Richland County Sheriff's Department

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

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Lt. Billy Jones of the Richland Center Police Department reports that a Richland Center man was arrested over the weekend on drug related charges.

Stuart Boe, 63, was arrested and tentatively charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The investigation began when Boe was stopped for a driver’s license violation and the assistance of a K9 unit was requested.  K9 Rambo, of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, was deployed and indicated the presence of controlled substances to be in Boe’s vehicle.  During the subsequent search of Boe’s vehicle, numerous baggies of suspected marijuana were located along with a couple items of suspected drug paraphernalia.  In addition, $1280 of US currency was located on Boe’s person during the arrest.

In addition to the Sheriff’s Department, the Police Department was assisted on-scene by members of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force.   All charges have been forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Lt. Jones commented that this investigation was the result of the thoroughness of the Officer who made the initial traffic stop and the assistance of K9 Rambo.  Lt. Jones added that the Officer’s decision to request the K9 unit was, in part, due to tips that law enforcement has received concerning Boe’s suspected involvement in illegal drug activity.  Lt. Jones stated that this is another example of how citizens’ information can assist law enforcement in achieving the goal of reducing the amount of drugs and crime in our community.

Any citizen who has information concerning any illegal activity is encouraged to call the Richland Center Police Department at 608-647-2103 or the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 608-647-2016.  Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Richland Area Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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3 Arrested After High Speed Chase

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Saturday evening at about 7:35pm a Sergeant from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was working traffic enforcement on US 14 West and identified a silver Dodge pick up traveling in excess of the posted speed limit. The Sergeant activated his warning lights and the truck accelerated. The Sergeant activated his siren and chased the truck west on Highway 14, then north on Bosstown Lane. The truck drove through a private yard, across a septic mound and into the woods where all three occupants fled on foot. Several Richland County Deputies responded, as well as Richland County DNR Warden Kirk Konichek.

Richland County Deputies deployed the department drone while calling for a K-9 from Grant County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies also created a perimeter around the area. A Deputy noticed a vehicle moving in the area and stopped it. It was learned the female operator was there to aid the fleeing parties. Deputies soon located the 3 suspects and took them into custody. Charges on the 3 males have been referred to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office. Charges for the female party are pending.

Sheriff Bindl gave high praise to the deputies involved for the safety and professionalism that they exhibited in the incident.

WHO INVOLVED:
Devin M. Girard, 27, of Muscoda, WI
Kevin D. Campbell, 22, of Blue River, WI
Tylor J. Myers, 23, of Lone Rock, WI

WHEN: 05-04-2019      TIME of Incident: 7:34 PM
Location: US Hwy 14 West and Bosstown Dr, Sylvan Township

Other Agencies Involved: Wisconsin DNR & Grant County Sheriff Department K-9 Unit

Arrests or Charges:

Devin M. Girard – Knowing fleeing an Officer (Felony)
Kevin D. Campbell – Resisting / Obstructing an Officer & Bail jumping
Tylor J. Myers – Resisting / Obstructing an Officer & Bail jumping

Traffic Stop Leads to K9 Deployment and Drug Arrest

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Richland County Sheriff James J Bindl reports that on 04-27-18, A Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy 80 just south of Hwy 60 in Eagle township due to the registered owner of the vehicle having a felony warrant. During the stop 46 year old Lemuel Anderson of Avoca, who was operating the vehicle, provided a California driver’s license that was expired and also had an expired instructional permit through Wisconsin. Anderson did not have a valid license. K9 Rambo was deployed for a “free air” exterior vehicle scenting and had a positive alert to the odor of illegal narcotics inside. A search of the vehicle provided 4.3g of Crack Cocaine, 10.04g of Marijuana, $1,182.00 cash, digital scales and drug paraphernalia. It was also learned that Anderson was out on felony bond from Richland County. Lemuel Anderson was arrested and charged (see charges below). The Muscoda Police Department assisted at the scene.

WHEN: 4/27/18          TIME of Incident:  09:02PM

WHO Involved: Lemuel A. Anderson, 46, of Avoca, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Hwy 80 South of Hwy 60, Eagle Township

ARREST or CHARGES: 961.41(1m)(cm)1r Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine, 961.41(h)1 Possession with Intent to Deliver THC, 961.573 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 946.49(b) Felony Bail Jumping (2 counts) 343.05(3)(a) Operating a motor vehicle with out a valid license (1st Offense)

Traffic Contact Leads to K9 Deployment and Drug Arrest

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On 03-04-18, Sander was observed operating a vehicle in the City of Richland Center with a revoked driver’s license. Contact was made, and Sander was arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail. K9 Rambo was utilized for an open free-air sniff of the vehicle being operated by Sander and gave a positive alert to the odor of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted in numerous baggies of a white crystal substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine. Glass smoking devices, a digital scale, and other items of drug paraphernalia were also located in a bag belonging to Sander inside the vehicle. Sander was also out on misdemeanor bond through Richland County for a previous Operating after Revocation arrest. Any suspicious activity can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 3/4/18       TIME of Incident:  07:39PM

WHO Involved: Treagir J. Sander

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

WHERE Incident Happened: N. Jefferson Street & W. Mill Street

ARREST or CHARGES: Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamaphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating After Revocation, Bail Jumping