Media Release
On Monday, July 26, 2010 about 7:46 p.m., Shawano County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a report of a traffic crash at the intersection of State Highway 29 and County Highway BE in the Town of Hartland in Shawano County. Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, Bonduel Area Fire Department and E.M.S., Shawano Ambulance Service, and Eagle III Medical Helicopter responded to the scene.
Witnesses and evidence at the scene indicated that one vehicle had been stopped facing southbound on County Highway BE at the stop sign for State Highway 29 westbound. A second vehicle had been traveling westbound on State Highway 29 approaching the intersection. The southbound vehicle failed to yield the right of way to the westbound vehicle and was struck broadside while in the intersection.
The driver of the southbound vehicle was flown by Eagle III Medical Helicopter with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the southbound vehicle will be cited for failure to yield right of way from a stop sign.
The driver of the westbound car was transported to Shawano Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Deputy Andrew Thorpe
Shawano County Sheriff’s Department
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TOWN OF LESSOR – SHAWANO COUNTY
On Wednesday July 21, 2010 at approximately 4:43 a.m. a request was sent to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office by the Grand Chute Police Department to assist them in locating a subject and vehicle involved in an alleged abduction. It had been reported that the suspect vehicle had been Northbound on STH 47.
Shawano County Sheriff’s Deputies did encounter the vehicle and the suspect, identified as a 33 year old Hortonville man, fled the vehicle on foot in the Briarton area. The Shawano Count Sheriff’s Office advised local residents to remain inside their homes and lock their doors.
Shawano County Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted by the Grand Chute Police Department, the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Black Creek Police Department in establishing a parameter in a wooded area near the intersection of STH 156 & Old Hwy 47 Rd.
The suspect was located hiding in the woods and was apprehended by the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office K9. He was transferred to the Custody of the Grand Chute Police Department and faces no local charges.
Media outlets are advised to contact the Grand Chute Police Department concerning the circumstances and allegations preceding the subject’s entry and subsequent arrest in Shawano County.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office
Thomas G. Tuma
Field Services Captain
INITIAL STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
VILLAGE OF MATTOON/SHAWANO COUNTY
On Wednesday June 30, 2010 at approximately 9:51 a.m. a lone male entered the Pineries Bank in the Village of Mattoon. The individual displayed a silver handgun and asked for money. The suspect is described as being 5’08” to 5’10”, with blue or blue/gray eyes, being of stocky build and having dirty blonde hair. The subject’s age could range from mid twenties to late thirties. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a maroon hooded sweatshirt, and a scarf that concealed the lower half of his face. The suspect left the bank on foot; however a green or black S.U.V. was seen in the area and is of interest to law enforcement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, the F.B.I. or their local law enforcement agency.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office
John Gutho
Chief Deputy
At this time the aforementioned information is what is available for release. Subsequent information may be forthcoming as it becomes available.
NOTE: The person of interest in this release is a suspect only. The information presented represent allegations only and he is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
Press Release
Date of Incident: 6/7/10
Time of Incident: 02:33am
Location of Incident: Cty Hwy U & Cty Hwy A Town of Herman
Details of Incident:On the above date and time Shawano County Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Michael Parks at the above location. Michael Parks fled the traffic stop in his vehicle. Several deputies pursued Michael with their emergency equipment activated. Michael failed to stop for law enforcement. Shawano County Deputies attempted to spike Michaels vehicle on 3 occassions. Michael swerved around the first 2 Spike set ups. The 3rd Spike set up Michael backed into a Shawano County Squad and then swerved towards a Deputy that was outside of his squad. When Michael swerved towards the deputy he struck the deputies squad and the Spike strip. The pursuit continued into Marathon County. A Shawano County Deputy initiated the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) manuever on Michaels vehicle on Hwy 49 in Marathon County. Michael was taken into custody and transported to the Shawano County Jail.
This is the only information cleared for release at this time. Additional faxes will follow as more becomes available. Thank you.
Officer/Badge # Sgt Wizner/509
May 11, 2010
Town of Birnamwood - Shawano County
On Monday May 10, 2010 at 9:36pm The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department received a report that a robbery had just occurred at The Midway Corner Mart in the Village of Birnamwood. The suspect is a male, approximately 5’8” to 5’9” and weighing 140 to 150 lbs. The male, who is still at large, was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, and gloves. He also displayed a handgun wrapped in a plastic bag prior to fleeing on foot.
