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Judge lifts bond condition

March 28, 2013, 2:07 pm
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Chad Bevan in court without counsel Thursday afternoon.

 

A Mauston man was in court Thursday afternoon for a bond modification hearing.  18-year old Chad Bevan was in court in custody without counsel.  He requested to have contact with his co-defendant Tiffany Coleman.  Both have been charged with burglary and theft of a snowmobile and power tools.  Condition of bond is no contact with each other.  Coleman was in the courtroom, not in custody and without counsel.  Juneau County Judge John Roemer was flexible and agreed to an impromptu hearing for Coleman.  Coleman requested contact with Bevan because they have a child in common and another one on the way.  Judge Roemer  lifted the ‘no contact’ condition of bond.  Bevan is incarcerated on  a $1000 cash bond.

 

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Dells PD requests public assistance

March 28, 2013, 2:24 pm
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Wisconsin Dells police is asking for the public’s help involving an incident early Thursday morning.  Police Chief Jody Ward said, “about 1:40am  police received a call from a hotel guest at Santorini Village Hotel located in the 1000-block of River Road, the reporting person heard people outside indicating someone was in the Wisconsin River.  The Kilbourne Fire Department’s rescue boat and Dells officers responded to the area and began a search.  During the search several articles of clothing were found in the water near the River Walk Pub.  But no identification was found and it is undetermined if someone was actually in the water.  The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department and its dive team were called and subsequent search of the water revealed no additional evidence.  At this time, the Wisconsin Dells police is requesting assistance from the public.  If anyone has any information pertaining to this incident please call (608) 253-1611.

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Local farmer supports Juneau County nonprofits

March 29, 2013, 6:41 am
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contributed....Deanna Rosier (NL Library Director), Janell Haske, Claire Haske, Braeden Haske, Kendall Larson (Touched Twice), Scott Haske, Rhonda Larson (Touched Twice) and Steve Lafever (Monsanto)

 

contributed….NEW LISBON, Wis. (March 26, 2013) – Touched Twice United and New Lisbon Public Library will now be able to better serve the community, thanks to the support of local farmer, Scott Haske, and America’s Farmers Grow Communities.

Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, Grow Communities provides farmers in eligible counties the chance to win a $2,500 donation for a local nonprofit organization of their choice. To further support counties declared natural disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the drought this year, winning farmers in these counties are able to direct double donations, a total of $5,000.

Juneau County was declared a disaster area by the USDA, giving Haske the opportunity to choose two organizations to receive $2,500 donations. Haske selected the Touched Twice United and New Lisbon Public Library. The Touched Twice clinic in Juneau County provides services including free healthcare visits, clothing and school supplies to more than 600 Juneau County residents. The donation will be used to purchase many of the items needed to coordinate the clinic.

The New Lisbon Public Library will put the donation toward its Remodeling and Building Fund.  “My wife has been involved in Touched Twice United because she works at the clinic, and the New Lisbon Public Library has been trying to raise funds for a few years,” Haske said. “This will help the children as well as the adults in the community.”

This year, the Monsanto Fund will invest nearly $6 million in rural America through Grow Communities, which includes double donations for counties impacted by the historic drought.  In Wisconsin, $247,500 is being given across 56 counties.  America’s Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund to partner with farmers in helping them positively impact their communities. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund’s overall effort to strengthen rural America.

For a complete list of Grow Communities winners and more program information, please visit growcommunities.com.

  About the Monsanto Fund

The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the farm communities where farmers and Monsanto Company employees live and work. Visit the Monsanto Fund at www.monsantofund.org.

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Alleged elderly abuse

March 29, 2013, 7:15 am
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Ginger Newlun leaves courtroom following arraignment hearing.

 

A Wonewoc woman, 51-year old Ginger Newlun, stood mute Thursday afternoon in a Juneau County Courtroom.  Newlun is facing charges of intentional abuse of a patient causing bodily harm and aggravated battery.  According to the criminal complaint, while employed at a nursing home in New Lisbon, Newlun allegedly harmed a patient.  During her arraignment, attorney Derek Horkan told the court his client stands mute on the charges.  Judge John Roemer entered not guilty pleas on her behalf and scheduled a pre-trial conference for April 9th, 2013 and a return visit on May 23rd, 2013.   A $25,000 signature bond was continued.

