Richland County Sheriff's Office

Suspect Taken Into Custody After Threats Made Involving Handgun

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On February 14th, 2021 at 3:20pm Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to Lone Rock where they met with a victim who reported that she had been in an argument with Michael Paulsen. The victim said that during the argument, Michael Paulsen pointed a handgun at her and said that he was going to kill her, the kids, and himself. The victim was able to get out of the residence with the kids and contact law enforcement. Michael Paulsen did not answer his door or phone when law enforcement attempted contact.

Law enforcement was later able to make phone contact with Michael Paulsen. The suspect agreed to exit his residence and was safely taken into custody.

Location of Incident: 531 W. Exchange Street, Lone Rock, WI

Who Involved: Michael A. Paulsen, 41, of Lone Rock, WI

Other Agencies Involved:

  • Richland County Special Response Team
  • Richland Center Police Department
  • Lone Rock EMS
  • Lone Rock Fire Department

Pending Charges:

  • 941.20(1) Endangering Safety By Use OF A Dangerous Weapon
  • 941.30(2) Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
  • 947.01 Disorderly Conduct (Domestic Abuse Related)

Request for Squad Bids – 1/21/2021

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department, under the authority of the Richland County Law Enforcement and Judiciary Committee, is currently accepting bids as described below to purchase two (2) police package squad vehicles:

Police Package RAM 1500 SSV CREW 4×4
Police Package Dodge Durango SUV 4 door AWD
Police Package Ford F-150 4 door 4×4 pick up
Police Package Ford Explorer SUV 4 door AWD

Detailed Bid Specifications

Bids must be received by Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at 4:00p.m.

Bids will be accepted by U.S. Mail, email or hand delivery to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. If mailing or delivering bids, mark the envelope “Attention: Squad Bids”. Electronic bids should be sent to amber.muckler@co.richland.wi.us and put Squad Bids in the subject line.

If mailing bids, address to:
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Attn: Squad bids
181 W. Seminary St.
Richland Center, WI. 53581

Requests can be made by calling 608-647-8906 ext. 3 or through email to Administrative Office Manager Amber Muckler at amber.muckler@co.richland.wi.us.

Bids will include all fees associated with the purchase. The bid you give will be a “drive away” figure and will include all dealer and licensing fees.

The vehicle will be delivered within 90 days of the order being placed.

Received bids will be reviewed by the Richland County Law Enforcement and Judiciary Committee. Richland County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and will consider bids most advantageous to the county. Richland County reserves the right to accept or reject portions of bids. The County also reserves the right to reject all bids and consider purchase from the State of Wisconsin Cooperative Purchasing Program.

Authority: Sheriff James J. Bindl
On behalf of the Richland County Law Enforcement and Judicial Committee

Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended

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On November 8th, 2020, at 8PM a worker from the Boaz Country store called the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to inform law enforcement that they were robbed at knife point. A description of the suspect along with video of the incident were obtained by law enforcement. At approximately 11:45 PM the Richland Center Police Department observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspects vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. Items consistent with the robbery were located inside the vehicle. The Suspect was arrested and taken to the Richland County Jail.

Who Involved: Mekel J.L. Gordon, 19, of Soldiers Grove, WI

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

 

Disturbance Call leads to Drug Arrest

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On 07/11/2020 at approximately 10:17pm, Richland County Dispatch was notified of a disturbance at an apartment building located on Hwy 14 just west of State Hwy 58. Thomas Spry reportedly entered his neighbors apartment causing a disturbance and was sprayed by bear mace by the occupant. Spry went back to his apartment and contacted 911 seeking medical attention. When deputies were assisting Spry in his apartment they observed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia. Spry was transported by Richland County EMS to the Richland Hospital due to the exposure of the bear mace. A search warrant was obtained and executed on Spry’s apartment where several items of drug paraphernalia were located along with methamphetamine and marijuana. Spry was arrested and booked into the Richland County Jail.

Who Involved: Thomas Spry, 68 of Richland Center, wI

Agencies Involved: Richland County Ambulance Service, Richland Center Police Department, and Richland County District Attorney’s Office

Arrests or Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Trespass to a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of THC

UTV Crash at State Hwy 58 and County Hwy N

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On 07/12/2020 at approximately 12:26am Richland County Dispatch was notified of a UTV crash at the intersection of State Hwy 58 and County Hwy N to the east. Upon arrival EMS and officers located a male party laying in the middle of County Hwy N just east at the intersection with State Hwy 58. The UTV was located still running off the south side of County Hwy N east of his location; however there appeared to be no damage to the UTV or evidence of a crash. The male party appeared to have severe head injuries. The male party was transported to the Richland Hospital, then transferred to Madison via UW Med Flight for serious injuries.

Who Involved:  Robb Bee, 52 of Richland Center, WI

Other Agencies Involved:  Richland County Ambulance Service, Richland Center Fire Department, and Ithaca First Responders

Motorcycle Accident with Injuries

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On 07/11/2020 at approximately 5:30pm Richland County Dispatch was notified of a motorcycle crash on County Hwy ZZ just north of Huth School Road. Upon arrival the driver and passenger were located laying in the ditch on the east side of the roadway. The driver stated that a deer had come out into the roadway causing him to lose control and lay the motorcycle down. It appears from marks on the highway the motorcycle and the two occupants traveled approximately 40 to 50 yards before coming to rest off the highway. Both the driver and passenger were transported to the Richland Hospital by EMS for serious injuries.

