Dunn County Sheriff K9 Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 341 grams of Methamphetamine

On October 11th, 2020 a traffic stop conducted by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit led to the seizure of over 341grams of methamphetamine, scale, packing material, oxcodone, suboxone, a handgun and counterfit money. K9 Rip and his handler were instrumental in this seizure. Rip was purchased and he and his handler were trained utilizing funds donated by community members and businesses.

This traffic stop was the culmination of a nearly year long investigation into the distribution of drugs into Dunn County and other Western Wisconsin locations. This investigation was a collaborative effort of the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Memomonie Police Department and the West Central Drug Task Force.

Arrested as a result of the traffic stop and investigation was 25 year old Cassandra P. Davis-Suchla of rural Menomonie. Suchla had her initial appearance in Dunn County Court on Monday and is being held on a $15,000 cash bond.

Subject Ejected During Crash - Town of Tiffany

On September 25, 2020, about 9:28 PM the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Boyceville Fire and Ambulance, Menomonie Fire Ambulance along with Life Link III Helicopter were dispatched to STH 170 near 180th St in the Town of Tiffany for a one vehicle crash with an ejected occupant.

The initial crash investigation shows that a 2005 Chevrolet truck with two male occupants was traveling east on STH 170. The vehicle crossed the centerline went onto the left shoulder then over corrected and entered the right ditch. Upon entering the ditch the truck rolled several times and one occupant was ejected. The ejected occupant was flown from the scene by Life Link III. His injuries appear to be life threating. The other occupant was transported from the scene by ground ambulance, the extent of injuries is unknown at this time.

Preliminary investigation shows that speed and alcohol are factors in the crash.

The WI State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit also responded to the scene and is assisting with the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the WI State Patrol.

The names of the individuals involved in the crash are not being released at this time pending notification of family. Sheriff Kevin Bygd

Fatal Vehicle Crash - Village of Knapp

On September 17, 2020, about 11:54 AM the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire and ambulance along with Mayo Helecopter were dispatched to USH 12 at CTH Q (s) in the Village of Knapp for a one vehicle crash with significant injury.

The initial crash investigation shows that a 1993 Cheverolet truck operated by 25 YOA female was northbound on CTH Q and failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection. The vehicle continued northbound across USH 12 and entered the ditch. The vehicle then struck a tree and entered the Mattison construction property were it struck the a pile of new guard rail sections. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle by Menomonie Fire. The driver was flown from the scene by Mayo Helecopter to Mayo- Eau Claire. The drivers condition appears to be life threatening. The driver was wearing her seatbelt, and speed appears to be a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

The names of the individuals involved in the crash are not being released at this time pending notification of family. Updated Information September 22, 2020: The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash has died do to injuries sustained in the crash. The driver was identified as ALYSHA HELLEKSON age 25 from Menomonie, WI. The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.