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Richland Center Man Arrested for Drug Delivery Charges

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Harrison E. Schwichtenberg

Harrison E. Schwichtenberg

Chief Lucas Clements of the Richland Center Police Department reports that a Richland Center man has been arrested for a drug delivery charge as a result of an investigation into a near fatal overdose that occurred at a residence in Richland Center late last week.

Harrison E. Schwichtenberg, 25, of Richland Center has been arrested and tentatively charged with Delivery of a Schedule IV drug, a Class H Felony.

Chief Clements stated the investigation, which was conducted by officers from the Richland Center Police Department and the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force, discovered that the victim had purchased the prescription pills from Schwichtenberg, which ultimately led to the near fatal overdose.

Chief Clements commented that, not only is this case a prime example of the dangers associated with illegal prescription pill distribution and abuse, it is also an example of local law enforcement’s dedication to investigate these cases to the fullest extent.  Chief Clements added that, because of the danger it presents to the community, combating illegal prescription pill diversion has been, and will continue to be, a priority of the Richland Center Police Department and Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force.

At the time of Schwichtenberg’s arrest he was out on bond for a previous arrest for manufacture/delivery of non-narcotics and possession of a controlled substance. As a result, Schwichtenberg may also potentially be facing various bail jumping charges.  This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for formal charges to be filed.

Chief Clements advised that citizen assistance is paramount in combating the distribution of drugs within our community.  Anyone witnessing suspected drug activity in the city is encouraged to contact the Richland Center Police Department at 608-647-2103 or Richland County Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583), where callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Arrest Made in Richland County Stabbing Incident

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In Richland County Circuit Court today, 59 year old Jerome Lux of Richland Center was charged with Battery, Trespass to Land and Disorderly Conduct as a result of a lengthy investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  On 6/12/16 Lux and a passenger were driving on Cribbin Hill Rd in Marshall Township when he observed Tom Wagner outside in his yard.  Lux stopped in front of the Tom Wagner property and exited his vehicle.  Lux made comments to the passenger that he was “going to end this once and for all”, then instructed her to take the car and leave the area.  Lux then climbed over a locked gate and entered the Wagner property.   Tom Wagner was in his yard, Lux approached Wagner on foot.  A physical altercation happened which caused injuries to both men, injuries which required Lux to be transfered to a Madison hospital by Med Flight.  In court today, Lux was charged with 1 count of Battery, 1 count of Trespass to Land and 1 count of Disorderly Conduct as a result of the incident.   He was released on a cash bond.   Officials believe this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

– Richland County Sheriff’s Department

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Richland County Stabbing – Update

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has released further information of a physical altercation that involved a knife early Sunday night.

The incident was reported at 6:45 PM on Cribbin Hill Road near address 20393.  Richland County received a cellular 911 call asking for Sheriff’s Deputies to respond but due to poor signal, not much information could be obtained.  The first responding deputy came across a male subject lying along the roadway who was later identified as Jerome Lux, age 59 of Marshall Township.  It was determined Lux had received 2 stab wounds, one to the left chest and one to his neck.  The Deputy administered first aid and scene security until other County Deputies, an RCPD Officer and Richland County EMS arrived.  Further investigation discovered another male, Thomas Wagner, age 50 also of RC, lying injured in a nearby driveway.  Both men were transported to the Richland Hospital with Lux being transferred by MedFlight to UW Hospital in Madison.  A condition update on Lux is not known.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Richland Center Police Department, Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire and the Richland County District Attorney Office.

The investigation continues.

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Man Suffers Life-threatening Injuries in Richland County Stabbing

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a physical altercation between two men early Sunday night. The incident was reported at 6:45 PM last (Sunday) evening. Few details have been released; however, the initial investigation revealed that one man suffered life-threatening stab wounds and was air lifted to a Madison hospital. His condition at this time is not known. Another man suffered non-life threatening injuries, was transported to the Richland Hospital, treated and later released. The names of both men involved have not been released pending further investigation.

Richland County Sheriff James J. Bindl stated there is no danger to the public. Additional details will be forthcoming from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Where Incident Happened: 20393 Cribben Hill Rd., Marshall Township, Richland County, WI

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire Department, and the Richland County District Attorney’s Office

Janesville Man Arrested for 6th OWI

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JeremiahSmithOn May 27th 2016 at approximately 9:27 PM a deputy made a traffic stop on U.S Hwy 14 near Old Mill Rd, for a speeding violation. When contact was made with the driver of the vehicle Jeremiah Smith, signs of impairment were present. During a check of Smith’s driving status, it was also found that Smith had a felony warrant out of Rock County Wisconsin. Smith was taken into custody for the felony warrant and also arrested for operating while under the influence 6th offense with a child in the vehicle. Smith had a three year old female, twelve year old male and an adult female in the vehicle that he was operating. Smith was transported to the Richland County Jail where he is currently being held.

WHEN:  05/27/2016    TIME of Incident:  9:26 PM

ARRESTED: Jeremiah T. Smith, 09/13/1983, of Janesville, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: U.S Hwy 14 @ Old Mill Rd, Lone Rock WI

ARREST or CHARGES: Operating while under the influence 6th with child in vehicle. Operating while revoked. Failure to install ignition interlock device. Open intoxicants in vehicle. Violate child safety belt restraint of child under the age of four years old. Speeding in a 55 mph zone 19 mph over speed limit.