Who Involved:  John Koester, 60 of Green Bay, WI and Terrie Koester, 65 of Green Bay, WI

Other Agencies Involved:  Richland County Ambulance Service, Richland Center Fire Department

Sex Offender Information Bulletin / Community Notification

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection.

The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the WI Sex Offender Registration Program (SORP).  Further, this individual’s history places him in a classification level that reflects the potential to re-offend.  This sex offender has served prison time for charges stemming from sexual assault incidents in 1976 and 1977.

He was released from prison in the spring of 2019 and has lived in northern WI since his release.  During that time, he has not re-offended.  On July 9th, 2020, he will be transferred to reside in Dayton Township, Richland County, WI.

This person is NOT wanted by Law Enforcement

This community notification bulletin is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

Convicted sex offenders have always lived in our communities, but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community.

NOTE:  Citizen abuse of this information used to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders can be a violation of the law and will not be tolerated.

Supervision Plan: The State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections is in charge of supervision of Richard D. Sugden.  Special conditions of supervision include:

  • House Arrest with GPS bracelet
  • Comply with sex offender rules
  • Comply with rules of electronic monitoring & GPS tracking bracelets
  • Comply with all requirements as lifetime registrant of the WI. Sex Offender Registry

 

 

Sex Offender information:

Name:  Richard D. Sugden
Age: 64      Male       White
Height: 5 ft 10 in     Weight: 194 lbs
Eyes: Blue           Hair: Bald
Offenses: Rape (1976), First Degree Sexual assault (1977) – Offenses occurred in Richland County, WI
Residence: 24250 Pier Spring Drive, Richland Center, WI

Agency Contact:

Robert Schneider
WI Department of Corrections
Sex Offender Registry Specialist
26136 Executive Lane Suite D
Richland Center, WI 53581

Phone: (608) 475-2164

Robert.Schneider@wisconsin.gov

To learn more about the Sex Offender Registration Program in the State of Wisconsin, or to obtain information on registered sex offenders living in Richland County, please visit the sex offender registration website at https://appsdoc.wi.gov/public

Sheriff James J. Bindl

 

Vehicle Crashes into Wisconsin River Resulting in Fatality.

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Richland County dispatch received a 911 call at 5:40am from a male party stating that his car was in the Wisconsin River near Lone Rock. Deputies responded to Hwy 130 south of Lone Rock. Hwy 130 is currently under construction and it appeared that a vehicle had traveled through the barricades. Deputies arrived at the south boat landing near the main channel. There were vehicle tracks traveling through the boat landing, entering the river. Lone Rock Fire Department and a Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputy deployed their boats and began searching for the vehicle. The vehicle was located at approximately 6:00am about 300 yards down river from the Hwy 130 bridge. The vehicle was submerged with approximately 4 inches of water over it. Deputies and Fire personnel removed the sunroof of the vehicle and pulled Kodi Knoble, age 21 of Lone Rock, from the vehicle. Emergency personnel began CPR and traveled back to the boat landing meeting Lone Rock EMS. Lone Rock EMS transported Knoble to Richland Center Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Sauk County Dive Team and Wegners towing assisted in removing the vehicle.

Who Involved: Kodi Knoble, 21 of Lone Rock

Other Agencies Involved: Lone Rock Fire and EMS, Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, Sauk County Dive Team, and Wegner’s Towing

One Vehicle Rollover Bloom Township

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At approximately 7:04 pm, June 22, 2020, Richland County Dispatch was notified by Vernon County they received a 911 call regarding a single vehicle crash on county Hwy A near Cherry Valley Road. Upon arrival the vehicle was found off of the west side of County Hwy A and it appeared the vehicle had rolled at least once. The driver, Ann Peters, was the lone occupant of the vehicle and it is believed she was ejected from her vehicle during the crash. La Farge Fire Department and Viola EMS responded to the scene. Ann was transported by Viola EMS to the Richland Hospital for possible injuries. While investigating the crash Ann was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was issued a citation for OWI first offense.

Who Involved: Ann L. Peters, 64 of La Farge, wI

Other Agencies Involved: La Farge Fire Department, and Viola EMS

Arrest or Charges: 346.63(1)(A) OWI First Offense & 346.57(2) Failure to Keep Vehicle Under Control

One Vehicle Crash Results in Serious Injuries

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On June 23rd, 2020, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on US hwy 14 just east of Bohman Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located two females that had been ejected from the vehicle and a male party who was also involved in the crash nearby. Emergency aid was provided to the injured parties until Richland and Baraboo EMS arrived on scene. During a subsequent investigation of the crash, it was determined that the vehicle was traveling westbound on US Hwy 14 when the vehicle left the roadway, striking a light pole and eventually rolling over. Speed and intoxication are believed to be contributing factors in the cause of the crash. Both females were later transported to UW Hospital in Madison due to injuries sustained in the crash and the male was treated for minor injuries and released from Richland Hospital. Assisting on scene were the Richland Center Police Department, Richland Center Fire Department, Richland EMS, and Baraboo EMS. Charges have been referred to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office.

Who Involved:

Kayla L. Warn, 25 of Janesville, WI
Deanna L. Geddes, 28 of Janesville, WI
Scott A. Chroninger, 29 of Beloit, WI

Arrests or Charges: Kayla L. Warn: 346.63(1)(a) Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), 343.44(1)(b) Knowingly Operate While Revoked Causing Great Bodily Harm

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department, Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County EMS, Baraboo EMS