Richland County Sheriff's Office

Traffic Stop Leads to Three Drug Arrests

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WHEN: 10/13/2023
TIME of Incident: 5:00 AM

WHO Involved: Devante White, 31, of Milwaukee, WI
Latrice Frazier, 21, of Milwaukee, WI
Cindy Elmore, 30, of Milwaukee, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: City of Richland Center

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on 10/13/2023 just before 5 am, a Sgt. of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for not stopping at a stop sign in downtown Richland Center. During that traffic stop, K9 Aron was deployed for an exterior vehicle sniff and alerted to the trunk of the vehicle. All three occupants were detained and the vehicle was searched. During a search of the vehicle, officers located 13.7 grams of Fentanyl, 23.4 grams of Marijuana, a loaded 9mm handgun, and several items of drug paraphernalia. All three occupants were arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail.

Sheriff Porter would like to remind you that if you would like to report any drug activity or crime, you can contact Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583), or put a tip in through P3 tips.

ARREST or CHARGES: Devante White – Possession of THC, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Latrice Frazier – Possession of a Schedule I Narcotic, Possess Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a jail, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance, Possession of THC, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Cindy Elmore – Possession of Schedule I Narcotic, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possess Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a jail, Manufacture/Deliver THC, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

Crash Results in OWI and Drug Arrest

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WHEN: 12/14/2022
TIME of Incident: 5:11 P.M.

WHO Involved: Brittany Koproski, 33, of Mosinee WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Highway 60 Near Riverview Ridge Drive

Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on 12/14/2022, Richland County Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on State Hwy 60. The reporting parties advised the female driver and only occupant of the vehicle exited the vehicle after crashing in to the woods and fled on foot. Deputies located the vehicle near Riverview Ridge Drive. Muscoda Fire and EMS where requested and the Richland Center Police Department arrived on scene to assist. Richland Center Police K9 Teddy was deployed to track the suspect that fled the scene. With K9 Teddy’s assistance the driver, Brittany Koprowski, was located hiding in the woods. Deputies observed signs that Brittany was possibly under the influence of drugs. Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia where later located in the vehicle. Brittany was transported to the Hospital and later arrested for numerous drug related charges. All charges were forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

AGENCIES Involved: Richland Center Police Department, Muscoda Fire Department, and Muscoda EMS

ARREST or CHARGES:OWI 1ST, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL 2ND OFFENSE, UNREASONABLE AND IMPRUDENT SPEED 2ND OFFENSE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

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WHEN: 11/22/2022
TIME of Incident: 10:51 P.M.

WHO Involved: David Verdick, 56 of Arena, WI and Ruby Clary, 58, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: City of Richland Center

Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on the evening of 11/22/22, a Deputy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop in the City of Richland Center for expired registration. During the traffic stop, Deputy Schildgen developed reasonable suspicion and deployed his K9 Aron for a sniff of the vehicle. K9 Aron alerted to the presence of narcotics. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the driver David Verdick was found to be in possession of 1.8g of a crystalline substance that later tested positive for Methamphetamine. Verdick was also placed through Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and showed signs of impairment. The passenger Ruby Clary was found to be in possession of narcotic pills she did not have a prescription for, and 2 pipes that later tested positive for Methamphetamine. Both Verdick and Clary showed to be out on open bonds for drug related charges as well as on active probation. All charges will be forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for Prosecution.

Sheriff Porter would like to remind any community members that may have information concerning a crime to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (608) 647-2106. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Richland Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 647-CLUE (2583). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 App at p3tips.com or by downloading the P3 tips app.

ARREST or CHARGES: David Verdick – 961.41(3g)(g) Possession of Methamphetamine; 946.49(1)(b) Felony Bailjumping; 346.63(1)(a) Operating while under the influence
Ruby Clary – 961.41(3g)(am) Possession of Controlled Substance; 961.573(1) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; 946.49(1)(a) Misdemeanor Bail Jumping

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

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WHEN: 11/24/2022
TIME of Incident: 1:45 P.M.

