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Suspects Involved in Ithaca-Weston Aluminum Can Theft Arrested

November 21, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 11/20/2024
TIME of Incident: 12:00 AM

WHO Involved: Henry J McMillian, 66, of Muscoda, WI
Sarah J Rice, 31, of Avoca, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Willow Creek Road & State Hwy 58

What happened: On November 20, 2024, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of stolen aluminum cans from the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club’s donation drop-off area, located at the corner of Willow Creek Rd and State Hwy 58 in Ithaca Township. The theft occurred in the early morning hours, and the reporting party provided both photos of the suspects and the vehicle involved. Thanks to a quick and coordinated investigation with the Muscoda Police Department, the suspects were swiftly located. Henry McMillian, 66, of Muscoda, was arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail on charges of Theft and Felony Bail Jumping. Sarah Rice, 31, of Avoca, was also charged with Theft.

Sheriff Porter would like to stress the importance of installing security cameras as well as reporting suspicious activity.

Other Agencies Involved: Muscoda Police Department

ARREST or CHARGES: McMillian: Theft and Felony Bail Jumping
Rice: Theft

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Request For Squad Bids – 11/14/2024

November 14, 2024 By Chief Deputy

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office, under the authority of the Richland County Public Safety Committee, is currently accepting bids as described below to purchase two (2) vehicles.

Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD

Ford Interceptor Utility AWD

Detailed Bid Specifications

Bids must be received by Thursday, December 5th, 2024 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 180 days of the order being placed.

Received bids will be reviewed by the Richland County Public Safety 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 Clay J. Porter
On behalf of the Richland County Public Safety Committee

Filed Under: Request for Bid, News

Richland County Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

November 13, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 11/13/2024
TIME of Incident: 8:44 AM

WHO Involved: Scott Warren Pfeil, 28, of Lone Rock, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: 29003 Richard Street, Lone Rock (Sextonville), WI 53556

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that the Richland County Sheriff’s Office was assigned a CyberTip as an affiliated member of the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce for reported possession of child pornography.

On November 13th, 2024, Deputies completed a search warrant as a result of this investigation. Deputies took into custody, Scott Warren Pfeil, 28 years old from Sextonville, for 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and one count of Felony Bail Jumping. At the time of the arrest of Scott Pfeil, he currently has a Diversion Agreement through Richland County for similar reported acts in 2021.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by Wisconsin ICAC Taskforce, Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI)-Digital Evidence Unit (DEU), Richland Center Police Department, and Lone Rock EMS.

Sheriff Porter would like to remind all that if they wish to report crimes or drug information, they can contact Richland County Crime Stoppers at (608) 647-CLUE(2583) or submit a tip at p3tips.com. Those utilizing these resources can remain anonymous.

ARREST or CHARGES: Possession of Child Pornography- 10 Counts
Felony Bail Jumping- 1 Count

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Fatal Car vs Deer Crash

October 21, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 10/21/2024
TIME of Incident: 5:48 AM

WHO Involved: Carter M Heisz, 20, of Lone Rock, WI
Taiten R Rosenbaum, 19, Sauk City, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Highway 130 at Marble Quarry Road

What happened: On 10/21/2024 at approximately 5:48am, The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a 1 vehicle roll over crash on State HWY 130, North of County HWY T. Upon receiving the call, Deputies along with the Lone Rock Fire Department, Lone Rock EMS, Richland Center EMS, and UW Med Flight were requested to respond to the scene. Sauk County Sheriff’s Department was also requested to assist. It was reported to Richland County Dispatch that there were 2 parties injured in the crash, one of which was ejected from the vehicle. During the investigation of the scene and statements from the ejected passenger, Taiten Rosenbaum (19), it was found that the subject vehicle, operated by Carter Heisz (20), was traveling northbound on State HWY 130 when they struck a deer. This caused Heisz to loose control of the vehicle and enter the east ditch and overturn multiple times. Neither party was believed to be wearing a seatbelt. Rosenbaum was ejected from the vehicle and Heisz was entrapped in the vehicle. Heisz was pronounced deceased of scene by Richland County Coroner’s Office. Rosenbaum was transported to the Richland Hospital, then transferred to UW Hospital for believed non-life threatening injuries. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash.

