Monday, April 13: David Salis of Lancaster, Wis., was traveling northbound on Highway 14 in the town of Viroqua when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway, and stuck a traffic sign. The vehicle continued down an embankment and went through a field before entering the roadway. No injuries were reported. The vehicle had minor damage.
Saturday, April 18: As Danielle Lambeck of Trempealeau, Wis., was making a U-turn on Highway 35 the town of Genoa, she did not see a vehicle traveling northbound and struck it as she pulled onto the highway. The second vehicle was driven by Thomas Bode of Rock Springs. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles had disabling damage.
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The Vernon County Emergency Management has issued a burn ban. This week, 13 burning violations, eight grass/brush fires, and three large-structure fires were reported.
At this time, there shall be no outdoor burning due to the current situation with Covid-19 to keep the fire departments safe from any unnecessary responses. The Wisconsin DNR is not issuing burn permits.
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Pursuant to Gov. Tony Evers’ emergency order No. 15, sheriff sales are temporary canceled.
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Until further notice, in compliance with CDC limitations, to reduce the spread of Covid-19, Sheriff John Spears is limiting nonessential/nonemergent services, including all meetings scheduled at the sheriff’s office, license plate registrations, jail visitation, etc. To report an incident or for questions in general, please call the Vernon County Dispatch Center at (608) 637-2123 or vcso@vernoncounty.org. Civil process/record request inquiries can be forwarded to (608) 638-5710 or vcsorecords@vernoncounty.org.
As directed by Sheriff Spears, if you are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus or flu-like symptoms, please identify this to the dispatcher before a deputy makes contact at your residence. Precautions are being taken in this facility to maintain the health and wellness of staff, inmates, and visitors alike. Thank you for your understanding.
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Sheriff Spears is reminding citizens to practice good health practices and follow the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control.
To help protect our community, your family and coworkers, please remember to wash your hands frequently for a minimum of 20 seconds, limit the amount of times you touch your face with your hands, cover your mouth when you have a cough, and if you are sick, stay home or seek medical attention. Clean and sanitize your home, work areas, and frequently contacted areas.
For more information, please contact the Vernon County Health Department or your medical provider and do your part to keep our community healthy to reduce or limit the impact of Covid-19/coronavirus. Stay safe and healthy!
