A hit-and-run suspect was arrested Friday at 216 S. South Railroad St. in Kendall, according to Kendall Marshal Rich Laxton. The Kendall Marshal’s Office and the Norwalk-Wilton Police Department assisted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department in locating Matthew J....
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Oct. 28 to Nov. 3
Tuesday, Oct. 29: A burglary occurred on S. Pearl Street in Stoddard. It was unknown what had been taken. Tuesday, Oct. 29: A burglary occurred some time within the last week on S. Main Street in Stoddard. Old motors containing copper were among the items stolen....
Vernon County Sheriff’s Department seeking tips on mailbox damage in La Farge, Ontario area
The Vernon County Sheriff's Department is seeking information on widespread mailbox damage that occurred last night in the Ontario and La Farge area. Multiple mailboxes were damaged in rural areas southwest and southeast of Ontario and into Monroe County. Those who...
Counterfeit bills being passed in Norwalk, Ontario, Sparta and Elroy
Counterfeit $20 bills have been in circulation the past few days in Ontario, Norwalk, Elroy and Sparta, according to Ontario Police Chief Matt Hoskins. The serial numbers on the fake bills passed at Ontario and Norwalk businesses match those generated in an Elroy...
Ontario man on probation for possession charges
Randy Harmel, 32, of Ontario was sentenced on Oct. 21 to 12 months’ probation for possession of a synthetic cannabinoid and possession of drug paraphernalia. He must undergo an alcohol- or drug-abuse assessment and may not have contact with known drug dealers...
Norwalk man convicted of bail jumping, other charges
Jacob Englin, 33, of Norwalk was sentenced Oct. 12 to 30 days in jail with Huber privileges and to one-year probation for bail jumping, domestic abuse, related disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct using a dangerous weapon. He must undergo a domestic abuse...
Ontario man charged with disorderly conduct
Scott Ellsworth, 44, of Ontario was charged Oct. 1 with obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct after a report of a fight in the 100 block of Juneau Street in Tomah. A $1,000 signature bond was set. He may not drink alcohol or enter places where it is sold.
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Oct. 21–27
Monday, Oct. 21: Steven Meyer of Westby was hauling unsecured sawdust bales southbound on Highway 27 in the town of Christiana. Cora Lewicki of Westby was northbound on Highway 27. One of the sawdust bales fell off of the Meyer truck and landed in front of Lewicki in...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Oct. 14–20
Wednesday, Oct. 16: LaMont Hagen of Westby legally parked his vehicle at the Grower's Market in the town of Clinton. Vernon Wiedenfeld of Richland Center did not see it and backed into the Hagen vehicle. No injuries occurred. Thursday, Oct. 18: Covers for steel bulk...
Burglary attempted at Kendall Fastrip
Suspects wearing black ski masks attempted to burglarize the Kendall Fastrip on Sunday, according to the Kendall Marshal's Office. An employee had closed the 223 E. South Railroad St. business a short time earlier and was completing her shift when she saw two people...
