Recently, I was asked by a citizen who the new deputy in the neighborhood was, “I’ve never seen them before”, he said. I explained who the new officer was and explained the changes in personnel we have had at the sheriff’s department this past year. Now that most of the personnel changes have been made it’s a good time to look back and share why the changes were necessary and look forward to the future. [Read more…]
Recently my staff and I at the sheriff’s department were saddened to hear about the loss of a great friend to all of us, Warren Pfeil. Warren’s sudden death was a shock and took us all by surprise as we hadn’t heard he was gravely ill. Our loss was compounded by the fact that we not able to one last time, tell Warren personally how much we so appreciated all his wisdom, help and guidance over the many years he was with us. Warren was someone we could count on-someone who had been with us-by our side, since the Charlie Cupp days in the 1970’s. [Read more…]
Richland County Sheriff’s authorities are continuing their investigation into a Saturday afternoon traffic crash that claimed the life of Timothy J. McNamer, 36, of Richland Center. [Read more…]
Richland County Sheriff Darrell Berglin is reporting that one of his road patrol deputies, Nicholas E. Stitzer, 36, of rural Blue River (Byrds Creek), was injured in a traffic crash early this morning Thursday, January 27) while responding to a call of a suspected drunk driver and road rage incident. [Read more…]
As a sheriff on rare occasions I hear the term “city father” used by others when they are referring to someone of extreme local importance, be it a government official who has decision authority, or someone else who has a major impact or influence within their community. When I hear this term it certainly relates to a person who positively impacts their community and the citizens within that community. [Read more…]
Happy New Year! I hope that you and your family had a safe and meaningful holiday season. My wish is that you stay safe and secure in 2011. [Read more…]
Local law enforcement officials are praising their K-9 Titan today after Titan located a missing Richland Center High School student late Thursday (yesterday) afternoon.
According to Richland Center Police Chief John Annear a Richland Center High School student reportedly left school property while waiting for his mother to pick him up. After receiving information related to the student school officials became concerned about the students welfare and called the Richland Center Police Department. [Read more…]
Richland County Sheriff Darrell Berglin reports that his deputies have arrested 3 Cazenovia men in connection with the burglary, theft and arson fire of a house on Corwin Ridge Road in Westford Township. [Read more…]
Richland County Sheriff’ Darrell Berglin is alerting local citizens that his department is again receiving calls regarding driveway pavement scams. The sheriff said that to avoid problems he suggests that any paving or roofing jobs include a written contract that includes all costs of the project up front. Another good rule of thumb is to do business with local contractors not individuals who knock on your door and tell you that they have a deal for you. [Read more…]
Richland County Sheriff Darrell Berglin reports two individuals were taken into custody as a result of an investigation that began on Sunday July 25, 2010 of criminal damage to property and theft from a motor vehicle located on property in Akan township. During the investigation it was reported to the officer there may be two stolen ATV’s stored on the property. [Read more…]