Death Investigation - Village of Wheeler

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office reports that on September 27, 2017 at 2:41 PM the Dunn County 911 Communications Center received a report of a male subject who was unconscious on the bathroom floor. The location was 104 S. Hillside Drive, Wheeler, WI.

Deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office responded along with Colfax Ambulance. When they arrived it was determined that the subject was deceased and not able to be revived. The Dunn County Medical Examiner was called and came to the scene. Upon further investigation it was determined that an autopsy be performed.

Today, September 28, 2017 an autopsy was performed and no physical injuries were found that indicated any foul play or a cause of death. Blood samples were taken for toxicology tests to help determine the cause of death.

As of this time, the name is being withheld pending the notification of family members.

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FOLLOW UP – September 29, 2017

Yesterday, September 28, 2017 I reported that a subject had died on September 27th at the 104 S. Hillside Drive, Wheeler address. As of yesterday when the news release above was sent out, we had not been able to make contact with the victim’s family members.

Last evening, we were able to make contact with family members and made notification along with the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s staff. The person who was deceased was Eugene Thomas, age 55. The medical examiner has made arrangements with the family regarding the body. This matter will be pending until the toxicology test results are complete.

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Subject Wanted After Vehicle Pursuit with Deputies

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Matthew M. Baier, age 31. Baier fled on foot at the termination of a vehicle pursuit with the Sheriff’s Office in the Irvington area yesterday afternoon, August 30th. Baier is currently wanted on a Department of Corrections felony extraditable apprehension request and is a suspect several burglary and property crimes in Dunn County. He is believed to still be on foot and could be anywhere in the Irvington area to the City of Menomonie. Baier is a white male, has a shaved head, was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, is about 6’ 2” tall and weighs about 195 lbs. He is not believed to be armed but that is known. If Baier is spotted or you know his whereabouts, please call the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office at 715-232-1348 or 911.

Body of Missing Woman Recovered in Chippewa River - Town of Rock Creek

Today, August 23, 2017 at about 1:30 p.m. we were able to locate the body of a body of Kathy Schlosser of rural Durand. Her body was located in the Chippewa River about a mile downstream from the CTH H bridge near Caryville in the Town of Rock Creek. Her body was located in about 20 feet of water.

Kathy Schlosser’s family and close friends have been notified and want me to share their gratitude by thanking everyone who helped at this indecent. They are thankful for the closure that locating Kathy’s body will bring to them and those that knew Kathy.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office deputies worked with at least a dozen different people who brought their boats to assist, hundreds of volunteers who came to search land near the river. Food, drinks and many other items were dropped off for those helping, and that allowed the volunteers to keep going without leaving for food and drink.

We also want to thank all of the Fire Departments, EMS agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, search and rescue groups and community volunteer groups who assisted in this effort.