Arrest for 7th OWI Offense

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JoshuaPerkieOn 05/22/2016 the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call of an intoxicated male party in the Richland Hospital parking lot leaving in a blue car. Deputies were able to locate suspect vehicle traveling north bound on Church St in Richland Center and did observe erratic driving while following the vehicle. Suspect vehicle was stopped at the intersection of 4th/Church St in Richland Center. When the deputy made contact with operator (Joshua Perkie) he noticed a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the operator of the vehicle and observed open intoxicants in the vehicle. When a check was done on Perkie’s drivers status it showed that Perkie was revoked due to an OWI related offense. Perkie was asked to perform standardized field sobriety test by deputy and showed signs of impairment. Perkie was arrested for OWI 7th offense, which is a felony in the state of Wisconsin.

WHEN: 05/22/16       TIME of Incident:  Approx 9:35 pm

Who Involved: Joshua J Perkie 03/16/1984 Muscoda, WI

Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland Center Police Dept.

WHERE Incident Happened: 4th/Church St, Richland Center, WI

ARREST or CHARGES: Joshua J Perkie: Operating while under the influence 7th Offense (Felony), Operating while revoked 2nd Offense and Failure to install Ignition Interlock Device.

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One Vehicle Crash Results in OWI 5th

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On 05/20/2016 the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of a one vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of CTH A/Coulter Hill Rd in Richland County.

Upon arriving on scene deputies were advised that passenger George Schmidt had injuries from the crash and was transported by Viola EMS to Vernon Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Deputies made contact with operator of the vehicle Leland Mellum and notice a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his breath. When a check was done on Mellum’s driver status it showed that he was revoked due to an OWI related offense. Mellum was asked to perform standardized field sobriety test by deputy and showed signs of impairment. Mellum was arrested for OWI 5th offense with injury, which is a felony in the state of Wisconsin and operating while revoked.

WHEN: 04-02-2016 TIME of Incident: 1:59am

WHO Involved: 

  • Leland L. Mellum 11/11/1956, Richland Center, WI

    • George J. Schmidt 11/19/1951 Soldiers Grove, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: CTH A @ Coulter Hill Rd

ARREST or CHARGES: Operating while under the influence 5th offense with injury (felony), operating while revoked.

Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Viola EMS, Richland Center Fire Department, and Boaz First Responders

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Names released in Richland County Fatal Crash

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Richland County Sheriff James J. Bindl has released the names of the persons involved in the roll over crash Saturday that claimed the lives of two Richland Center area girls.

At 2:36pm on Saturday, the Richland County Communications Center received word of a one vehicle roll over crash on Cty A, west of St Hwy 80 in Dayton Township. Emergency crews responded and found a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier in the south ditch at that location. As a result of the crash, 16 year old MaKenzie C. Foust of Richland Center, and 17 year old Brooklyn M. Lindvig of Rural Richland Center were both pronounced dead at the scene by a Richland County Deputy Coroner. A passenger in the vehicle, 18 year old Jacob R. Logterman of Richland Center was transported by Richland County EMS to the Richland Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Assisting the Sheriff’s Department at the scene was Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire, Baraboo EMS, Richland County Coroner’s Office and the Wiscsonsin State Patrol.

The Richland School District is planning to have counselors and staff available tomorrow to assist students in light of the tragedy.

Two Killed in Rollover Crash

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Richland County Sheriff James J. Bindl reports at 2:49pm on Saturday May 14, 2016, the Richland County Communications Center received a 911 call of a roll over accident on County Hwy A about 3 miles west of St Hwy 80.  Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene.  It was discovered that a passenger car had over turned, landing in the south ditch at that location.  Two persons were pronounced dead at the scene by a Richland County Deputy Coroner.

Names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  The Wisconsin State Patrol has been called to assist.  The investigation continues.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County EMS, Baraboo EMS, Richland Center Fire, Richland County Coroner’s Office, and the Wisconsin State Patrol

Car/Tractor Crash Results in Minor Injuries

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At about 9:03pm Richland County 911 received reports of a crash on US 14 at County Hwy TB in Buena Vista Township near Sextonville. A 2001 Ford Escape being operated by Bonnie Guitweiler of Richland Center was traveling westbound on US 14 when it rear ended a piece of farm implement attached to a tractor which was stopped in the roadway. The tractor, owned and operated by Jason Fuller of Kaukauna, was stopped in traffic on US 14 waiting to turn south onto County Hwy TB when the collision occurred. The tractor was pulling a large lime spreader which was hauling several thousand pounds of lime and compost. There were lights attached to the rear of the spreader, however they were not working. After the impact, the tractor unit continued from the scene to a location on County Hwy TB. It was followed by a witness to the crash who called law enforcement. A Deputy made contact with the tractor operator who indicated he did not realize the crash occurred. The operator of the car was transported to the Richland Hospital with minor injuries. The car suffered extensive damage. The investigation continues.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire Department, and the Richland Center Police Department