Richland County Sheriff's Office

Search Warrant Leads to Drugs, Paraphernalia, and Money Seized

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On 05-21-2019, the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force along with the Richland County Special Response Team executed a drug related search warrant at the address of 28875 McNurlin Street in the Village of Gotham. A search of the residence was conducted and officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and U.S. currency. Also located were numerous items of drug paraphernalia to include: used syringes, glass smoking devices, a digital scale, a drug ledger/log, and plastic baggies with residue. The suspect, William C. Giddings was arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail on numerous drug related offenses. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious/drug activity to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 647-Clue(2583).

Other agencies involved were the Richland Center Police Department and Lone Rock EMS.

As a result of the investigation Giddings was placed under arrest for the following tentative charges:

William Giddings

  • Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine
  • Possession with intent to deliver THC
  • Maintaining a drug trafficking place
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Resisting or obstructing an officer

Search of vehicle reveals large amount of Methamphetamine

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On March 21st, 2018 at approximately 2:52 PM a deputy observed a vehicle traveling west bound on U.S Hwy 14 just east of Richland Center. The vehicle was followed into the Goodwill parking lot where three occupants exited the vehicle. The deputy made contact with Clarke the driver of the vehicle while the two passengers fled on foot north behind Goodwill. Clarke was detained at the scene and additional officers were requested. Responding officers apprehended Sander and Harvell who were running in a field east of Goodwill. Both subjects were taken into custody and the vehicle was towed to Richland County impound due to false plates on the vehicle and being unable to locate an owner. Clarke was informed he would be receiving traffic citations for several violations, and he was then released. During an inventory of the vehicle deputies discovered over 25 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of MDMA, digital scales, $398.00 in cash and other various items of drug paraphernalia.

Joshua D. Clark is wanted on several felony drug charges. A $500 cash reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest. If you have information please call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 608-647-2106 or Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE.

WHEN: 3/21/18          TIME of Incident:  02:52PM

WHO Involved:

  • Joshua D. Clarke, 30 of Richland Center, WI
  • Treagir J. Sander, 18 of Richland Center, WI
  • Brettlyn Harvell, 20 of Lone Rock, WI

Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland Center Police Department, and the Richland County District Attorney

WHERE Incident Happened: Goodwill Parking Lot, Richland Center, WI

ARREST or CHARGES:

  • Joshua D. Clarke (WANTED): Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping.
  • Treagir J. Sander: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping, obstructing or resisting an officer.
  • Brettlyn Harvell: Warrants, obstructing or resisting

Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

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On 06-29-17, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department received information that a Sextonville man was suspected of video taping a juvenile who was taking a shower at a nearby residence. The suspect, Jarrett P. Fillyaw was located later that evening and taken into custody on tentative charges of invasion of privacy. A warrant was obtained for Fillyaw’s cell phone and a video believed to be child pornography was located on that device. On 07-24-17, The Richland County Special Response Team along with Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) executed a search warrant at Fillyaw’s residence where several electronic devices were taken as evidence. This case is currently under investigation and has been forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney.

WHEN: 06-29-17 & 07-24-17

WHO Involved: Jarret P. Fillyaw, 32, Sextonville

Agencies Involved:

  • Richland County Sheriff’s Department
  • Richland County Special Response Team
  • Richland Center Police Department
  • Division of Criminal Investigation(DCI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
  • Richland County District Attorney

WHERE Incident Happened: Sextonville, Wisconsin

ARREST or CHARGES:  942.08(2)(a) Invade Privacy- Use Surveillance Device (Victim < 18 years old)  /  948.12(1m) Possession of Child Pornography

Methamphetamine Drug Arrests

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On 06-07-17, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle that was parked in the lane of traffic at the intersection of N. Orange St. and W. Seminary St. in the City of Richland Center. During the traffic stop, K9 Rambo was deployed for an exterior vehicle sniff and alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in numerous items of drug paraphernalia including multiple hypodermic needles, 2 digital scales, and a glass smoking device.   Deputies also located several small plastic baggies that contained methamphetamine, alcohol wipes, cotton balls, several empty plastic baggies with methamphetamine residue, and tin candle holders.  Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail.  This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney for formal charges. Any information regarding suspicious activity or crimes of any kind can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 06-07-17         TIME of Incident:  04:55pm

WHO Involved:

Paige M. Bomkamp, DOB 02-28-1997, Richland Center
Kiefer J. Beran, DOB 01-31-1992, Richland Center

Agencies Involved:

Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Richland Center Police Department
Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force

WHERE Incident Happened: N. Orange St. & W. Seminary St., Richland Center

ARREST or CHARGES:

Bomkamp: 961.41(1m)(e)(2) – Possession of More Than 3 Grams of Methamphetamine, 961.573(1) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 961.41(1m) – Possession with the Intent to Deliver, Manufacture and Distribute Methamphetamine, 961.41(3g)(am) Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic.

