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Arrest for Possession of a Firearm in a School

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office took four separate reports from citizens and received a phone call from the HoNoR School District of Herman/Neosho/Rubicon that School Board Member Daniel Siegman had gone to HoNoR Elementary School to meet with the District Administrator. It was reported that during that visit it was discovered that Daniel Siegman had taken a firearm with him into the school, a clear violation of state statute.

As Daniel Siegman is also a county board supervisor who has been highly critical of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office operations, it was determined that the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office should not conduct this investigation, but rather an outside agency should conduct the investigation and make appropriate decisions after the investigation to avoid the appearance of bias.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist with this investigation on Wednesday, May 15. As a result of their investigation, Daniel Siegman was placed under arrest prior to the May 15, 2024 HoNoR School Board meeting. He was transported to the Dodge County Jail and charges will be requested for possession of a firearm in a school. As always, all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This public information release is being issued as there has been a great deal of concern and frustration in the community over this incident. It is important that all remember that the safety of our schools is of paramount importance, and while the right to carry a firearm is a constitutional right afforded by our constitution, it comes with great responsibility. That responsibility is knowing where it is, and is not, appropriate to carry a firearm. That responsibility is even more paramount when you are an elected official. Carrying a firearm in a school without the proper authority to do so in light of the school shootings that occur in our country is unacceptable. In Dodge County it is understood that we do not have a need for more laws to control those who possess firearms, we simply need to enforce the common sense laws which are on the books.

Questions may be directed to Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt

A Communications Officer and Four Deputies Recognized

Washington County Sheriff Marty Schulteis played an emotional 911 call during a recent public safety meeting, and presented staff acknowledgements to a communications officer and four deputies that responded to a medical call.

Summary of the call:

On April 11, 2024, at 11:40 p.m. Communications Officer Meier received a 911 call from a woman who reported her 65-year-old husband had stopped breathing. Communications Officer Meier immediately requested her co-workers page the Jackson Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office staff to the home while she stayed online with the wife while providing CPR instruction using Emergency Medical Dispatching protocols to the wife and son.

Deputy Kalish arrived at the home within 1 minute and 8 seconds and was able to hook up the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and began CPR.

Sgt. Hood, along with Deputies Gallenbeck and Nurkala, assisted with care and provided the patient with three shocks from the AED while continuing CPR until EMS professionals from the Jackson Fire Department arrived on scene. Rescue personnel shocked the patient two additional times and were able to get a pulse back.

This call demonstrates how the total EMS system worked to provide early life-saving intervention to a citizen who was in cardiac arrest. The caller was able to call 911 right away, the communications center promptly had first responders summoned while simultaneously providing CPR instruction over the phone. Deputies were then able to get the AED hooked up quickly and continue CPR until our highly trained fire department partners took over patient care.

During the meeting the patient was able to meet and thank the first responders for the first time.

Pictured from left to right:

Sgt. Hood, Communications Officer Meier, Adam (son), Lynn (wife), Mark (patient – notice the T-Shirt), Deputy Gallenbeck, Deputy Kalish, and Sheriff Schulteis. Not pictured is Deputy Nurkala.

Photo by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Explorers Begin Training

The Bark River Explorer Post 530 recently took advantage of the nice weather and began training for the First Responder Face-Off that they are participating in on Saturday, June 29 at WCTC.

The two events that they trained on were a dummy drag, and a keg push with a hoseline.

A dummy drag consisted of many different obstacles such as going through a tire, over a bench, just to name a few. The explorers worked on teamwork skills by coordinating efforts and working together to get the dummy back over the finish line. There were a lot of different factors that the explorers had to work around.

The keg push involves the explorers, who had to use a hose line that was set to 80 PSI to push an empty keg down and around a barrel and back. The explorers had to work together as a team to advance the hoseline and coordinate when they wanted to step forward.

Photo by the Hartland Fire Department.

Peace Officers Memorial Day

It's Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. 

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. 

Hartford's local veteran organizations are displaying the Avenue of Flags at Sawyer Park today, Wednesday, May 15. The flags are displayed in recognition of National Police Week.

