On September 20th, 2015 at approximately 2:20 a.m a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on U.S Hwy 14 near Old Mill Rd. The Deputy observed the vehicle cross the center line and a traffic stop was initiated. When the vehicle came to a stop, the Deputy observed the driver and passenger switch seats while remaining inside the vehicle. Contact was made with James Ewers who was now operator of the vehicle. Ewers was asked to perform standardized field sobriety testing at that time. Ewers showed signs of impairment during the testing and was arrested for operating while under the influence 1st offense. Ewers informed the Deputy that he did in fact switch seats with the original driver after he was asked to. Contact was then made with Matthew Nave who was seated in the passenger seat. Nave was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tasks at that time as well. Nave also showed signs of impairment and was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and operating while revoked. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – One Car Crash Leads to OWI and Burglary Charges
Troy A Hach, Michael L Wilson
On September 21, 2015 at approximately 9:15 p.m. the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a one car vehicle crash on USH 14 just West of Eden Valley Lane. Law Enforcement arrived on scene and found one vehicle with significant damage in the ditch line just off of USH 14, vehicle had no occupants upon arrival. Law Enforcement located operator and passenger concealing themselves in the brush. Evidence showed that Wilson was the operator of the vehicle and had drugs and drug paraphernalia on his person. Law Enforcement did locate numerous tools on suspects and their vehicle. After an investigation, it was found that both parties were just involved in a burglary and had stolen the tools and other goods from a business on USH 14. It was determined that Wilson and Hach were both intoxicated and were transported to the Richland center hospital and treated for non life threatening injuries. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests
Derek Nehls, Anthony Dubson and Jason Weiland
On September 12, 2015 at approximately 12:20 AM a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a white Corvette traveling west bound on State Hwy 171 at a high rate of speed without any headlights, near the village of Boaz. The Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver fled, continuing south bound on County Hwy E, and eventually turning west onto Hill Road. Two Deputies pursued the vehicle on Hill Road until the driver lost control and traveled off the roadway into a field. The driver was then taken into custody and identified as Derek Nehls of Lone Rock. Nehls was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and felony fleeing an Officer. After an investigation, it was found that Nehls was just involved in a burglary and had stolen the Corvette from a shed on Tuckaway Valley Road. The investigation continued and two males identified as Jason Weiland and Anthony Dubson were also arrested for being involved in the burglary. Deputies investigating the case found out that a truck and trailer were also used to take items from the location of the burglary. The truck used in the crime was recovered the following day in the Village of Spring Green. The trailer used in the crime and the stolen property from the burglary were later located on a property on Patch Hill Dr near Viola. While Deputies were placing the truck and trailer into the Sheriff’s Department impound, it was discovered that the truck was stolen out of the State of Iowa and the trailer was stolen from the City of Viroqua. While performing a search of the truck, crystal methamphetamine was discovered inside. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is working with several surrounding agencies, and at this time the investigation is still ongoing. More arrests are expected to be made from this investigation. [Read more…]
One Vehicle Rollover Crash on County Hwy ZZ
On July 12th, 2015, at approximately 11:06 PM the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a one vehicle rollover crash on County Hwy ZZ near Jarvis Hollow. When Deputies arrived on scene they discovered Jason R. Koch, who was unresponsive, still inside his vehicle. Koch was later assisted from the vehicle by the Richland County EMS and the Richland Center Fire Department. Koch was then transported to the Richland Hospital by Richland EMS, with non-life threatening injuries. Koch was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in this crash. The crash is still under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Involved: Jason R. Koch, 20 years old of Richland Center, Wisconsin.
The Richland Center Fire Department, Richland County EMS, and Wegner’s Towing assisted the Sheriff’s Department on scene.
Severe Weather strikes Southwestern Richland County
At approximately 0930am on Monday 6/22/2015, The Richland County 911 Communications Center received a call of a power wire down across St Hwy 60 near Co Hwy W in Richwood Township. As a Deputy responded, calls began to come in of damage to trees, homes, and farms throughout that area.
A call was put out for the Blue River Fire Department and they responded to assist with traffic control, road clearing and damage assessment. When deputies arrived, it was discovered that a wind event had occurred as part of the storms passing through the area at the time. Several trees were found to be down on power lines along Co Hwy F and Co Hwy W. Portions of roofs were torn from homes and silos, and a machine shed was completely destroyed and scattered over the course of approximately a mile near the intersection of Co Hwy M and Co Hwy F. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – Girton Update
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department wishes to express our sympathy to the family and friends of five year old Angela Girton. On Thursday evening, May 28th the body of a juvenile female believed to be that of Angela Girton was recovered from the Wisconsin River near Port Andrew.
