Richland County Sheriff's Office

Warrant leads to Arrest and Drug Seizure

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According to Chief Deputy Chad Kanable, On 10-27-2017 at 07:15 am, members of the Richland County Special Response Team, composed of officers from the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept and the Richland Center Police Dept, along with members of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on County Hwy C in Henrietta Township. The investigation showed evidence of a marijuana grow on the property, presence of psychedelic mushrooms and prescription medications. As a result, Joshua Clark of Henrietta township was taken into custody on charges including possession of THC with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house, and possession of a hallucinogenic substance. Further charges are pending with the District Attorney’s Office.

WHEN: 10-27-2017          TIME of Incident:  07:15am

WHO Involved: Joshua R. Clark, 35 of Hillsboro, WI

Agencies Involved:

Richland County Special Response Team
Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force
Richland County EMS
Richland County District Attorney’s Office

WHERE Incident Happened: County Hwy C in Henrietta Township

ARREST or CHARGES:

Possession of THC with intent to deliver (Felony), Possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house (Felony) and Possession of a hallucinogenic substance.

Fatal UTV Crash in Richwood Township

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On 9/18/2017 Blue River EMS and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a call of a UTV crash on  private property with injuries on Richwood Estates Lane. The injured party was air lifted to UW Hospital by Med Flight where she later died. The crash is still under investigation.

Agencies Involved: Blue River EMS and the Wisconsin DNR

 

Man Arrested in Bloom Township

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On 8/6/2017 at 3:13 AM the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call reporting a suicidal man with a 9mm pistol at 15716 County Hwy H. The suspect had been drinking vodka when he was involved in a physical domestic incident with his son. The suspect pointed a pistol at his son and told him there was a round in the chamber. The suspect had fired numerous rounds  into the woods outside of the residence. The suspect made suicidal statements to his two sons and his mother, including he would commit “suicide by cop.” The suspect fled with the 9mm into the woods on the 320 acre property.  The Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies & a Richland Center Police Officer responded and established a perimeter along surrounding roads.  A Vernon County Sheriff Deputy assisted, & the Wisconsin State Patrol responded with an airplane.  At 6:21 AM the suspect returned to the residence and was banging on the door. Richland County Deputies approached & took the suspect into custody. There were no injuries.

WHEN: 8/6/2017 at 3:13 AM

WHO Involved: Christopher L. Stewart, 31 of Waddell, Arizona

Agencies Involved:

  • Richland County Sheriff’s Department
  • Richland Center Police Department
  • Vernon County Sheriff’s Department
  • Wisconsin State Patrol
  • Richland County District Attorney’s Office

WHERE Incident Happened: 15716 County Hwy H, Richland Center | Bloom Township

ARREST or CHARGES: Intimidation of Victim 940.45(3), Felon in possession of a firearm 941.29(1)(b), Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon 941.20(1)(a), Operate or go armed with a firearm while under the influence of intoxicant, 941.20(1)(b), disorderly conduct 947.01, battery 940.19

High Speed Chase Ends Safely; Arrest Made

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On 7/29/2017 the Richland County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received several calls reporting 3 motorcycles traveling northbound on State Highway 80 coming towards Richland Center at high speeds. A Sheriff Deputy located 3 motorcycles that matched the descriptions that were now eastbound on US Highway 14. The Deputy observed the lead motorcycle perform a “wheelie” near Starlight Drive.

A traffic stop was attempted on the Suzuki Motorcycle. The operator started to pull over for the marked Richland County squad which had emergency lights activated. The operator then rapidly accelerated away from the squad at very high speeds. The motorcycle drove through a red light at US Hightway 14 and County Hwy O at speeds estimated near 100 mph. The operator continued to accelerate as he went eastbound. The motorcycle was estimated to have been traveling at speeds in excess of 130 mph on US Highway 14. The pursuit was called off. The operator turned onto County Highway B and eventually traveled to a residence near Spring Green where the motorcycle was hidden in a garage. On 7/30/2017 A Richland County Deputy and Sauk Prairie Police Department arrested Nicholas J. Nachreiner.

WHEN: 07-29-2017         TIME of Incident:  06:07pm

WHO Involved: Nicholas J. Nachreiner, 32 of Prairie Du Sac

Agencies Involved:

Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Sauk County Sheriff’s Department
Sauk Prairie Police Department
Richland Center Police Department

WHERE Incident Happened: US Highway 14 near Starlight Drive

ARREST or CHARGES: 346.04(3) Knowingly Flee an Officer

No injuries or crash resulted from this incident

Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

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On 06-29-17, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department received information that a Sextonville man was suspected of video taping a juvenile who was taking a shower at a nearby residence. The suspect, Jarrett P. Fillyaw was located later that evening and taken into custody on tentative charges of invasion of privacy. A warrant was obtained for Fillyaw’s cell phone and a video believed to be child pornography was located on that device. On 07-24-17, The Richland County Special Response Team along with Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) executed a search warrant at Fillyaw’s residence where several electronic devices were taken as evidence. This case is currently under investigation and has been forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney.

