WHO Involved: Charlie B Hillman, 48, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 Westbound from Moore Dr. to Starlight Ln

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on May 26th, 2024 at approximately 11:47 P.M., Deputies were dispatched to a call for service in the Village of Lone Rock for a report of a hit and run incident. While en route, dispatch informed deputies of the suspect vehicle description and license plate number. Deputies observed the suspect vehicle traveling westbound on US Highway 14 near Moore Drive. The vehicle swerved and drove head on toward a law enforcement vehicle. Emergency lights and siren were activated, and a pursuit ensued continuing westbound on US Highway 14 toward the city of Richland Center. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle drove recklessly, swerving toward other vehicles on the highway while traveling at speeds up to 100 mph. The pursuit continued into the city, where the Richland Center Police Department deployed stop sticks (a tire deflation device) and it successfully disabled the vehicle. The pursuit ended safely on US Highway 14 near Taco Bell, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Sheriff Porter attributes the safe outcome of this incident to our strong partnership with the Richland Center Police Department. Ongoing joint training on pursuit techniques has proved invaluable in this situation, as well as several others. Teamwork saves lives.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

ARREST or CHARGES: Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer, Criminal Damage to Property

WHO Involved: Devin J. Rego, 25, of Cazenovia, WI
Amber L. Markunas, 35, of Wisconsin Dells, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: County Hwy V, East of Germantown

What happened: On 2/14/24, at approximately 8:40pm, Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a female party who had fallen out of a moving UTV on County Hwy V near Cazenovia. Deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived and located the female unresponsive, but breathing and determined that she was a passenger in the UTV. Contact was made with the driver, 25 year old Devin Rego of Cazenovia who was still on scene. While speaking with Rego, deputies observed signs of alcohol impairment and he was subsequently arrested for Operating an ATV/UTV While Intoxicated Causing Injury. The injured female was identified as 35 year old Amber Markunas of Wisconsin Dells and was transported via Med Flight to UW Hospital for life threatening injuries. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was contacted and will be assisting in the ongoing investigation.

Other Agencies Involved:  Cazenovia EMS, Cazenovia Fire, UW Med Flight, Wisconsin DNR, Reedsburg Paramedics

WHO Involved: Darnell Edwards, 47, of Boscobel, WI
Lyndzi Edwards, 38, of Boscobel, WI
Corey Clark, Juvenile, of Boscobel, WI
Dezzerrae Edwards, Juvenile, of Boscobel, WI
Kelli Neitzel, 32, of Muscoda, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Hwy 60 just west of State Hwy 193

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports on June 6, 2023 at approximately 11:52 A.M., Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call reference a two car accident with multiple injuries. Reporting party advised the crash was located at the intersection of State Hwy 60 and State Hwy 193, The vehicle traveling westbound, operated by Darnell Edwards with three passengers. Four individuals were transported to Gunderson Hospital in Boscobel with minor injuries. drugs or alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors of the accident.

ARREST or CHARGES: None

Other Agencies Involved: Richland EMS, Muscoda Fire Dept., Blue River EMS, Boscobel EMS, Wisconsin State Patrol