Accident in Hillsboro Involves Elroy Man & Pair of Wonewoc Residents
Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports a 2 vehicle head on collision on County Road W in the Town of Hillsboro. On February 7th, 2021 around 11:00am, a vehicle driven by Tyler Stanek of rural Elroy was pulling out of a private driveway. Stanek reported to the Vernon County Sheriff’s office that he was trying to turn into the east bound lane but lost control of his vehicle due to slippery road conditions. This caused him to enter into the west bound lane. Michelle Noll and her passenger Cynthia Gade of rural Wonewoc were traveling west on County Road W when Stanek entered their lane of travel. The 2 vehicles collided head on. Gade was transported by Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service to St. Joseph’s Hospital with non-life threating injuries. Noll was transported to St. Joseph’s hospital by private vehicle with non-life threating injuries. Stanek did not report any injuries at the accident scene.
Viroqua, Wis. (WKBT) – Partners in law enforcement carry a special bond. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office recently lost one of their own. The respect and appreciation for a fallen partner are just as important even if that friend has four legs.
With great sadness, Vernon County Sheriff John B. Spears reports the untimely passing of K-9 Officer Myk . Myk was…
Remembering a falling loved one or friend is not a day we look forward to reach. It’s hard enough to find the words.
“It’s gonna be tough,” Deputy Adam Malin said, as he began to speak for Myk’s memorial service Wednesday afternoon.
Sheriff’s departments’ efforts are working to stop COVID-19 In four counties
DRIFTLESS - While the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution may have struggled with a massive COVID-19 outbreak recently, the local county jails seem to be doing much better in dealing with it.
In fact, Crawford County, where PDCCI is located reported that their jail has not experienced any COVID-19 infection among the inmates or jail staff.
Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick was quick to credit the staff for that accomplishment. And, a robot that kills germs throughout the facility with ultraviolet light.
McCullick is also quick to note that the both the department and the court system were quick to act to reduce the jail population and its an effort that continues amidst the pandemic.