National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

Hartford's Classic Car Show is May 18

The 14th annual Classic Car Show in Downtown Hartford is Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kate Carroll told WTKM News that it's a fun day, with a chance for area car enthusiasts to get together.

"It really is, it's a neat opportunity for them to come together. We're not a huge car show by any means, I think we're nice and humble...so I think it does attract many classic car lovers. Amazingly, they are lined up by 7:30 in the morning and that's the earliest they can come and join any kind of line. Many of them want to park their car early, and then visit one of our restaurants and stores in Downtown Hartford. I love that they are supporting our downtown businesses."

Awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m. 

The public is invited to this annual event, to see the classic cars lined up along Main Street in the City of Hartford.

Last year, over 200 cars joined Hartford's Classic Car Show. 

A New Season of the Hartford Farmer's Market

The first day of a new season for the Hartford Farmer's Market is Saturday, May 18.

It will be located at the same location, on the south end of the parking lot of the Hartford Rec Center, Schauer Arts Center and Automotive Museum.

It's held every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon.

It includes easonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bakery, honey, organic eggs, beef, chicken, arts and crafts, and so much more. It's brought to you by area vendors. 

The Hartford Farmer's Market season will run through October 26.

Contact the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce for more information. 

Ceremony Planned For Fallen Police Officers

A special event is scheduled for Thursday May 16. 

The public is invited to the annual Washington County Fallen Police Officers Ceremony at the Washington County Fair Park.

This event is a somber event, as they remember those that have served on the thin blue line and did not return home. Please join residents and members of police from throughout Washington County on Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. at the fair grounds, located at 3000 Hwy. PV in the Town of Polk.

On Thursday, all law enforcement agencies in Washington County will have a ceremony to honor those officers who lost their lives in service to their community. This will be at the Washington County Fair Park and is open to the public. 

The Washington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service will honor Marshal Scherger of the Hartford Police Department, Deputy John Schmitt of the Washington County Sheriff's Department and Robert Backes of the Germantown Police Department. There will be presentations of memorial wreaths in memory of each law enforcement officer.

I-41 Personal Injury Crash

Officers from the Slinger Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Slinger Fire Department and Life Star Rescue were dispatched to I-41 southbound, near Highway 60 for a single vehicle rollover crash involving a maintenance service truck.

It happened at 2:56 p.m. on Monday, May 13.

Officers arrived to find the service truck on its roof approximately 100 feet off the interstate in a wooded ditch line. The operator was trapped.

Members of the Slinger Fire Department worked quickly and extricated the driver. It appears the driver has non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. A witness to the crash observed that the truck suffered a front tire blow out, causing the crash. No other driver/driving factors were involved.

Slinger Police Officers expressed their appreciation for their partners from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Slinger Fire Department and Life Star for assisting with this event.

Photo by the Slinger Police Department.

Abandoned - Recovered Bicycle Sale

On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., the West Bend Police Department will be selling approximately 30 abandoned bicycles. The bike sale will take place at the West Bend Police Department at 350 Vine Street. Interested buyers should enter on the north side of City Hall near the garage doors. Parking is available at City Hall, 1115 S. Main Street and the city lot on Vine Street and Eder Lane.

Bicycles will be sold on a “first come, first serve” basis. One bicycle per person. Bicycles will be sold for $20.00. The sale price includes a City of West Bend Bicycle License. The license is required for all sales. The license is good for the life of the bike.

Bicycles will be sold “as is” with “no warranty”. Bicycle sales are by cash only (no checks or credit cards accepted). The buyer must remove the bicycle from the Police Department immediately following the purchase. All sales are final with a no return policy. There are fewer bicycles available than in previous years.

Questions about the bicycle sales should be directed to Lt. Brian McAndrews at (262) 335-5012.

Photo by the West Bend Police Department.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash which resulted in the death of a passenger and life-threatening injuries to the operator.

At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, a passersby reported a motorcycle crash with serious injuries on State Highway 33 near Thompson Rd., in the township of Beaver Dam.