WHO Involved: Brandon Young, 30, of Baraboo, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Village of Gotham

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on 11-24-2022, a traffic stop was conducted on State Hwy 60 near the intersection of County Hwy TB in the Village of Gotham for an equipment violation. During the traffic stop, the deputy requested a K9. K9 Aron of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was deployed for a sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located 2.5g of a brown gravel substance that later tested positive for heroin, and .8g of a crystalline substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine. These items were located above the sun visor of the driver’s seat, where Brandon Young was seated. All charges will be forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Young is also out on bond from Columbia County for similar drug related charges.

Sheriff Porter would like to remind any community members that may have information concerning a crime to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (608) 647-2106. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Richland Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 647-CLUE (2583). Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 App at p3tips.com or by downloading the P3 tips app.

ARREST or CHARGES: Brandon Young – 961.41(3g)(Am) Possession Of Narcotic Drugs; 961.41(3g)(G) Possession Of Methamphetamine; 946.49(1)(B) Felony Bailjumping; 346.63(1)(A) OWI 1st Offense

Traffic Stop Leads to Three Drug Arrest’s

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WHEN: 10/16/2022
TIME of Incident: 5:39 P.M.

WHO Involved: Joseph R. Fendler, 32, of Reedsburg
Kendall A. Preuss, 28, of Jefferson
Keisha M. Vasquez, 33, of New Lisbon

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 at Simpson Implement

What happened: On 10/16/2022 at 5:39pm, a traffic stop was conducted on US HWY 14 near Simpson’s Implement. During the investigation, deputies learned that all 3 occupants had Revoked driver’s license. Kendall Preuss was arrested for Operating a Motor vehicle after Revocation. Deputies requested the Richland Center Police Department K9, Teddy, who was deployed and alerted to the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle by Deputies and the Richland Center Police Department 202.3 grams(0.45 lbs) of a white crystalline substance was located in 6 different baggies that later tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. Also located was one digital scale, multiple smoking devices, multiple small baggies, approximately $688.00 in cash, and a baggie of 11 suspected Oxycodone pills. Joseph is also out on one misdemeanor bond through Sauk County. Keisha is out on one misdemeanor bond through Juneau County and one through Sauk County. Kendall is out on one felony bond through Columbia County and one through Marquette County. Keisha and Joseph are on active Probation through the State of Wisconsin for similar charges. Keisha was arrested for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Joseph was arrested for Possession w/ Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine >50g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule II Narcotic and Misdemeanor Bail Jumping. Kendall was arrested for Felony Bail Jumping, Operate Motor vehicle after Revocation, Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing an Officer, and Possession w/ Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine 10-50g. After Kendall was removed from a squad car a digital scale with a crystalline residue was located on the floor.

Arrest or Charges: Misdemeanor & Felony Bail Jumping, Obstructing Police, Operate Motor vehicle after Revocation, Possession w/ Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine 10-50 g, Possession w/ Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine >50 g, Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

Traffic Stop Leads to OWI, Warrant, and Drug Arrests

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WHEN: 5/9/2021
TIME of Incident: 11:01 P.M.

WHO Involved:
Chelsey M. Bass, 24, of Richland Center, WI
Darien A. Coberley, 21, of Baraboo, WI
Nicholas A. Jones, 30, of Richland Center, WI

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

WHERE Incident Happened:US HWY 14 just West of the City of Richland Center

What happened:On 05/09/2021 at approximately 11:01pm, a deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for having a suspended registered owner. During the traffic stop, K9 Rambo was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics inside of the vehicle. Multiple items were found inside of the vehicle including methamphetamine, psychedelic mushrooms, marijuana, and several items of paraphernalia including used needles, smoking devices, a scale, and a grinder. Three of the four adult passengers in the vehicle were arrested. There was also a 4 year old in a car seat in the back seat of the vehicle.

Arrest or Charges:
Chelsey Bass – OWI 1st w/ Passenger under 16, Possession of THC, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Nicholas Jones – Child Support Warrant Out of Richland County
Darien Coberley – Possession Of Methamphetamine, Possession of Psilocybin, Possession Of THC, Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Felony Bailjumping

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)