Richland County Sheriff's Office

Traffic Crash Results in Temporary Road Closure

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WHEN: 10/24/25
TIME of Incident: 1:24 PM

WHERE Incident Happened: Buena Vista Township, Richland County WI

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on 10/24/2025 at approximately 1:30pm, first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle crash with injuries on us HWY 14 near Premier Coop. The initial investigation showed that a straight truck crashed into the rear of a semi that was hauling corn. US HWY 14 was completely blocked and both drivers sustained injuries.  One driver was trapped in the vehicle and needed to be extricated by Richland Center Fire. After approximately 3 hours, the roadway was back open. One driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance and the other by UW Medflight. At this time, the identities of the drivers are being with-held pending further investigation of the crash.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Fire, Richland County EMS, Lone Rock EMS, Ithaca First Responders, UW Medflight

Arrest or Charges: Felony Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Richland County Death Results in Criminal Charges

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WHEN: 09/29/25
TIME of Incident: 6:51PM

WHO Involved: Judd Allen Frazier, 56, of Muscoda, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: 19769 Peaceful Valley Lane, Muscoda, WI 53573

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that a criminal complaint has been issued against Judd Allen Frazier, 56, for the criminal charges of Felony Murder and Felon in Possession of a Firearm, as a result of an ongoing death investigation of an adult male from rural Richland County.

On September 29, 2025, deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical call in rural Richland County and located an adult male who was deceased at the scene. An investigation was immediately started into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned of a physical altercation that occurred on September 26, 2025, involving the deceased victim. Information gathered from the scene and subsequent investigative efforts led to the criminal charges. Judd Frazier was taken into custody for a Wisconsin Department of Corrections warrant by the Boscobel Police Department on October 1st, 2025, and continues to be confined at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office jail.

“Our thoughts are with the victim and his family during this difficult time,” said Sheriff Porter. “We remain committed to thoroughly investigating this matter and ensuring that justice is pursued.”

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was assisted with the investigation by the following agencies: Muscoda EMS, Richland County Special Response Team, Richland Center Police Department, Richland County Coroner’s Office, Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County District Attorney’s Office, Boscobel Police Department and Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland County Special Response Team, Richland Center Police Department, Richland County Coroner’s Office, Boscobel Police Department, Richland Center Fire Department, Muscoda EMS, Richland County District Attorney’s Office, Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office

Arrest or Charges: Felony Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Richland County Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

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WHEN: 09/15/2025
TIME of Incident: 6:38 AM

WHO Involved: Don L. McCormick, 38, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: 25399 Jefferson Street, Boaz, WI 53581

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

On September 15th, 2025, Richland County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant as a result of the investigation at a residence within the Village of Boaz. Deputies took into custody, Don L. McCormick, 38 years old from Boaz, for one count of Possession of Child Pornography.

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, Richland County District Attorney and Richland EMS.

Other Agencies Involved: Wisconsin ICAC Taskforce, Richland Center Police Department, Richland EMS, Richland County District Attorney, DCI Digital Evidence Unit

Charges: Possession of Child Pornography- 1 Count

Motorcyclist Found Unresponsive

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WHEN: 08/31/2025
TIME of Incident: 20:06

WHO Involved: Paul E. Remer, 41, of Richland Center, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US HWY 14 and Eden Valley Ln

What happened: On 8/31/25, Richland County Deputies responded to US HWY 14 and Eden Valley Ln for several reports of a disabled motorist. Once deputies arrived on scene there was a male party who was identified as Paul E Remer laying in the middle of US HWY 14 unconscious and his motorcycle was laying in the ditch. Deputies provided life saving measures until Richland EMS arrived on scene. Richland EMS transported Remer to the Richland Hospital. Remer was then transported via med-flight to UW Health in Madison where he remains in critical condition. Wegner Auto Service removed the motorcycle. The investigation still ongoing.

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Fire, Richland EMS, UW Med Flight, Wegner Auto Service

2 Dead After UTV is Struck by a Truck

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WHEN: 08/28/2025
TIME of Incident: 17:05

WHO Involved: Kerry Mcbain, 39, of Cazenovia, WI
Juvenile, of Cazenovia, WI
James Koelker, 80, of Cuba City, WI
Sandra Koelker, 79, of Cuba City, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: County Highway CC at Hanko Drive

What happened: On 8-28-25, Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call for a truck vs. UTV crash on County Highway CC at Hanko Drive. Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies began responding to the incident and requested UW Medflight be paged as information gathered at the time stated an occupant of the UTV was unresponsive. Richland County Dispatch paged Cazenovia Fire and EMS to the scene. Upon arrival it was found that a pickup truck driven by Kerry McBain and a juvenile passenger was west bound on County Highway CC. A Polaris General UTV operated by James Koelker and passenger Sandra Koelker was south bound on Hanko drive. Witnesses to the crash stated that James stopped at the stop sign before continuing south crossing over County Highway CC, not yielding right-of-way to the oncoming truck. While crossing County Highway CC the truck operated by McBain struck the UTV causing it to roll down the roadway. James and Sandra where found unresponsive in the UTV. After being extricated from the UTV, life saving measures were attempted. Cazenovia EMS was assisted by Reedsburg Paramedics and UW Medflight. James and Sandra where pronounced deceased at the scene. Wisconsin DNR and the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Team were requested to assist in the investigation. The crash is still under investigation at this time.

