A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Alex Shearer for theft of an UTV after the Ridgeland Tractor Pull that occurred on Memorial Day weekend. The UTV has been recovered. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information related to this incident or the whereabouts of Alex Shearer.    You can call the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office at 715-232-1348 or Inv. Marty Folczyk at 715-231-2925.  Information can also be provided anonymously through the dunncocrimestoppers.com website or the P3 Mobile Tips app.    The incident remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 7:35 PM, the Dunn County Communication Center received a 911 transfer call from the Barron County Sheriff’ Office, reporting a motorcycle crash with injuries. The crash occurred on 145th Street, just north of County Road K in the Township of New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin.   The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Boyceville Ambulance, the Menomonie Fire Department, and Dunn County First Responders responded to the scene. Upon arrival, First Responders located a crashed motorcycle and a male who was unresponsive in the ditch. The male who was unresponsive was the only occupant of the motorcycle. Life saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful.   The Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and pronounced the driver of the motorcycle deceased.   Preliminary investigation showed the motorcycle was traveling northbound on 145th Street, when the motorcycle traveled left of center, entered the west ditch line and struck a field driveway, which caused the motorcycle to leave the ground for a short distance. Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.   The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office.

On April 22, 2024 at approximately 11:23 AM, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office assisted Eau Claire Police Detectives with contacting three suspects in the Township of Elk Mound following an Armed Robbery that took place on Barland Street in Eau Claire on April 18th. Bertrang was charged with armed robbery as a repeat offender and two counts of felony bail-jumping as a repeat offender. Pember was charged with armed robbery as party to a crime as a repeat offender and two counts of felony bail-jumping as a repeat offender. Leonard was charged with armed robbery as party to a crime, two counts of aggravated battery using a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor bail-jumping. All three are being held on $25,000 cash bonds. They are set to appear in court on April 30 in Eau Claire Circuit Court.

SOUTHERN DUNN COUNTY, WIS. - On April 13, 2024, the Dunn County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible body in the Chippewa River, near Happy Island, in Southern Dunn County. Deputies responded to the scene with patrol boats and rescue/recovery equipment. The Wisconsin DNR also assisted at the scene. The body was identified as a missing woman from Eau Claire, 56 year-old Margarite Endres, who had been missing since early February. "The police department extends our condolences to the family and friends of Margarite. We would also like to extend our thanks to the members of the public who provided information, search and rescue teams, and other agencies that assisted in the search." Chief Kelly Bakken, Altoona Police Department The Dunn County Sheriff's Office and Eau Claire Police Department are investigating the incident.

MENOMONIE, WIS. - On April 20, 2024, at approximately 11:54 PM, the Dunn County CommunicationS Center was notified of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of County Road K and 670th Avenue in the Township of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Menomonie Fire Department responded to the scene. Upon law enforcement’s arrival, it was learned there were three patients. The vehicle was located on its passenger’s side and had significant damage. One patient was ejected from the vehicle and two patients needed to be extricated from the vehicle by the Menomonie Fire Department. Due to the number of patients and the amount of extrication needed, assistance was requested from Spring Valley and Elmwood EMS. Three helicopters were also requested for assistance. Two patients were flown from the scene and another patient was transported by EMS and later flown to another hospital. Preliminary investigation shows the vehicle was southbound on County Road K when the vehicle crested a hill in the roadway. The vehicle entered the west ditch and began to correct. The vehicle overcorrected and lost control, striking a tree. Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash. This crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Kevin Bygd Dunn County, Wisconsin