Beran: 961.573(1)- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Hold

Car Crash leads to Drug Arrest

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Deputies responded to a two vehicle crash on US Hwy 14 near Fairview Rd just after 4:30pm on Friday evening. Witnesses on scene informed law enforcement that the driver of one vehicle involved in the crash had walked out into a nearby cornfield on two separate occasions and was acting suspiciously. K9 Rambo was deployed for a search of the nearby area and located two containers filled with a substantial amount of marijuana. K9 Rambo also alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the suspect’s vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, prescription pills, and more substances containing THC were discovered.   Also found in the vehicle was approximately $9,300.00 in cash linked to the distribution of illegal narcotics. The suspect, Raymond J. Otigham was arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail. This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney for formal charges. Any information regarding suspicious activity or crimes of any kind can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 06-23-17          TIME of Incident:  4:30 pm

WHO Involved:  Raymond J. Otigham  DOB 07-23-1973, Madison WI

Agencies Involved:

  •  Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.
  • Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force
  • Richland County District Attorney’s Office

WHERE Incident Happened: US Hwy 14 & Fairview Rd, Buena Vista Township

ARREST or CHARGES:  961.41(1m)(h)- Possession of THC with Intent to Deliver, 961.41(3g)(am)- Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, 961.573(1)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 946.41(2m)(a)- Resisting or Obstructing an Officer.

Burglary at the Iron Horse Saloon

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On 06/02/2017 at approximately 11:57 AM the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a burglary at the Iron Horse Saloon in Viola. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered that the suspect(s) forced entry in to the establishment through the back door. Once inside suspect parties used a plasma cutter to gain entry in to the ATM machine where almost $5,000 in twenty dollar bills was removed. No other items are reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about this crime they are encouraged to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 608-647-2016 or Richland Area Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583). Callers to the Crime Stoppers line may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

 

Arrest made in Burglary of the Bat Cave Saloon

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On Monday January 23rd 2017 at approximately 1:05am, forced entry was made into the Bat Cave Saloon in Gotham.  A male subject entered the building and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the saloon.  During the investigation of the burglary, pictures of the subject in the saloon were placed on the Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page.  The Sheriff’s Department received several tips from the community resulting in an arrest.  On Wednesday January 25th at approximately 9:59pm, deputies made contact with Joshua Crook.  After speaking with Crook, he was arrested in connection to the burglary.

Who Involved: Joshua D Crook, 26, of Gotham, WI

Arrest or Charges: 943.10 (1m)(a) Burglary, 943.01 (1) Damage to Property

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Crime Stoppers, and the Richland Center Police Department

RCPD – Recent Burglaries within the City

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Chief of Police Lucas Clements reports that the police department is investigating two burglaries which occurred in the downtown area over the past month. According to Chief Clements, the Hunter’s Outlet, located at 182 N. Main St. was entered December 17th at approximately 9:00 p.m. and again on December 19th at approximately 1:15 a.m., with handguns taken each time.

Clements states that significant physical force was used to gain entry during the burglaries. The police department is encouraging area businesses to be extra vigilant with physical security, especially in their closing and opening procedures.

The police department is asking the public for their help in solving these crimes. If someone has information about these crimes, or observes suspicious activity, they are encouraged to contact the Richland Center Police Department at 647-2103 or Richland Area Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583). Callers to the Crime Stoppers line may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Daytime Burglaries

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Richland County Sheriff Darrell Berglin said his department is continuing to investigate a series of daytime burglaries which have occurred in Richland County in recent weeks. Berglin said that his deputies are working in cooperation with deputies in Vernon County and Sauk County who are also investigating multiple daytime burglaries occurring in their jurisdictions.

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