October 2020

Posted on November 17, 2020

10/1 @ 1:11 p.m. – The West Bend Police Department advised us of a retail theft suspect travelling south on Highway 45. A Jackson officer located the vehicle on Highway 45 operating in excess of 100 m.p.h. The officer terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns. The suspect vehicle was later observed by a Wisconsin State Trooper travelling at 130 m.p.h.

10/1 – Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. The male suspect had fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. The victim had injuries as a result of the altercation. The suspect was located by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody. The suspect, who was already on federal probation, was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, strangulation, criminal damage to property, domestic battery, and possession of methamphetamine.

10/7- Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. An adult male had damaged property within the residence. He was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct and taken to jail.

10/7 – A citizen reported a vehicle driving erratically. The officer on duty located the erratic driver and stopped the car. The driver had been drinking and was subsequently arrested for operating while under the influence (1st offense). His preliminary breath test showed an alcohol concentration of .171. After processing, he was released to a responsible party.

10/10 – Piggly Wiggly reported the retail theft of four to six bottles of alcohol. We issued a crime alert to other police departments asking to help identify the suspects. We received assistance from the Saukville and Sheboygan PD with identifying the suspects. Charges are pending.

10/11 @ 2:43 a.m.- A physical fight was reported outside a local tavern. Two people had serious, but non-life-threatening injuries requiring medical attention. This matter is under investigation.

10/14 @ 2:03 a.m. – An officer on patrol observed a vehicle travelling at 92 m.p.h. in a 70-m.p.h. zone. The driver had been drinking (PBT .191) and was arrested for operating while under the influence (1st offense).

10/14 – A resident reported that her ex-boyfriend was sleeping on her couch when he woke up and fired a shotgun round through her television. No injuries were reported. The suspect reported that he had been drinking alcohol and must have woken up in a semi-conscious state and shot his shotgun at the tv. This matter is under investigation.

10/14 – Officers investigated a report of child endangerment. It was reported that a mother was providing THC gummies to her son. Charges were referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.

10/26- Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. An adult woman was reported to be kicking garbage cans into the street. She was located while hiding in a utility closet. The woman had three open cases that included an order that she not consume alcohol. At the time of her arrest, her PBT was .146. She was arrested for three counts of bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and a probation hold.

10/27 @ 11:10 p.m. – the Washington County Dispatch Center was notified of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Ridgeway Drive in the Village of Jackson. Officers responded to the scene and found two victims that had been stabbed by a family member. The suspect, a 33-year-old Jackson man, was taken into custody. The victims’ injuries were serious, but not life threatening. They were treated and released at a local hospital. The following charges were filed by the Washington County District Attorney’s Office: Count 1: First Degree Reckless Injury, use of a dangerous weapon, count 2: First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, use of a dangerous weapon. Count 3: Second Degree Reckless Injury, use of a dangerous weapon, count 4: Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a dangerous weapon.