Monday News 5/6/19
6 May 2019 News
No Driver Found For Car That Went Into Lake Winnebago
Rescuers late Thursday night and early Friday morning searched Lake Winnebago looking for a driver whose car went into the lake off Fargo Springs Road in Calumet County. Sheriff’s officials say a witness saw the car go into the water 11 o’clock Thursday evening. Deputies arriving on the scene went into the lake looking for victims, but none were found. Fire department dive teams and a ThedaStar helicopter were used in the search. Sheriff’s officials believe the driver left the scene before deputies arrived.
FDL Man Arraigned On Vehicle Theft Charges
The 31-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of stealing a pickup truck and driving it to Waupun.has been bound over for trial. Paul Mowbray waived his preliminary hearing in Fond du Lac County court Thursday and entered not guilty pleas when he was arraigned on vehicle theft and felony bail jumping charges. Mowbray allegedly took the truck at a Kwik Trip in Fond du Lac on April 20th. Waupun Police arrested him at a residence in the 200 block of South Madison Street that same afternoon and turned him over to Fond du Lac Police. The vehicle was also located in Waupun and turned over to the owner. A plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 9th.
Sales Tax Has Had Benefits For FDL County
Fond du Lac County Executive Al Buechel says while the county’s sale tax was created to finance a $50 million loan to keep Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac it has many other positive benefits for the county. He says only a portion is used toward the Mercury loan each year. “Last year we brought in $8.3 million that’s almost $6 million we can use for other things including other economic development efforts.” Buechel says over the years they’ve helped out 18 businesses with retention and expansion efforts and this year $3.1 million of the money is being used to upgrade county road systems. He says they’ve done good things with the sale tax revenue and spurred the economy. The county board recently repealed a sunset date for the sales tax.
Congressman Grothman On Synagogue Shooting
Congressman Glenn Grothman recently condemned the actions of the 19-year-old shooter who killed one person and injured three others at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in Poway, California on April 27th. He says its fortunate more people were not killed or injured during the shooting. “And this one not as many people were killed, but it was still horrific and it was horrific in particular because the 19-year-old who did it was by all accounts somewhat of a straight arrow.” Sixty-year-old Lori Kaye was killed in the shooting and among the injured was a rabbi. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says we have seen an increase in violent acts against religious people as of late, and it must stop now.
Lots Of Changes At The Top In FDL County Sheriff’s Department
(Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo)
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department has seen a lot of changes at the top in the last few months. It kicked off with Chief Deputy Mark Strand’s retirement last August, followed by the retirement of Sheriff Mick Fink in January. Sheriff Ryan Waldschmit, who was elected last November to succeed Fink, says any time there is movement at the top of an organizational structure it has a trickle down effect followed by promotions. “So there is eight administrators in new positions in just a few months. So it has been pretty hectic and a lot of new people in new places learning new roles and responsibilities, but it has certainly been an exciting time. Everyone is having fun with it, enjoying the time learning their new role and getting settled in.” One of the recent changes came with the retirement of Lieutenant of Detectives Cameron McGee. Chris Randall was promoted to that position and Ryan Flood was promoted to detective to take Randall’s place.
Share |