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‘Brown County K-9s are not for sale': Sheriff addresses situation surrounding one of its K-9s
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain wrote a letter to the community on Monday, detailing a situation involving the department's K-9 Unit. The letter from Sheriff Delain says that 'considerable misinformation' has been recently shared regarding K-9 Dorian and his handler, and that the situation needs to be updated. Village of Kimberly to explore changing police services, residents invited to listening sessions 'Our K9 Unit and Bomb Squad, which includes Dorian, is critical in explosive detection and suspicious item response here in Brown County, as well as throughout Northeast Wisconsin. I attribute those team's skills, including those of our K-9s, as one of the reasons for our success in knowing that we have safe events in Brown County, including safely hosting the NFL Draft in April which brought in over 600,000 people without any major incidents.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain The letter said that while each K-9 is paired with a specifically trained handler, they are not personally owned by them. 'While the bond between a handler and their canine partner is strong, it's important to understand that these are working dogs and are resources of the Brown County Sheriff's Office and you, the taxpayers,' Sheriff Delain's letter said. The letter continued, citing that recent information to K-9 Dorian is 'sick and in pain' and should be retired as 'inaccurate' and 'false.' Sheriff Delain's letter consisted of several bullet-pointed details, explicitly stating that K-9 Dorian's longtime veterinarian examined him on Friday, May 29. According to the letter, the veterinarian said that Dorian was both doing well and that there were no concerns about him 'performing his duties.' The situation arose as K-9 Dorian's handler met with Sheriff Delain on April 17, 2025, when they requested to purchase Dorian or have another organization purchase him so they could still work together at another agency. Sheriff Delain's letter said that the answer was no; however, at no point in the meeting did the handler reportedly indicate any issues with Dorian. The handler did accept a deputy role at another agency starting in June, also that it was clear that K-9 Dorian would remain and transition to a new handler. Sheriff Delain said that upon the handler's decision to accept a position elsewhere, the Brown County Sheriff's Office started planning to transition K-9 Dorian to another handler. 'It is important to know that Brown County has very successfully transitioned K9s from one handler to another numerous times in the past,' Sheriff Delain's letter said. However, multiple attempts from staff to speak with Dorian's handler were allegedly ignored. 'Dorian's handler knowingly failed to contact the supervisor; however, the handler's labor union was helpful and able to work with management to arrange for a mutually agreed upon date and time for Dorian to be picked up from the handler's house.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain Furthermore, Sheriff Delain added that they picked up Dorian at the house, however, they were met by a news camera. In addition, Sheriff Delain mentioned that the situation is not so simple, as getting a new police K-9 is complicated. Green Bay Metro Fire Department alerting residents of scam involving fake inspectors 'This is not as simple as accepting money to purchase another K9. The acquisition of a police K-9 involves an extensive selection process and training that takes months to complete to secure all the proper certifications. I owe it to the citizens of Brown County to do what is right for public safety. Brown County K-9s are not for sale, will not be part of a new employment deal, and will always receive the best care and treatment from unbiased professionals. I feel a strong duty to this community where I grew up and have served for nearly 30 years. I want to thank you for your trust in me and in the Brown County Sheriff's Office, I want to thank the many people who reached out to me knowing that there was more to the story. I remain committed to transparency, safety and service to all residents of our community.' Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain No additional information was provided. Local 5 will provide updates as needed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Man accused of hate crime homicide at Green Bay prison formally withdraws insanity plea
A man going to trial in June for the homicide of his cellmate at Green Bay Correctional Institution has withdrawn his insanity plea. Jackson Vogel, 25, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide as a hate crime for the August 2024 death of 19-year-old Micah Laureano. The trial is scheduled for June 2-5. Vogel is accused of strangling Laureano in their shared cell on the night of Aug. 27, 2024. According to court records, Vogel admitted to guards that he killed Laureano because he was "bored," and Micah 'checked all the boxes,' including the teen's race and perceived sexual orientation, which he referred to with slurs. Records indicate that Vogel, who is White, had a history of making death threats and white supremacist declarations before he was placed in a cell with Laureano, who was Black and Hispanic. At his arraignment in October 2024, Vogel pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, commonly referred to as an insanity plea. At a status conference in March, attorneys discussed issues with securing an expert to testify about Vogel's insanity defense. In April, Vogel's attorney, Ann Larson, filed a letter