"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.
"Don't know what he was using them for:" 35 firearms seized from convicted felon in Dodge Co.
DODGE COUNTY -- 35 firearms are out of the hands of a convicted felon.
Two men arrested as about 35 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition seized from home
DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday morning, April 27th took two men into custody -- and recovered about 35 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and suspected drugs.A search warrant was executed at a home on County Road J near 7 Hill Road in Reeseville early on Wednesday morning.This search warrant was a part of a lengthy joint investigation conducted by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in regard to the purchasing and possession of firearms by individuals who have state or federal firearms disqualifiers prohibiting them from possessing a firearm.
11-year-old steals cement truck, leads police on wild chase
DODGE COUNTY, Minnesota — An 11-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly stealing a cement truck and leading authorities on a wild chase through several towns.Authorities said they attempted to pull over the juvenile suspect for speeding on Highway 14, but he then took off, according to KIMT.Dustin Johnson, a witness, recorded video of the incident that was later posted to YouTube.
No longer on the market: Dodge Co. sex offenders won't be placed in home in Reeseville
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Office this week learned that a home on Neuberger Road in Reeseville, where two convicted sex offenders could have lived, was unable to be purchased by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services because the home was no longer on the market.
Dodge County Sheriff's Office warns of phishing email that looks like it comes from Turbo Tax
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office was recently contacted by its own Information Technology Department who made officials aware of an internet phishing scam that attacks computers and phones via email.
Four likely overdose deaths in Dodge Co. in three weeks: "Taking its hold on our rural community"
DODGE COUNTY -- There have been four likely heroin overdose deaths in less than three weeks in Dodge County."This has taken over.
"Concerned about the children:" New placement for convicted sex offender in Dodge Co. called into question
DODGE COUNTY -- How close is too close when it comes to a sex offender living near your home?
Dodge County officials investigate 4 overdose deaths; "bad batch" of heroin could be to blame
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County officials are investigating four deaths which are believed to be the result of heroin overdoses.
14 children nearby: Dodge Co. sheriff "strongly opposed" to proposed home for sex offender
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says he is "strongly opposed" to the proposed placement of a "Chapter 980" sex offender who was one of two sex offenders who had to be moved from a home in Brownsville after it was determined that the sex offenders were living next door to young twins.
Two motorcyclists arrested for OWI following crash in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash involving two motorcycles on Sunday night, February 28th.
"The calm before the storm:" Officials in Dodge County ready for winter storm
DODGE COUNTY -- Monday, February 1st was the calm before the Groundhog Day storm.
Three people hurt, one seriously, after crash involving two vehicles in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County Sheriff's officials say three people were hurt, one of them seriously, after a crash involving two vehicles that happened on Tuesday night, January 26th on County Highway G, south of Hawk Road in the Township of Westford.It happened around 10:45 p.m.Sheriff's officials say a preliminary investigation has revealed a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old Beaver Dam man was headed south on County Highway G near Hawk Road when it collided with a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Beaver Dam man.The 34-year-old man suffered non life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Three injured in head-on collision in Dodge County; alcohol believed to be factor
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a crash on CTH G south of Hawk Road in Dodge County late Tuesday night, January 26th.
In the event of an emergency, you can now text 911 in Dodge County: "Call if you can, text if you can't"
DODGE COUNTY -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has announced customers of the four major wireless carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon & T-Mobile), along with US Cellular and Cricket, can now send text messages to 911 in Dodge County.
Officials: Dodge County barn fire leads to death of livestock
DODGE COUNTY -- Firefighters in Dodge County battled a barn fire in the Town of Herman late Saturday, January 9th.First responders arrived on the scene just after 10 p.m. and the barn was fully engulfed.Officials with the Iron Ridge Fire Department confirm there were no injuries in this fire, however, nine cows and one calf died as a result of smoke inhalation.The Iron Ridge FD is handling the origin and cause investigation.
"I couldn't believe it!" 'SafeRide Ron' drives intoxicated man home for free - and his kindness cost him
DODGE COUNTY -- He helps to keep drunk drivers off the roads in Dodge County -- but now, the sheriff says "SafeRide Ron's" kindness has cost him.Dodge County Sheriff's officials are seeking a person of interest they believe was involved in a home robbery that took place in Beaver Dam Tuesday, December 29th.
After arresting alleged drunk driver on Christmas Eve, sheriff's officials issue warning to others
DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office are reminding folks to drive defensively, and watch for impaired drivers.
Recognize this guy? Officials need help after BP gas station in Beaver Dam robbed
BEAVER DAM -- Dodge County Sheriff's officials hope you can help them identify and apprehend an armed robbery suspect.Sheriff's officials say the BP gas station on Madison Street in Beaver Dam was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday morning, December 8th.It happened just after 8:00 a.m.The suspect displayed a weapon and stole an undisclosed amount of cash, officials say.He then fled on foot, and was last seen headed westbound on Lake Crest Drive in Beaver Dam.A $500 reward is being offered by the owners of the gas station -- for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.