Other Agencies Involved: Lone Rock EMS, Lone Rock Fire Department, Richland County EMS, Wegner Auto Service, UW Med Flight, Ithaca First Responders, Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroners Office.

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Two Injured in Head On Motor Vehicle Crash

October 16, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 10/14/2024
TIME of Incident: 3:45 PM

WHO Involved: Kai Wang, 56, of Lake Forest, IL
Sabrina Rider, 46, Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 and Jay Lane

What happened: On October 14, 2024, at 3:45 PM, Richland County Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle head-on crash with possible injuries at the intersection of US Highway 14 and Jay Lane. Deputies responded promptly to the scene, where the initial investigation revealed that Kai Wang was traveling westbound on US Highway 14 when he crossed over the center line into the eastbound lane.

Meanwhile, Sabrina Rider was driving eastbound on the same highway and spotted Wang’s vehicle in her lane. Unfortunately, both drivers were unable to avoid the impending collision and crashed head-on.

Sabrina required extrication from her vehicle by the Lone Rock Fire Department before being transported to Richland Hospital by Lone Rock EMS. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was later airlifted to UW Hospital via UW Med Flight for further treatment. Kai was also transported to Richland Hospital for his injuries by Richland County Ambulance.

Wegner Auto Service was called to the scene to remove both vehicles involved in the accident.

Other Agencies Involved: Lone Rock EMS, Lone Rock Fire Department, Richland County EMS, Wegner Auto Service, UW Med Flight

Arrest or Charges: Accident still under investigation

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest

August 28, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 08/24/2024
TIME of Incident: 10:30 PM

WHO Involved: Carlos Suarez Umanzor, 33, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: KFC/Taco Bell

What happened: Sheriff Porter reports that on 8/24/2024, A Deputy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle due to an equipment violation. After the suspect vehicle came to a stop, the driver exited quickly and began walking around his vehicle. After the Deputy gave commands, he returned to the driver’s seat of his vehicle. An Officer of the Richland Center Police Department arrived on scene and deployed K9 Teddy. K9 Teddy alerted to an area near the suspect vehicle and located 3 baggies containing a white powdery substance that the driver had thrown from the vehicle after exiting. That powdery substance later tested positive for cocaine. The driver Carlos Suarez Umanzor was placed under arrest and faces felony and misdemeanor charges.

Sheriff Porter would like to remind all that if they wish to report crimes or drug information, they can contact Richland County Crime Stoppers at (608) 647-CLUE(2583) or submit a tip at p3tips.com. Those utilizing these resources can remain anonymous.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department

ARREST or CHARGES: Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine <5g; 961.41(1m)(cm)(1r)
Misdemeanor Bail Jumping; 946.49(1)(a)
Resisting or Obstructing an Officer; 946.41(2m)

Filed Under: K9, News, Press Releases

Motorcycle Crash Results in Death of Richland Center Man

August 26, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 08/25/2024
TIME of Incident: 5:12 PM

WHO Involved: Joseph J. Palfrey, 35, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: County Highway C, South of Yuba

What happened: On 08/25/2024, Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call of a motorcycle crash on County Hwy C just south of Yuba. Deputies and other emergency personnel arrived on scene and after further investigation, they were able to determine that the operator, Joseph Palfrey, 35 of Richland Center was traveling northbound on County Highway C when he hit a bump in the roadway, causing the motorcycle to lose control and eject Palfrey. Life saving measures were performed, but Palfrey was pronounced deceased on scene.

