of Juneau County
The Messenger ELROY WOMAN SEMIFINALIST IN QUILT SHOW VOL 15, NO. 1
LOOK INSIDE FOR YOUR LOCAL NEWS:
Elroy: Page 6 Mauston: Page 4 New Lisbon: Page 8
County: Page 20 Wonewoc: Page 13 Hillsboro: Page 12
Classifieds: Page 14 Legals: Pages 15–17
THE AWARD WINNING OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER OF JUNEAU COUNTY THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013
Burglary suspect caught after high speed chase BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD A 20 year old man, Tyler M. Murray, from Lime Ridge, Wisconsin has been charged in Juneau County Circuit Court with burglary-arming self with dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, attempting to flee police, and theft of movable property. According to the criminal complaint Juneau County Sheriff deputies responded on July 31st to a complaint in Germantown of a burglary. The officers were given a description of a vehicle leaving the residence where the alleged crime had happened. Upon arrival Deputy Cameron McChesney witnessed a vehicle matching the description and immediately activated his emergency lights and siren in an attempt to make a traffic stop. The suspect, Tyler Murray, accelerated away which led to the deputy calling in that a pursuit was in progress. Deputy McChesney remained in pursuit for approximately one and a half miles at a speed of 70 miles per hour before the vehicle being driven by Murray crashed into a ditch. The complaint goes on to state that the deputy immediately exited his vehicle with his sidearm drawn and ordered the suspect out of the car with his hands in the air. The report goes on to state that allegedly Murray admitted to being in the residence and taking items from it. After he was taken into custody and placed in the squad, Deputy McChesney received reports over his hand held radio from other law enforcement at the residence relaying items believed to have been stolen, including two handguns. Murray was privy to the radio communication and is reported to have stated he did not know that there were handguns among the items he had taken, including things being in a bag. Murray was transported to the Juneau County Sheriff's Department where Deputy McChesney along with Detective Tim Andres interviewed him. Murray is reported to have waived his rights and agreed to speak with law enforcement. Again he admitted entering the residence and taking items, but stated that he did not take firearms. He admitted to taking two televisions, a Makita miter saw, a computer, a portable DVD player, a Sony game system, some various tools and some change. Recovered in Murray's car were these items as well as two guns. The estimated value of the items taken was $3,105. On August 1, 2013 Murray appeared for a bond hearing where Juneau County Circuit Court Judge Paul Curran placed him on a $10,000 signature bond. Murray remains in custody with the Juneau County Sheriff's Department on a probation hold from a prior case. Murray has a lengthy record including in Juneau County a 2010 burglary where just earlier this year in March he was sentenced to complete Challenge incarceration.
$1.00
Mauston Police Department K-9 Unit receives special donation A special donation from Null's All Paws Pet Wash in Mauston will mean the police department's newest member on the force will always be well groomed. Troy and Bobbie Null donated a year's worth of free tokens to the K-9 unit and Kantor, the department's newest and furriest member. Kantor, a two year old German Shepherd, is literally Officer Sanner's full-time partner. The trained and even tempered canine lives with Sanner and his family as did Yaro, the first and previous dog to be on Mauston's K-9 Unit, but unlike his predecessor, Kantor is able to be fully integrated into the officer's home and be around his young children. Kantor had received over a year's worth of training in Germany before coming this spring to the Mauston PD. He has completed 160 hours of dual purpose training for the Mauston Police Department at Sanner’s side.
Bobbie and Troy Null speak with Officer Sanner while their daughter McKenzie pays some extra special attention to Kantor, Mauston's newest member on the K-9 Unit.
First positive West Nile test in Juneau County The Juneau County Health Department reports a dead blue jay found in Juneau County on July 23, 2013, has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Juneau County since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1. “The positive bird means that residents of Juneau County need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites,” Barb Theis, Health Officer said. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds. “Juneau County residents should be aware of West Nile virus and take some simple steps to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” Theis said. “The West Nile virus seems to be here to stay, so the best way to avoid the disease is to reduce exposure to and eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes.” The Juneau County Health Department recommends the following: * Limit time spent outside at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. * Apply insect repellant to clothing as well as exposed skin since mosquitoes may bite through
clothing. * Make sure window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquito entry. * Properly dispose of items that hold water, such as tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or discarded tires. * Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage. * Turn over wheelbarrows, wading pools, boats, and canoes when not in use. * Change the water in birdbaths and pet dishes at least every three days. * Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas, and hot tubs; drain water from pool covers. * Trim tall grass, weeds, and vines since mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours. * Landscape to prevent water from pooling in lowlying areas. The majority of people (80%) who are infected with West Nile virus do not get sick. Those who do become ill usually experience mild symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle ache, rash, and fatigue. Less than 1% of people infected with the virus get seriously ill with symptoms that include high fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, mental
confusion, tremors, confusion, paralysis, and coma. Older adults (age 50+) and those with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of developing central nervous system illness that can be fatal. The Department of Health Services has monitored the spread of West Nile virus since 2001 among wild birds, horses, mosquitoes, and people. During 2002, the state documented its first human infections and 52 cases were reported that year. During 2012, 57 cases of West Nile virus infection were reported among Wisconsin residents, the highest annual number of cases reported since surveillance began in Wisconsin. West Nile virus infections in humans have been reported from June through October; however, most reported becoming ill with West Nile virus in August and September. The Wisconsin Division of Public Health will continue surveillance for West Nile virus until the end of the mosquito season. To report a sick or dead crow, blue jay, or raven, please call the Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. For more information on West Nile virus: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/Arbov iralDiseases/WestNileVirus/Index.htm