Tuesday, June 17: Joshua Quario of Hillsboro hit a deer with his motorcycle on Briskey Road in the town of Hillsboro. Quario, who had been not wearing a helmet, sustained non-life-threatening head injuries and was transported by Hillsboro Ambulance Service to St....
Woman injured in town of Wilton accident
One person sustained injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in the town of Wilton, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Mildred M. Jones, 68, of rural Wilton was westbound on County Highway A when she stopped at a stop sign at the...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for June 9–16
Thursday, June 12: A tackle box was found at Jersey Valley Lake and turned over to the sheriff's office. Friday, June 13: Russell Miller of Janesville stopped at the intersection of Wemmer Hollow Road and County Highway D in the town of Webster. He checked his cell...
Hillsboro man injured in motorcycle crash
A Hillsboro man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday evening after he struck a deer with his motorcycle, according to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department. Joshua R. Quario, 24, was northbound on Briskey Road, about one-fourth mile of Highway 33,...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for June 2–8
Monday, June 2: In the town of Franklin, Samuel Colburn of Viroqua attempted to turn right onto a private driveway on Belgium Ridge Road while Lisa Briant of Viroqua attempted to leave the private driveway. No injuries were reported in the ensuing crash. Friday, June...
Vernon County issues 48 seatbelt citations
During last week’s Click or Ticket campaign, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued 48 tickets for failure to fasten seatbelts. In addition, during the Click It or Ticket intensified safety-belt enforcement period, officers issued citations and...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for May 26 to June 1
Wednesday, May 28: Derek Foley of Ellsworth, Wis., hit a deer on County Highway N in the town of Sterling, totaling his motorcycle. Wearing head protection, Foley suffered minor injuries. Thursday, May 29: Victor Jaynes of La Farge lost control of his vehicle when he...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for May 19–26
Monday, May 19: A tackle box was found at Sidie Hollow Park and turned over to the sheriff's office. Thursday, May 22: Summer Scott of Kendall was southbound on White Hollow Road in the town of Whitestown when she lost control on a corner, crossed the oncoming traffic...
Ontario Police Report
The following were found guilty in Regional Centers Municipal Court on May 19. The Ontario Police Department had issued the citations. • Rodney Swenson of Ontario — trespass into dwelling • Steven Walker of Wonewoc — exhibition of...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for May 12–18
Wednesday, May 14: A summer home in the town of Hillsboro had been burglarized over the winter. Wiring had been stripped, and some items had been stolen. Wednesday, May 14: Steven Liles of La Farge swerved to miss a deer on County Highway D in the town of Webster. His...