Other Agencies Involved: Yuba Fire Department, Yuba First Responders, Richland County EMS, UW Med Flight

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

3 Vehicle Crash Results in Multiple Injuries

August 20, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 08/19/2024
TIME of Incident: 4:12 PM

WHO Involved: Braydan Murry, 21, of Boscobel, WI
Dennis Klingaman, 41, of Boaz, WI
Kathryn Brudos, 63, of Lone Rock, WI
Joan Gardner, 63, of Lone Rock, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 at Old Sextonville Drive

What happened: On 8-19-24, the Richland County Sheriff’s office received a 911 call of a 3 vehicle crash on us HWY 14 near old Sextonville drive with complete road blockage. Deputies of the Richland County Sheriff’s office arrived on scene and were assisted by an officer from the Richland Center Police department. There were found to be 2 injured parties as a result of the crash. The investigation revealed that a van operated by Braydan Murry was east bound following a sedan operated by Kathryn Brudos. Joan Gardner was a passenger in the vehicle operated by Brudos. Brudos began slowing down for a vehicle that was turning when she was hit in the rear of the vehicle by the van operated by Murry. Brudos’ vehicle was then pushed into oncoming traffic. Meanwhile, a truck pulling a large trailer operated by Dennis Klingaman was west bound and attempted to swerve and avoid the crash. Klingaman’s truck crashed into the front of Brudos’ vehicle and caused the trailer to roll. The roadway was shut down by the Richland Center Fire department. All patients were assessed and treated by EMS. The vehicles were recovered by Wegner’s towing of Richland Center and the debris was cleared by the Richland Center Fire department. As a result of the investigation it was found that Murry only had an instructional permit and did not have motor vehicle insurance.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department, Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County EMS, Lone Rock EMS, Ithaca First Responders, Spring Green EMS, Wegner’s Towing

ARREST or CHARGES: Citations for Operating a Motor vehicle without Insurance, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License, and Inattentive Driving

Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Recovery of Vehicle from Wisconsin River

August 8, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 08/07/2024

WHERE Incident Happened: Sauk/Richland/Iowa County Lines near the Lone Rock Bridge

What happened:

**Updated 1:54PM**

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has successfully identified and located the owner of the vehicle and determined that it was stolen in Monroe County in 1990. The investigation will continue to determine how the vehicle ended up in the Wisconsin River near the Lone Rock Bridge. However, at this point, there are no suspicious items that were located within the vehicle and no evidence to believe any occupants were injured.

**Original Post**

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the recovery of a red Pontiac Grand Prix from the Wisconsin River near the Lone Rock bridge, which straddles the Sauk/Richland/Iowa County lines. The vehicle, a late 1980s model, is believed to have been submerged in the river from the late 1980s to early 1990s.

On August 7, 2024, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Drive Team, with help from Wegner’s Auto Service, successfully retrieved the car from the river.

Authorities are seeking any information on how the vehicle ended up in the river. If you have any details about this case, please contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 608-647-2106, referencing case number R24-3134. For anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (608-647-2583) or submit a Web Tip via the P3 Tips app.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office extends gratitude to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Dive Team, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Wegner’s Auto Service for their assistance in this case.

Other Agencies Involved: Sauk County Sheriff’s Office – Dive Team, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wegner’s Auto Service


Filed Under: News, Press Releases

Cement Truck Rollover

July 17, 2024 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 07/17/2024
TIME of Incident: 9:00 AM

WHO Involved: Shawn A. Mohn, 60, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State HWY 80 & Candlewood Ln

What happened: On 07/17/24 at approximately 9:00am, Richland County Dispatch received several calls regarding a cement truck that had overturned on State Hwy 80 near Candlewood Ln. Emergency personnel responded and located the truck blocking both lanes of traffic and quickly shutdown Hwy 80. The operator, Shawn Mohn of Muscoda who had perviously lost consciousness, was located inside the vehicle, but was not trapped. Medical aid was provided and UW Medflight was requested for Mohn’s injuries.

An investigation of the crash scene determined that Mohn was operating the cement truck southbound on State Hwy 80 when the truck lost control, struck several guardrails , and overturned coming to rest on it’s side at Candlewood Ln. The truck was removed by Wegner Towing.

The cause of this crash is unknown at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland EMS, Richland Fire, UW Medflight

Filed Under: Press Releases, News

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