One dead following crash on CTH A in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on CTH A, south of CTH W, in the Township of Oak Grove early Friday morning, August 19th.The preliminary investigation shows that a 19-year-old Hartford man was operating a vehicle south on CTH A.

Dodge Co. Sheriff's officials ID man shot and killed in "suicide by cop" incident in Beaver Dam

DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office have identified a man shot and killed during a standoff in Beaver Dam on Friday, August 5th.The man has been identified as 59-year-old James Quealy of Beaver Dam.Sheriff's officials say the name of the deputy sheriff who fired in this case is not being released at this time, at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation -- pending their investigation.Dodge County Sheriff's officials said the motive behind this incident was "suicide by cop."The fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the Spring Lake Apartments -- located on Woodland Drive in Beaver Dam.According to the Sheriff's Office, a welfare check on a suicidal man ended tragically -- when the man fired a gun at an officer. 

Tip leads to arrests at Dodge County home where party was suspected to involve drugs, alcohol

DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Drug Task Force along with sheriff’s office patrol deputies acted on a tip to break up a party that was allegedly going to involve drugs and alcohol.The tip received by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 22nd indicated there was going to be a party at a home on Butternut Tr.

5 people hurt after collision in Township of Beaver Dam

DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating a collision between a pickup truck and van in the Township of Beaver Dam during the noon hour on Thursday, July 28th.

"Going to be searching the mine:" Dispatch audio released after 3 boys rescued from Neda mine

DODGE COUNTY -- Three teenage boys were rescued from an abandoned mine in Dodge County on July 11th -- and now, for the first time, we are hearing what took place behind-the-scenes during that rescue.Dispatch audio: "Three male subjects, approximately 15 years old, riding pedal bikes."On July 10th, 16-year-old Tate Rose, 16-year-old Zachary Heron and 15-year-old Samuel Lein made their way into the abandoned Neda mine.

13-year-old taken to hospital via Flight for Life after crash in Dodge Co.; woman, 3 other children hurt

DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office say a 13-year-old was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life, and a woman and three other children were hurt in a crash involving a semi and pickup truck on I-41 Monday, July 25th.It happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. on I-41, south of State Highway 67 in Lomira.Officials say a 48-year-old man from Newark, Illinois was driving a pickup, towing a travel trailer -- headed north on I-41.

"The mine is not open to the public:" UWM officials seal openings at Neda mine after three boys rescued

DODGE COUNTY -- We are learning more about the Neda mine in Dodge County -- where three teenage boys were rescued Monday, July 11th after becoming lost inside the abandoned mine on Sunday afternoon.

Danger exists inside Dodge Co. mine where boys were located: "It collapses every once in awhile"

DODGE COUNTY -- For many first responders involved in the search for three missing Dodge County boys now safe, Monday, July 11th was the first time they performed a rescue mission inside an abandoned mine/cave.

"A lot of hugs and tears:" Authorities locate three teens in abandoned mine in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- They were lost for nearly 24 hours in an abandoned mine in Dodge County -- but on Monday afternoon, July 11th Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt announced three teenage boys were located, relatively uninjured.

One dead, two injured following two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 33 near Pleasant Road in the Township of Fox Lake Monday, July 4th.Authorities say two vehicles collided on State Highway 33 around 5:30 p.m.The preliminary investigation shows that one vehicle was traveling westbound on State Highway 33.

One person killed, three others hurt in crash in Township of Ashippun in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash that happened in the Township of Ashippun in Dodge County on Wednesday, June 8th.The crash happened shortly before 11:00 a.m. at County Highway P and County Highway O.A preliminary investigation has revealed that a GMC was headed north on County Highway P -- approaching the intersection with County Highway O.

Denied for a third time: Convicted sex offenders will not be moving into home in Lomira

LOMIRA -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office say two convicted sex offenders, who were set to move into a home in Lomira after their placement was approved by a judge will not be able to live at that home because the sale of the home fell through.

Dodge Co. Sheriff's K-9 Paige to retire after officials learned her first love will always be hunting

DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office say a decision has been made to allow K-9 officer "Paige" to retire.Paige has served the community as a K-9 officer since the summer of 2011.According to the Sheriff's Office, Paige has had numerous successes during her time, including drug finds and suspects tracked.

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after collision with deer in Township of Theresa

DODGE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man was seriously injured early Monday, May 30th when his motorcycle collided with a deer in the Township of Theresa.The crash happened just after 12:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of US Highway 41 near State Highway 28.The motorcyclist, who has been identified as Joseph Negron, was flown to Summit Hospital via Flight for Flight.

12-year-old boy killed in dirt bike vs. truck accident in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- A 12-year-old boy traveling on a dirt bike was struck and killed by a pickup truck near Neosho on Friday afternoon, May 20th.

Court approves placement of convicted sex offenders at home in Lomira

LOMIRA -- Two convicted sex offenders, moved from a home they were placed at in Brownsville, and denied the ability to move into a home in Reeseville will be moving into a home in Lomira in Dodge County.A judge on Tuesday, May 17th approved the placement of 30-year-old Jonathan Miller and 58-year-old Robert Miller at the home in Lomira.

Dodge County Sheriff turns the tables on scammer, warns others of ruse

DODGE COUNTY -- The target of a scam turns the tables on the scammer -- and the would-be victim is the Dodge County Sheriff, Dale Schmidt.

"This is a scam:" Dodge Co. sheriff shares audio recording after he called a scammer back

DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt has released an audio recording of a scam call he received on Thursday morning, May 12th in which the scammer admits to ripping people off.According to a release from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the telephone call came in from the phone number: 605-291-6542.The caller stated:

Sex offenders moved from home in Brownsville, denied in Reeseville could be placed in Lomira

LOMIRA -- Two convicted sex offenders, moved from a home they were placed at in Brownsville, and denied the ability to move into a home in Reeseville may now be coming to Lomira in Dodge County.Some living in Lomira have just learned of plans for a home that was put up for sale.