Richland County Sheriff's Office

Two Vehicle Accident

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WHEN: 11/18/2025
TIME of Incident: 10:34 AM

WHO Involved: John H Deitelhoff, 78, of Cazenovia, WI
Marla M Knudson, 83, Lone Rock WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US HWY 14 and Culver’s Richland Center, WI

What happened:On 11/18/25 at approximately 10:34am, Richland County Dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a 2 vehicle crash with one person injured near US HWY 14 and Culver’s. Upon arrival it was determined that a vehicle operated by Marla Knudson was attempting to cross US HWY 14 to head to Goodwill. Knudson’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was traveling Westbound on US HWY 14, that was operated by John H Deitelhoff. After, the vehicles had collided, Deitelhoff’s truck left the roadway and came to rest in front of Goodwill. Knudson’s vehicle sustained heavy damage from the crash and remained in the roadway. Two lanes of traffic were closed for approximately 40 minutes while Law Enforcement, EMS, fire personnel and the tow service were on scene. Knudson was transported to the Richland Hospital by Lone Rock EMS. The vehicle was removed by Wegner’s Auto Service.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Richland Center Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Richland Center Fire Department, Lone Rock EMS

Stolen truck from Iowa located in Richland County

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WHEN: 06/23/2025
TIME of Incident: 10:30 AM

WHO Involved: Ryan D. Troendale, 40, of Waukon, IA

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 at Tessa Drive

What happened: On June 23, 2025 at approximately 10:30AM the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a welfare check on a male party who appeared to be sleeping in his older-model black pickup truck on US Highway 14 between Gotham and Lone Rock. Richland County was notified by Iowa County Dispatch that the vehicle matched the description of a truck recently stolen out of the state of Iowa. Richland was also notified that the suspect involved in the theft was a male party named Ryan D. Troendale and he should be considered a threat to law enforcement based on his criminal history. The first responding deputy visually identified the truck to match the description given by Iowa. The driver, later identified as Troendale, was ordered out of the vehicle and complied, but later refused to follow instructions given by the deputy. After an additional deputy arrived on scene to assist, further commands were given, but Troendale refused to comply and was ultimately taken into custody with the use of an electronic control device also known as a Taser. The truck was confirmed to be the stolen vehicle from Iowa, and with the help of a booking photo, Troendale was positively identified as the suspect in the theft. The truck owner was notified and on June 24, 2025 the truck was returned. Troendale is currently facing a charge of Resisting or Obstructing and Officer with other charges pending in the State of Iowa.

Other Agencies Involved: Waukon Police Department, Iowa County Sheriff, Spring Green Police Department, Lone Rock EMS

Charges: Resisting or Obstructing an Officer (946.41)