 

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Withdrew counsel

March 29, 2013, 7:44 am
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Steven Cholka in court with attorney Jeanne Zamzow

 

A Mauston man charged last summer with delivering cocaine and maintaining a drug trafficking place was in a Juneau County Courtroom Thursday afternoon.  48-year old Steven Cholka is out on a 25-hundred dollar cash bond.  During a motion hearing, Judge Roemer accepted defense attorney Jeanne Zamzow’s request to withdraw as Cholka’s attorney of record.  This is the second public defender that has withdrawn since Cholka’s arrest in June 2012.  Cholka told the court he plans on hiring a private attorney soon.  Judge John Roemer withdrew Zamzow as counsel for the defendant and scheduled a follow up date for May 23rd, 2013.

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Necedah man arrested

March 29, 2013, 9:02 am
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A Necedah man was arrested Wednesday.  The deputy said she and other law enforcement officers responded to a residence on Norwood Drive in the Town of Necedah for a disturbance.  Following an investigation, 27-year old Montey Stratton, Junior was taken into custody and transported to the Juneau County Jail.  Stratton has been charged with felony-bail jumping and domestic-disorderly conduct.  During a hearing Thursday, bail was set at a $500 cash bond.  Stratton is to maintain absolute sobriety and have no contact with the victim or her residence.  According to court documents, cash bond was posted on Friday, March 29th, 2013.

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Threatening Facebook message

March 29, 2013, 9:11 am
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An Altoona man has been charged in Juneau County with sending a threatening computer message and bail jumping.  According to the criminal complaint, last Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 35-year old Kevin Tadder allegedly sent a Facebook message threatening a man at his residence in the Town of Fountain.  Tadder is summoned to appear in court More >
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Juvenile falls into Wisconsin River

March 29, 2013, 1:49 pm
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Dells police has determine the mystery of the clothes located in the Wisconsin River near the River Walk Pub.  Police Chief Jody Ward says, “On Friday the Dells police received a tip from the public that led to a local juvenile who admitted to owning the clothes.  The juvenile admitted to falling into the Wisconsin River early Thursday morning and having to disrobe in an effort to climb from the water to safety.  The juvenile was cited for underage drinking and disorderly conduct.”

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Identity theft

April 4, 2013, 9:17 am
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Adams police is investigating an identity theft complaint.  The officer said a 23-year old Adams woman had gone to the County Department of Health and Human Services to apply for benefits through the State.  An agency check showed the woman had earned just over 9-thousand dollars making her ineligible for benefits.  Investigation revealed the woman’s Social Security number had been used illegally by a worker at a company in Sturtevant in Racine County.   Police have requested a court ordered subpoena of records from the company to obtain the person or persons using the victim’s Social Security number.

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Death investigation

April 4, 2013, 9:24 am
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Adams police responded to a residence in the 200-block of N. Vincennes Street for a possible death.  A care giver had reported she had gone to check on 74-year old Alois Soucek Monday morning and that he had passed away.  She had been to the residence earlier about 2:30am after the ambulance had responded because he was thirsty.  When the officer arrived, he found Soucek lying on the bed unresponsive.  The EMTs arrived and the medical examiner was called and conducted an investigation.  The body was released to Roseberry’s Funeral Home.

 

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Emergency Preparedness Exercise

April 4, 2013, 10:23 am
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An emergency preparedness Full Scale Exercise will be held Saturday, April 6th, 2013 from 9am until noon in the southern part of Juneau County.  Emergency Management Director Gervase Thompson said, “Emergency Management in conjunction with the City of Elroy and Villages of Union Center and Wonewoc will host an emergency exercise.  In the Village of Union Center there will be increased emergency response vehicles throughout the community.  In the City of Elroy, activities will be taking place in the area near Heritage Manor and the United Methodist Church on Royall Avenue, by the IGA store and the Powerhouse on Franklin and County Road ‘O’.  Activities will be occurring in the area of Center Street by Baker’s Field, around West Street and at the High School on School Road in the Village of Wonewoc.  If possible, you should try to avoid these areas.”

