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7 days ago
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Door County Sheriff's Deputy rescues fawn born after mother deer hit by a car
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A Door County Sheriff's Deputy stepped in to rescue a newborn animal on the road after being alerted to a car vs. deer accident on Monday. The Door County Sheriff's Office posted a photo of Deputy Becker, one of the humane officers with the department, holding a fawn. Wisconsin DNR: Limit time outside due to Canadian wildfire smoke Dep. Becker was alerted to the scene of an accident involving a deer and a car, and upon arrival, she saw the deer that was hit, having given birth to a fawn after the accident. Stepping into action, Dep. Becker rescued the fawn, bringing it to Green Bay's Wildlife Sanctuary so that it can live a safe and peaceful life. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-02-2025
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Door County man convicted of 15 felonies in money laundering case
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – An 81-year-old Door County man was convicted of multiple felonies on Feb. 12 for his role in a large-scale money laundering operation. Dale F. Pautsch of Nasewaupee pleaded no contest and was found guilty of 15 felonies, including theft in a business setting and money laundering while knowingly receiving or acquiring proceeds. Man in Wisconsin with multiple open court cases arrested for OWI, authorities ask public for more information Pautsch was convicted in two separate criminal cases: : Theft–Business Setting ($10,000–$100,000) Increased Penalty for Elder Person Victim Money Laundering–Knowingly Receives/Acquires Proceeds ($10,000–$100,000) Theft–Business Setting (Over $100,000) Money Laundering–Knowingly Receives/Acquires Proceeds (Over $100,000) Multiple additional theft charges with enhanced penalties for elder victims : Theft–Business Setting ($10,000–$100,000) (Five counts) Theft–Business Setting (Over $100,000) The Door County Sheriff's Office said the ten-month investigation identified 23 victims, with total losses reaching $1,138,000. Two arrested in Manitowoc County after allegedly obtaining and distributing 'large quantities' of cocaine Pautsch was arrested on June 27, 2024. Authorities later seized his property, including a business in Gardner, a house and rental properties in Nasewaupee, two vehicles, a UTV, jewelry, and approximately $160,000. He is scheduled to return to the Door County Courthouse on May 29 for sentencing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
