demanded money. The employee complied and handed the suspect money from the cash register. The suspect took the money and fled the scene on foot. The suspect was last seen running south along the east side of the store in the direction of Dekalb Street. Officers canvassed the area and did not immediately locate the suspect.
2 Men Arrested: Pursuit, Spike Stripes Deployed
At 12:56AM this morning a deputy observed a blue Dodge Charger on I41 northbound from Pioneer Rd. The deputy was about to conduct a traffic stop on the operator for multiple equipment violations and the moving violation of unsafe lane deviation when he recognized the vehicle from a previous eluding incident.
Girl Abducted in Indiana Found Safe in Wisconsin
BARNEVELD - Sheriff Michael Peterson reports on December 30, 2023, Iowa County Communications Center was notified that a vehicle at Kwik Trip in Barneveld was involved in an Indiana Silver Alert for an abduction of an 11 year old female in Indiana. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office was advised that the occupants of the vehicle were possibly armed. While the Iowa County Sheriff's Office was enroute to Barneveld it was relayed that the vehicle was traveling in the Township of Dodgeville on USH 18/151.
Arrested at East Towne Mall: 19yo Weapons Charge
MADISON - Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, Madison Police officers were dispatched to Dick's Sporting Goods located in the East Towne Mall for a report of a subject who had dropped a handgun while leaving the store.
1 Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Weston
VILLAGE of WESTON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Marathon County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Fatal Semi-Pedestrian Accident on I-41
PWashington County Sheriff’s investigators remain on the scene of a fatal semi versus pedestrian accident that occurred on Interstate 41 at Sherman Road in the Town of Polk at around 7:45 am this morning. Northbound I41 did remain closed until at least 1 pm.
Vehicle in Water at Merrill Town.
MERRILL - Just before 07:45AM on December 26th, 2023 the Merrill Fire Department was alerted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center of a reported vehicle in the water that was partially submerged. The reporting party was unsure if anyone was inside of the vehicle. Location of incident is N2901 Lokemoen Road Town of Merrill.
Shots Fired at Monkeyshines Bar & Grill
FITCHBURG - Around 1:09 a.m. this morning, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the parking lot of Monkeyshines Bar & Grill, 6209 McKee Road, for a report of a person shot. The apparent victim left the scene before officers arrived.
Daniel Anderson: Extortion, Impersonation & Disorderly Conduct.
GERMANTOWN - A thirty-five-year-old Germantown man was charged in Washington County Circuit Court on Tuesday with attempting to trick and extort victims into sending explicit photographs by posing as a Washington County sheriff deputy and a local attorney. Daniel Anderson now faces several charges including extortion, impersonating a police officer, and disorderly conduct. Anderson was arrested on December 22nd by Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigators after nearly a month and a half-long investigation.
Investigating Hate Crime at Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant
MADISON - The Madison Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a possible hate crime that took place at Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant, located in the 400 block of State Street.
Madison Attempted Carjacking involving 3 Suspects
MADISON - On the evening of December 25, 2023, at approximately 10:15pm, law enforcement authorities from the Madison Police Department responded to a reported incident of an attempted carjacking. The incident took place at the 4900 block of Spaanem Avenue and involved a group of at least three suspected individuals. During the course of the occurrence, it was reported that one of the suspects brandished what appeared to be a firearm.
Grand Jury Indicts Two in Money Laundering Scheme
MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced for Obscene Animal Crush Video
MADISON, WIS. – A Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin man was sentenced today for knowingly causing the creation, sale, and distribution of an obscene animal crush video, in violation of the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (“PACT Act”). U.S. District Judge William M. Conley sentenced Kenneth Herrera, 40, to a year and a day in prison and a $5,000 fine. Herrera will serve three years of supervised release following the prison sentence.
Search for Walmart Theft Suspects
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a person responsible for a theft from Walmart in the Town of Rib Mountain. On December 12, 2023, at 1:05 PM an unknown attempted to push a cart of camping items valued at $862.69 out of the Walmart store without paying. The male had been in the store for approximately 3 hours. The male drove away in a black Chevrolet Impala with a female in the front passenger seat.
Derrick Stevenson: Domestic Violence & Bond Violation
JANESVILLE - On 12/23/23 at 03:41 A.M. officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Riverside Dr. Multiple victims reported Derrick Stevenson was making threats to occupants in the home while causing a disturbance. It was disclosed to officers that Derrick Stevenson was still in the home but was not compliant with coming out.
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