stating that Vogel wished to withdraw that plea and "proceed to jury trial with a not guilty plea." Vogel's plea was not formally changed until Brown County Circuit Court Judge Donald Zuidmulder approved the new plea at Vogel's final pre-trial conference May 21. The change means Vogel's trial will only consist of one phase, rather than possible second phase to determine his criminal responsibility. It also means that if he is convicted, Vogel will face life in prison, rather than the possibility of life in a mental health facility. Vogel is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for attempted homicide in Manitowoc County. According to court records, he repeatedly stabbed his mother in 2016, when he was 16 years old, at their home in Two Rivers. Laureano was serving a three-year sentence for assault and vehicle theft. While the Brown County Sheriff's Office initially stated the two had been cellmates for just hours before Laureano's death Aug. 27, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in May told USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin that Vogel and Laureano had been cellmates for five days, since Aug. 22. RELATED: Micah Laureano feared for his safety at Green Bay Correctional Institution. Then, he was killed. In a separate criminal case, Vogel is charged in Racine County with one count of threat to a family member of an officer of the court, and one count of threat to a prosecutor. According to a criminal complaint, Vogel, while incarcerated at Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility in spring 2024, mailed death threats to the Manitowoc County judge and prosecutor who oversaw his 2016 case. He has a status conference scheduled for that case after his homicide trial, on June 23. Laureano's mother, Phyllis Laureano, filed a federal lawsuit in February against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and prison officials, alleging they violated her son's constitutional rights by allowing him to suffer cruel and unusual punishment. Laureano's death was the second homicide at Green Bay Correctional Institution in less than two years — and the second resulting in a hate crime charge. Contact Kelli Arseneau at 920-213-3721 or karseneau@ Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @ArseneauKelli. This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Man accused of hate crime killing at Green Bay prison withdraws insanity plea
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Brown County Sheriff's Office looking to identify alleged porch theif
BELLEVUE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Brown County are asking for the public's help as they look to identify a suspect who allegedly stole a package from a porch. Officer-involved shooting in Wisconsin, investigation ongoing According to a post on social media from the Brown County Sheriff's Office, a woman was seen stealing a package at 11:49 a.m. on April 17 off the front porch of a Bellevue home. Officials are asking that anyone who may recognize the suspect to the Sheriff's Office at 920-391-7450. Anyone looking to submit an anonymous tip and possibly be eligible for an award is asked to contact the Green Bay Area Crime Stoppers by phone at 920-432-STOP (7867), through their website at or through the P3 tip app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-04-2025
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Video shows moment train splits semi trailer in half in southern Minnesota
A dash camera captured the dramatic moment a train hit a semi, splitting its trailer in half and sending grain flying in southern Minnesota on Friday. The Brown County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at 24170 U.S. Highway 14 in Sleepy Eye at approximately 2:13 p.m. A 24-year-old man from New Richmond, Minnesota, had been driving a 1996 International Harvester semi tractor-trailer combination westbound on Highway 14 when he attempted to turn into a business, according to the sheriff's office. That's when the semi was struck by a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad train. Inside the train were two men, ages 56 and 57, both from Madison Lake, Minnesota. Authorities say they were treated on the scene for minor injuries. Both the semi and the train were damaged, while the grain trailer was totaled. The sheriff's office reminds drivers to slow down, stop and listen when approaching a railroad crossing, and to have patience and stay back if necessary. It adds that drivers should look both ways before crossing, avoid stopping on train tracks and never drive around or under gates or past flashing lights at a crossing.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Semi-trailer attempting to turn into business split in half by train
SLEEPY EYE, Minn. (WFLA)— A semi-trailer was split in half by a train on Friday as it attempted to turn into a business. On April 4, a 1996 International Harvester semi tractor-trailer driven by a 24-year-old man from Minnesota was turning into a business when it was hit by a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad train, the Brown County Sheriff's Office said. WATCH: Semi-trailer attempting to turn into business split in half by train WATCH: Dire wolf puppies howl for the first time in over 10,000 years Cooler Tuesday, rain clears out by this evening Dashcam footage showed the semi turning and the grain trailer splitting in half by the train in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The driver and the two people on the train were treated at the scene with minor injuries, deputies said. Deputies remind drivers to follow railroad crossing safety tips. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
