WHO Involved: Julie A. Arbegust, 60, of Richland Center, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: Richland County Courthouse
What happened: Sheriff Porter reports that on 4/8/25 at approximately 1035am, a Deputy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office was made aware by Court Security Staff that Julie Arbegust had shown up to the courtroom and was possibly under the influence. The Deputy located her vehicle in the parking lot of the courthouse and then proceeded to make contact with her in the courtroom. It was determined that Julie had driven to the Courthouse and showed signs of drug impairment. Arbegust was placed under arrest for Operating while Under the Influence 3rd Offense. Arbegust was booked into the Richland County Jail and then released to a responsible party. Immediately after her release, she was seen getting into the driver’s seat of her vehicle and leaving the Courthouse. The Deputy located Arbegust and placed her under arrest a 2nd time for Operating while Under the Influence 3rd Offense, as well as Misdemeanor Bail jumping.
Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department
Charges: 346.63(1)(a) Operating while Under the Influence 3rd X 2; 946.49(1)(a) Misdemeanor Bailjumping