Other Agencies Involved: Cazenovia Fire Department, Cazenovia EMS, Reedsburg Paramedics, UW Medflight, Sauk County Sheriff’s Office and Accident Reconstruction, Wisconsin DNR, Shield’s Towing, Richland County Coroner’s Office, Pratt Funeral Home

UTV Crash Near Boaz Involving Juveniles

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WHEN: 07/19/2025
TIME of Incident: 1:50 PM

WHERE Incident Happened: Dayton Ridge Rd.

What happened: At approximately 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, Richland County Dispatch received a report of a UTV crash on Dayton Ridge Road, just outside of Boaz. The incident involved three juveniles. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found that the UTV had left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver sustained a leg injury and was transported to The Richland Hospital for treatment. The two passengers were released to their parents at the scene

Other Agencies Involved: Richland Fire, Richland EMS

Charges: None

One Dead After Roll Over Crash

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WHEN: 07/11/2025
TIME of Incident: 18:45

WHO Involved: Donald W. Foster, 47, of Lone Rock, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: US Hwy 14 at Moore Drive

What happened: On 7/11/25, at approximately 6:45pm, Richland County Dispatch received a call about a single vehicle roll over with entrapment. Deputies of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Lone Rock EMS and Lone Rock Fire Department responded to the scene. The vehicle had been traveling west bound on US HWY 14 when it had crossed the center line, left the road, and rolled in to the ditch. The driver and only occupant of the vehicle, Donald Foster, was found trapped under the driver’s side of the vehicle. Live saving attempts where started by bystanders and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Donald was transported by Lone Rock EMS to the hospital while life saving attempts continued. Donald was later pronounced deceased at the Richland Hospital. Deputies of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received information that Donald was a local bar before the crash and evidence of alcohol consumption where found at the scene. Alcohol and road conditions due to heavy rain are believed to be factors in the crash. The incident is still under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

Other Agencies Involved: Lone Rock Fire Department, Lone Rock Rescue Squad

Charges: None

Reedsburg Man Dies at July 4th Celebration

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WHEN: 07/04/2025
TIME of Incident: 11:25 PM

WHO Involved: Ethan Peper, 22, of Reedsburg, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Dix Ln. Cazenovia, WI 53924

What happened: On July 4th, 2025 at approximately 11:25pm, Cazenovia EMS and Fire were requested to an address on Dix Ln. in Richland County for a male party who fell from a truck and was unresponsive. Reedsburg EMS and UW Medflight were also requested and arrived on scene. Life saving measures were attempted immediately on the male party, but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Ethan Peper, 22 of Reedsburg, was identified as the victim. Several witnesses who were present during the incident were unwilling to speak with Law Enforcement and give statements as to what had occurred. The initial investigation from what few witness statements could be gathered, described Peper seated on a tailgate of a truck when he fell onto the roadway. The investigation is still on-going at this time and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office believes there are people who witnessed this incident with more information. Anyone with information please contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office or Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583). Caller’s can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Other Agencies Involved: Cazenovia EMS, Cazenovia Fire, Reedsburg EMS, UW Medflight, WI State Patrol, Richland County District Attorney

Charges: Pending

Stolen truck from Iowa located in Richland County

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WHEN: 06/23/2025
TIME of Incident: 10:30 AM

WHO Involved: Ryan D. Troendale, 40, of Waukon, IA

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 at Tessa Drive

What happened: On June 23, 2025 at approximately 10:30AM the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a welfare check on a male party who appeared to be sleeping in his older-model black pickup truck on US Highway 14 between Gotham and Lone Rock. Richland County was notified by Iowa County Dispatch that the vehicle matched the description of a truck recently stolen out of the state of Iowa. Richland was also notified that the suspect involved in the theft was a male party named Ryan D. Troendale and he should be considered a threat to law enforcement based on his criminal history. The first responding deputy visually identified the truck to match the description given by Iowa. The driver, later identified as Troendale, was ordered out of the vehicle and complied, but later refused to follow instructions given by the deputy. After an additional deputy arrived on scene to assist, further commands were given, but Troendale refused to comply and was ultimately taken into custody with the use of an electronic control device also known as a Taser. The truck was confirmed to be the stolen vehicle from Iowa, and with the help of a booking photo, Troendale was positively identified as the suspect in the theft. The truck owner was notified and on June 24, 2025 the truck was returned. Troendale is currently facing a charge of Resisting or Obstructing and Officer with other charges pending in the State of Iowa.

Other Agencies Involved: Waukon Police Department, Iowa County Sheriff, Spring Green Police Department, Lone Rock EMS

Charges: Resisting or Obstructing an Officer (946.41)

4/26/2025 Incident Response Lone Rock, WI

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WHEN: 04/26/2025
TIME of Incident: 1:59 PM

WHERE Incident Happened:Violet Street, Lone Rock, WI

What happened: Sheriff Clay Porter reports that on 4/26/2025 at approximately 1:59 PM Richland County Deputies were dispatched to an address on Violet Street in the Village of Lone Rock for a 911 call. Richland County Deputies arrived on scene and were assisted by Sauk County Sheriff Deputies and an Avoca Police Department Officer. A perimeter was established as information was gathered that they were dealing with an individual experiencing a mental health crisis situation with access to a firearm. It was believed that this individual was barricading himself into the residence. Once communication was established with the individual a peaceful resolution was obtained. The individual was transported to the Richland Center Hospital for further evaluation.

Other Agencies Involved: Sauk County Sheriff’s Department, Avoca Police Department, Lone Rock EMS