Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 8/11/21
11 August 2021 News
Injury Accident In The Town Of Calumet
A Manitowoc man told Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies he was sneezing when he crossed over the centerline of Highway 151 and Winnebago Park Road Monday afternoon when his minivan struck the front end of a semi. The minivan spun out and came to rest in the northbound lane of Highway 151 while the semi went into a ditch. Roger Linsmeier had to be extricated from his van and was taken to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with non-life-threatening injuries. The truck driver, Troy Debruin of Kaukauna, was not injured. The accident in the Town of Calumet was reported just before 2:30 pm.
Illinois Man Charged For FDL County Chase And Drug Possession
A 29-year-old Rockford, Illinois man has been charged for a traffic pursuit and drug possession in Fond du Lac County court. Jerod Jones allegedly fled from a traffic stop on County Highway D near Brown Road in the Town of Fond du Lac Friday afternoon after a Sheriff’s deputy smelled marijuana in the vehicle and asked to search it. After a brief chase Jones lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of County Highway D and Rolling Meadows Drive going into a ditch and ending up in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn/Radisson Hotel. According to the criminal complaint he was seen tossing a McDonald’s bag underneath a pickup truck. Deputies found about a half a pound of cocaine and ecstasy in the bag. Together they had a suspected street value of $10,000. Jones allegedly admitted to running from the traffic stop because he was high and had drugs in the vehicle.
Fire In FDL
Fond du Lac firefighters were dispatched to a home at 933 Windsor Street Monday night for a fire that started in a bathroom fan and extended to the attic space above. The family was able to safely exit the home. Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze, which damaged the bathroom with other parts of the home damaged by the water used to put out the fire. The family made temporary living arrangements.
Road Closed Period
With recent heavy rains and Flash Flood Advisories Town of Ripon Police are urging drivers to heed the warning when they see a “Road Closed” sign. They say if you see water across the road, to do the smart thing; turn around and don’t drown. They also say if debris or high water cause a road to be posted as road closed only local traffic is allowed. Local traffic is not considered traffic traveling between two points and not a property located within the closed area. During past road closures township police and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department had to stop numerous persons for driving around barricades. Fines for failing to obey a sign or traffic signal-road closed are double.
Scam Reported In Markesan
Markesan Police say they got calls from two residents from Monday who said they received calls from someone saying they were with the police department. Actually, the scammer identified themselves as being with the Markesan Police Department or “Markesan County Police Department.” The scammers asked for some personal information from those community members. The phone number that came up on caller ID was not the actual phone number for the Markesan Police Department.
Water Quality Month
In support of National Water Quality Month and the Safe Water for All Campaign, the Fond du Lac County Health Department is offering bacteria and nitrate testing for a total of $30 or $15 per test. The Health Department can also provide information on additional testing beyond bacteria and nitrate, including tests for lead, arsenic, other metals, chemicals, and contaminants. It’s recommended private well owners test for bacteria and nitrates annually. Water testing should also be done when there is a noticeable change in taste, color, or odor in the water. More than 800,000 Wisconsinites use a private well for their water.
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