6/5/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
5 June 2024 News
MARKESAN MAN WANTED IN ATTEMPTED MURDER CAPTURED
Columbia County Sheriff’s officials say a 28-year-old Markesan man is in custody wanted in connection with a stabbing at the Alsum Produce facility in Randolph. Deputies responded to the company after a 911 call late Monday morning. They learned while en route to the business that Oscar Danilo Peralta Rivera had fled the scene. The man who was stabbed was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Rivera’s vehicle was found abandoned on U.S. Highway 151 in Columbus. Officers used a K-9 and thermal drones to search for him without success Monday afternoon. Rivera and the victim knew each other through a woman. Investigators say it was a targeted attack. Rivera was taken into custody yesterday. (Columbia County Sheriff’s photo).
DODGE COUNTY PRISON DEATH INVESTIGATIONS
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt will shed some light today on investigations into four deaths that occurred at Waupun Correctional Institution in Waupun. The deaths occurred last June, last October, and this past February. The press conference will be at the Sheriff’s Office in Juneau at 1 pm. It will also be streamed live on the Sheriff’s Facebook and YouTube pages. In March Dodge County Medical Examiner PJ Schoebel concluded one of the inmates died of a drug overdose and another from a stroke. Thirty-year-old Tyshun Lemons was found dead at the prison on October 2nd. Twenty-four-year-old Cameron Williams was found dead on October 30th. Schoebel says Lemons overdosed on acetyl fentanyl, a potent opioid painkiller. He has ruled Lemon’s death accidental. Schoebel says a blood vessel burst in Williams’ brain resulting in a fatal stroke. Dean Hoffman killed himself in solitary confinement last June. Donald Maier was found dead at the prison on February 22nd. The Department of Corrections instituted lockdowns at Waupun as well as at prisons in Green Bay and Stanley last year due to a shortage of guards.
TWO WAUPUN PRISON WARDENS RETIRING
Wardens at two Waupun prisons are stepping down. The state’s Department of Corrections has informed multiple media outlets that Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Randall Hepp and Dodge Correctional Institution Warden Jason Benzel are retiring. Waupun Correctional Deputy Warden Bradley Mlodzik has been promoted to warden. Dan Cromwell, who is currently the warden at New Lisbon Correctional Institution, will succeed Benzel. The changes take effect at the end of the month.
SECTION OF DODGE COUNTY HIGHWAY AY CLOSED
Dodge County Emergency Management is informing the public that County Highway AY east of Iron Ridge is closed for the next few days. Heavy rain has caused damage to the side of the roadway in the area. The water level has subsided and highway crews have quickly worked to stabilize the shoulder so that further damage won’t occur. Additional work needs to be done to make a permanent repair. Drivers are being asked to stay out of the area while the work is being completed. (Dodge County photo).
THEFT REPORTED FROM BOAT IN GREEN LAKE COUNTY
Green Lake County Chief Deputy Sheriff Matt Vande Kolk says the boating season has barely begun and they’ve already gotten a report of something being stolen from a boat. He notes they had a problem with property thefts from boats a couple summers ago and they are hoping it is not going to be an issue this summer. He urges boat owners who have a boat tied up to a pier or on a lift above the water to remove valuables when they are done boating for the day. He encourages people to keep an eye out and if they do see something suspicious to call the Green Lake County Crime Stoppers and let them know. You can reach them by calling 1-800-GET-THEM, that’s 1-800-438-8436. You can also text GETTHEM at 847411. Tips may be eligible for up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects. You can report your tips anonymously.
SEVERE STORM PROVIDED GOOD TEST FOR RIPON OUTDOOR SIRENS
Severe storms on Tuesday, May 21st provided a good test for Ripon’s four outdoor sirens. It was the first time during real storms the sirens were used since the one that was located on the top of City Hall was relocated to Oshkosh Street near Alliance Laundry Systems. City Administrator Adam Sonntag says that siren replaced an older one and as people downtown during Saturday afternoon siren tests can attest it can get pretty loud. That Tuesday night during the storms Tornado Warnings were issued for parts of Fond du Lac County three separate times resulting in the sirens being sounded all three times. Sonntag says the good news is they worked. The city has now replaced three of its older sirens and the fourth remaining one will be replaced next year. (Ripon Police Department photo).
WISCONSIN HEAT AWARENESS DAY
Today is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin and Ready Wisconsin and the Department of Health Services has some recommendations for beating the heat and staying safe during heat waves. Remain inside air-conditioned buildings as much as possible during the hottest parts of the day. Call 2-1-1 to find an accessible cool place near you. If you don’t have air conditioning or a basement, take a cool shower, soak your feet in cold water, or place a cool, wet cloth on your forehead. Keep your windows covered. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol, caffeinated or high-sugar drinks. Never leave a child or pet unattended inside a parked car. Limit your pet’s time outdoors and make sure they have access to fresh drinking water. Seek medical attention right away if you develop heat stroke symptoms such as confusion, rapid breathing and heartbeat, body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or nausea and vomiting. Check in with loved ones and neighbors during heat waves. In 2023, 10 heat-related deaths occurred in Wisconsin and more than 750 residents visited emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses.
ENVISION OFFERS 90 BY 90 WORKSHOP
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is offering a new program for small business owners and entrepreneurs across Fond du Lac County. Envision Small Business and Entrepreneurship Director Raina Lyman says it’s called “90 by 90” and it’s a 90 minute workshop to plan your next 90 days of business. Lyman says sometimes business owners get bogged down in the day-to-day and the workshop will help them plan and set attainable goals. The program will be offered quarterly in Fond du Lac, Campbellsport, Waupun, and Ripon. The Ripon program is Friday, June 14th in the conference room at Ripon City Hall at 8:30 am. Registration should be completed by Thursday, June 13th and can be accomplished on the Envision website on their Events page. There is a $15 fee for Envision members and $30 for nonmembers.
Events (envisiongreaterfdl.com)
INSURANCE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Among the administrative actions taken by the state’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance last month was the denial of an application for an insurance license for a Fond du Lac woman. The Office says the action taken against Michelle Hamilton was based on allegations of a criminal conviction substantially related to insurance marketing. Overall the Office took administrative action against 31 individuals, and fined 4 companies.
DRIVER’S LICENSE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
The state’s Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles now offers an option for motorists and individuals to add one emergency contact to their driver license or ID record. Adding the information is voluntary and will not appear on the card. Governor Evers signed the “To Inform Families First” or “TIFF” law last year. It was put in place to provide law enforcement the ability to contact a family member or other loved one more quickly in the event of an emergency. Adding this information is not required. Only law enforcement, including police in other states can access the information. To add emergency contact information to a DMV record, visit the Wisconsin DMV website for the convenient online self-service application.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Emergency contact law (wisconsindot.gov)
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