The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has a man in custody following an investigation into a domestic abuse incident, and a search with concern for his welfare due to the extreme cold weather. 

In the early morning hours of Monday, January 26 deputies began an investigation into a domestic abuse incident that occurred in Beaver Dam. After interviewing the victim, deputies went to the location of the incident to interview the suspect, 40-year-old Jeramie Hurley, of rural Beaver Dam, who was believed to have left on foot. The suspect was not found on initial searches and based on the extreme weather and concerns for his welfare, incident command was established and an emergency alert was sent to people in the area to be on the lookout for the man. Shortly after 9 a.m., he was taken into custody and was not injured. 

A request will be sent to the Dodge County District Attorney to charge Jeramie Hurley with Felony False Imprisonment, Felony Intimidation of a Victim, Misdemeanor Battery and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.

All charges will have domestic abuse penalty enhancers.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Beaver Dam Police Department.