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at approximately 8:08 AM, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that was entering Dunn County westbound on US Highway 12 toward Elk Mound.  The suspect vehicle had reportedly fled after a Trooper approached it when making a traffic stop.  The vehicle crashed into the ditch when exiting the freeway and then re-entered the roadway and fled westbound toward Dunn County at speeds in excess of 100 MPH. The suspect vehicle was approaching the Village of Elk Mound and due to the time of day and amount of traffic, the pursuit was terminated for safety concerns in hopes the suspect would de-escalate his erratic driving behavior.  Numerous Sheriff’s Office personnel responded toward the area.  A Sheriff’s Office Captain clocked the suspect at 107 MPH on Highway 12 westbound as it was nearing the Village of Elk Mound, even after the pursuit had been stopped. A Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to deploy a tire-deflation device (TDD) on the suspect vehicle after it had traveled through the Village of Elk Mound near Highway 40.  The suspect evaded the TDD driving onto the gravel and grass shoulder; it continued northbound at speeds in excess of 100 MPH.  A short time later, Dunn County Highway Department crews working on Highway 40 reported the vehicle was still driving erratic, speeding and traveling in the wrong lane. A Sheriff’s Deputy then attempted to stop the vehicle on CTY TK B north of Menomonie due to the ongoing reckless driving behaviors, but it continued to flee.  The Menomonie Police Department (MPD) attempted to deploy a TDD on CTY TK B near 650th Avenue but were unsuccessful when the suspect vehicle left the roadway and drove through the ditch to avoid the intervention.  The suspect vehicle continued to drive recklessly through a marked work zone and then entered Interstate 94 traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. The suspect vehicle eventually turned around and exited the freeway into North Menomonie, where it traveled south at a high rate of speed.  It turned onto Elm Avenue West where it stopped and Sheriff’s Deputies pinned the vehicle in to prevent further escape and reckless behavior. The driver was apprehended.  He was identified as 47 year-old Roosevelt D. Gills of Chicago, IL.  Gills was transported to the Dunn County Jail and held for charges of Felony Flee/Elude Officers, Felony Recklessly Endangering Safety, Possession of THC, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Fentanyl, and numerous traffic charges. There was no property damage and no injuries reported as a result of the incident.  If you were a witness or victim to the reckless or dangerous driving behaviors of this suspect, you are encouraged to fill out an online witness statement form available on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.DunnCountySheriff.com. Click on Resources and reference traffic case D24-00580. Sheriff Kevin BygdDunn County, WI

On March 27, 2024 at approximately 11:00 AM, an Officer with the Village of Boyceville Police conducted a traffic stop and found the vehicle to be stolen out of Burnsville, Minnesota. Before the officer could re-approach or apprehend the suspect, the vehicle took off and led officers on a pursuit. The Boyceville Police lost sight of the vehicle as it fled from the Village into Northern Dunn County. At around 11:21 AM, Dunn County Sheriff's Deputies were searching the area for the suspect when a deputy located the vehicle and it began to flee again. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle and it fled westbound into St. Croix County at speeds over 100 MPH. The vehicle drove onto side streets and entered a dead-end street where it left the roadway and entered a wooded area which disabled the vehicle. The suspect fled on foot. With assistance from the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, deputies were able to track the suspect into a wooded area using a police K-9. The suspect was located and surrendered to law enforcement. Dunn County Deputies took custody of the suspect and transported him to the Dunn County Jail. The suspect was identified as 39 year-old Brandon Adrian Bondeson of St. Paul, MN. He was held at the Dunn County Jail on charges of Felony Flee/Elude Officer, Theft of Movable Property (Repeater), Alter/Remove Vehicle ID Number, Take/Drive Vehicle Without Owner's Consent (Repeater), Misappropriate ID Information (Repeater), Possession of Methamphetamine, Bail Jumping, and Operate Under the Influence - 6th Violation.

On Friday, January 5th, 2024, shortly before 10:00 am, deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an address in the Town of Elk Mound for a report of a male subject who had approached a residence and removed the doorbell security camera. The male then walked around the side of the residence and entered the home through a sliding patio door. The homeowner was home at the time and confronted the male subject. The male then left the residence in his vehicle, prior to law enforcement arrival. While searching the area for the suspect, the dispatch center received another call indicating the suspect vehicle was observed in the Village of Elk Mound. Deputies responded and made contact with the suspect. He was taken into custody with the assistance of the Elk Mound Police department and transported to the Dunn County jail. The name of the suspect is not being released at this time as the incident remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at approximately 8:37 PM, the Dunn County Communications Center received multiple reports of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 29 and 970th Street in the Township of Elk Mound. One of the vehicles was engulfed in flames. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office, Elk Mound Fire District, Colfax Rescue, Eau Claire Fire Department, Dunn County First Responders, and Mayo One Air Ambulance responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that a northbound pickup truck failed to stop at the stop sign at State Highway 29 and collided with an eastbound vehicle. The pickup truck became engulfed in flames and both occupants were able to escape the burning vehicle with the assistance from bystanders. Both occupants were 16 YO males. The eastbound vehicle’s driver, a 50 YO male, was the sole occupant and was assisted from the vehicle by bystanders and responding deputies. Drivers from both vehicles had serious injuries. One driver was airlifted to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The second was transported via ground ambulance with serious injuries. The passenger of the northbound pickup truck was uninjured and not transported. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s Crash Technical Reconstruction Unit (TRU) responded to the scene and assisted with the investigation. The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol. Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Wisconsin State Patrol, Colfax Police Department, and the Dunn County Highway Department with their assistance with traffic control and reroute, as well as all emergency responders and bystanders that assisted at the scene. Sheriff Kevin Bygd Dunn County, WI