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Jury trial rescheduled

April 5, 2013, 7:22 am
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A Milwaukee man, currently in the Waupun prison, appeared in a Juneau County Courtroom Thursday afternoon via video conferencing.  30-year old Eric Roider is accused of child abuse in July 2011 at a Juneau County residence.  During a motion hearing Thursday afternoon, Roider’s attorney demanded a speedy trial, and according to state statute, a trial must be scheduled within 90-days.  A 12-person jury trial had been scheduled to begin August 13th, 2013, but Judge John Roemer rescheduled the trial for June 4th, – 14th, 2013.

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Disruptive at NLHS

April 5, 2013, 8:53 am
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A Mauston man has been charged with disorderly conduct.  According to the criminal complaint, last Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 18-year old Robert Winders was allegedly disruptive while at the New Lisbon High School.  He was asked to leave but refused.  Winders was handcuffed and transported to the Juneau County Jail.

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Dangerous behavior

April 5, 2013, 9:09 am
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A Mauston man pleaded ‘no contest’ to a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property.  41-year old Raymond Walter was in a Juneau County Courtroom Thursday afternoon with attorney Rebecca Richards-Bria.  Walter had originally been charged with felony ‘criminal damage to railroad’ along with co-defendants, 32-year old Joshua Jolitz and 26-year old Ninita Treuber.  All three had been involved in pulling the cords on the Canadian Pacific Railroad gates, causing the gates to come down and the lights to engage.  Thursday, Richards-Bria told the court Walter was harmless and he would give the shirt off his back if asked.  Judge John Roemer said, “this is dangerous behavior.”  He agreed to the plea agreement.   Judge Roemer found Walter guilty of the lesser charge and fined him $10 plus court costs for a total of $265.60.  The defendant is also required to pay back 100% of his attorney fees.   According to court documents, last month Jolitz and Treuber also plead ‘no contest’ to the lesser charge of criminal damage to property.  Their sentences were withheld and they were both placed on a 1-year probation plus a fine and court costs.

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4th Annual Peterson Pheasant Hunt

April 5, 2013, 9:31 am
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contributed...

 

“The 4th Annual Andrew O. Peterson Pheasant Hunt was held March 8th, 2013 at Mecan River Outfitters in Princeton, Wisconsin.  This event is held annually as a chance for those who knew Andrew to get together and do what Andew loved to do, and that is pheasant hunt and work hunting dogs.  Andrew passed away unexpectedly in January 2010 while employed as a Mauston Police Officer.  Each year, the owners of Mecan River Outfitters, the Harvey family, donate a portion of the proceeds back to Andrew’s children.  This year the children, along with their mother, Myriah Peterson-Coughlin and her husband, Mike Coughlin, chose to donate that money to the Mauston Police Department K-9 Unit.  As Andew had a strong love for dogs, the Peterson-Coughlin family wanted to give to a cause they knew Andrew cared for.  K-9 Officer Eric Sanner accepted a check for $300 on behalf of the K-9 Unit from the Peterson-Coughlin family.  The Mauston Police Department wishes to thank the Peterson-Coughlin family for their generous donation in remembrance of Andrew Peterson, “  said Mauston Police Chief Mark Messer.

 

 

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Open intoxicants

April 5, 2013, 9:38 am
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A Mauston woman was cited for possession of open-intoxicants by passenger.  Police said early Wednesday morning 21-year old Lydia Moll was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation. While talking with the driver, the officer observed an open beer bottle in the center console.  Moll admitted it was hers.  The bottle was More >
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Identity theft protection

April 5, 2013, 1:40 pm
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contributed….Mauston, April 5, 2013 – Every three seconds someone has their identity stolen.

One way this happens is by having username and passwords compromised.  In many cases, usernames and passwords are our first defense in protecting our online identity; if someone has your username and password, they can ‘be’ you on the internet.  The best thing you can do to prevent this from happening is to adopt good password practices.  As convenient as it is to use simple, easy-to-remember passwords (12345, abc123, password, etc.), this same simplicity makes it easier for cybercriminals to guess or hack your password.  To make your password more secure, here are some tips:

  1. 1.     Make it complex – The stronger the password, the harder it is to guess or crack.  Avoid using personal information for passwords that can be found on social media sites or other public information websites (ex. telephone numbers, birth dates, children’s’ names, etc.).

