Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 9/16/20
16 September 2020 News
Ripon Woman Charged For Threat
(Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo)
A disorderly conduct charge has been filed against a 44-year-old Ripon woman who allegedly threatened to murder another Ripon woman. According to the criminal complaint Julie Baker allegedly told a friend she had access to guns in a storage locker in Princeton. Ripon Police spoke to Princeton Police Chief Matt Bargenquast who said he was familiar with Baker and the victim and the two women had a feud going. He also said Baker was arrested last week for operating while under the influence and marijuana possession when she tried to pick up her children from school. Baker was arrested early Monday morning on the disorderly conduct charge and had her initial appearance in Fond du Lac County court Tuesday on the misdemeanor charge. Bond was set at $500 cash.
Watertown Woman Sentenced For Public Assistance Fraud
A 28-year-old Watertown woman was sentenced on public assistance fraud charges in Dodge County court Tuesday. Ashley Thompson was sentenced to 5 years of probation and will be required to maintain a full-time job to pay back the county and state. Prosecutors say from 2014 to 2018 she received thousands of dollars from Dodge County and the State of Wisconsin in benefits in the form of Foodshares and Child Subsidy payments knowing that her household income was well above the limit to receive any benefits. District Attorney Kurt Klomberg says public assistance benefit programs are supposed to be a safety net for those in the community who truly need assistance.
Suspension Recommended For Winnebago County Judge
A complaint has been filed alleging Winnebago County Judge Scott Woldt committed six violations of the judicial conduct code. The Wisconsin Judicial Commission is recommending that Woldt be suspended. Woldt is arguing that a public reprimand would be more appropriate. One of the violations involved displaying a gun to high school students during a Government Day presentation. The complaint was filed in June and the earliest violation dates back to 2009. Violations include allegations of crude and acerbic language during hearings and encouraging a victim not to summon law enforcement when needed. The Wisconsin Supreme Court administers discipline for judges, but there is no timeline for a decision. Woldt has been a judge since 2004.
COVID 19 Testing Beneficial
Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says one of the reasons for an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases is the increased availability for testing. She sees it as a benefit because it lets them know who is carrying the disease, which allows them to do contact tracing to see who they have had exposure too. “The great thing we have going for us here in our county and our surrounding counties is we have testing availabilities so if people are symptomatic we can go ahead and get people in for testing. So the numbers you are seeing is really reflective of what is going on out there.” She says people who need to be tested can call 1-844-225-0147 to get it arranged. There is also testing available at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh.
Do Not Eat Advisory
The state’s Department of Natural Resources and Department of Health Services has issued a do not eat advisory for deer liver within a five-mile area of the JCI/Tyco Fire Technology Center in Marinette. The DNR released a report Tuesday detailing findings of PFAs in the liver of deer harvested and analyzed from the company in Marinette. The advisory includes areas of Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. The liver filters chemicals from the blood, and some chemicals, like PFAs, can accumulate in the liver over time. These findings suggest that eating liver from deer in that area is likely to result in significant PFAs exposure.
A Different Kind Of Year For Alice
The 73rd Alice in Dairyland, Julia Nunes, grew up on a farm outside of Chippewa Falls dreaming about someday becoming Alice. It became a reality in July for the University of Minnesota graduate. “It has been a dream of mine and so surreal that I’m serving now as Alice in Dairyland and hopefully I will be able to serve as a role model for youth just as Alice did for me.” She says with the COVID-19 pandemic it’s been different so she is grateful that the 72nd Alice in Dairyland Abigail Martin was able to her in the transition. Nunes says with the health crisis there isn’t as many opportunities for larger gatherings, but she is grateful for the chance to get out and talk to the public about the importance of agriculture and the things she’s experienced. Nunes has degrees in animal science and agricultural education and communication.
K9 News
(Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo)
There have been a couple hello and goodbyes in the K-9 corps of area Sheriff’s Departments. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed the addition of “Ace.” His handler is Deputy Andrew Kohlmann. The two will be teamed up for second shift patrol. Ace was fully funded through the generous donations of many community members and businesses. Meanwhile the Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired drug detection dog “Gunner.” Gunner joined the department in October of 2009 and retired from it in May of 2019. Gunner was paired with Detective Christopher Killey.
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