Correction: Originally, the article incorrectly noted that Michael W. Donskey, 55, of Sparta and Leonard J. Cunitz, 34, had been charged with trespassing after entering an apartment in Sparta. Neither has been charged, though the district attorney is reviewing the...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 15–21
Monday, Sept. 15: Robert Solverson of Viroqua backed out of a private driveway in the town of Franklin and struck a legally parked vehicle driven by Ann Kieser of Massachusetts. Tuesday, Sept. 16: Michael Mugrage of Chaseburg was southbound on County Highway K in the...
Monroe County officer helps woman escape submerged vehicle
Monroe County Deputy David Sundvall freed a woman from a submerged vehicle Monday morning near the boundary of Monroe and Juneau counties, according to Juneau County police. At 10:42 a.m., the Juneau County Sheriff's Office received a call from a woman saying that her...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 8–14
Friday, Sept. 12: As Dennis McNeal of Decorah, Iowa, attempted to turn left from Highway 35 to Zitzner Road in the town of Wheatland, Roland Brandau of Tomah tried to pass him. No injuries occurred in the ensuing crash between the McNeal van and the Brandau semi....
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Sept. 1–7
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Victor Johnson of Westby struck Viroqua resident Jessica Iwan's legally parked vehicle at Sidie Hollow Park. No injuries occurred. Thursday, Sept. 4: Zachary Ames of La Crosse swerved to miss a deer on County Highway K in the town of Bergen. He...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Michael Sosinsky lost control of his vehicle on a curve of St. Johns Avenue in the town of Union. He went off the road and struck a tree, but no injuries were reported. Wednesday, Aug. 27: As Gloria DeFlorian of Genoa was making a U-turn at Main...
Ontario Police Report
The following is the Regional Centers Municipal Court docket for July 28 and Aug. 25. All were found guilty. • Davis Dobbs of Ontario — trespassing • Tena Hammond of Kendall — operating motor vehicle while intoxicated (blood alcohol content...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 18–25
Monday, Aug. 18: Aluminum wire, window frames and other assorted recyclable aluminum items were stolen from the Town of Stark building, Corps Road, La Farge. Wednesday, Aug. 20: While attending LarryFest in the town of Wheatland, Kristin Piotrowski reported that a...
Ontario man facing domestic-abuse charges
After his second arrest this year for domestic-abuse-related charges, an Ontario man was taken to Vernon County Jail on Saturday. Officers apprehended Nicholas J. Dibbert, 30, of 207 Church St., charging him with domestic abuse/disorderly conduct, false imprisonment...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Aug. 11–17
Monday, Aug. 11: As Amy Adleman of Medford, Wis., backed out of a parking spot at the Stoddard Kwik Trip, she did not see a post and then backed into it. No injuries were reported. Thursday, Aug. 14: Janine Hessler of Coon Valley left the Coon Valley Kwik Trip and...
