Richland County Sheriff's Office

Appleton Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

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On July 27th, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM, James Stymiest of Appleton, WI was operating a motorcycle traveling westbound on State Hwy 60. Stymiest was negotiating a curve when he crossed the center line of the road and crashed into the driver side of an eastbound vehicle driven by Makenzi Christianson. Stymiest’s motorcycle then continued westbound into the north ditch line where Stymiest and motorcycle came to rest. Stymiest was transported by Muscoda EMS to Gotham where he was transferred to UW Med Flight and transported to Madison. The cars passenger Joshua Bockorny was transported by Lone Rock EMS to Richland hospital for non life threatening injuries. One lane of traffic on State Hwy 60 was closed for approximately an hour for emergency personnel. Stymiest is listed in stable condition at this time. The accident remains under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

WHO INVOLVED:
James Stymiest, 59, of Appleton, WI
Makenzi Christianson, 16, of Muscoda, WI
Joshua Bockorny, 27 of Muscoda, WI

OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED:
Muscoda Fire & EMS
Lone Rock Fire & EMS
UW Med Flight

Motorcycle Crash on US Hwy 14 Leaves One Injured

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On July 3rd, 2018 at approximately 1:20 P.M. Ronald Rood, 58 of Viroqua, WI was operating a motorcycle Westbound on US Hwy 14. While traveling Westbound on US Hwy 14 an unidentified dark colored car crossed the center line of the road forcing Rood to swerve to avoid a crash. After swerving Rood lost control of his motorcycle and Rood was thrown from motorcycle coming to rest on the east shoulder of the the roadway. Rood’s motorcycle continued into the east ditch line where it came to rest and the unidentified vehicle continued east bound on US Hwy 14 not stopping for the crash. Rood was transport by Richland EMS to the Richland Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

This accident remains under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

OTHER AGENCIES INVOLVED: Richland County EMS and Richland Center Fire Department

 

Animal Abuse Results in Charges for a Loganville Woman

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According to Sheriff James J. Bindl: On 6/4/18 the Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of horses appearing to be in bad health on Shellington Drive. An investigation immediately started. The owner of the animals, Thurley Neumaier of Loganville, was contacted and questioned about the condition of two horses on the Shellington Drive property which authorities identified as in poor health. Neumaier indicated she knew the horses were under weight due to a tooth issue and because she had gotten behind in de-worming the animals. A local veterinarian was contacted by authorities and an opinion of the horses condition was given. As a result of the investigation, Thurley Neumaier was booked into the Richland County Jail and charged in Richland County Circuit Court with failure to provide for confined animals. Authorities checked the remaining horses on the property which appeared to be in good health.

Neumaier was released on bond.

WHO INVOLVED: Thurley Neumaier, 62, of Loganville, WI

ARREST or CHARGES: 951.13 (1) Failure to provide proper food and drink to confined animals

Deputies Investigating a 2-Vehicle Crash

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On 05-26-18 at 10:55 PM deputies responded to a report of a two vehicle crash on State Hwy 80 near Pauls Hill Drive. A vehicle being driven by Gregory Fischer, 33, of Richland Center, was traveling north bound on State Hwy 80 when an oncoming vehicle being driven by Daniel Bell, 35, of Richland Center, crossed the center line entering the north bound lane. The vehicles collided head on blocking the entire highway. Fischer and his passenger, Jessica Brown, 29, of Richland Center, were trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated by the Richland Center Fire Department. Brown was transported to Richland Center Hospital by Richland County EMS for serious injuries and later transported to UW Health in Madison by UW Med Flight. Fischer was checked on scene by Richland County EMS and did not require treatment. Bell refused medical treatment on scene but was later transported to UW Health for non-life threatening injuries. Bell has been charged with operating while under the influence causing injury. The crash remains under investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

WHEN: 05-26-2018          TIME of Incident:  10:55PM        Location: State Hwy 80 at Pauls Hill Dr

