Richland County Sheriff's Office

Two Vehicle Crash Leads to Two Injuries

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WHEN: 11/20/2023
TIME of Incident: 8:10 AM

WHO Involved: Richland Sewell, 51, of Milwaukee, WI
Kyle Kleppe, 25, of Blanchardville, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Hwy 60 and Hwy 193

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that a straight truck driven by Richard Sewell was traveling east on Hwy 60 west of Hwy 193 when it crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic. Kyle Kleppe was traveling west on Hwy 60 in a Dodge 4500 and attempted to avoid the crash but was struck head on. Sewell was ejected from the straight truck and Kleppe was assisted out of his truck by another motorist. Both parties were transported to Richland Hospital by Muscoda and Blue River EMS. Sewell was later transferred to UW Hospital for his injuries. Muscoda Fire was requested for traffic control and scene clean up. Hwy 60 was closed approximately 1.5 hours. Wisconsin State Patrol was requested for vehicle inspections on both commercial vehicles. This crash is still under investigation.

Other Agencies Involved: Muscoda Fire, Muscoda EMS, Blue River EMS, WI State Patrol

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

Request For Squad Bids – 10/13/2024

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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 Dodge Durango SUV 4 door AWD

RAM 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4×4

FORD F-150 Supercrew XL 4×4

Detailed Bid Specifications

Bids must be received by Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 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

Missing Pleasant Prairie Man Located Deceased In Richland County

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WHEN: 10/03/2023
TIME of Incident: 12:35 PM

WHERE Incident Happened: Marshall Township

What happened: On October 3rd, 2023 at approximately 12:35pm, The Richland County Dispatch Center received a call from a family member of missing person- John Anderson, stating that he had located the vehicle crashed in a wooded area off of County Hwy A in rural Richland County. Sheriff’s Deputies responded and confirmed that it was Anderson’s vehicle and located Anderson deceased inside. Richland Fire and The Richland County Coroner were contacted and arrived on scene a short while later. A thorough investigation on scene lead deputies to believe that Anderson had a serious medical incident while operating the vehicle, causing the crash. Wisconsin State Patrol was later contacted to extract the vehicle information and an autopsy was completed which confirmed the cause of death being a medical condition.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a big thank you to the all of the agencies that assisted with the investigation as well as the family and friends whom assisted in the search. Our sympathy is with his family and friends during this difficult time.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County Coroner, Pleasant Prairie Police Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol

Rollover Crash leads to OWI Arrest

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WHEN: 10/01/23
TIME of Incident: 5:13 PM

WHO Involved: Kenneth Mickelson, 17, of Viola WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Highway 56 and County Highway MM

What happened: Sheriff Porter reports that on 10/01/2023 at approximately 5:15pm, Deputies responded to the report of a one vehicle rollover on State Hwy 56 near the intersection of County Hwy MM with unknown injuries. Once on scene, deputies located the driver who showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. After Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and a Preliminary Breath Test result of .29, Deputies placed the driver Kenneth Mickelson under arrest for Operating While Under the Influence (1st Offense). Sheriff Porter would like to thank Viola Fire and EMS for their assistance.

Other Agencies Involved: Viola EMS and Viola Fire Department

One Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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WHEN: 09/09/23
TIME of Incident: 2:25 PM

WHO Involved: Dawn Jahn, 40, of Portage WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Spangler Ridge Rd, approximately 1.5 miles East of CTH A, Bloom Township, Section 21

What happened: Jahn was operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle traveling West on Spangler Ridge Rd when she lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle. Jahn was transported from the scene by GundersonAIR helicopter. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by LaFarge EMS and Yuba First Responders and the Yuba Fire Department.

