June 2020

Posted on July 13, 2020

6/2 @ 4:38 a.m. – An officer was sent to a report of a crash with injuries in the roundabout near HWY 45 and STH 60. One adult male had been ejected from a moped and was taken to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle that pulled out in front of the moped was cited for failure to yield.

6/2 – An adult woman called 911 to report that she had stabbed herself in the chest and neck during a domestic disturbance. The woman was hospitalized due to her injuries. She was eventually taken into protective custody.

6/5 – An adult in crisis was taken into protective custody.

6/6 @ 7:24 p.m. – A reckless driver nearly caused a crash on Main Street on Saturday evening. Officers located the suspect who had barricaded himself inside of a residence that he had been prohibited by the courts to occupy. After over an hour of negotiations, the suspect was taken into custody. He required medical treatment and was transported to the hospital. The man refused to cooperate with the medical staff and was eventually transported to the Washington County Jail. He refused to comply with the booking procedures but was booked on felony bail jumping charges. Numerous traffic citations were also issued.

6/7 @ 4:09 a.m. – An officer on patrol noticed a vehicle operating without headlamps. The driver stated that he had removed the head lamps because, “life is short, and I can make my own decisions”. The driver was cited for operating without headlamps and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

6/8 – An adult in crisis was taken into protective custody.

6/11 @ 11:11 a.m.- A Thursday morning traffic stop resulted in a drug arrest. The officer could smell the odor of marijuana as he approached the driver. The officer searched the vehicle and located a bag containing over 35 grams of marijuana (THC). The driver was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and a probation violation.

6/11 @ 5:39 p.m. – Officers responded and assisted with an industrial fire at Amundson Insulation.

6/11 @ 11:13 p.m.- Officers responded to a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Main Street on Thursday evening. The adult male driver was trying to turn into his driveway when he turned one block too soon, in a location where there was no driveway. The driver was highly intoxicated, and his preliminary breath test was over a .20 (legal limit .08). The man had two minor passengers in the vehicle, a 10-year-old and a 3-year-old. He was arrested for operating while under the influence with minor passengers and taken to jail.

6/12 – An adult in crisis was taken into protective custody.

6/12 – A theft of $750 was reported from a local business. The suspect was interviewed and found to have a warrant for his arrest through the Department of Corrections. He was taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail.

6/18 – An officer investigated a threats complaint. A man reported that his ex-girlfriend threatened to kill him. Charges were referred to the district attorney’s office.

6/20 @12:55 a.m.- An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle that had the wrong license plates on it. The driver exhibited signs of intoxication and was arrested for Operating While Under the Influence (1st). PBT was .172%. The driver also received a citation for being in possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

6/22 @ 10:36 a.m. – An officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving recklessly. The officer stopped the vehicle and the driver repeatedly lied about his identity. The officer was able to compare a jail booking photo with the registered owner and determined that the driver had a warrant for his arrest through the Department of Corrections. The driver was arrested and charged with resisting / obstructing an officer.

6/28 @ 5:00 p.m.- West Bend Police contacted JPD to report that a West Bend man had admitted to stealing 10 cans of baby formula from Walgreens in Jackson. This matter was investigated, and charges referred to the District Attorney.