Fatal Crash - Town of Elk Mound

On Saturday, January 06, 2018 at approximately 2:22 AM the Dunn County E-911 Center received a report of lone west bound vehicle that had left the roadway on STH 29 near the intersection of 906th St in the Town of Elk Mound. Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputies, Elk Mound Fire, Colfax Rescue, and Dunn County First Responders were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies found the vehicle was traveling w/b on STH 29 and failed to negotiate the curve in the road. The vehicle went down a steep embankment and rolled several times. The male driver (31 YOA of rural Colfax) was the lone occupant of the vehicle was ejected from the vehicle. Evidence at the scene indicates the driver was not seat belted.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the crash based on the initial investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The deceased driver was identified as Michael T Koenig, 31YOA, of rural Colfax.

Burglary Suspects Arrested - Town of Rock Creek

This is a follow up to a previous new release about this incident. On November 13th, we sent out a news release regarding a burglary to a home in the Township of Rock Creek. That residence had been damaged in a structure fire in October.

During the course of the investigation two suspects identified and arrested on a probation hold. They currently being held in the Eau Claire County Jail. Charges for this burglary to a dwelling have been forwarded to the Dunn County District Attorney:

Michael A. Tenney, 33 YOA, 428 Vine St. # 2, Eau Claire, WI

Ryan J. Weiss, 38 YOA, 428 Vine St. # 2, Eau Claire, WI

During the course of the investigation we found a number of items had been taken. One of the items was a signed Michael Jordan basketball jersey. That item still has not been recovered. We however have learned that Michael Jordan was contacted about the stolen jersey and has since made contact with the victim and replaced that jersey.

Anyone having information regarding this burglary or any stolen property are asked to contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office or anonymously at dunncocrimestoppers.com.

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Residential Burglary - Town of Rock Creek

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in recovering items which were taken in a burglary to a residence.

On October 11th, 2017 a structure fire occurred, in the Township of Rock Creek, in which it displaced the family from the residence.

In the early morning hours of November 2nd, 2017 a family member arrived at the residence to discover two unknown male subjects with a vehicle behind the residence. When asked what they were doing they stated they were “looting the house.” They then left the residence with a garbage can full of items.

As a result of follow up investigation one male subject was taken into custody. This investigation continues.

One item taken from the residence, and believed to have been sold by the suspect(s), is a signed red #45 Michael Jordan Jersey. This item is particularly valuable to the family as it was signed for their six-year-old daughter who was suffering from a life threatening disease through the “Make a Wish Foundation.”

Anyone recently purchasing this item or having information on it is asked to contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office or anonymously at dunncocrimestoppers.com.