On Friday, January 5th, 2024, shortly before 10:00 am, deputies from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an address in the Town of Elk Mound for a report of a male subject who had approached a residence and removed the doorbell security camera. The male then walked around the side of the residence and entered the home through a sliding patio door. The homeowner was home at the time and confronted the male subject. The male then left the residence in his vehicle, prior to law enforcement arrival. While searching the area for the suspect, the dispatch center received another call indicating the suspect vehicle was observed in the Village of Elk Mound. Deputies responded and made contact with the suspect. He was taken into custody with the assistance of the Elk Mound Police department, and transported to the Dunn County jail. The name of the suspect is not being released at this time as the incident remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office.

WHEATON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Chippewa County, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023. At approximately 1:23 a.m., a Dunn County Sheriff’s deputy began a pursuit in Dunn County of a vehicle. The pursuit continued into Chippewa County and entered the Township of Wheaton, Wis. The pursued vehicle exited Hwy 29 on to 90th Street and continued on 90th Street where it encountered a dead-end, turned around and crashed into a Wisconsin State Patrol cruiser that was providing assistance. The driver of the pursued vehicle is deceased, and the passenger of the vehicle was significantly injured and taken to a local hospital. The Wisconsin State Patrol trooper who was in the cruiser was taken to the hospital for evaluation and later released. The Wisconsin State Patrol and Dunn County Sheriff’s Office both utilize squad and body-worn cameras. DCI is leading the investigation of the officer involved critical incident with assistance from Wisconsin State Patrol Technical Reconstruction Unit, DCI’s Digital Evidence Unit, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation. DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Chippewa County District Attorney when the investigation concludes. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is currently available. Please direct media inquiries to Wisconsin DOJ. [Stock photo]

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation for the annual the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. From Friday, August 18 through Labor Day, officers will work together to get impaired drivers off the roads and keep everyone safe. “We anticipate more people will be out for final summer trips in the coming weeks and we want to make sure every traveler can get to their destination safely. The harm that can come from impaired driving is 100% preventable if everyone plans ahead,” Captain Travis Mayer said. Someone is injured or killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin. Last year in Wisconsin, there were 6,230 alcohol-related crashes, including 155 deaths. Alcohol contributed to more than a quarter of all traffic fatalities. Drug-impaired drivers are also putting people in danger on the roads. A driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications. Last year, there were 1,821 drug-related crashes that caused 64 deaths. Wisconsin law enforcement officers have special training to combat impaired driving: · 6,958 police officers trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement to help detect and remove impaired drivers from the roads · 392 highly trained Drug Recognition Experts - among the most in the nation · 25 multi-jurisdictional high-visibility enforcement task forces operating throughout the year, across the state “The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting all road users from the dangers of impaired driving. We hope drivers will make smart decisions and choose not to drink and drive, but we will be there to stop risky driving behaviors to make sure everyone can have a safe Labor Day holiday,” Captain Travis Mayer said. Everyone should plan ahead for safe travel: · If you plan to celebrate, identify a sober designated driver, or find a safe alternative way home. Never allow someone who is impaired to get behind the wheel. · Protect yourself and your passengers every time you travel. Buckle up, phone down. Watch your speed and eliminate distractions. · If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. Provide as much detail as possible on the driver, vehicle, and location. · Some bars and restaurants have programs to provide patrons a safe ride home. Use the safe ride program, public transportation, or a rideshare service in your area.