WHEN: 06-29-17 & 07-24-17

WHO Involved: Jarret P. Fillyaw, 32, Sextonville

Agencies Involved:

  • Richland County Sheriff’s Department
  • Richland County Special Response Team
  • Richland Center Police Department
  • Division of Criminal Investigation(DCI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
  • Richland County District Attorney

WHERE Incident Happened: Sextonville, Wisconsin

ARREST or CHARGES:  942.08(2)(a) Invade Privacy- Use Surveillance Device (Victim < 18 years old)  /  948.12(1m) Possession of Child Pornography

Methamphetamine Drug Arrests

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On 06-07-17, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle that was parked in the lane of traffic at the intersection of N. Orange St. and W. Seminary St. in the City of Richland Center. During the traffic stop, K9 Rambo was deployed for an exterior vehicle sniff and alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in numerous items of drug paraphernalia including multiple hypodermic needles, 2 digital scales, and a glass smoking device.   Deputies also located several small plastic baggies that contained methamphetamine, alcohol wipes, cotton balls, several empty plastic baggies with methamphetamine residue, and tin candle holders.  Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail.  This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney for formal charges. Any information regarding suspicious activity or crimes of any kind can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 06-07-17         TIME of Incident:  04:55pm

WHO Involved:

Paige M. Bomkamp, DOB 02-28-1997, Richland Center
Kiefer J. Beran, DOB 01-31-1992, Richland Center

Agencies Involved:

Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Richland Center Police Department
Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force

WHERE Incident Happened: N. Orange St. & W. Seminary St., Richland Center

ARREST or CHARGES:

Bomkamp: 961.41(1m)(e)(2) – Possession of More Than 3 Grams of Methamphetamine, 961.573(1) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 961.41(1m) – Possession with the Intent to Deliver, Manufacture and Distribute Methamphetamine, 961.41(3g)(am) Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic.

Beran: 961.573(1)- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Hold

Car Crash leads to Drug Arrest

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Deputies responded to a two vehicle crash on US Hwy 14 near Fairview Rd just after 4:30pm on Friday evening. Witnesses on scene informed law enforcement that the driver of one vehicle involved in the crash had walked out into a nearby cornfield on two separate occasions and was acting suspiciously. K9 Rambo was deployed for a search of the nearby area and located two containers filled with a substantial amount of marijuana. K9 Rambo also alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the suspect’s vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, prescription pills, and more substances containing THC were discovered.   Also found in the vehicle was approximately $9,300.00 in cash linked to the distribution of illegal narcotics. The suspect, Raymond J. Otigham was arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail. This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney for formal charges. Any information regarding suspicious activity or crimes of any kind can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 06-23-17          TIME of Incident:  4:30 pm

WHO Involved:  Raymond J. Otigham  DOB 07-23-1973, Madison WI

Agencies Involved:

  •  Richland County Sheriff’s Dept.
  • Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force
  • Richland County District Attorney’s Office

WHERE Incident Happened: US Hwy 14 & Fairview Rd, Buena Vista Township

ARREST or CHARGES:  961.41(1m)(h)- Possession of THC with Intent to Deliver, 961.41(3g)(am)- Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, 961.573(1)-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 946.41(2m)(a)- Resisting or Obstructing an Officer.

Welfare Check Leads to Arrest for OWI 6th Offense

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On June 22, 2017 a Richland County Deputy was traveling on US Hwy 14 East and noticed a vehicle pulled to the side of the road with its hazard lights flashing. The Deputy stopped to check on the vehicle and found it running with one male occupant in the drivers seat. The Deputy detected an odor of intoxicant and investigated further. As a result of the investigation, Steven L. Overman of Lone Rock was arrested for OWI, 6th offense. The Deputy discovered a cold 12 pack of beer in the vehicle that had several cans missing. Overman admitted to consuming alcohol while driving in the area for about an hour an a half. Steven Overman was transported to the Richland County Jail without incident. Charges on the incident will be forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office.

Who Involved: Steven L. Overman, 67 of Lone Rock, WI

WHEN: 6/22/2017          TIME of Incident: 4:25 AM

ARREST or CHARGES: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 6th Offense

Road Closures due to High Water

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County Officials are reporting road closures in the county due to high water.

Update: County Hwy D and County Hwy C are now open.  County Hwy I remains closed until water recedes.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Richland County Highway Dept and Richland County Emergency Services is notifying residents of rising water and flooding in the area. Due to the heavy rainfall, some roads in the county are now officially closed until the high water recedes.
These roadways include: Cty D at the intersection with Cty DD; Cty C 2.5 miles west of Hwy 80; and Cty I between the Hwy 80 intersection and the first bridge. Officials are also watching the Rockbridge and Hub City areas as the water continues to rise. County Officials will stay on top of the situation, and remind all travelers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”.

Phone Scams & Fraud Complaints

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Richland County Sheriff James Bindl is alerting local citizens that his department is again receiving calls regarding phone scams and fraud complaints.

In the latest complaints received by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, victims receive a phone call from a party claiming to be a grandson stating that he is in jail and needs money to be released. The victim is then connected to a person claiming to be the officer in charge or attorney to provide details on how to pay the bond for their grandson’s release. Victims to these scams have stated that the party on the phone does sound like their grandchildren and will even use their grandchild’s name when they call. In some cases the scammer will ask the victim to go put money on a pre-paid gift card and then send them the card number.

Sheriff Bindl said that if you receive a similar phone call to check with your family members on their personal phone. Sheriff Bindl is asking all citizens to use caution with any suspicious phone call that you receive. If you have any questions about a possible scam feel free to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Authority: Sheriff James J. Bindl