July 2021

Posted on August 16, 2021

July 2021 Activity Report – JPD

7/1- A resident reported that a family member used their bank accounts and credit cards to accrue a debt over $125,000. This matter is under investigation.

7/1- A business owner reported that someone created a counterfeit check with their business name on it. The check had been cashed and a $2,500 loss was reported. This matter is under investigation.

7/1- A resident reported that a license plate had been stolen from his vehicle. This matter is under investigation.

7/2- During a traffic stop, the officer suspected there may be illegal drugs in the vehicle and requested a K9 from a neighboring community. The K9 indicated on the vehicle and located 31 THC vape cartridges, 5.3 grams of THC (marijuana), 10 ecstasy tablets, a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Multiple charges were referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.

7/5-7/9- Officers responded to three separate calls for adults in crisis. In each case, an adult was taken into protective custody.

7/9- During a traffic stop, the officer found that the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He had also been court-ordered not to have contact with his front seat passenger. Cocaine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. The adult male driver was arrested for the warrant, possession of cocaine / drug paraphernalia, operating while revoked, and misdemeanor bail jumping. The adult female passenger was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a probation hold. Both were transported to the Washington County Jail.

7/10- A resident reported that a family member had taken his vehicle without consent. The suspect eventually returned the vehicle but kept the keys. The suspect was located but was uncooperative with officers. Charges were referred to the District Attorney’s Office for operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent and bail jumping.

7/10- A witness reported seeing a man driving a motorcycle with two children on his lap. The man was located and admitted to driving the motorcycle with his 4-year-old on his lap, and his 6-year-old child behind him. He was cited for operating while revoked and for the passenger violation.

7/11- An officer stopped a vehicle due to the registered owner not having a valid driver’s license. The driver was on probation and was not allowed to be driving due to having a suspended driver’s license. The man was taken into custody and transported to the jail on a probation hold.

7/16- A road rage incident ended in a traffic crash after two drivers stopped to confront each other. The driver of the second vehicle failed to put the vehicle in park when he got out to confront the driver of the vehicle in front of him. His vehicle then drove into the back of the stopped car. Both drivers were cited for disorderly conduct. The driver that had his vehicle struck was taken to jail on a probation hold.

7/17- During a traffic stop, the officer observed open intoxicants in the backseat. The adult male driver appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants. The driver refused a breath test and was arrested for operating while under the influence (2nd), operating while revoked, and a probation hold.

7/19- An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle initially pulled over but took off at a high rate of speed when the officer began walking up to the car. A short pursuit ensued but was terminated after the suspect nearly struck another vehicle. The officer was able to identify the driver and charges were referred for felony fleeing and misdemeanor bail jumping.

7/20- A witness reported a car pulled over with a passed-out driver on Main Street at 4:36 p.m. The driver woke up when the officer arrived and stated he was coming from Germantown and headed to Cabela’s. The driver appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants. The driver was arrested for operating while under the influence of intoxicants (PBT .263).

7/23- An adult female was taken into custody for a body only warrant.

7/25- An unoccupied, recently crashed vehicle was reported just after midnight on CTH P near Rosewood Lane. The crash was serious enough to cause the airbags to be deployed. Officers eventually located the driver walking on the shore of Hasmer Lake. The driver, a 33-year-old Wisconsin Dells man was highly intoxicated and claimed not to remember the crash. He received medical treatment and was arrested for operating while under the influence (3rd offense). During his arrest, a bag containing crystal methamphetamine was found in his possession. In addition to the drug and impaired driving charges, several citations were issued related to the crash.

7/27- After a lengthy criminal investigation, Detective Foeger arrested a 30-year-old Jackson man for repeated sexual assault of a child under 16-years-old.

7/29- An adult male was arrested for knowingly violating a domestic violence injunction order, after he decided to visit his ex-wife. Charges were referred to the District Attorney.

7/31- At 2:37 a.m., a suspicious vehicle was observed in Jackson Park. The driver was passed out with his face on the steering wheel. A glass pipe that smelled of burnt marijuana, a rolled foil pipe with burnt marijuana residue, a vape cartridge with burnt marijuana in it, a vape pen and a container with marijuana flakes and burnt residue were located in the vehicle. The man was under the influence of intoxicants and arrested (refused breath test). The man was cited for operating while intoxicated (1st) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

7/31- A reckless driver was reported to be coming into the Village. An officer observed the vehicle speeding on Hickory Lane. The driver appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants and had his 9-year-old son in the vehicle with him. The driver was arrested for operating while under the influence (1st offense with a minor passenger). Charges were also referred for two counts of possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription. Human services were contacted to assist with placement for the child.