Two Kendall residents arrested for drunk driving after leaving Ontario softball game

Two Kendall residents were apprehended after allegedly driving drunk from a softball game in Ontario on Thursday, according to Ontario Police Chief Matt Hoskins. At about 9:21 p.m., the Ontario Police Department received a traffic complaint of a possibly intoxicated...

Man arrested for 2012 Norwalk burglary

DNA collected from the November 2012 burglary of the 71 Express gas station in Norwalk has led to an arrest, according to Norwalk-Wilton Police Chief Steve Johnson. Norwalk-Wilton police and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department apprehended Lucas P. Downing, 24, on...

Wilton man accused of child neglect, disorderly conduct

Charges of child neglect and disorderly conduct were filed against James (Jamie) Odegard, 31, of Wilton after accusations that he shot two small children with an airsoft gun. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department reports Odegard was alone with a 6-year-old and...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Dec. 30 to Jan. 5

Monday, Dec. 30: Jeanne Hasler of Stevens Point, Wis., was traveling westbound on Highway 33 in the town of Whitestown when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a guardrail. She suffered no apparent injuries. Wednesday, Jan. 1: James Fema of Genoa, Wis.,...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Dec. 23–29

Tuesday, Dec. 24: Jordan Aspenson of Gays Mills was traveling south on Highway 27 in the town of Franklin and negotiating a curve when he lost control of his vehicle, slid off the roadway and struck a tree. Aspenson was not injured. Wednesday, Dec. 25: John Langaard...

Monroe County police make town of Byron drug arrest

After detecting the odor of marijuana at a town of Byron residence, Monroe County police arrested 30-year-old Christopher J. Odden early Saturday morning. Police were at the residence to investigate a domestic-dispute call. In all, Monroe County Sheriff's Department...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Dec. 16–23

Monday, Dec. 16: The sheriff's department received a complaint of cattle not being fed on Wang Ridge Road in the town of Clinton. Monday, Dec. 16: David Faber of Richland Center lost control of his vehicle on a corner on County Highway 62 in the town of Webster, going...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Dec. 9–15

Tuesday, Dec. 10: Michael Severson of Viroqua lost control of his vehicle on Maple Dale Road in the town of Viroqua. He crossed the oncoming traffic lane, slid into the ditch and struck a metal post and a small tree. He reported no injuries. Tuesday, Dec. 10: Jordan...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Dec. 2–9

Monday, Dec. 2: Derik Laufenberg of Westby lost control of his vehicle on a snowy curve of County Highway P in the town of Christiana, going off the road and into the ditch. He suffered no injuries. Monday, Dec. 2: Clint Ayesh of La Farge lost control of his vehicle...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

Thursday, Nov. 28: Casey Kirking of Viroqua said he had fallen asleep while driving on a curve of Everson Hill Road. He had gone off the road and into the ditch, causing severe damage to his vehicle. He airbag had deployed. Kirking reported minor injuries. ♦ ♦ ♦ The...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Nov. 18–24

Monday, Nov. 18: Patrick Stanek of Elroy was hauling a large, round bale on his John Deere skid steer on County Highway W in the town of Hillsboro. He attempted to turn across the oncoming traffic lane and into a private driveway when he was struck by a vehicle driven...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Nov. 11–17

Monday, Nov. 11: LaVern Kanagy of Viroqua lost control of his vehicle on a curve of County Highway D in the town of Clinton. He went off the road and struck a fence belonging to Joe Borntreger of Cashton. Wednesday, Nov. 13: Marilyn Biederman of Viroqua lost control...

Vernon County Sheriff's Report for Nov. 4–10

Thursday, Nov. 7: Bridgett Madden of Wonewoc attempted to pass a car on the right on Highway 33 in the town of Hillsboro, losing control of her vehicle, going into the ditch and hitting a tree stump. She reported no injuries. Sunday, Nov. 10: Virginia Bauer of Ontario...

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