WHO INVOLVED:
Daniel Bell, 35 of Richland Center, WI

Gregory Fischer, 33 of Richland Center, WI
Jessica Brown, 29 of Richland Center, WI

Other Agencies Involved:
Richland Center Fire Department
Richland County EMS
UW Med Flight
Richland County District Attorney’s Office

Charges Pending for Fleeing Suspect

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On Thursday, March 29th at approximately 10:42 PM, Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of a domestic disturbance on County Hwy Y in Eagle Township. When deputies arrived, they discovered the suspect had fled the scene.  As the deputies spoke with the homeowners, the suspect identified as Jesse E. Shields, 34 of Richland Center, returned to the residence but refused to cooperate with the deputies.  Shields fled the scene driving a vehicle north on Co Hwy Y.

A deputy pursued the vehicle for a short distance before the squad he was operating became involved in a crash. The suspect continued north on Co Hwy Y.  A search for the suspect was successful by Richland County Deputies and Officers of the Richland Center Police Department.  Jesse Shields was taken into custody and transported to the Richland County Jail.

Two Richland County Deputies were injured in the crash.  They were transported by Richland County EMS to the Richland Hospital where they were in observation and then released.

Charges are pending with the Richland County District Attorney’s Office.  The Wisconsin State Patrol is assisting in the investigation.

Madison man leads deputies on crash-filled chase in 2 counties

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On 3/26/2018 at approximately 6:10pm, Richland County authorities were notified by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Department of a reckless driver eastbound on US Hwy 14 from the Readstown area.  The report was that he was not stopping for Vernon County Deputies and a call for help went out to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to deploy “Stop Sticks” (tire deflation devices) was made.

It was learned the suspect vehicle had been involved in at least three crashes in Vernon County, involving both civilian and law enforcement vehicles.  Authorities attempted several trained maneuvers to stop the suspect as he appeared to intentionally ram into squads and continued east on Hwy 14.  As the suspect entered Richland County he crashed into four additional civilian vehicles traveling on the roadway, drove through ditch lines and continued to flee from deputies.

A Richland County Deputy arrived and coordinated with Vernon County Deputies to attempt to stop the vehicle.  Contact was made with the suspect vehicle by squad cars in a trained manner which temporarily stopped the suspect, however as deputies exited to make contact with the driver, he accelerated and pushed through the squads, and continued eastbound.  The suspect was yelling out the window at authorities and throwing items from his vehicle as he drove.  The chase reached a maximum speed of 35 mph according to authorities.

The subject was stopped on Hwy 14 at Wescott Rd. in Richland Counties Sylvan Township after two squads made contact with the suspect vehicle pinning him between them.  The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Richland County Jail.  The subject caused four hit and run crashes to occupied civilian vehicles and rammed into three squad cars in Richland County alone.

The arrested subject, identified as Leonard P. Perfetti, 46 of Madison, faces several criminal charges that are being coordinated through Richland County District Attorney Jennifer Harper and Vernon County District Attorney Tim Gaskell.  The WI State Patrol is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

Assisting in the incident:  Vernon County Sheriff’s Department, WI State Patrol, Richland Center Police, Viola Police Department, Readstown Fire, Richland Center Fire, Vernon County District Attorney, and the Richland County District Attorney.

Richland County Sheriff James Bindl highly commended the road deputies from both Vernon and Richland Counties as well as the dispatchers.  “This was a very dangerous incident for everyone on the road.  Because of the Deputies actions, no one was injured or killed last night.  All involved did what had to be done and did it well.”

Search of vehicle reveals large amount of Methamphetamine

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On March 21st, 2018 at approximately 2:52 PM a deputy observed a vehicle traveling west bound on U.S Hwy 14 just east of Richland Center. The vehicle was followed into the Goodwill parking lot where three occupants exited the vehicle. The deputy made contact with Clarke the driver of the vehicle while the two passengers fled on foot north behind Goodwill. Clarke was detained at the scene and additional officers were requested. Responding officers apprehended Sander and Harvell who were running in a field east of Goodwill. Both subjects were taken into custody and the vehicle was towed to Richland County impound due to false plates on the vehicle and being unable to locate an owner. Clarke was informed he would be receiving traffic citations for several violations, and he was then released. During an inventory of the vehicle deputies discovered over 25 grams of methamphetamine, 1 gram of MDMA, digital scales, $398.00 in cash and other various items of drug paraphernalia.