Other Agencies Involved: LaFarge EMS, Yuba First Responders, Yuba Fire, and Gunderson AIR La Crosse

Death Investigation at Lone Rock DNR Area

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WHEN: 08/13/2023
TIME of Incident: 8:23 PM

WHERE Incident Happened: Smith and Cruson Slough Day Use Area, US Hwy 14, Lone Rock

What happened: On 08/13/2023 at approximately 8:23pm, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle that was included in an attempt to locate (ATL) for a “check welfare” request out of the City of Madison. Two Madison women were reported missing by a family member after they failed to return home after a hike at Devil’s Lake State Park. A phone ping was conducted and allowed a deputy with Richland County to locate the vehicle in the Smith and Cruson Slough DNR land, just off of US Hwy 14, near Lone Rock. The deputy located two females dead inside the vehicle due to an apparent murder-suicide. A 25-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound and a 60-year-old woman was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nothing else suspicious was located at the scene and there is no perceived threat to the public.

The investigation remains ongoing and the names of the deceased females are being withheld at this time pending proper notification of family members and more information will be released at a later date.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Coroner

One Injured in UTV Crash

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WHEN: 06/23/2023
TIME of Incident: 10:20 PM

WHO Involved: Sean P Burns, 44, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: County Highway Q at Chicken Ridge Road

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports on 06/23/2023 at approximately 10:20 pm the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland Center Fire Department, and Richland EMS responded to the area of County HWY Q and Chicken Ridge Rd for the report of a UTV Crash with injuries. Investigation of the incident showed 44 year old Sean Burns to be the lone occupant/operator of the UTV in question. While traveling Eastbound on County HWY Q near Chicken Ridge Rd, control of the UTV was lost while attempting to negotiate a corner. This caused the UTV to overturn in the roadway, resulting in injury to the operator. Burns was transported by Richland EMS to the Richland Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

ARREST or CHARGES: Cited for Intoxicated Operation of ATV/UTV State Statute 23.33(4c)(a)1

Other Agencies Involved: Richland EMS and Richland Center Fire Department

Two Vehicle Accident on State Hwy 60

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WHEN: 06/06/2023
TIME of Incident: 11:52 AM

WHO Involved: Darnell Edwards, 47, of Boscobel, WI
Lyndzi Edwards, 38, of Boscobel, WI
Corey Clark, Juvenile, of Boscobel, WI
Dezzerrae Edwards, Juvenile, of Boscobel, WI
Kelli Neitzel, 32, of Muscoda, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Hwy 60 just west of State Hwy 193

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports on June 6, 2023 at approximately 11:52 A.M., Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call reference a two car accident with multiple injuries. Reporting party advised the crash was located at the intersection of State Hwy 60 and State Hwy 193, The vehicle traveling westbound, operated by Darnell Edwards with three passengers. Four individuals were transported to Gunderson Hospital in Boscobel with minor injuries. drugs or alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors of the accident.

ARREST or CHARGES: None

Other Agencies Involved: Richland EMS, Muscoda Fire Dept., Blue River EMS, Boscobel EMS, Wisconsin State Patrol

Investigation at Bunker Hill Campground – Updated

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WHEN: 05/25/2023
TIME of Incident: 9:30 AM

WHO Involved: Corby J. Neef, 54, of Pardeeville, WI
David A. Harp, 61, of Baraboo, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: 30858 County Hwy I, Cazenovia

What happened: On 05/25/23, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a 54 year old Pardeeville man at the Bunker Hill Campground, in Cazenovia. Corby J. Neef was found deceased around 9:30 am with multiple gunshot wounds. The crime scene was processed with the assistance of several law enforcement agencies and it was determined that the gunshot wounds were not self inflicted. Two people of interest were on scene and detained for questioning. David A. Harp, 61 of Baraboo, WI was later arrested and charged with 1st Degree Reckless Homicide and is currently in the Richland County Jail on a $250,000 cash bond. The other person of interest who had been detained was later released with no charges. The investigation is ongoing at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

ARREST or CHARGES: David A. Harp – Charged with 1st Degree Reckless Homicide

Other Agencies Involved: WI Department of Justice Crime Unit, The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, WI State Patrol, Cazenovia EMS, Richland Center Police Department