On October 9th, 2015 at approximately 3:20 AM Deputies observed two vehicles in the village of Lone Rock traveling on Union Street. As one of the deputies was following the two vehicles they turned onto Pearl Street. The vehicles then left the roadway and drove through a yard to a residence located on the 300 block of East Pearl Street. Deputies then made contact with the occupants of both vehicles and noticed that the driver of one of the vehicles showed signs of impairment. The driver was verbally identified as Corey L Girton. Girton was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tasks at that time. After the tasks were performed Girton was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and operating after revocation. A search of the vehicle was conducted after the arrest. Recovered from the vehicle was close to a half ounce of marijuana as well as other drug paraphernalia. Girton was booked into the Richland County jail on felony drug charges as well as the operating while under the influence 2nd offense.
Use Caution When Traveling in the Morning House with Dense Fog
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind all drivers to be careful in their morning commute with the foggy conditions we are and will continue to experience.
Drivers are asked to slow down, use their head lights and be mindful of the possibility of stopped traffic such as school buses. The fog is thick in the mornings and it inhibits your vision. Normal traveling speeds are not appropriate in the fog. At normal speeds drivers may find it difficult or impossible to avoid a crash with a stopped school bus, slowed traffic, or pedestrians.
Please use caution and slow down as you travel. Allow extra time to get to work or school, and stay alert.
RCPD makes an Arrest for Attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide
Nina Fields
The Richland Center Police Department is continuing their investigation into an attempted 1st degree intentional homicide that occurred in the City in the days leading up to Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Chief of Police Lucas Clements reports that in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20th dispatch received a call from the Madison Police Department wishing to speak with an officer from the Richland Center Police Department. At 2:02 a.m. an officer placed a phone call to a Lieutenant with the Madison Police Department. The officer learned that the Madison Police Department had been contacted by staff at Meriter Hospital, who had concerns that one of their patients had possibly been intentionally poisoned.
Preliminary investigation showed that the victim was a 68 year old female resident of the City of Richland Center that had been transferred from the Richland Hospital to Meriter Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, September 18th. The victim’s condition had gotten considerably worse throughout the morning of Saturday, September 19th at which time she was put on dialysis and had further blood work tested that ultimately showed high levels of Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) in her system. [Read more…]
Drug Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On the evening of September 24th, 2015 a Deputy from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department attempted to serve a civil claims warrant on a female in the city of Richland Center. Contact was made with a juvenile family member of the person who stated she was not home. During the contact the Deputy noticed a strong odor of what was believed to be green marijuana emitting from the residence and as a result, a search warrant was obtained. At around 11:30pm members of the Richland County DTF, Richland Center Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department executed the search warrant with the assistance of an Iowa County K-9 Deputy.
The search produced numerous items of drug paraphernalia along with several grams of marijuana. As a result, 34 year old Angaleena N. Guzman was taken into custody for a civil claims warrant, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and felony possession of (THC) Marijuana. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – Traffic Stop Leads to Two OWI Arrests
On September 20th, 2015 at approximately 2:20 a.m a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on U.S Hwy 14 near Old Mill Rd. The Deputy observed the vehicle cross the center line and a traffic stop was initiated. When the vehicle came to a stop, the Deputy observed the driver and passenger switch seats while remaining inside the vehicle. Contact was made with James Ewers who was now operator of the vehicle. Ewers was asked to perform standardized field sobriety testing at that time. Ewers showed signs of impairment during the testing and was arrested for operating while under the influence 1st offense. Ewers informed the Deputy that he did in fact switch seats with the original driver after he was asked to. Contact was then made with Matthew Nave who was seated in the passenger seat. Nave was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tasks at that time as well. Nave also showed signs of impairment and was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and operating while revoked. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – One Car Crash Leads to OWI and Burglary Charges
Troy A Hach, Michael L Wilson
