News 08.15.16
15 August 2016 News
Two people were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries in a one vehicle rollover south of Fond du lac Friday. Rescue personnel were called to the scene on Interstate 41 near County Highway B shortly Friday morning. A preliminary investigation shows a car was northbound on 41 when it swerved to avoid tire debris, lost control and rolled over coming to rest on its top. The occupants had to be extricated from the vehicle and were transported to the hospital.
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break in and robbery of a business in the Village of Kingston. Chief Deputy Mark Putzke says on August 11th around 4:00 a.m. two individuals broke into Jasters Supply on North South street and took an undisclosed amount of cash. The first suspect is described as having a shaved head, wearing a tank top, dark pants, and shiny or reflective watch. The individual was wearing work boots with a triangle pattern sole, likely size 12 or 13. The second suspect is described as having a Thin build, wearing a hoodie, bandana over the face, gloves & possibly glasses. Putzke says the identity of both suspects is being sought. Anyone with information can contact the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-438-8436.
Attorneys for the city of Fond du Lac and a Fond du lac police officer involved in a sex scandal have filed written closing arguments as the Fond du Lac Police and Fire Commission decides if an officer should be reinstated or fired for dishonesty. The commission is expected to make a decision regarding officer Curt Beck as early as next month. Earlier this year a circuit judge ordered that Beck be reinstated and awarded Beck damages for back pay. The city promptly placed Beck on paid administrative leave pending the hearing. The evidentiary hearing involving Beck began in May two years after Beck resigned following a sex scandal involving Beck and other officers in the department. Beck accused the police chief of perjury and misconduct during the investigation. The city in turn filed charges against Beck accusing the officer of not being truthful when he was caught playing softball during time off for a sick day. Beck was one of five officers involved in three extra marital affairs including affairs between Beck and two other officers. An internal investigation found that the officers violated the Department’s core values of honor, integrity and professionalism and may have violated department policy including conduct unbecoming an officer. A decision by the Police and Fire Commission on allegations by Beck’s attorney Dan Kaminsky that police chief Bill Lamb perjured himself during the investigation and committed misconduct in office may still be several months down the road.
The family of a Wisconsin man found guilty of helping his uncle kill a woman in a case profiled in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” is hopeful he will be released now that his conviction has been overturned. A federal magistrate has ordered Brendan Dassey be freed within 90 days unless prosecutors decide to retry him. The state could also appeal the ruling. The judge said investigators coerced a confession from Dassey. Dassey’s uncle, Chuck Avery, said Saturday there are no grounds for a retrial. He believes his nephew will be released. One of Dassey’s attorneys says the confession would not be used at a new trial. Teresa Halbach was killed in 2005 after she went to the Avery family auto salvage yard to photograph some vehicles. Dassey’s uncle, Steven Avery, was also convicted in Halbach’s death.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission estimates turnout for last Tuesday’s primary was about 13 percent of the electorate, based on unofficial results from county clerks. The commission earlier predicted about 16 percent turnout. Approximately 572,000 votes were cast in the statewide U.S. Senate primaries, which is 12.8 percent of Wisconsin’s 2016 voting-age population. Official results won’t be reported to the Elections Commission until early next week, and may not be certified and published until August 24. Statistical reports including the total number of ballots cast are not due until after Labor Day. Elections chief Michael Haas says overall, the primary ran smoothly due to the low turnout and lack of contested elections
A Milwaukee man who fatally beat his wife with a baseball bat is sentenced to a maximum 40 years in prison. Thirty five-year-old Jose Gonzalez-Ramirez earlier pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide in the February death of 30-year-old Ilona Gonzalez, a teacher at Alverno College. A criminal complaint says Gonzalez-Ramirez was suspicious that his wife was cheating on him and beat her over the head with an aluminum bat. It says he also tried unsuccessfully to kill himself and their son by cutting vents and hoses to fill their house with carbon monoxide. Gonzalez-Ramirez had no previous criminal record and was in the process of applying for American citizenship. He was also ordered by a Milwaukee County judge Friday to serve 20 years of extended supervision.
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