At this time it is undetermined what may have been taken and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department at 715-526-3111.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office
Keith Sorlie
Detective
Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shawano County Sheriff’s Official Execute Search Warrant
Village of Bonduel – Shawano County
On Wednesday February 17, 2010 the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on South Cecil Street in the Village of Bonduel. Sheriff’s Officials obtained the warrant after investigating reports of illegal activity at the residence, as well as, recovering evidence consistent with the delivery of controlled substances during a traffic stop in the Town of Richmond early this afternoon. Approximately 1 ½ pounds of processed marijuana and drug related paraphernalia were taken as evidence from the two locations.
A 62-year-old man & a 46-year-old woman, both of Bonduel, are being held in the Shawano County Jail and charges have been referred to the District Attorney’s Office alleging: 2 counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, keeping of a drug house, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office
Thomas G. Tuma
Field Services Captain
THE CHARGES OR ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE SUSPECT ARE ONLY ALLEGATIONS. THE SUSPECT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
Date of Incident: 2/13/10
Time of Incident: 4:31 am
Location of Incident: Cty C and Rock Rd Town of Green Valley
¡¡Details of Incident:A pink 1993 Chevrolet Geo Tracker was traveling northbound on Cty C. The Geo Tracker entered the east ditch approximately 1 mile south of Rock Rd. The Geo Tracker rolled halfway over coming to rest against a tree. The driver a 36 year old Gillett woman was thrown from the vehicle. Gillett EMS and Ambulance Service responded to the scene. Gillett ambulance requested a Parametic intercept with Shawano Ambulance. Gillett ambulance service met with the Shawano paramedic who transported the driver the rest of the way to Shawano Hospital. The driver was then flown out to Theda Clark hospital by Theda Star. The accident is currently under investigation. The name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family.
This is the only information cleared for release at this time. Additional faxes will follow as more becomes available. Thank you.
Officer/Badge # Dep. Leiser/513
*******MISSING PERSON UPDATE******
Town of Washington ¨C Shawano County
John D. Stears (92) has been located. Mr. Stears is in good health and was located not far from his home. It appears his truck became stuck and he spent the night in his vehicle.
The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Dept extends its thanks to all who participated in the search for Mr. Stears. Your time is greatly appreciated.
Deputy Greg Trinko
Shawano County Sheriff Dept
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Washington ¨C Shawano County
The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office is seeking assistance in contacting John D. Stears (92) of the Town of Washington. Mr. Stears was last seen at his residence on CTH H near the Village of Cecil; yesterday (02/08/10) at approximately 2:00 p.m. His family has not had contact with him since.
Mr. Stears may be operating a 2005 Toyota Highlander S.U.V. Blue/Green in color. Mr. Stears is 6¡¯5¡± tall and weighs about 165 lbs; with white hair and blue eyes. Mr. Stears may be in need of medical assistance.
Anyone seeing Mr. Stears or his vehicle is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Thomas G. Tuma
Captain
NOTE: Media outlets can copy a photograph of Mr. Stears from the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office¡¯s Website.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Town of Wittenberg ¨C Shawano County
On Monday January 25, 2010 at about 6:17 a.m. the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office received a report of an accident involving a lone semi tractor/trailer unit on U.S. 45 at STH 29, in the Town of Wittenberg.
The initial investigation into the crash demonstrated that the 2009 Freightliner was Northbound on U.S. 45, deviated left from the lane of travel, and struck several cement support pillars at the STH 29 overpass. The vehicle came to rest in the East ditch near CTH Q. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Shawano County Coroner Mike Jesse.
The Wittenberg Fire/EMS, the Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin State Patrol assisted the Sheriff¡¯s Office at the scene. A Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation examined the overpass and determined it to be structurally sound.
The crash remains under investigation and the name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family members.
