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Police officer in Wisconsin injured in struggle with suspect who allegedly had stolen AR-15, other firearms
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a struggle during a search warrant where a suspect with multiple firearms resisted arrest. According to the Sun Prairie Police Department, officers and detectives were aided by the Dane County Tactical Response Team in the search warrant concerning a weapons violation investigation. Police officer in Wisconsin 'adopted' by a cuddly partner during routine traffic stop The investigation into a convicted felon, identified as Lloyd Watson, resulted in an active warrant for his arrest. Officers performed the search warrant within the 400 block of South Bird Street on Friday morning. The officer was injured due to resistance reportedly displayed by Watson. Officers seized multiple firearms and several rounds of ammunition, including a stolen AR-15. Police association in Wisconsin's largest city calls city's labor tactics a 'betrayal' of its officers Police Chief Kevin Warych said the following in the release: 'These are especially dangerous situations, where officers put their lives on the line with the goal of removing dangerous weapons from our city streets. We commend our detectives and officers for their quick and efficient response to this investigation. We also extend our appreciation to the Dane County Sheriff's Office for their assistance during the execution of the search warrant.' Police Chief Kevin Warych Additional charges are reportedly forthcoming. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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23-07-2025
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One killed in Fond du Lac County after head-on collision, another seriously injured with three vehicles involved
OAKFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – An 81-year-old woman from south central Wisconsin was killed during a head-on collision in Fond du Lac County on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, multiple 911 calls reported the crash on U.S. Highway 151 near Thill Road in Oakfield, with deputies and State Patrol Troopers responding. 'Crashes like this are avoidable': Squad car in Wisconsin severely damaged after being hit by suspected intoxicated driver Two Dane County Sheriff's Office deputies were in the area for an assignment and witnessed the collision as it happened, immediately providing medical aid to those involved. An 81-year-old woman from the Sun Prairie area was pronounced dead at the scene, with a 59-year-old Waupun man seriously injured and hospitalized for treatment. Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman was heading southbound when she may have suffered a medical emergency, crossing over the grass median into the northern lanes and hitting the Waupun man's vehicle. Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after farewell show The man reportedly attempted to avoid the collision by maneuvering away, subsequently sideswiping another vehicle. The third vehicle's occupants reported no injuries. No additional details are available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Body recovered from Wisconsin's Lake Monona during week-long search for missing boater
DANE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Late Friday night, authorities say a body was recovered from Wisconsin's Lake Monona while search efforts were ongoing for a boater who went missing a week prior. Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Office say that around 9:45 p.m. on May 23, search teams recovered a male body while on Lake Monona. The release states that detectives 'will continue their investigation' and the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office will be performing additional testing to confirm the identity of the man. Three people dead after two-vehicle Marinette County crash, missed stop sign Saturday's release did not specifically note anything about the boater who went missing when a group's sailboat capsized on Friday, May 16. However, search efforts have been ongoing on Lake Monona for the missing man since last week. The Dane County Sheriff's Office would like to thank first responders from the Madison Fire Department, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fontana Fire Department, along with volunteers from Bruce's Legacy, Wisconsin K9 SOS Search and Rescue and other community members who assisted in the extensive search efforts over the last week. Dane County Sheriff's Office No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
