Monday, May 5: Kevin Munson of Hillsboro swerved to avoid a turkey on Ridge Road in the town of Hillsboro. He went into the road ditch, causing both airbags to deploy. Munson suffered minor injuries from the air bag. Tuesday, May 6: Katelyn Burke of Westby was backing...
Monroe County police make drug arrests in town of Wellington
Monroe County police arrested four people on drug charges after completing a search warrant Wednesday at a town of Wellington residence. After the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department received a tip and obtained the search warrant, deputies seized “large...
Ontario Police Report
The following were found guilty in Regional Centers Municipal Court on April 28. The Ontario Police Department had issued the citations. • James Frederick of Ontario — 1) no motorcycle license; 2) false display of registration plates; and 3) speeding • Dale Clements...
Vernon County Sheriff's Department for April 28 to May 4
Monday, April 28: Brian Kerndt of Waukon, Iowa, was eastbound on Main Street in Stoddard, driving a Caledonia Haulers semi. He then saw a car in the center of the road and swerved to miss it, hitting the ditch culvert and embankment. No injuries were reported. Friday,...
Kendall Police Report
The following had appearances in Regional Centers Municipal Court on April 28. The Kendall Marshal's Office had issued the citations. • Melissa M. Abben, exceeding speed zones — $88.80 (guilty) • Wallace W. Duhm, exceeding speed zones — $88.80 (not guilty) • Kip M....
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for April 21–27
Monday, April 21: Amanda Long of Readstown was westbound as Kurtis Woodhouse was eastbound on Highway 56 in the town of Liberty. Woodhouse was going around a curve when a tire he was transporting came out of his truck and struck the Long vehicle. No injuries occurred....
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for April 14–20
Monday, April 14: Jeremy Upah of Onalaska was heading west on snow-covered Highway 14 in the town of Coon. He lost control of his pizza truck, spun around, crossed the centerline, and ended up against the guardrail, heading east. His passenger-side rear dual tires and...
Cashton men face drug, theft charges
Two Cashton men and a Warrens woman were arrested on theft and drug possession charges after an alleged shoplifting attempt from Walmart in Tomah on Saturday, according to the Tomah Police Department. Ura E. Gingerich, 23, and Jeremiah J. Mowery, 23, both of Cashton,...
Nurse admits to stealing medications
A 44-year-old La Farge woman was arrested April 11 on multiple counts of possession after an investigation into missing Fentanyl patches and Vicodin tablets from an area nursing home, according to Vernon County Sheriff John Spears. During an interview with Vernon...
Vernon County Sheriff's Report for April 7–13
Monday, April 7: A representative from the Town of Coon reported that "Cut-A-Cross Road" and "Old Line Road" signs had been stolen. Wednesday, April 9: The Vernon County Highway Department reported that a "dip" sign and its stand had been stolen on Highway 162 in the...