***UPDATE***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Further investigation into the crash by Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Officials and the Shawano County Coroner indicate that Daniel E. Anderson (58) of Mesquite TX likely experienced a significant medical problem prior to the vehicle he was operating striking the support pillars at the overpass with STH 29. Further information is being evaluated that may help determine the manner of operation just prior to the crash. At this time the accident is being considered a medical incident rather than a fatal motor vehicle crash.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Captain Thomas G. Tuma
Press Release
January 18, 2010
SHAWANO COUNTY ¨C VILLAGE OF GRESHAM
On the morning of January 15, 2009 Shawano County Law Enforcement Officials executed a search warrant in the Village of Gresham. Detectives & Officers from the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office and the Stockbridge/Munsee Police Department were assisted by the State Division of Criminal Investigation and the Shawano County K9 Unit in searching a house after an investigation established probable cause that the residence was being used to manufacture controlled substances.
As a result of the search several items consistent with an elaborate in-door drug manufacturing operation were seized, as were over 167 plants of what is presumed to be marijuana. The plants were being cared for using advanced means to provide light, water, and nutrients.
Additional information gathered at the scene regarding a similar drug manufacturing operation in Green Bay was forwarded to the Brown County Sheriff¡¯s Office¡¯s ¨C Drug Task Force. Brown County authorities were able to act upon this intelligence; executing a similar warrant later in the day.
These cases illustrate the benefits of multi-jurisdictional cooperation and the sharing of resources, as those involved in drug manufacturing and trafficking are mobile, creative, and rarely aware of geographical boundaries.
Authority
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Thomas G. Tuma
Field Services Captain
MEDIA RELEASE
January 1, 2010
Town of Almon ¨C Shawano County
On January 8, 2010 at 11:13pm The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department received a report of a head on collision on CTH D near CTH Q. A witness stated a 1994 Buick Century was headed E/B on CTH D in the W/B lane when it collided with a 1999 Ford Taurus as it was travelling W/B on CTH D. The Ford was driven by a 78 year old Wittenberg woman while the Buick was driven by a 60 year old Tigerton woman. No other passengers were in either vehicle. The driver of the Buick was issued a citation for OWI.
The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department was assisted at the scene by Bowler Fire, Wittenberg Ambulance, and Birnamwood Ambulance. Both drivers were transported to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau and reported to be in critical condition. The accident remains under investigation.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Ty Raddant
Patrol Lieutenant
Press Release
An arrest has been made in Complaints from Gwidt Pharmacy and Hochunk Casino. The Gwidt Pharmacy complaint was a robbery in which drugs were stolen and this was carried out with the use of a device that was said to be bomb. The device was rendered safe and found to contain 2 packs of firecrackers. Prior to the robbery at Gwidt¡¯s Pharmacy a bomb threat was called into the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department that said there was a bomb set to go off at the Hochunk Casino on US 45 just north of the Village of Wittenberg. It is felt that the bomb threat and the robbery were done by the same individual. The bomb threat was called in to keep officers busy while the suspect committed the robbery at the Pharmacy.
On March 15, 2009 The Merrill Police Department arrested a male for a robbery to the Aurora Pharmacy in Merrill, this after the suspect called in bomb threat to the Wal-Mart store in Merrill. The suspect was apprehended in this case and confessed to the crime. Based upon the information provided by the Merrill Police Department, search warrants were obtained for the suspect¡¯s residence in Mosinee and items of evidence were taken and sent to the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Madison. After the evidence was analyzed at the crime laboratory and the reports forwarded to the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department, there was sufficient evidence to arrest the suspect. It should be noted that the suspect was found guilty of the Merrill robbery and sentenced to 4 years in the Wisconsin State Prison system.
The suspect is expected to be formally charged next week in Shawano County.
Authority: Sheriff Randall Wright
Media Conference
Navarino Drug Eradication
October 14, 2009
Navarino Wildlife Area - Town of Navarino - Shawano County
Yesterday at 6:00 a.m. a major marijuana eradication operation was conducted within the Navarino Wildlife Area, in what has been to date one of the largest organized drug grows in Wisconsin The exercise included 78 law enforcement officials from 9 local, state, and federal agencies including: The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office, Clintonville Police Department, the Waupaca & Oconto County Sheriff¡¯s Offices, the Wisconsin State Patrol & Department of Natural Resources, the State of Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Support services were provided by the Shawano County Emergency Government Director & Clintonville Area Ambulance Service.
