Watertown man wanted for pursuit, crash later found sleeping in cooler at golf clubhouse
DODGE COUNTY -- A 41-year-old Watertown man is being held on a probation hold after a series of events led authorities to him sleeping in a cooler at the Windwood Country Club near Watertown on Friday evening, April 5.A news release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office says the Watertown man was being sought in connection with a police pursuit days earlier (March 29) involving the Watertown Police Department, as well as leaving his vehicle which was found crashed on the end of a cul-de-sac just outside of Watertown.Later on April 5, family and friends of the Watertown man expressed concern because they had not heard from the subject.
DODGE COUNTY -- A 41-year-old Watertown man is being held on a probation hold after a series of events led authorities to him sleeping in a cooler at the Windwood Country Club near Watertown on Friday evening, April 5.A news release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office says the Watertown man was being sought in connection with a police pursuit days earlier (March 29) involving the Watertown Police Department, as well as leaving his vehicle which was found crashed on the end of a cul-de-sac just outside of Watertown.Later on April 5, family and friends of the Watertown man expressed concern because they had not heard from the subject.
Dodge County sheriff: 17-year-old boy from Ohio charged in March 2018 'swatting' incident
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County sheriff's officials on Monday, March 18 announced a 17-year-old boy is facing dozens of charges in connection with a swatting incident that occurred on March 22, 2018.Law enforcement officials from around the country were able to identify the suspect, who is from Youngstown, Ohio.
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County sheriff's officials on Monday, March 18 announced a 17-year-old boy is facing dozens of charges in connection with a swatting incident that occurred on March 22, 2018.Law enforcement officials from around the country were able to identify the suspect, who is from Youngstown, Ohio.
Sheriff: Escaped Dodge County inmate Jennifer Petersen found, taken into custody
DODGE COUNTY -- An escaped inmate at the Dodge County Jail has been located and taken into custody.
DODGE COUNTY -- An escaped inmate at the Dodge County Jail has been located and taken into custody.
Escaped Dodge County Jail inmate found, taken into custody
DODGE COUNTY -- An escaped inmate at the Dodge County Jail has been located.
DODGE COUNTY -- An escaped inmate at the Dodge County Jail has been located.
Dodge County officials seek help to locate work release inmate, Jennifer Petersen
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a work release inmate who failed to return to the jail as required after her pre-approved shift at work.The inmate is Jennifer Petersen, age 39.
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a work release inmate who failed to return to the jail as required after her pre-approved shift at work.The inmate is Jennifer Petersen, age 39.
'Stay off the roads' if you can: Dodge County Highway Department to limit staff's exposure to elements
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 29 asked that everyone please stay off the road, and stay indoors if at all possible through Thursday, Jan. 31 amid the wind chill warning, in effect until noon Thursday.The sheriff, in contact with Dodge County Highway Commissioner Brian Field, said the highway department would limit the staff's exposure to the elements, and focus strictly on US, state and major county highways.
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 29 asked that everyone please stay off the road, and stay indoors if at all possible through Thursday, Jan. 31 amid the wind chill warning, in effect until noon Thursday.The sheriff, in contact with Dodge County Highway Commissioner Brian Field, said the highway department would limit the staff's exposure to the elements, and focus strictly on US, state and major county highways.
Woman arrested for OWI, 2nd offense, accused of striking Dodge County deputy's squad car
BEAVER DAM -- A 46-year-old woman was arrested after sheriff's officials said she drove drunk and struck a marked Dodge County Sheriff's Office squad car early Saturday morning, Jan. 26.According to sheriff's officials, the deputy was helping the driver of a disabled semi that was blocking the left turn lane on N.
BEAVER DAM -- A 46-year-old woman was arrested after sheriff's officials said she drove drunk and struck a marked Dodge County Sheriff's Office squad car early Saturday morning, Jan. 26.According to sheriff's officials, the deputy was helping the driver of a disabled semi that was blocking the left turn lane on N.
Dodge County Sheriff seeks public's help in search for escaped inmate Paul Digangi, Jr.
UPDATE: Paul Digangi, Jr.
UPDATE: Paul Digangi, Jr.
1 dead, 1 taken to hospital by Flight for Life following crash in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY -- One person is dead and another was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital following a crash late Thursday night, Jan. 10 on I-41 near State Highway 28 in Dodge County.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:59 p.m. officials were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 41 near STH 28 in the Township of Lomira.The preliminary investigation shows a silver Ford pickup truck was northbound in the southbound lanes of I-41 when it struck a southbound Peterbilt Semi that was in the right lane.The driver of the Ford pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dodge County Medical Examiner.
DODGE COUNTY -- One person is dead and another was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital following a crash late Thursday night, Jan. 10 on I-41 near State Highway 28 in Dodge County.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:59 p.m. officials were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 41 near STH 28 in the Township of Lomira.The preliminary investigation shows a silver Ford pickup truck was northbound in the southbound lanes of I-41 when it struck a southbound Peterbilt Semi that was in the right lane.The driver of the Ford pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dodge County Medical Examiner.
