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THE AWARD WINNING OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER OF JUNEAU COUNTY THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014
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Accident injures one on motorcycle Mauston Police responded to a one vehicle accident on Saturday, April 19th. The operator of a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle suffered minor injuries after his glove became stuck in the throttle when he attempted to downshift. At the time of the crash, the motorcycle was traveling in a westbound direction on Highway 82E. The driver, 36 year old Kenneth Radavich was transported to Mile Bluff Medical Center for his injuries. He was ticketed for operating after suspension.
Fight results in drug arrest in Mauston Mauston Police received a call at approximately 8 p.m. on April 16th for a fight in progress in the 500 block of McEvoy Street. After investigation, 17 year old Jesse Willnow of Mauston was taken into custody, and has been tentatively charged wtih disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property. Police also located a glass jar on Willnow’s person which contained a substance that tested positive for a schedule I narcotic. Willnow was also tentatively charged with a felony possession of a schedule I narcotic.
Monroe Co. warns of phone scam The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department recently warned that unknown individuals are making phone calls claiming to be Sheriff Quirin or someone from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. These individuals tell the person that there is a warrant for their arrest and the bond needs to be paid immediately or they will be arrested. These individuals request a money pak or money gram. Once the numbers are given to them, the money is immediately retrieved. These unknown individuals are disguising their phone number and using the Monroe County Sheriff's Department phone number, which comes up on the caller ID. This phone number used does go to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department phone tree. These scam calls are being done after business hours so there isn't a secretary to answer before going to the phone tree. Law Enforcement Agencies do not make these types of calls. If you receive one of these calls, contact your local Police Department, using the local Law Enforcement phone number (not the one on the caller ID) to verify the call. After hours, you will receive a phone tree and be given options. One of the options is to report an incident or talk to an Officer or Dispatcher. The local phone number for the Monroe County Dispatch Center is 608-269-2117. Take the extra time to verify the call before sending any money.
EASTER EGGS FOR ALL Last Friday parking was scarce around Riverside Park in Mauston as area families gathered for the Easter Egg Hunt. The event was a collaborative effort between the City of Mauston and the Mauston Chamber of Commerce. Donations to the event came from Festival Foods, Bank of Mauston, Better Buys, AliRose Salon & Nail Academy, Pizza Hut, and State Farm. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
Shoplifting complaint leads to heroin charges BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On Saturday, April 19th, Tomah Police Department Officer Jacob Jones released information stating that on Saturday afternoon a shoplifting complaint at Walmart led to the arrest of three individuals on tentative drug charges. Arrested was Ura E. Gingerich, 23 years old, of Cashton; Jaimee L. Perry, 23 years old, of Warrens; and Jeremiah J. Mowery, 23 years old, of Cashton. According to the information released by Officer Jacobs, the original call on the shoplifting complaint reported that three suspects had been concealing items and left the store with unpaid merchandise. Investigating the complaint, law
enforcement made contact with the suspects and arrested Perry and Mowery on tentative charges of shoplifting. It was while searching Perry Mowery, drug paraphernalia and unpaid merchandise was allegedly recovered. Further investigation and after a search of Gingerich's vehicle was when officers located 2.8 grams of heroin and additional drug paraphernalia "showing drug sales." Gingerich was arrested on tentative drug charges and $748 was seized. Law enforcement stated that the heroin recovered has a street value of approximately $1,400.00. The matter has been referred to the the Monroe County District Attorney for prosecution.
Gas odor causes alarm in Hillsboro on Easter BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On Easter Sunday some residents in the City of Hillsboro had a scare when a strong odor of gas entered their homes. According to Hillsboro City Administrator Adam Sonntag, Alliant Energy sent six trucks to respond to the numerous
complaints and discovered the problem stemmed from recent work at one of the substations. Sonntag stated that, from what he was told, his understanding is an odorant was to blame. The odorant is inserted through equipment at the substation as a safety measure so that if there is a gas
leak, persons would be aware because of the strong smell. However, it appears that due to a malfunction too much of the odorant may have been used causing that strong smell of gas to enter into homes when furnaces kicked on. It is expected that the problem with excess odorant
will resolve itself in the next couple of days. However, residents are advised to notify Alliant Energy is there is a strong odor of gas and/or a leak is suspected. The Messenger attempted to contact Alliant Energy for comment but was unsuccessful by the time we went to press on Tuesday.