Joshua D. Clark is wanted on several felony drug charges. A $500 cash reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest. If you have information please call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 608-647-2106 or Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE.

WHEN: 3/21/18          TIME of Incident:  02:52PM

WHO Involved:

  • Joshua D. Clarke, 30 of Richland Center, WI
  • Treagir J. Sander, 18 of Richland Center, WI
  • Brettlyn Harvell, 20 of Lone Rock, WI

Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Richland Center Police Department, and the Richland County District Attorney

WHERE Incident Happened: Goodwill Parking Lot, Richland Center, WI

ARREST or CHARGES:

  • Joshua D. Clarke (WANTED): Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping.
  • Treagir J. Sander: Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping, obstructing or resisting an officer.
  • Brettlyn Harvell: Warrants, obstructing or resisting

Arrest Made for Threatening Others with Gun and Drug Charges

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On Monday Feb 26th, 2018, at approximately 1:15pm, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a man who had pulled a gun on another person at 26940 Comar Lane in Richland Township.  Richland County Deputies and Richland Center Police Officers responded.  When deputies arrived, witnesses stated that 37 year old Allen Gholson Jr. of Richland Center pointed a handgun at several people outside the residence.  Officers located Allen Gholson near the residence and detained him.  Gholson was later taken to the Richland County Jail, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.  Other charges against Gholson are pending.  The occupant of the residence, Lori L. Oman age 47 of Richland Center, was arrested at the scene for felony bail jumping and transported to the Richland County Jail.

Deputies worked with the Richland County District Attorney’s Office to obtain a search warrant for the residence.  A request was also made to the Grant County Sheriff’s Department for assistance.  While executing the search warrant a gun believed to be the one used by Gholson was recovered. Deputies also discovered evidence of drug use in the home, and obtained and executed a second search warrant on the residence for drugs.  As a result, over 7 grams of methamphetamine that appeared packaged for sale was located and seized from the residence along with other drug paraphernalia.

Richland County Sheriff James J. Bindl noted the professional cooperation demonstrated between the agencies in this case to assure the safety of the officers and citizens.

Several other charges are pending with Richland County District Attorney Jennifer Harper.  The investigation continues.

WHEN: 02-26-2018          TIME of Incident:  1:15pm         Location: 26940 Comar Lane

Other Agencies Involved:
 Richland Center Police Department
Grant County Sheriff’s Department
Richland County District Attorney’s Office

 

Christmas Day Crash Leads To Methamphetamine Arrest

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On 12/25/2017 at 6:55 am Deputies were dispatched to a one vehicle accident at County Hwy Q and County Hwy ZZ. Upon arrival Deputies located a 2016 Subaru in the ditch. Wesley M. Friederick was identified as the only occupant in the vehicle. Wesley Friederick said he was driving home from LaCrosse when he slide in to the ditch. Wesley Friederick had requested that Wegner Towing assist in removing the vehicle from the ditch. Once the vehicle was removed from the ditch Wesley Friederick gave deputies consent to perform a search of the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle deputies located a clear plastic bag with a substance suspected to be methamphetamine. A field test confirmed the bag contained methamphetamine which had a gross weight of 10.6 grams. Deputies also seized a digital scale and a butane torch from Wesley Friederick.

WHEN: 12/25/2017       TIME of Incident:  06:55am

WHO Involved: Wesley M. Friederick

Agencies Involved: Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Richland County District Attorney

WHERE Incident Happened: Near the intersection of County Highway Q and County Hwy ZZ in Dayton Township

ARREST or CHARGES: 961.41(3g)(g) Possession of Methamphetamine, 961.41(1m)(e)3 Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to deliver (greater than 10 grams but less than 50 grams), 961.573 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

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