15 arrested at Country Thunder music fest in Kenosha County
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department reported 15 arrests and 477 calls for service during the event, which ran July 17-20.
One of those who authorities nabbed is a woman who prosecutors believe tried to sell cocaine while country tunes were cranked in the background.
More: From Darius Rucker to Jon Pardi, 11 top concerts at the Wisconsin State Fair 2025
A member the Kenosha County's Drug Operations Group Strike Team, known as KDOG, got tips about narcotics distribution at the festival, sheriff's officials said in a statement.
KDOG detectives and deputies conducted an undercover operation on Saturday, July 19, that resulted in a woman offering to sell cocaine to a detective, the statement said.
More than 10 grams of cocaine in individual packages, along with numerous items of THC, were seized. Cash and a vehicle that also were seized will be subject to civil forfeiture action, the sheriff's department said in the statement.
Sarah L. Jackson, 34, of West Chicago, Illinois, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and manufacture/delivering cocaine, both felonies. She also was charged with misdemeanor possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jackson appeared in a Kenosha County courtroom on July 21 and was freed from jail the next day after posting a $10,000 cash bond, court records show.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 15 arrested at Country Thunder music fest in Kenosha County
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
17 hours ago
- Newsweek
Hundreds of Inmates Displaced Amid Deadly Midwest Storms
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nearly 400 inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln were displaced after weekend storms damaged parts of the facility. Newsweek has reached out to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and NSP for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Intense storms hit the state and parts of the Midwest over the weekend, killing one person and seriously injuring another. Most inmates at the facility, which houses maximum-, medium-security prisoners, and minimum-security inmates, are over 21 years old. What to Know Early Saturday morning, high winds damaged infrastructure, toppling trees, tearing off roofs and downing power lines, leaving thousands without electricity. As of Sunday morning, more than 18,500 customers are without power in the state according to In Lincoln, the state's capital, two NSP housing units were damaged, leading the NDCS to move 387 incarcerated individuals. NSP is the oldest correctional facility in the state, having opened in 1869. Guards observe inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 25, 2019. Guards observe inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 25, 2019. AP Photo/Nati Harnik About 50 miles north in Waterloo, Nebraska, first responders found a woman dead in a vehicle crushed by a fallen tree in Two Rivers State Recreation Area. The Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department said in a Saturday Facebook post: "Upon arrival, emergency personnel found 1 female, had sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The male passenger was pinned in the vehicle, which had sustained extensive damage from the fallen tree." The man was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) with "life-threatening injuries," the post said. Elsewhere in the Midwest, flooding hit parts of Wisconsin, leaving around 50,000 people without power in the state, according to In Colorado, nearly 200 inmates were evacuated over the weekend due to the Lee Fire. What People Are Saying Nebraska Department of Correctional Services told the Associated Press in a statement: "There are no reported injuries, and all staff and incarcerated individuals are safe and accounted for." Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in this tragic incident and want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victim's family. We are also grateful for the coordinated efforts of all the agencies involved in this complex rescue." The official X account of the Wisconsin State Fair said in a Saturday post: "After last night's flash flooding resulted in the early closure of State Fair Park, Wisconsin State Fair officials have determined the Fair Park will not reopen for Sunday, August 10. We understand the disappointment you may feel as our team works all year for these 11 days. However, the safety of our Fairgoers, team, partners, and vendors will always be our top priority." After last night's flash flooding resulted in the early closure of State Fair Park, Wisconsin State Fair officials have determined the Fair Park will not reopen for Sunday, August 10. We understand the disappointment you may feel as our team works all year for these 11 days.... — Wisconsin State Fair (@wistatefair) August 10, 2025 What Happens Next? Severe weather canceled several events across the region, including the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, and led to the cancellation of visits at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Flash flooding and strong thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the region on Sunday.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police in Wisconsin arrest 15 people, handout nearly 200 citations during 2025 country music festival
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin reported on Thursday that it made 15 arrests and handed out nearly 200 citations during a country music festival from July 17-20. According to the release, the Sheriff's Office also recorded 473 service calls across the weekend as the 2025 Country Thunder music festival returned to Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Brown County Emergency Management apologizes for alert sent to people outside of warning area The arrest types varied, with five cited as Disorderly Conduct (two were specified as Domestic Violence). The full list of arrests/charges is as follows: Three charges of Disorderly Conduct Two charges of Disorderly Conduct (Domestic Violence) Two charges of Possession of Marijuana Criminal Trespassing Resisting/Obstructing an Officer Battery (Domestic Violence) Manufacturing/Delivering 1-5 grams of Cocaine Possession with Intent to Deliver 1-5 grams of Cocaine Bail Jumping False Imprisonment Warrant A total of 194 Traffic/Ordinance Citations were handed out, with the majority (57) being for underage alcohol violations. The full list of citations can be seen in the release. Another arrest was made after a tip was reported to the KDOG STRIKE Team alleging narcotics distribution on the campground. According to the release, the investigation identified Sarah Jackson of West Chicago, Illinois as the suspect. Detectives and deputies conducted an undercover operation, trying to get Jackson to sell cocaine to an official. She was subsequently arrested and officials seized multiple packages of THC and over 10 grams of cocaine. Cash and a vehicle were also recovered, as she faces the following charges: Possession With Intent to Deliver Cocaine Manufacture or Delivery of Cocaine Possession of THC Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Green Bay man sentenced to 5 years for reckless homicide in fatal 2023 Cass Street shooting Jackson's bond was set at $10,000. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Yahoo
15 arrested at Country Thunder music fest in Kenosha County
Clearly, the excitement over seeing Hardy and Jelly Roll perform at this year's Country Thunder music festival in Twin Lakes proved to be a little too much for some people. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department reported 15 arrests and 477 calls for service during the event, which ran July 17-20. One of those who authorities nabbed is a woman who prosecutors believe tried to sell cocaine while country tunes were cranked in the background. More: From Darius Rucker to Jon Pardi, 11 top concerts at the Wisconsin State Fair 2025 A member the Kenosha County's Drug Operations Group Strike Team, known as KDOG, got tips about narcotics distribution at the festival, sheriff's officials said in a statement. KDOG detectives and deputies conducted an undercover operation on Saturday, July 19, that resulted in a woman offering to sell cocaine to a detective, the statement said. More than 10 grams of cocaine in individual packages, along with numerous items of THC, were seized. Cash and a vehicle that also were seized will be subject to civil forfeiture action, the sheriff's department said in the statement. Sarah L. Jackson, 34, of West Chicago, Illinois, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and manufacture/delivering cocaine, both felonies. She also was charged with misdemeanor possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jackson appeared in a Kenosha County courtroom on July 21 and was freed from jail the next day after posting a $10,000 cash bond, court records show. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 15 arrested at Country Thunder music fest in Kenosha County