A group of motorcycles was eastbound on State Highway 33 and began slowing in traffic, possibly due to a passenger vehicle slowing to turn into a driveway. The involved motorcycle lost control and both occupants were ejected from the motorcycle. The operator, a 42 year old Beaver Dam man, was flow by UW Med Flight to a level 2 trauma center with life-threatening injuries. A 50 year old female passenger, also from Beaver Dam, died at the landing zone site, which had been established nearby at the Dodge County Fairgrounds.

Neither occupant was wearing a helmet, which was a factor in the seriousness of the injuries. The crash remains under investigation. Assisting in the response and investigation were the Beaver Dam Fire Department and Paramedics, Dodge County Medical Examiner, Dodge County Emergency Response Team (DCERT), UW Med Flight, Flight For Life, Beaver Dam Police Department, and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain.

Questions may be directed to Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt

Slinger Firefighters Respond to House Fire

Slinger Firefighters and Lifestar EMS were dispatched to the 100 Blk. of Winter Lane, for a possible house fire in Slinger.

Crews arrived and assessed the residence. Firefighters did not find an active fire, but the garage siding was burnt and melted.

The homeowner burned shrubbery near the garage which caught on fire temporarily. Crews checked for fire extension into the structure and did not find any.

No injuries were reported.

Photo by the Slinger Fire Department.

 

An Exemplary Performance

Three Hartford Union High School students were awarded an Exemplary Performance Award, for their performances at State Solo and Ensemble. 

Lukas Lichtenwalner and Brady Senkbeil (Back row L-R of picture) received an Exemplary award for their vocal duet and Gaby George (Front row of picture) received an Exemplary Award for her Musical Theatre Solo.

The Hartford Union High School Music Department is very proud of these amazing student musicians, including Christopher Daley who was nominated for his Baritone/Bass Vocal Solo!

K9 Flash Assists With Apprehension

On Wednesday, May 8 a criminal damage to property complaint was reported at a residence in the City of Hartford, according to the Hartford Police Department. Two windows were shattered, and an officer located a baseball bat lying next to one of the windows.

With no potential suspects, an officer recalled an individual who lived next door who might be a suspect, and they contacted the homeowner. The homeowner admitted the bat belonged to the household. When contact was made with the suspect and he was questioned, he attempted to slam the door on officers and was irate. Eventually, officers spoke with the suspect, but he denied all involvement.

For the remainder of the day, the investigation continued into determining who damaged the windows. Potential camera footage was available and while investigating, an officer received a call from the suspect’s probation agent. He advised the suspect did not inform him he was the lead suspect regarding this incident. He also skipped his scheduled meeting. The agent entered a warrant for the suspect. The agent warned officers that the suspect would fight with them upon contact.

Officers returned to the residence. While walking up to the front door, the suspect fled from the rear of the residence in a westbound direction. K9 Flash was retrieved from the squad to conduct a track. While working the track, officers encountered the suspect. He immediately started swearing at the officers and clenching his fists. K9 Flash began to continuously bark, and the K9 handler advised the suspect if he fought officers, K9 Flash would apprehend him. K9 Flash’s presence caught the suspect by surprise. He continued making threats but listened to commands to get on the ground. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

The suspect later mentioned the only reason he did not fight with officers was because of K9 Flash. He knew how to fight people but feared K9 Flash’s presence and potential deployment. This is yet again another great example of how the K9 resource resolved a potential physical encounter, which may have ended up in officers and/or the suspect being physically injured. This allows for quick apprehension and the ability for officers to get back to serving the community. K9 Flash is specifically trained in tracking and apprehension and has been successful in doing both several times thus far in his career. 

Serious Injury Crash

On Wednesday, May 8 at approximately 2:53 p.m., deputies from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to State Highway 33 near McKinley Beach Road in the township of Beaver Dam for a crash involving three vehicles.

The investigation revealed that an 84-year-old man from rural Markesan was traveling north on State Highway 33 in a Mini Countryman and collided with a Ford F150 pick-up truck being operated by a 46-year-old Randolph man as he was slowed for a vehicle turning into a private driveway on State Highway 33. The Mini Countryman collided with the Ford and then traveled into the southbound lane and collided with a Mitsubishi that was traveling south on State Highway 33 by a 50-year-old female from rural Beaver Dam. The Mini Countryman then entered the west ditch and rolled over multiple times. The 84-year-old driver of the Mini Countryman was transported to Marshfield Medical Center (MMC) in Beaver Dam and then flown to Aurora Medical Center in Oconomowoc with serious injuries. The 50-year-old driver of the Mitsubishi was transported to MMC by ambulance and released. The 46-year-old driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.