As a result of the exercise approximately 8,000 marijuana plants were eradicated from 12 separate grow sites. In addition to the removal and destruction of the plants 4 separate camp & work sites were processed for evidence and subsequently dismantled. An evaluation of the crime scene indicates that the criminal operation had been abandoned for some time, and that a substantial amount of marijuana had been harvested prior to law enforcement being alerted to its presence.
The eradication operation is part of an ongoing investigation that stemmed from a citizens tip that provided the coordinates of the area. These sites should be considered hazardous and individuals finding themselves in such surroundings should leave immediately. If anyone has been in the area of the Navarino Wildlife Area this summer or fall and has seen anything abnormal please contact the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office or you local law enforcement agency.
The size, scope, and elaborate nature of these grow sites and encampments are indicative of organized criminal activity, which has been a growing problem in central Wisconsin over the past few years, but which has been seen for sometime in western states. Local, State, and Federal Officials continue to collaborate on addressing this and other similar issues.
On behalf of the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office and this community I wish to offer my thanks to all the individuals who assisted in coordinating and seeing this operation through to completion. This activity remains under investigation with yesterday¡¯s activity being only one portion of a much larger inquiry.
Authority
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Randall Wright
Sheriff
Media Release
October 15, 2009
Town of Navarino ¨C Shawano County
On Wednesday October 14, 2009 the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office arrested a 19-year-old Whitewater man for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. Sheriff¡¯s Deputies apprehended the man after he was detected conducting himself in a suspicious manner on CTH K near the area of a recent Drug Eradication Operation. During the encounter a police K9 alerted Deputies to the presence of a controlled substance in the suspect¡¯s vehicle. Material believed to be marijuana and drug paraphernalia were seized as evidence.
Activities in this area continue to be under law enforcement surveillance and the expansive marijuana manufacturing operation that was the target of Tuesday¡¯s eradication remains under investigation.
Authority,
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Thomas Tuma
Field Services Captain
THE CHARGES OR ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE DEFENDANT ARE ONLY ALLEGATIONS. THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
Press Release
On Sept. 13, 2009, at aprox. 3 p.m., The Shawano County Sheriff's Office received a call of a hunting accident, where a man was shot in the head. Sheriff's Deputies and Emergency personnel where dispatch to the area of Hwy 47, and Hwy 156 to locate the victim. Chou Vang, age 70, of Green Bay was found to be conscious and alert. Mr. Vang was treated by Navarino / Lessor EMS, and assisted by Navarino / Lessor Fire Department, with traffic control and landing zone set-up. Eagle III was called for transport, and further assistance was provided by N.E.W. Ambulance Service. Mr. Vang was flown to St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. The incident is being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Preliminary investigation of the location of the incident occurred in the Navarino Wildlife Area, in the Town of Navarino.
Submitted by: Lt. Staber W. Cook
Shawano County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
On Sunday, August 9, 2009 about 7:49 a.m., Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department received a report of a vehicle vs. building crash at the Cecil Post Office at 109 East Freeborn Street in the Village of Cecil in Shawano County. The westbound vehicle left the roadway approximately one-half block east of the post office before crashing into the east wall of the Post Office and coming to a stop in the lobby area of the Post Office. The driver of the vehicle, 69 year old Dennis Bahr of Cecil, was non-responsive upon the deputy¡¯s arrival at the scene.
Cecil-Washington Fire Department and E.M.S. and Shawano Ambulance Service also responded to the scene.
Shawano County Coroner Marcus ¡°Mike¡± Jesse pronounced the driver dead at the scene and ruled the death to be caused by medical issues prior to the crash. Alcohol and speed were not factors in the crash.***END***
Submitted by:
Deputy Andrew Thorpe
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department
Press Release
Two Vehicle Fatal Accident
On July 30, 2009, at aprox. 6:21 P.M., the Shawano County Sheriff's Office received a call of a head-on collision on US Hwy 45, in the Town Of Aniwa. The accident was between a tractor-trailer rig and a motorhome, that was towing a boat.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorhome was southbound on US Hwy 45, and was passing in a no passing zone, when it met the northbound tractor-trailer rig. The driver of the motorhome was pronounced at the scene, by the Shawano County Coroner. The driver of the tractor-trailer was transport to Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, with non-life threatening injuries. US Hwy 45 was closed for several hours, to reconstruct the accident scene and clear debris from the crash area. The accident is being investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol, with assistance from the Shawano County Sheriff's Office. Birnamwood Fire, EMS, and Ambulance Services, also assisted at the scene. K & D Construction assisted with clearing the roadway of debris.