Dodge County sees lowest number of fatal crashes in 17 years
DODGE COUNTY -- In 2018, traffic fatalities from crashes in Dodge County were the lowest in 17 years.
DODGE COUNTY -- In 2018, traffic fatalities from crashes in Dodge County were the lowest in 17 years.
Crash involving 2 semis temporarily shuts down portion of Highway 33 in Dodge Co.
DODGE COUNTY -- Both lanes of State Highway 33 in Dodge County were closed Thursday morning, Dec. 20 following a crash involving two semis.
DODGE COUNTY -- Both lanes of State Highway 33 in Dodge County were closed Thursday morning, Dec. 20 following a crash involving two semis.
Madison man killed in rollover crash in Dodge County; speed, alcohol believed to be factors
DODGE COUNTY -- A 38-year-old Madison man was killed in a rollover crash on State Highway 16/60 in Dodge County early Sunday morning, Dec. 9.It happened near Oxbow Road just before 7 a.m.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the driver, now identified as Jack Dennis, was heading eastbound and left the highway on a curve, struck a culvert, and began to roll.
DODGE COUNTY -- A 38-year-old Madison man was killed in a rollover crash on State Highway 16/60 in Dodge County early Sunday morning, Dec. 9.It happened near Oxbow Road just before 7 a.m.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the driver, now identified as Jack Dennis, was heading eastbound and left the highway on a curve, struck a culvert, and began to roll.
Grinch steals animated talking reindeer display at Beaver Dam's Swan Park
BEAVER DAM -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is on the hunt for someone who stole an animated talking reindeer display from the Beaver Dam Rotary Lights in Swan park.The sheriff, who chairs the Rotary Lights, recently noticed that one of the displays that was recently purchased for the park, was missing.
BEAVER DAM -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is on the hunt for someone who stole an animated talking reindeer display from the Beaver Dam Rotary Lights in Swan park.The sheriff, who chairs the Rotary Lights, recently noticed that one of the displays that was recently purchased for the park, was missing.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian was transported to the hospital by Flight for Life early Tuesday morning, Nov. 13 after being struck by a vehicle in Dodge County.It happened around 5:30 a.m. on US 151 near Jackson Road in the Town of Calamus.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation shows that a 25-year-old Madison man was traveling north on US 151 in the right traffic lane when he struck one of two pedestrians walking along the same traffic lane -- a 24-year-old Fox Lake woman.The right side of the vehicle struck the woman -- and she was thrown into the grass area east of the highway.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle stopped at the scene and was cooperating with law enforcement.
DODGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian was transported to the hospital by Flight for Life early Tuesday morning, Nov. 13 after being struck by a vehicle in Dodge County.It happened around 5:30 a.m. on US 151 near Jackson Road in the Town of Calamus.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation shows that a 25-year-old Madison man was traveling north on US 151 in the right traffic lane when he struck one of two pedestrians walking along the same traffic lane -- a 24-year-old Fox Lake woman.The right side of the vehicle struck the woman -- and she was thrown into the grass area east of the highway.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle stopped at the scene and was cooperating with law enforcement.
Dodge County officials identify 36-year-old victim in Town of Lebanon homicide
DODGE COUNTY -- Officials have identified the victim in a Dodge County homicide that happened on Halloween night, Oct. 31.
DODGE COUNTY -- Officials have identified the victim in a Dodge County homicide that happened on Halloween night, Oct. 31.
Sheriff's office: Death of male victim in Dodge County believed to be a homicide
DODGE COUNTY -- A death that occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the Town of Lebanon in Dodge County is believed to be a homicide.It happened around 6:15 p.m. on Redwing Road.Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said the body of a male victim was found at that location.Sheriff's officials said one person is in custody on unrelated charges -- and the investigation is ongoing.They said in a news release: "We are unable to release further details at this time, but it is important to note that we believe the public to be safe regarding this incident."
DODGE COUNTY -- A death that occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the Town of Lebanon in Dodge County is believed to be a homicide.It happened around 6:15 p.m. on Redwing Road.Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said the body of a male victim was found at that location.Sheriff's officials said one person is in custody on unrelated charges -- and the investigation is ongoing.They said in a news release: "We are unable to release further details at this time, but it is important to note that we believe the public to be safe regarding this incident."
Man turns self in after injuring pedestrian 'walking on the highway' in hit-and-run
DODGE COUNTY -- Beside the earth moving and farm equipment rumbling through the town of Oak Grove are pieces of a puzzle for authorities in Dodge County.
DODGE COUNTY -- Beside the earth moving and farm equipment rumbling through the town of Oak Grove are pieces of a puzzle for authorities in Dodge County.