10/16/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
16 October 2024 News
CLINTONVILLE MAN COMMITTED TO PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY FOR MOTHER’S MURDER
After about 3 ½ hours of deliberation Monday a Waupaca County jury decided the 20-year-old Clintonville man convicted of stabbing his 39-year-old mother to death was not guilty by reason of insanity. Jordan Peters was then committed to a secure psychiatric facility for the rest of his life. Last Thursday the jury had found Peters guilty of first degree intentional homicide, but because he had previously pled not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect they had to return for deliberations Monday on whether he was mentally responsible for the murder. In September of 2023 Peters had moved to Clintonville. His mother, Angela Zahn, was visiting from Neenah and the two were driving on Memorial Circle. Peters, who was in the front passenger seat, allegedly stabbed her in the chest. She was able to pull over and get out of the vehicle. She was taken to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center where she died.
RIPON MAN CHARGED FOR DISTURBANCE WITH PIPE BOMB FACSIMILE
Bond has been set at $25,000 cash for a 54-year-old Ripon man who caused a disturbance at an apartment in the city with what appeared to be a pipe bomb. According to the criminal complaint the victim allowed James Goss to stay in their apartment because he was homeless and they have a 14-year-old daughter together. Last Saturday night the woman asked him to leave the apartment after he showed her what looked like a pipe bomb even though she did not believe it was. At that point he took a paring knife from the kitchen and held it to his neck. The woman and her daughter left the residence and called police. Ripon Police and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputies responded. A downstairs neighbor was asked to evacuate the building and a nearby neighbor to shelter in place. Goss was contacted by phone and asked to come out of the apartment which he initially wouldn’t do. Eventually he did and was taken into custody. Police found the pipe, electrical type, and USB cord used to make it look like a pipe bomb in his vehicle. Goss is charged with felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 25th. (Fond du Lac County Jail photo).
OSHKOSH DRUG ARREST
Five Oshkosh residents were arrested on drug charges Tuesday morning following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Ceape Avenue. The search was the culmination of a drug investigation initiated after police received complaints from community members. Those arrested ranged in age from 33 to 40 years old. Charges varied but included maintaining a drug dwelling, methamphetamine possession and delivery, drug paraphernalia possession, and fentanyl possession. Two of suspects were also arrested for probation holds. The Oshkosh Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit, detectives, and the Department’s SWAT Team, conducted the search warrant at the residence.
HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT FOR NORTH CAROLINA VICTIMS
In addition to recent hurricane relief collection efforts in Ripon and Waupun, there will be a third effort this weekend at the Fond du Lac County Airport in Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac County is teaming with Timblin Trucking Company of Eden for a relief effort to help out victims in North Carolina. Donated items needed include clothing, pet supplies, cleaning supplies, food, tools, and hygiene items. Items should be boxed and labeled, with like items kept together. Financial donations can be made online to Samaritans Purse.org, United Cajun Navy.org, or can be made at your local church. Hours for the collection effort are Friday from 3 to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. The Airport is located at 260 South Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac.
DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT IN RIPON
The Ripon Senior Activity Center will be the site for a Drug Take Back event on Friday, October 25th from 9 to 11 am. It’s an opportunity to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. Among the items that will be accepted are creams and ointments, pills, capsules and patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, pet medications will be accepted, and liquids in their original containers. A bin will be provided for the drop-off. The Senior Center, Ripon Police Department, Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac, and Fond du Lac County Health Department are partnering for the event.
FDL APPLYING FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER LOAN
The state’s Department of Natural Resources tells us the city of Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing lead service lines in the city of Fond du Lac. Activities related to the project are minor actions and no environmental analysis is required. It has been determined the project will not result in significant adverse environmental effects, and no further review or analysis is needed before funding the project. The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding this decision and the potential environmental impacts of this project. Comments must be submitted by October 29th. More information about where to send those comments is available on the DNR’s website.
ADVOCAP LOOKING AT OPPORTUNITY CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
The Executive Director of ADVOCAP says they will be opening an opportunity center for the homeless at their office at First and Macy Streets in Fond du Lac. Tanya Marcoe says an increasing number of the homeless are the elderly who can’t afford the soaring cost of rent. She notes with colder temperatures warming shelters will be opening for the homeless to stay overnight. A new shelter from Holy Family Parish in Fond du Lac will be opening at First and Marr Streets on November 1st. It has 35 beds. Marcoe says the homeless can only stay there overnight which means there is no place for them to go during daylight hours. Marcoe says they are working with the City of Fond du Lac to open an opportunity center at the ADVOCAP offices. She says they will be able to help those who can’t read, need a computer to review services they don’t know about, and mailboxes for them to receive mail. She says to receive benefits you need an address for the paperwork involved.
MANUFACTURING MONTH
Envision Greater Fond du Lac President and CEO Sadie Howell says manufacturing is important to our job market and economy. She says for every dollar spent on manufacturing that generates $2.79 in the economy and for every manufacturing job 7 to 12 other jobs are supported. She says some of those other jobs would support the manufacturing process but then again it might just be the person who serves you coffee, or the nurse at your doctor’s office. Howell says last week she traveled to Scotland. While there she asked locals what kind of jobs people have in the area. She says some of the examples she was given included public servants, working at the whiskey distillery, or you might be a farmer with some sheep. Howell notes the economy in Scotland is very volatile, while here we take for granted the stability that manufacturing provides in Fond du Lac County. October is Manufacturing Month.
CYBER SECURITY MONTH
The Administrator for the state’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection says when it comes to cyber security it doesn’t hurt to take a couple of extra measures. More websites are now requiring a multi-factor or second login authentication. Michelle Reinen says that means after you have entered your initial password the site may send you an email or text with a code to verify authenticity. She equates it to a second lock on the front door to your home. She also recommends setting your computer or phone to lock when they are not being used. She points out that will provide you with protection should your device become lost or if it is stolen. October is Cyber Security Month. You can find more tips at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection website.
TRUNK OR TREAT
The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area wraps up its Trunk or Treat event for area kids today in Ripon. The event in Green Lake Monday evening had to be cancelled because of the weather, although candy was still handed out inside the Town Square Community Center. Another event was held at their Berlin site yesterday. The Trunk or Treat in Ripon will be in the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 401 Watson Street from 4 to 5:30 pm.
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