Deceased Motorhome driver: Roger E. Schrank, age 71, of Wittenberg, Wi.
Tractor driver: Vernon T. Olson, age 61, of Merrill, Wi.
Submitted by: Lt. Staber W. Cook, Shawano County Sheriff's Office
On Saturday, 07/18/2009 about 5:07 a.m., Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department received a report of a one-vehicle crash near the intersection of Maple Leaf Road and Valley Lane in the Town of Belle Plaine in Shawano County. Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department, Belle Plaine E.M.S., Shawano Ambulance Service, and Shawano Fire Department responded to the scene.
The vehicle left the roadway and struck large wood piles. Both occupants suffered critical injuries in the crash. The driver, Robert Riesterer, age 21, of Shawano was transported to Shawano Medical Center by Shawano Ambulance and then airlifted to St. Vincent¡¯s Hospital by Eagle 3 medical helicopter. The passenger, Dean Wilber, age 19, of Shawano was airlifted from the scene by Theda Star medical helicopter to Theda Clark Medical Center.
The crash remains under investigation.
Deputy Andrew Thorpe
Shawano County Sheriff's Department
Press Release:
On Wednesday, 07/08/2009 about 6:52 a.m., a deputy from the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department observed a vehicle traveling at high rate of speed on Sunrise Road west of County Highway A in the Town of Herman in Shawano County. The deputy received a moving radar reading of 86 miles per hour from the speeding vehicle. The posted speed limit in that area is 45 miles per hour.
The deputy activated his emergency lights and siren to attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop for the deputy. After a pursuit of six-tenths mile, the driver of the vehicle crashed on County Highway A between Sunrise Road and the Mountain Bay Trail. The driver, identified as David H. Stevens, age 22, of Bowler fled on foot from the crash scene.
The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department Canine Unit assisted deputies from the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department and Stockbridge-Munsee Police Department with searching the area for Stevens. A deputy apprehended Stevens approximately one-half mile from the location of the crash.
Stevens told officers at the scene that he ran towards the officer who located him because he knew he did not have the canine. Stevens was booked into the Shawano County Jail on probable cause for fleeing and obstructing and was cited for multiple traffic violations.
Deputy Andrew Thorpe,
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department
PRESS RELEASE:
On Sunday June 22, just after 200am( 204am ) the Shawano County Sheriff's
department received a call of a one vehicle rollover accident. The accident
was on US HWY 45 near Bluebird Rd, about 2 miles north of the village of
Wittenberg, in western Shawano county.
The first deputy on scene located the vehicle, a full size GMC pickup truck.
The truck was northbound on US HWY 45 when it failed to negotiate a curve. The
vehicle left the roadway, and rolled, coming to rest on the driver's side.
The driver and lone occupant(Dale P. Michaelis d.o.b. 01/22/1971, of Tigerton )
was partially ejected and pinned under the vehicle.
The driver was pronounced deceased on scene.
The crash is under investigation with the Shawano Sheriff's department.
Assisting on scene were Birnamwood Ambulance, and Birnamwood Fire.
Sgt. Mike Wizner
PRESS RELEASE:
On June 14, 2009 just before 300am( 252am ) the Shawano County Sheriff's
department received a call from a female subject. She stated her husband was
intoxicated and shooting a shotgun off outside the residence at 414 Hunter St.
in the village of Wittenberg.
Before deputies arrived there was a report of additional shots fired inside
the residence.
The first deputy arrived within 5 minutes. Additional deputies arrived and
secured the area. While on scene there were several more shots fired by the
male subject, both inside and outside the residence.
The Shawano County Sheriff's department SRT team(special response team) was
paged out and arrived on scene just before 400am.
At approximately 400am the subject was taken into custody by deputies without
injury or further incident.
