Richland County Sheriff's Department

Alert Off-Duty Deputy Leads to Drug Arrests

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Chief Lucas Clements of the Richland Center Police Department reports that two men were arrested over the weekend on various drug related charges.

Kiefer J. Beran, 27, was arrested and tentatively charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting/Obstructing an Officer.

Logan J. Lenz, 27 of Arena, was arrested and tentatively charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Chief Clements stated that the investigation started when Kiefer Beran was seen in the Richland Center Walmart by an off-duty Deputy of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, who was familiar with Beran through numerous police contacts.  The Deputy was also aware that Beran had an active arrest warrant through the Department of Corrections (DOC).

The Deputy then contacted on-duty Officers with the Richland Center Police Department and informed them of Beran’s location.  On duty Officers from the Richland Center Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department were able to make contact with Beran after conducting a traffic stop of the vehicle that he was a passenger in.

Beran was then taken into custody on the DOC warrant. The subsequent investigation found Beran to be in possession of numerous items associated with the injection of controlled substances.  Also, found in Beran’s jacket were a loaded syringe and four (4) separate baggies containing methamphetamine with a combined weight of 15.1 grams.  In addition, Beran was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.  The driver of the vehicle, Logan Lenz, was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

All charges have been forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Chief Clements states that this investigation was the result of the diligence of the off-duty Deputy. Chief Clements also commented on the sound law enforcement tactics displayed by Officers and Deputies on patrol who responded, which allowed them to apprehend Beran on the DOC warrant and then conduct a thorough investigation that resulted in numerous charges and a substantial amount of methamphetamine being taken off the street.

Any citizen who has information concerning any illegal activity is encouraged to call the Richland Center Police Department at 608-647-2103 or the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 608-647-2016.  Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Richland Area Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

 

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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.

Drug Warrant Executed in Lone Rock

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On January 9, 2017, The Richland County Special Response Team, along with members of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland Center Police Department and the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on a residence in the Village of Lone Rock after a drug investigation.  The residence was located on the 400 block of E Union Street in the Village of Lone Rock. Three parties were arrested on drug charges.  Law enforcement was assisted by the Richland County District Attorney’s office along with Richland County Child Protective Services.

Arrest or Charges:

Tyler S Fashun, 22 of Lone Rock- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking place

Allen L Gholson, 36 of Lone Rock- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place

Brettlyn Harvell, 19 of Lone Rock- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place

Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrests

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Sheriff James Bindl of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department reports that on November 17, 2016, three Viola, WI residents were arrested for drug charges as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force.

Nicole M. Titus, 31, and Kevin D. Branch, 39, from Viola were and tentatively charged for  possession of methamphetamine’s (meth), possession of THC (marijuana), possession of schedule IV drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house and numerous bail jumping charges.

Quienterrio O. Henderson, 37, of Viola was arrested and tentatively charged with possession of schedule I and II narcotic, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a drug house, and numerous bail jumping charges.

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that can have long-lasting effects on your body. This is a man-made substance that is also known as, crystal meth, and is often found in the form of a rock-like crystal that is usually a semi-transparent white or blue color. This substance is always illegal and has no other purpose than for abuse.

All charges have been forwarded to Richland County District Attorney Jennifer Harper for prosecution.

Assisting with the investigation were members of the Richland County Special Response Team (SRT) which consists of Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Richland Center Police Department. Also assisting was the Viola Police Department, Viola EMS and Fire Department, and the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Bindl would like to point out the effort of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force and Special Response Team members in regards to this investigation. Sheriff Bindl notes the results of this investigation show the reality of what law enforcement faces daily, whether on patrol or working a drug investigation and the presence of these dangerous drugs in our community.

Sheriff Bindl along with Richland Center Police Chief Lucas Clements would like to remind citizens that their assistance is vital in combating the use and distribution of drugs within our community. Anyone witnessing suspected drug activity within their community are encouraged to notify law enforcement or Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583), where callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

DTF Investigation Leads to Drug Arrest

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On December 31st, 2015 members of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force apprehended a male subject identified as Larry S. Parmer, age 34 of Arena, through a pre-arranged meeting in the Lone Rock area. Parmer was involved in the delivery of a controlled substance, purported to be Heroin. Through this investigation Parmer was arrested for delivery of a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug. The basis for the arrest stems from a separate, on-going investigation where subsequent charges of possession and delivering of Heroin are expected to be forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

According to Sheriff James J Bindl, “We will continue to take the necessary steps to combat drug delivery and drug use in Richland County. These activities are not welcome here.”

The Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force, as well as Richland County District Attorney Jennifer Harper, continue to fight against Narcotic drug use and distribution of drugs in the area. Citizens are encouraged to work with law enforcement in that fight. Anyone with information related to illegal drugs or any other crime can call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the Richland Center Police Department or call Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (647-2583).

Involved: Larry S. Parmer, age 34, Arena, WI.

Richland –Iowa-Grant DTF

Charges Filed in Drug Case

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Richland Center Police Chief John Annear and Richland County Sheriff Jim Bindl report that charges have been filed by the Richland County District Attorney’s Office on three subjects stemming from multiple investigations conducted by the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force.

William S. Johnson, 25, of Richland Center was charged with one count of Delivery of a schedule I drug, a class E felony.

Austin J. Von Behren, 22, of Hillpoint was charged with one count of Manufacture/Deliver Non-Narcotics, a class H felony, as well as four counts of misdemeanor Bail Jumping.

Derek M. Pederson, 27, of Boscobel was charged with two counts of Falsely Presenting a Non-Controlled (as a controlled substance), a class I felony. [Read more…]