Three people are facing charges in connection with an alcohol-related accident that occurred last week on Highway 80, near Hillsboro, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears. At about 2:15 p.m. on Sept. 6, Steven M. Blaha, 19, of Hillsboro was operating a...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 2–8
Tuesday, Sept. 3: Locks were cut on three storage units on County Highway HH in the town of Hillsboro. Several thousand dollars worth of tools and toolboxes were stolen from the three units. Tuesday, Sept. 3: A leaf blower, an air compressor, a battery charger and...
Kendall Depot broken into
Kendall Marshal Rich Laxton has reported that the Kendall Depot was broken into Aug. 25. Access to the building was gained through a window, and about $200 was taken. No arrest has been made in the matter, but the investigation continues.
Vernon County Sheriff's Report
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Kevin Kilmer lost control of his vehicle on a curve of Sveum Ridge Road in the town of Coon, struck the embankment, crossed back over the centerline and went over a steep embankment, where the truck overturned and came to rest on its wheels. A...
Two hurt in Ridgeville crash
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday in the town of Ridgeville, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Glen Moseley, 42, of Tomah was driving a 1989 Ford Mustang northbound on County Highway T, north of Highway 71, when he...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 19–25
Monday, Aug. 19: A hit and run accident occurred on Highway 131 in the town of Whitestown. It appeared that a blue Chevy pickup truck had driven straight into the guardrail at a sharp right-hand turn at the intersection of New Heisel Road and Highway 131. The truck...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 12–18
Tuesday, Aug. 13: Thomas Bolstad of Viroqua failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign at County Highway SS and Highway 14, and then was struck by a vehicle driven by Logan Fortney of Readstown. No injuries were reported. Tuesday, Aug. 13: A burglary occurred...
3 charged in Ontario church burglary
Ontario police recently charged three people in connection with a burglary at Grace Community Church in July. Wesley Potter, 18, of 301 Division St., Ontario, was arrested and charged with burglary and criminal damage to property. Also, Garrett Kloety, 20, of 8906...
Woman hurt in town of Stark crash
A Waukesha, Wis., sustained injuries Sunday in a single-motorcycle accident in the town of Stark, according to Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears. Susan Rihn, 52, lost control of her motorcycle on Maple Ridge Road, going off the road and hitting several trees. La...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 5–11
Wednesday, Aug. 7: Emma Frydenlund of Coon Valley lost control of her vehicle on Highway 14 in the town of Coon, going off the road and hitting the guardrail. She reported no injuries. Wednesday, Aug. 7: Riley Fisher of Ontario lost control of her vehicle on a curve...