Assisting the Dodge County Sheriff's Office were the Beaver Dam Police Department, Beaver Dam Fire Department, and the Dodge County Emergency Response Team.

Questions may be directed to Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt

Hartford's Park Director Spotted Behind The Wheel

Look who is behind the wheel!

It's Randy Wojtasiak. The Hartford Parks and Recreation Director took the opportunity to get trained on how to drive a Hartford City Taxi. Randy oversees the transportation department and wanted to learn more about this busy operation, so he reached out to Hartford's Transportation Superintendent Deb Holtan.

“It’s important for me to try and better understand all the departments I oversee. I was thankful Deb took the time with me and I am better for it.”

Deb Holtan trained and rode along with Randy to show him the ins and outs of the taxi service.

Nice job Randy!

Scam Alert in Dodge County

Over the last couple of weeks, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has taken numerous calls from victims who report being contacted by a local law enforcement agency via phone. Throughout the conversation, the scammer claims to be an officer with a law enforcement agency. The scammer claims the victim needs to pay them bond money or the victim will be arrested. The scammer in these situations has been able to “spoof” a phone number that matches a phone number from the local law enforcement agency they claim they’re from. The scammer will often request the victim to stay on the phone with them and tell them to go to a Bitcoin machine. Once there, the scammer will direct the victim to what wallet number to send the money to. The sheriff's office has been informed that the scammer sounds professional and also had specific personal information about their victim, which has included their prior home addresses.

Everyone needs to be reminded that a law enforcement or a government agency will never call you and demand that you send them cryptocurrency or gift cards numbers. It is our job to try and educate as many people as we can on this matter.

Please help in spreading this information to your loved ones as well so they don’t risk becoming victims of these scams. By being proactive and educating your grandparents, parents, children, and friends about these common scams you may have prevented them from falling victim and losing a life-altering amount of money.

Hartford Union High School Graduation Will Be Held On A Sunday

The last day of school for Hartford Union High School is May 31.

Graduation is Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

HUHS Superintendent Jeff Walters told WTKM News about this year's adjustment with the annual ceremony.

"The change we made this year was due to graduation falling on the weekend of state track. We regularly will have kids qualify for the state track meet. Our goal as educators is to never put kids in the middle. We decided to hold graduation indoors on a Sunday. We don't want our kids to choose between graduation and the track meet."  

Hartford Union High School’s Prom is Saturday, May 11 at the Chandelier Ballroom.

May 22 is the Day of Service. Over 1,300 students from Hartford Union High School are out in the community, giving back through this volunteer program.

 

Investigation Into Fraud Leads to Arrest of Chinese National

In March 2023, a Hartford Police Department officer responded to a fraud complaint in which the victim stated he was scammed by a suspect claiming to be from the United States Social Security Administration. The suspect explained to the victim that his financial accounts had been compromised and that he needed to move the money in those accounts to a “safe account” that would be protected because it was a government account. The suspect provided the victim with a photo of a Social Security Administration identification badge as “proof” of his identity.

Ultimately, the victim wired approximately $98,000 to a bank account provided by the suspect. The suspect also attempted to have the victim wire an additional $200,000, which the victim attempted to do but was stopped by staff at the victim's financial institution. The suspect provided a “receipt” to the victim that identified the banking information where the victim was to wire the funds. Additionally, this “receipt” showed that a business was associated with this banking information.

A Hartford Police Department detective was assigned to investigate the matter further. The detective was able to learn that the business associated with the banking information was a registered business through the state of New York, and the listed president of the company was identified as FEI LIANG, of Flushing, NY. Banking records were obtained for this business which identified LIANG as the holder of the account and showed the $98,000 from the victim being deposited into that account. There were also numerous ATM withdrawals from the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. Additionally, several other large dollar deposits from other states were shown being deposited into the account around the same time frame. The detective observed that several days after these large dollar deposits were made, wire transfers were made from the suspect account to financial institutions in Hong Kong.