After the subject was taken into custody, deputies secured the residence and
collected in excess of 20 fired shotgun shells, both inside and outside the
residence.
This incident is still under investigation at this time.
Wittenberg ambulance service also assisted at the scene.
Sgt Mike Wizner
Shawano Co. S.O.
Press Release
On 05/25/09 at aprox. 22:12, The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office received a call of a trailer home fire, located at N2688 Cty Y, in the Town of Belle Plaine, in Shawano County. The trailer was located in the Cloverleaf Lakes Trailer Park, on South Korth Ln. A neighbor, Robert Schuler, was passing by and heard a ticking sound and observed flames inside the residence. Schuler awoke the residents/owners, Nathan and Fawn Kobs, by pounding on the door. The Kob¡¯s were in the home sleeping at the time with their two infant children. Further investigation found that flames were shooting out from behind the gas stove in the kitchen area. Nathan and Fawn escaped with her children, and went to a neighbors to call 911. The fire spread very quickly through the trailer home, and was fully ingulfed when Belle Plaine, and Shawano Fire units arrived. The trailer home was a total loss. The Kob¡¯s vehicle, that was parked next to the trailer, was also a total loss. Another trailer home next door, was also scorched by the intense heat. Several surrounding trees were also burned. Assistance was provided by The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, Belle Plaine EMS, Belle Plaine Fire, Shawano Fire, and Shawano Ambulance Service.
Submitted by:
Lt. Staber W. Cook
Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Office
Press Release May 7, 2009
The Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department received a call of several children who had gone under the water at the Pella Park. Initial information was that several children were at the park and one or more had gone under the water with one child still missing.
The Shawano County Dive Team was dispatched along with Pella EMS, Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department, Pella Fire Department and Shawano Ambulance. Upon officers arrival all children were removed from the water. The children were four female juveniles ages 3, 5,6 and 7. The children were at the park with relatives.
All of the children were transported to Shawano Medical Center. Three of the children are in stable condition. One child was transported to St. Vincent¡¯s Hospital in Green Bay via helicopter.
No further information is available at this time.
Investigator Gordon Kowaleski
News Release January 30, 2009
On Friday January 30, 2009 at approximately 6:00pm the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department received a call of a Robbery at Gwidt Pharmacy in Wittenberg, Wi.
A male wearing a black ski mask demanded drugs and said he had a bomb. He put the device on the counter. He was given an undetermined amount of drugs and he left on foot. The male is described as approximately six feet tall with a stocky build.
The Marathon County Bomb Squad was dispatched to take care of the device. It was determined that the device was not a bomb.
The Shawano Sheriff¡¯s Department is requesting assistance from the public in this case. If you have any information call the Shawano County Sheriff¡¯s Department at 715-526-3111 or your local law enforcement agency.
Investigative Sergeant Terry Moede
News Release August 8, 2008
The Shawano County Sheriff's Department has recently received several complaints involving money scams. The scam involves a citizen receiving a letter stating that they have won some type of lottery or prize. A check will accompany the letter and is usually in an amount of several thousand dollars. The check will be made for some odd dollar amount and there will be instructions that the recipient is not to cash the check until they contact the sender for further instructions.
The accompanying letter will state that the check is to cover fees; taxes or other out of pocket expenses in order to claim the larger prize that the person has allegedly won. Once the person calls the number they will be given instructions to cash the check and send an amount back to pay for any processing or other fees. They will be told that they may keep the excess and it will be deducted from their total prize winnings. Often times the person will be instructed to send the money back via Western Union or Money Gram.
These are all scams aimed at getting your money. The first thing to remember is that if it sounds too good to be true, it is. It is also hard to win a lottery that you did not buy a ticket for or enter into a drawing for. Once you cash this check and send any money back, your money is gone. This is especially true when using an electronic service such as Western Union or Money Gram. Your money is most likely being sent out of the country and once it is sent, you cannot get it back.
Even though these recent scams have come through the U.S. Mail, there are several email and Internet scams that are very similar. If you receive anything of this nature or are the victim of this type of offense please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Further information on these types of scams can be found at:
http://www.phonebusters.com/english/index.html
http://www.nw3c.org/pressroom/current_releases.cfm
Randy WrightShawano County Sheriff |
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