Last evening at 5:49pm The Richland County Sheriff’s Department Communications Center received a call from a citizen on Hwy 60 who stated he thought he had found a body in the river. The citizen was doing some yard work near the north shore of the river, when he observed what he thought was a body next to a fallen tree approximately 6 feet off the shore. The concerned citizen contacted Richland County Authorities and Sheriff’s Deputies responded. Upon their arrival, deputies confirmed the body of a juvenile female at that location. A call was made for Blue River Fire and Rescue to respond. Blue River arrived with a boat and personnel and assisted with recovery of the body.
Richland County Coroner James Rossing also responded to the scene. The Coroner’s office is now working on the positive identification of the body through the use of dental records and DNA.
A pink top was found on the body during the recovery effort. This matches the description of the top Angela Girton was wearing on the day of her disappearance. This and the size and height of the body lead us to believe it is Angela.
Authorities have been searching for Angela since the evening of Monday April 6th, when a 911 call was made by an off duty Richland County Dispatcher fishing on the river at the time. A group of children told the off duty dispatcher that a young girl had fallen into the river and they were going for help. The child was described as a female approximately 5 years of age wearing a pink top. An extensive search commenced. On that date, and since, many professionals and volunteers have dedicated countless hours and resources to attain one goal…to find Angela Girton.
The Sheriff’s Department has been keeping a case file on the incident, and will continue to work toward completing that file.
Sheriff Bindl would like to express sincere thanks to all of the agencies, citizen volunteers, and everyone who helped in the search since she first went missing and was presumed drowned on April 6th, 2015. Many people have given of their time and resources to try and locate Angela.
Sheriff James Bindl
PRESS RELEASE – Body Recovered from Wisconsin River
At 5:49pm, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Communications Center received a call from a citizen stating he saw what he believed to be a body in the Wisconsin River. Authorities responded and discovered the body of a juvenile female at that location. The body was recovered near the Village of Port Andrew, WI.
More information will be released tomorrow (5/29/15) as it becomes available.
Authority: Sheriff James J. Bindl
Traffic Crash State Hwy 80 – 5/12/2015
On Tuesday morning (5/12/15) at approximately 6:30am, the Richland County 911 Communications Center received word of a two vehicle crash on St Hwy 80, .2 tenths of a mile south of US Hwy 14 near Wegner Auto Service.
Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a liquid manure tanker truck parked on the west shoulder of the roadway. The truck was pulling a portable manure pump. A Toyota Corolla operated by a male subject from Minnesota had run into the manure pump, causing severe damage to the vehicle.
A portion of the pump had impaled the car, peeling back the hood and entire roof. The operator of the vehicle got out under his own power, and was taken by Richland County EMS to the Richland Hospital. He was then transferred to Gunderson Health Systems in La Crosse where he is listed in good condition.
Assisting the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the scene were Richland County EMS, Richland Center Fire, Baraboo EMS, and Wegner Towing.
The accident remains under investigation.
Authority for release:
Chief Deputy Chad Kanable
Press Release – 6th Offense OWI Arrest
For Immediate Release
May 1, 2015
6th Offense OWI Arrest
On May 1st, 2015, a Deputy from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department stopped a vehicle on US
Highway 14 near Gotham for speeding and passing in a no passing zone. Contact was made with the
driver who was believed to be under the influence and standardized field sobriety tests were performed
in which the driver showed severe impairment. The 65 year male old driver of Racine, WI, was arrested for
OWI 6th offense and an extraditable warrant out of the state of Michigan for an OWI related offense. He is
currently being held in the Richland County Jail.
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PRESS RELEASE #13 – Recovery Efforts Continue on Wisconsin River
Richland Center, WI: The recovery operation will continue to locate 5-year-old Angela Girton who fell into the Wisconsin River on April 6, 2015. Her body has not been found at this time. Richland County Sheriff Jim Bindl and Richland County Emergency Management Director Darin Gudgeon stated that they are committed to expanding the search area to locate Angela.
Today, the cadaver dog team KERT (K9 Emergency Response Team) and a local helicopter pilot offered their services to increase the search area from Gotham to Muscoda. Bruce’s Legacy divers will return on Friday to collect and analyze sonar images with the assistance of the Wisconsin DNR.
Additional information will be released as soon as it is made available.
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