Dodge County traffic stop leads to drug bust; 2 arrested
Two people from Beaver Dam were arrested on Tuesday, April 23 after drugs were located in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Dodge County.
Two people from Beaver Dam were arrested on Tuesday, April 23 after drugs were located in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Dodge County.
Dodge County fatal motorcycle crash; alcohol believed to be factor
A Beaver Dam man has died following a motorcycle crash in Dodge County.
A Beaver Dam man has died following a motorcycle crash in Dodge County.
Dodge County Prepared Live; data from mobile callers in real time
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, April 11 the launch of Prepared Live in its dispatch center.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, April 11 the launch of Prepared Live in its dispatch center.
Wisconsin snow: Dodge County power outages reported
A spring snowfall blanketed parts of Dodge County from Tuesday night into Wednesday. The heavy snow left some residents without power.
A spring snowfall blanketed parts of Dodge County from Tuesday night into Wednesday. The heavy snow left some residents without power.
Dodge County drug arrests; 'significant amount' of meth, fentanyl
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office arrested three people after a "significant amount" of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office arrested three people after a "significant amount" of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found.
Waupun Kwik Trip theft, suspects wanted
The Waupun Police Department is looking for two women who they say stole from Kwik Trip on March 8.
The Waupun Police Department is looking for two women who they say stole from Kwik Trip on March 8.
Dodge County crash; Watertown woman dies, Pardeeville man hurt
A 22-year-old Watertown woman died and a 60-year-old Pardeeville man was hurt after a crash on State Highway 16/60 near O’Connor Road in the town of Elba. The intersection is about one mile east of the city of Columbus.
A 22-year-old Watertown woman died and a 60-year-old Pardeeville man was hurt after a crash on State Highway 16/60 near O’Connor Road in the town of Elba. The intersection is about one mile east of the city of Columbus.
Dodge County escaped Huber inmate turned herself in
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said Michelle Hawkins turned herself in to the jail.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said Michelle Hawkins turned herself in to the jail.
Waupun Correctional Facility deaths
We're learning more about the deaths of two of the four inmates who have died at the Waupun Correctional Institution since June 2023.
We're learning more about the deaths of two of the four inmates who have died at the Waupun Correctional Institution since June 2023.
Crash on US Highway 151 south of Beaver Dam; 2 people injured
Two people were injured, one severely, following a crash on US Highway 151 south of Beaver Dam around noon on Thursday, March 7.
Two people were injured, one severely, following a crash on US Highway 151 south of Beaver Dam around noon on Thursday, March 7.
Waupun Correctional Institution inmate dead
An inmate at Waupun Correctional Institution died on Feb. 22, state Department of Corrections spokesperson Kevin Hoffman said.
An inmate at Waupun Correctional Institution died on Feb. 22, state Department of Corrections spokesperson Kevin Hoffman said.
Dodge County wrong-way driver arrested for OWI near Beaver Dam
A Dodge County sheriff's deputy stopped a wrong-way driver on US 151 south of Beaver Dam on Feb. 24 – and the traffic stop was captured by a dash camera.
A Dodge County sheriff's deputy stopped a wrong-way driver on US 151 south of Beaver Dam on Feb. 24 – and the traffic stop was captured by a dash camera.
Dodge County man killed wife, turned gun on himself: officials
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said.
Dodge County man killed wife, turned gun on himself: officials
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said David Zittel, 85, shot his wife, Susan Zittel. Zittel then went to Prairie Ridge Health, entered the lobby, and shot himself.
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said David Zittel, 85, shot his wife, Susan Zittel. Zittel then went to Prairie Ridge Health, entered the lobby, and shot himself.
Dodge County death investigations update
The Dodge County Sheriff?s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
The Dodge County Sheriff?s Office and Columbus Police Department are conducting a pair of death investigations at separate locations that are believed to be related, officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Hustisford home invasion, 2 men arrested
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford in 2023. They are facing extradition back to Wisconsin for their initial court appearances.
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford in 2023. They are facing extradition back to Wisconsin for their initial court appearances.
2023 Hustisford home invasion; 2 arrested in Missouri
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford last year.
Two Missouri men have been arrested in connection to an armed home invasion that happened in the town of Hustisford last year.
Beaver Dam firefighters hurt during ice rescue training; 1 seriously
Three firefighters were hurt in Beaver Dam on Monday evening, Feb. 12 – one of them seriously – during an ice rescue training exercise.
Three firefighters were hurt in Beaver Dam on Monday evening, Feb. 12 – one of them seriously – during an ice rescue training exercise.
Ice rescue training exercise crash in Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam training exercise crash (Credit: George Davis)
Beaver Dam training exercise crash (Credit: George Davis)
Dodge County PayPal fraud complaints; 'please stay alert'
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate fraud complaints that occurred in the past week.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate fraud complaints that occurred in the past week.

















