5/2/23 Hometown Broadcasting News Tuesday
2 May 2023 News
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY STILL BEING IDENTIFIED
Winnebago County Sheriff’s officials say due to the state of the human remains found in a marshy area of Little Lake Butte des Morts last Thursday night, normal methods of identification are not possible. Working in coordination with the Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh other identification protocols are being employed. DNA, further forensic examination and other biological testing are all part of those efforts, but those procedures take time. Through other evidence associated with the remains, a potential identity of the person has been developed. The Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office met with the family of the person and they have been tentatively notified. The Sheriff’s Office will not be confirming an identity until there is physical evidence to support it. The investigation into the cause or manner of death is ongoing.
SUSPECTED DRUG DEALER CAUGHT AFTER VEHICLE PURSUIT IN FDL COUNTY
A man from northeastern Wisconsin is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on numerous charges after fleeing from a traffic stop on Interstate 41 near Johnson Street in the Town of Fond du Lac yesterday. The man drove away from the stop but a deputy was able to identify him before cutting off the pursuit. Moments later the suspect crashed his vehicle and it became disabled on County Highway N near Interstate 41. Responding deputies caught the man after he ran from the vehicle. K9 Rip was used and detected drugs in the vehicle. Deputies located packaging material, suspected ecstasy, and cash. They also searched the area where the suspect was seen running and found a bag of approximately 1,000 fake oxycodone pills. The pills are believed to be pressed fentanyl pills as the pills field tested positive for fentanyl. The man was evaluated by North Fond du Lac Ambulance for possible injuries and was then released to deputies. The man is a convicted felon with two prior convictions for heroin trafficking. Among the new charges he’s facing are fentanyl and ecstasy trafficking, first degree recklessly endangering safety. Fleeing and eluding, resisting or obstructing an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo).
MAN WHO ATTACKED OSHKOSH WEST SRO SENTENCED
The 20-year-old Oshkosh man convicted of attempted first degree intentional homicide for trying to kill a school resource officer at Oshkosh West High School was sentenced Monday. Winnebago County Judge Daniel Bissett sentenced Grant Fuhrman to 17 years in prison to be followed by 10 years of extended supervision. Fuhrman was found guilty of the attempted murder charge by a jury on February 3rd. Fuhrman stabbed Oshkosh Police School Resource Officer Michael Wissink with a two-pronged serving fork on December 3rd, 2019. Wissink shot Fuhrman to protect himself. Wissink has since retired. During yesterday’s sentencing Wissink said it was a well thought out and well planned attack. Fuhrman also made a statement apologizing to those present in the courtroom.
HELP FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT
Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt urges residents who are or have considered harming themselves or others to reach out and get help. The Sheriff’s Office and Fond du Lac Police have handled 5 standoff calls between them in recent weeks involving people who expressed “Suicide by Cop” thoughts. Waldschmidt says there is help available at hospitals in Fond du Lac, Ripon, and Waupun. There is also a County Crisis Line at 920-929-3535 and there is the new Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 as well. If you are in eminent danger or experiencing a medical emergency call 9-1-1.
APRA FUNDING COULD BE USED ON YOUTH SPORTS FACILTIES
A couple of area cities are hoping to use some of their American Rescue Plan Act funds to make improvements for youth sports facilities. Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop says when they host Hockey and Baseball tournaments throughout the year their hotels fill up and their restaurants see steady business. He’s pushing to see some of their ARPA funding used on the facilities the youth use for those sports. Berlin is facing about a $300,000 budget deficit and theoretically could use some of its ARPA funding to fill that gap, but Berlin Alderperson Luke Dretske says that would be a one-time fix while using the money to improve baseball and softball diamonds near the Fox River would have more of a lasting impact on the community.
CONGRESSMAN GROTHMAN TOWN HALL MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Congressman Glenn Grothman will be holding four town hall meetings this week. Tomorrow he will be at the Pardeeville Village Hall from 11 am to Noon and the Waupun Public Library from 3 to 4 pm. On Thursday the 6th District Congressman will have town hall meetings at the Town of Dakota Town Hall in Wautoma from 11 am to Noon and at the Winneconne Town Office from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
BREAKFAST ON THE FARM
Still a few weeks away before advance tickets go on sale for Breakfast on the Farm sponsored by Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Agri-Business Council. Envision CEO and President Sadie Vander Velde says this year’s Breakfast will be held just outside of Eden at the Forest Ridge Holsteins Farm at W 2133 Randellen Lane. About 3,000 people attend the annual event which has been going on for more than 30 years. The date for Breakfast on the Farm is Sunday, June 25th from 8 am to Noon. Vander Velde says in addition to a great breakfast there will be tours, plenty of activities and a chance for families to learn where their food comes from. Advance tickets will not be available until Monday, May 22nd.
FDL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING
The Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, May 9th at 6 pm in the McLane Room at the library. The speaker will be local author Darin Preston. Preston is a former school psychologist for the Fond du Lac School District and author of several books, including Sequence 77, which can be borrowed at the Fond du Lac Public Library. He will discuss his journey as an author at the event. A brief business meeting will precede the talk. Refreshments will be provided.
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