Based on the information learned by the detective, the United States Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General was contacted and agreed to assist in the investigation of the suspect. Also assisting in the investigation were members of the Financial Crimes Task Force of the New York Police Department.

In the ensuing months, the investigation determined that LIANG was responsible for defrauding 6 elderly victims nationwide out of approximately $628,000, including the Hartford victim.

On February 25, 2024, LIANG was arrested in Maryland by members of the United States Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. He was extradited to New York and subsequently charged with 6 felonies concerning this investigation. Two co-conspirators were also identified and were being investigated separately by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They were arrested on March 1, 2024, at JFK Airport in New York after returning to the United States from China, via Brussels, Belgium.

There is a good chance our victim will never see that money again.

These fraud cases often take countless manhours to bring to a conclusion. More often than not, investigators suspend the investigation due to the international nature and the inability to follow up and secure a prosecution. The Hartford Police department remains dedicated to aggressively pursuing justice for the victims. These types of cases are occurring and being investigated more often. We hope that highlighting this case sparks conversation amongst the public such that it brings awareness of how these scams are carried out. It is no coincidence they target some of our most vulnerable residents. Talk with your neighbors, family, and friends, about how to protect yourself from these types of scams.

Hartford Union High School Forms A Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee

In 2022, Hartford Union High School area voters rejected a referendum to update facilities. The school's administration acknowledges and respects the community’s decision. Now, they must refine their plans to better reflect the priorities of the taxpayers.

To help accomplish this goal, the Hartford School District formed the Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee. This group, which is made up of parents, staff and community members studied a facility assessment and feedback gathered from stakeholder interviews, which identified more than $180 million in potential projects. They recognize completing all of these projects at one time is not realistic.

They need your feedback to determine which projects, if any, should be part of the first phase of a long-term facility improvement plan. The CFAC will use this input to finalize their recommendation to the School Board. To keep all feedback confidential, survey responses are collected by an independent research firm.

Your survey should be in your mailbox soon.

Hartford Union High School expresses their gratitude for giving them your valuable time and input.

Detective Young Recognized

Detective Kasey Young received a Letter of Commendation, for his first case that he was assigned in the detective division.

Dodge County Sheriff's Detective Kasey Young was promoted to detective on April 6, 2023. The first case he was assigned as a new detective was an armed robbery, armed burglary, impersonating a peace officer, and false imprisonment case which occurred in the early morning hours of January 28, 2023, in Hustisford.

The case could have gone unsolved, but due to Detective Young's attention to detail, he recognized that an electronic service provider delivered the wrong information on one of the initial search warrants. Detective Young worked with the company and obtained the correct information. Detective Young furthered the investigation by writing additional search warrants pertaining to the suspects. He also networked with out-of-state law enforcement and developed additional information that led to the arrest of Anthony Smith and Robert Ledbetter.

This complex case was assigned to Detective Young as a newly promoted detective with minimal formal investigative training, but he worked the case with confidence.

Man Points A Firearm In The Direction of Sheriff's Deputy

On Saturday evening, May 4 at 11:05 p.m. a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a residence in the Town of Farmington for a loud music complaint. As the deputy arrived, he observed a bonfire in the backyard and heard loud music playing. As the deputy exited his squad and began walking up the driveway, a 23-year-old male resident rounded the corner of the residence and illuminated the deputy with what the deputy initially thought was a flashlight. The fully uniformed deputy identified himself as a law enforcement officer and the individual continued to approach him with the light activated.

The deputy then realized the illumination was coming from a weapon mounted flashlight and drew his service weapon while advising the subject to put the weapon down. The individual complied immediately. The individual justified his actions to the deputy saying he did not know he was a deputy, and it was uncommon for law enforcement to be present in the area.

While speaking with the subject the deputy noticed signs of impairment. The individual failed several field sobriety tests including a preliminary breath test of .179. The subject was arrested for Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated in accordance with Wisconsin State Statue 941.20(1)(b).

The weapon was determined to be a loaded 10mm handgun.

