5/19/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
19 May 2023 News
FOUR FACING DRUG AND CRIMINAL CHARGES
Working with the Lake Winnebago Area MEG Unit on a child welfare investigation, the Waupun Police Department executed a search warrant Wednesday in the 200 block of Fond du Lac Street. Information was received that there was illegal drug activity occurring at the residence and living conditions were not favorable for children. Investigators also learned at least one fugitive; the subject of nationwide warrants was at the residence. A 45-year-old Pardeeville man wanted on warrants from Columbia County for drug-related offenses barricaded himself in a small room in the basement. He subsequently surrendered peacefully. Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located during the search. Drug-related and criminal charges are being referred to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office against a 57-year-old woman, 29-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old man all from Waupun. Child Protective Services removed the children from the home and are working on placement for them. No one was harmed during the execution of the search warrant.
QUICK CHANGE SCAMMERS IDENTIFIED
Oshkosh Police say all four suspects involved in quick change scams at a Festival Foods grocery store and Walmart in Oshkosh, Neenah and the Appleton area have been identified. The scams happened on April 12th and 13th. Police released store surveillance photos of the suspects and a vehicle used in the scams. Oshkosh Police are asking anyone who has had similar incidents involving the individuals or needs information on them, to contact Detective Dean Artus at 920-236-5726.
WAUPUN ASSAULT AND THEFT SUSPECT MAKES INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE
The 29-year-old man facing three felony charges in Dodge County for a robbery that occurred in Waupun made his initial court appearance this week. Andrew Davis is charged with robbery with use of force, strangulation, and bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint police were called to 241 South Madison for an assault and stolen vehicle. Davis was identified as the attacker. The victim told investigators Davis asked for a ride but the victim said no because Davis had taken his truck the week before. The victim recovered it that time. During the assault Davis allegedly had the victim in a head lock and wrestled him to the ground. When he began to lose consciousness Davis took his keys and drove off in the vehicle. A $1,000 signature bond was set for Davis but he is currently incarcerated at Jackson Correctional Institution in Black River Falls. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 22nd.
FDL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION IN HONOR OF FORMER EMPLOYEE
The Fond du Lac County Board this week unanimously accepted a donation of approximately $115,000 from the estate of Shirley Martin. The donation was made on behalf of a former sheriff’s deputy Ralph “Jerry” Martin who served with the Sheriff’s Office from 1954 to 1985 and retired with the rank of lieutenant. “Jerry” passed away quite some time ago, but his wife Shirley recently passed, which is when the Sheriff’s Department became aware they had been named as a beneficiary of the estate. County Supervisor Dean Will, a former Sheriff’s Captain, told the County Board he started with the Sheriff’s Office a few years before Martin retired and remembers him as a great person. Will says it is rare that the Sheriff’s Office receives such a donation from a former employee. Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt told the board the funds are placed in their capital account until they can decide how to honor Jerry Martin’s memory whether that is through the purchase of a special piece of equipment or forming a specialized unit within the department.
RIPON STUDENTS AND RETIRING EDUCATORS HONORED
For the Ripon Area School District, it has been a week to honor the achievements of high school seniors and long-time educators who are retiring. Wednesday night the District had its annual honors night when scholarships are awarded, and students are inducted into the National Honor Society. District Superintendent Mary Whitrock says to be inducted into the National Honor Society students have to be not only academically gifted but commit time to community service as well. As for their seven retirees Dee Schmidtke, Randy Hatlen, Shelly Kemnitz, Dale Nehls,Sue O’Brien, Dennis Jahns, and Lori Cluppert gave a total of 174 years of service to the District, which Whitrock says doesn’t include the total number of years they’ve given to education. Those seven educators were honored during the Ripon School Board meeting this past Monday. (Ripon Area School District photo).
PROJECT GRILL UNVEILING TODAY
The unveiling for the 15th Annual Project Grill will be held at Festival Foods in Fond du Lac today. Students from seven area high schools will show off the grills they designed and manufactured. The program partners those students with area manufacturers and the end result are working grills that will be unveiled between 11 am and 1 pm. Sadie Vander Velde is the CEO and President of Envision Greater Fond du Lac. She says it gives high school students a chance to see what types of manufacturing could appeal to them as a possible career. High schools involved this year include, Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Central Wisconsin Christian (Waupun), Lomira, Laconia, and Ripon. Their business partners include; J. F. Ahern, Kondex Corporation, Fives Giddings & Lewis, Mercury Marine, Mid-States Aluminum, Manowske Welding, and Wabash.
WAUSHARA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER OPEN HOUSE
The public will get a chance to check out the Waushara County Animal Shelter during an open house Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. It will feature tours, a chance to learn about volunteering and foster programs, a kitten shower for the four kittens they are currently caring for, gift bags for the first 10 people to arrive, and door prizes. Erin Flynn is the secretary for the shelter’s Board of Directors. She says they are normally open by appointment only so this is a special opportunity to check out their facilities and the service they provide to the community. Flynn points out they are a “no-kill” shelter and some of their rescue animals have disabilities or have suffered some type of trauma, but all they need is a good home and some TLC. The shelter is located at N1750 State Highway 22 in Wautoma. To minimize stress levels all the shelter’s animals will be off-site during the open house. People are being asked to leave their own pets at home.
STATE PATROL OPEN HOUSES NEXT MONTH
The Wisconsin State Patrol invites families, community members and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to stop in and visit a local State Patrol facility at open house events next month. Visitors can meet troopers, inspectors, dispatchers and technology specialists who serve in each region of the state. Staff will provide demonstrations of the State Patrol’s specialty equipment and vehicles. Public safety partners with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association, and the Wisconsin Towing Association will also be available to provide safety information. The Fond du Lac State Police Post will have an open house on Wednesday, June 7th from 3 to 7 pm. There will also be open houses in Waukesha, Sparta, De Forest, Wausau, and Eau Claire. Those planning to attend can RSVP on the State Patrol’s Facebook page event schedule.
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