Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 7/14/21
14 July 2021 News
Medication Ordered For Murder Suspect
A 28-year-old Fond du Lac man suspected of intentionally hitting and killing a motorcyclist with his father’s pickup truck last July has been ordered to take medication in an attempt to make him competent to stand trial. Judge Timothy Van Akkeren issued the order Monday. Two psychiatric exams had found Daniel Navarro was not competent to assist in his own defense. He was committed to the Mendota Mental Health facility for inpatient treatment this past January. Navarro is charged in the death of 55-year-old Phillip Thiessen of Fond du Lac who died at the scene of the crash on Winnebago Drive. According to the criminal complaint Navarro felt he was a victim of racism and was targeted because he was Mexican. Navarro in turn said he picked hitting a motorcycle because he believed the person driving the motorcycle was white and in Wisconsin white people drive motorcycles and the Harley climate is made up of white racists.
Winnebago County Judge Suspended
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court Tuesday suspended Winnebago County Judge Scott Woldt for 7 days for conduct violations. The suspension begins August 2nd along with a loss in pay. In a 64-page decision the Wisconsin Judicial Commission had suggested a suspension of 7 to 21 days. Three justices issued the majority opinion, with two justices dissenting and two justices not participating. The complaint was filed against Woldt in June for six incidents, the earliest of which occurred in 2009. Several involved the use of crude language and another the displaying of a handgun during a visit by high school students. Woldt has been a judge since 2004.
Chase Suspect Charged
An 18-year-old Fond du Lac man that led Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies on a 6.5 mile chase early Sunday morning has been charged with fleeing an officer and obstructing an officer. Jordan Straub made an initial court appearance Tuesday and bond was set at $500 cash. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 29th. He also facing traffic charges of speeding, operating left of center, and operating without a valid license. During the pursuit two Sheriff’s cruisers and the suspect’s vehicle were damaged, but no one was injured.
Tips Sought
The Green Lake County Crime Stoppers is looking for tips on a traffic advisory sign that was burned. A resident on Lakeshore Drive near Reilly’s Pub owns the sign that was burned in the street destroying the sign and damaging the asphalt. Anyone who has tips is asked to call the Crime Stoppers program at 1-800-GET-THEM. You call also text GETTHEM to 847411. Tips can be made anonymously and may be eligible for a reward.
Child Abuse Survivor’s Donation Proof Of Love In The World
A young survivor of abuse reminded Dodge County District Attorney Kurt Klomberg and his office Tuesday that there is still hope, beauty, and love in the world. Sheriff’s Detective Vickie Brugger brought the teen over along with the donation of bags each containing toys, writing material, a blanket and an attached tag that said “you are strong, you are brave, you are a survivor.” The teen’s mother went on to explain that this child had started a GoFundMe page to raise the money to purchase the items for the care packages. Then the teen constructed each package so that a child in a future investigation could have the items, in the hopes that the items would make them feel more comfortable during the investigation. The extra funds are being donated to groups that help abused children. Klomberg says he was speechless.
Positions Available With Oshkosh Area School District Food Service
The Oshkosh Area School District is currently hiring for a variety of full and part-time food service positions including cooking, serving, cashiering, and cleanup at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. So if you or someone you know is searching for a job of looking for a way to give back the district may have a position available. To set up an interview or learn more about open positions, contact the District Food Service Office at 920-424-4936. There is also a full-time Nutrition Database Coordinator position, which is responsible for inputting and updating all nutrition database information.
Toney Picks Up Ozaukee County Sheriff Endorsement
Ozaukee County Sheriff James Johnson has endorsed Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney in his bid to be the next Attorney General. Johnson says, “Eric Toney is a tough-on-crime prosecutor, and he’s got the experience we need to restore law-and-order in our state.” Johnson joins Ozaukee County District Attorney Adam Gerol in endorsing Toney, along with 5 out of 6 sheriffs and district attorneys from Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties. Toney said he’s honored and humbled to have earned Johnson’s endorsement. More than 50 sheriffs, district attorneys, and police chiefs have endorsed Toney’s campaign. He also has the unanimous endorsement of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police.
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