Halei Heinzel Selected As The New Alice in Dairyland

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has selected Halei Heinzel of Oconomowoc as Wisconsin's 77th Alice in Dairyland.  According to a press release, in this position, Heinzel will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional for DATCP, educating the public about the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin. 

Heinzel will graduate in May of this year from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Life Sciences Communication.

Before starting at UW-Madison, Heinzel was active in her high school’s FFA chapter. She graduated from the Farm and Industry Short Course program with certificates in Agribusiness Management and Dairy Farm Management.

While on campus, Heinzel was involved with the Babcock House Student Cooperative, Science Communication Club, UW Polo Club, and serves on the board of the Wisconsin Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Association.

Heinzel has held internships with the Farm and Industry Short Course program, Professional Dairy Producers, and worked with the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board.

"I am so excited and honored to be spending the next year serving as the 77th Alice in Dairyland, the official ambassador of Wisconsin’s diverse and abundant agriculture industry," said Heinzel.

"I am looking forward to connecting Wisconsinites with agriculture, sharing the impact of this vibrant industry both in local communities and across the state, and sharing the stories of the hardworking individuals who dedicate their lives to agriculture every day," she added.

Heinzel was selected at the 77th Alice in Dairyland Finals hosted by Door County. She will begin her term as the 77th Alice in Dairyland on July 8, 2024.

She succeeds the 76th Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Hagenow of Poynette, who will continue her current term until the transition in July.

Helping To Feed The World

Hartford Union High School students, who make up their Bio/Health Bundle Course brought their ideas to the World Food Prize Wisconsin Institute in Madison. 

32 students wrote and presented their papers, with a chance to move forward to the World Prize in Iowa, which is like the Nobel Prize for solving food insecurity across the globe.

English Department Teacher and Instructional Lead Bill Schliewe told students, "I hope you were able to take away the importance of the totality of the day and the messages sent by your peers, University staff, and community people working in these fields. Thanks again to all of you for taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity."

Photo by Hartford Union High School.

National Correctional Officers Week

This week, May 5-11, is National Correctional Officer Week. To the dedicated men and women who uphold safety, order, and rehabilitation within the Dodge County Jail, this week is for you.

Every day, you show unwavering commitment, courage, and professionalism in ensuring the security and well-being of both inmates and staff. Your role is not just about maintaining order; it's about fostering positive change, providing support, and facilitating rehabilitation. Your dedication and sacrifice deserve recognition and gratitude not only this week but every day.

Throughout the week we will be highlighting each of our correctional officer teams. Today we are highlighting Team 1A.

Back Row Left to Right: Sergeant Jason Polsin (23 years), CO Kristin Marwitz (24 years), CO Jerome Doornek (14 years), CO Krista Longseth-Roberts (8 years), CO Gregory Oettinger (4 years), CO Dan Watkins (22 years), CO Kyle Anderson (3 years), CO Don Krueger (24 years), CO Brian Hill (13 years), Sergeant Kevin Kuehl (10 years)

Front Row Left to Right: CO Deyvis Perez Laguna (4 years), CO Nate Hein (11 years), CO Mikayla Klein (2 years), CO Carla Diaz (4 years), CO Jen Welch (23 years), Sergeant Samantha Laughlin (18 years) Not pictured John Pettersen (7 years).

Photo by the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

WE Energies Beginning Work on County Trunk Highway P

Gas relocation work at the intersection of County Trunk Highway P and Sherman Road in the Village of Jackson and Towns of Jackson and Polk, is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 6, 2024 and be substantially completed in two weeks, weather and other factors pending.

The east/west movement on Sherman Road across CTH P at the intersection will be closed to all traffic while this work is occurring. Traffic on CTH P will be restricted during work hours, to one lane, under flagging conditions.

Please follow the posted detour routes utilizing Maple Road, Western Ave, and Mayfield Road. Residents living within the construction zone are asked to use extra caution when driving in the construction zone and to obey all flaggers and construction signs. Alternate routes should be utilized if possible to avoid delays.

Please visit washcowisco.gov for more information and click on “Road Construction & Projects” or call the Highway Department office at 262-335-4435. Project updates will be posted periodically on Washington County’s website and Facebook page.