On October 9th, 2015 at approximately 3:20 AM Deputies observed two vehicles in the village of Lone Rock traveling on Union Street. As one of the deputies was following the two vehicles they turned onto Pearl Street. The vehicles then left the roadway and drove through a yard to a residence located on the 300 block of East Pearl Street. Deputies then made contact with the occupants of both vehicles and noticed that the driver of one of the vehicles showed signs of impairment. The driver was verbally identified as Corey L Girton. Girton was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tasks at that time. After the tasks were performed Girton was arrested for operating while under the influence 2nd offense and operating after revocation. A search of the vehicle was conducted after the arrest. Recovered from the vehicle was close to a half ounce of marijuana as well as other drug paraphernalia. Girton was booked into the Richland County jail on felony drug charges as well as the operating while under the influence 2nd offense.
RCPD makes an Arrest for Attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide
Nina Fields
The Richland Center Police Department is continuing their investigation into an attempted 1st degree intentional homicide that occurred in the City in the days leading up to Sunday, September 20, 2015.
Chief of Police Lucas Clements reports that in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20th dispatch received a call from the Madison Police Department wishing to speak with an officer from the Richland Center Police Department. At 2:02 a.m. an officer placed a phone call to a Lieutenant with the Madison Police Department. The officer learned that the Madison Police Department had been contacted by staff at Meriter Hospital, who had concerns that one of their patients had possibly been intentionally poisoned.
Preliminary investigation showed that the victim was a 68 year old female resident of the City of Richland Center that had been transferred from the Richland Hospital to Meriter Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, September 18th. The victim’s condition had gotten considerably worse throughout the morning of Saturday, September 19th at which time she was put on dialysis and had further blood work tested that ultimately showed high levels of Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) in her system. [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE – Traffic Stop Leads to Two OWI Arrests
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…]
Truancy Policy for the 2015-16 School Year
The Richland County Truancy Committee’s Truancy Policy for the 2015-16 School Year helps clarify important changes in how truancy matters are resolved in the county school districts, with law enforcement and through the juvenile court. County school districts adapt the policy into their individual school handbooks and send this information out at the beginning of the school year. For further questions regarding truancy management, support in reducing truancy concerns before a student is cited, and what juvenile supervision looks like please contact Richland County Health and Human Services, and ask to speak to a Children and Adolescent Services Team Lead Worker.
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.
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
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