Here are some complex password tips:

  • Include a variety of CAPITAL letters and lower case letters
  • Make it at least ten to fifteen characters long
  • Avoid words that can be found in the dictionary
  • Include at least one number and, preferably, a symbol

We know that a password that is long is also hard to remember.  To help make a complex, but memorable password, we suggest that you consider using a sentence and then simplify it.

For example: My son Tom and my daughter Ann are the greatest kids in Mauston
My(M)son(s)Tom(T)and(&)my(m)daughter(d)Ann(A)are(a)the(t)greatest(g)kids(k)in(i)Mauston (53948) = MsT&mdAatgki53948

  1. 2.     Safeguarding your username/password(s) - It’s not enough to have a complex password; you also need to ensure that no one has access to it.  Here are some tips to safeguard that information:
  • Avoid writing your password down.  You wouldn’t lock a door and then leave the key lying nearby.  Treat your online account passwords the same way.
  • Use different passwords for different online accounts.  If one of your accounts is compromised, it makes it harder for identity thieves to access your other accounts if the passwords are different.
  • Never give your password to anyone else.  If someone needs your password to access information, type it for them yourself.  If you receive an email or phone call from a person asking for your password, don’t give it to him/her.  Call the company the person claims to represent directly and ask why the organization needs it.  Usually, the company representative will tell you the organization didn’t initiate the email or call.
  • Avoid accessing your accounts from public computers.
  1. 3.     Updating your password – Changing your password periodically is also good practice.  It not only is a good security measure, but you can make sure that all the password recovery information your online company has for you is up-to-date.  Some tips to remember when updating your information include:
  • If a company requires a verification answer before sending you a new password, use a false answer. (For example, the verification answer is the name of your first born.  Make up an answer that a hacker couldn’t guess, but you can remember.)
  • If a company offers text message verification, use it.  (Some companies will text you when you request a password change, and when you respond to the text, they reset the password.)  This is a good way of ensuring that you were the one who wanted the password changed, and not a cybercriminal.
    To keep your identity as safe as possible, remember one rule of thumb that you should always follow: If you believe your identity or password has been compromised, change all your passwords immediately!

At The Bank of Mauston we want you to be safe while online.  Be sure to use these tips to protect your online identity and help prevent yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft.   For more information on protecting your identity, or on how The Bank of Mauston can help you safeguard your financial information, call 608-847-6200 or visit bankofmauston.com.

 

 

 

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Eluding an officer

April 5, 2013, 1:59 pm
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A Beloit man has been charged in Adams County with attempting to elude a traffic officer, possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, and OWI.  The deputy said on February 28th, 2013 he was traveling north on Highway 13 when he met a vehicle traveling south going 80-miles per hour.  The vehicle, being driven by 29-year old Chad Brannon, passed another south bound vehicle on the right and failed to stop for the deputy until he entered Columbia County about a half mile south of the Adams County Line.  A Wisconsin Dells officer assisted.  The deputy drew his duty weapon and ordered Brannon out of the vehicle.  Investigation revealed a partially crushed soda can with crack cocaine, two metal pipes, and a scale.  A Preliminary Breath Test showed .15.  Brannon was arrested and transported to the Adams County Jail.

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Substantial battery-a broken nose

April 8, 2013, 7:01 am
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A Pardeeville man, 26-year old Royce Babcock, has been charged in Adams County with substantial battery.  The deputy said in January 2013 Babcock allegedly punched another man at a residence in the Town of Adams breaking the victim’s nose.  During a court hearing last week, bail was set at a $1000 signature bond.  Babcock is More >
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Stolen trailer with snowmobiles recovered

April 8, 2013, 7:15 am
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A Grand Marsh man, 18-year old Dylan Jensen, is accused of stealing a trailer parked along Highway 13 in the Town of Dell Prairie with three snowmobiles.  The deputy said the 26-foot enclosed trailer was valued at 85-hundred dollars and the snowmobiles are valued at 22-thousand.  The items were recovered and returned to the owner.  The Yamaha had 70-extra miles on it, one of the Skidoos had 55-extra miles, and the other Skidoo had four.  Jensen has been charged with theft and two-counts of operating motor vehicle without owner’s consent.

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