On September 21, 2015 at approximately 9:15 p.m. the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a one car vehicle crash on USH 14 just West of Eden Valley Lane. Law Enforcement arrived on scene and found one vehicle with significant damage in the ditch line just off of USH 14, vehicle had no occupants upon arrival. Law Enforcement located operator and passenger concealing themselves in the brush. Evidence showed that Wilson was the operator of the vehicle and had drugs and drug paraphernalia on his person. Law Enforcement did locate numerous tools on suspects and their vehicle. After an investigation, it was found that both parties were just involved in a burglary and had stolen the tools and other goods from a business on USH 14. It was determined that Wilson and Hach were both intoxicated and were transported to the Richland center hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests
Derek Nehls, Anthony Dubson and Jason Weiland
On September 12, 2015 at approximately 12:20 AM a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a white Corvette traveling west bound on State Hwy 171 at a high rate of speed without any headlights, near the village of Boaz. The Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver fled, continuing south bound on County Hwy E, and eventually turning west onto Hill Road. Two Deputies pursued the vehicle on Hill Road until the driver lost control and traveled off the roadway into a field. The driver was then taken into custody and identified as Derek Nehls of Lone Rock. Nehls was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and felony fleeing an Officer. After an investigation, it was found that Nehls was just involved in a burglary and had stolen the Corvette from a shed on Tuckaway Valley Road. The investigation continued and two males identified as Jason Weiland and Anthony Dubson were also arrested for being involved in the burglary. Deputies investigating the case found out that a truck and trailer were also used to take items from the location of the burglary. The truck used in the crime was recovered the following day in the Village of Spring Green. The trailer used in the crime and the stolen property from the burglary were later located on a property on Patch Hill Dr near Viola. While Deputies were placing the truck and trailer into the Sheriff’s Department impound, it was discovered that the truck was stolen out of the State of Iowa and the trailer was stolen from the City of Viroqua. While performing a search of the truck, crystal methamphetamine was discovered inside. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is working with several surrounding agencies, and at this time the investigation is still ongoing. More arrests are expected to be made from this investigation. [Read more…]
School Bus Safety Tips
While school buses are, by far, the safest way for students to travel, children need to do their part to stay alert and aware of their surroundings to prevent injury. National Safety Council urges parents to teach their children the following safety rules for getting on and off the bus, and for exercising good behavior while riding.
Getting on the Bus:
- When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to carelessness
- Do not stray onto the street, alleys or private property
- Line up away from the street or road as the bus approaches
- Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before approaching the bus
- Use the handrail when boarding
Behavior on the Bus:
- Don’t speak loudly or make loud noises that could distract the driver
- Stay in your seat
- Don’t put your head, arms or hands out the window
- Keep aisles clear of books and bags
- Get your belongings together before reaching your stop
- Wait for the bus to stop completely before getting up from your seat
Getting Off the Bus:
- Use the handrail when exiting
- If you have to cross in front of the bus, first walk at least 10 feet ahead until you can see the driver
- Make sure the driver can see you
- Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing
- When the driver signals, look left, right, then left again. Walk across the road and keep an eye out for sudden traffic changes
- If your vision is blocked, move to an area where you can see other drivers and they can see you
- Do not cross the center line of the road until the driver signals it is safe
- Stay away from the rear wheels of the bus at all times
Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road
Things get a little crazy on the roads during the school year: Buses are everywhere, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work.
It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.
- If you are Dropping Off your child:
- Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
- Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school
- Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
- According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they’re walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:
- Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
- In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
- Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
- Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
- Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
- Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
- Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
The First Day for Schools in the Area is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
SmartDeposit
Trinity Services Group strives to consistently identify and implement new solutions and capabilities to enhance our services to you, the inmates under your care and the family and friends of those individuals. On July 27, 2015 we will be increasing our offerings to further expand the footprint that allows friends and family to place money on inmates’ accounts. This new provider (www.SmartDeposit.com) offers a variety of capabilities for depositing money including online, mobile and phone in a seamless platform. Additionally, if you are already a MyCarePack customer you will find that this also allows for deposits when family and friends purchase MyCarePack allowing for a single portal to access these valued services. [Read more…]
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