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4 days ago
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Loaded AR-15 found during traffic stop in Wisconsin; one arrested
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A loaded AR-15 was recovered following a traffic stop on May 19 in Fitchburg, leading to the arrest of a passenger who fled the scene. According to the Fitchburg Police Department, officers conducted a stop around 12:30 a.m. near East Badger Road and Rimrock Road. Two teens arrested after early morning burglary in Fond du Lac During the stop, one passenger ran from the vehicle as officers attempted to detain him. He was later located and taken into custody after a brief foot chase. A search of his belongings led to the discovery of a loaded AR-15 pistol-style firearm. Authorities say the passenger, identified as 21-year-old Quayshun High of Fitchburg, is a convicted felon and was on active probation. High was booked into the Dane County Jail on multiple charges including felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting or obstructing an officer. The driver and another passenger were released without criminal charges. A fourth passenger was cited for possession of marijuana and released. Authorities remind drivers to buckle up after semi-truck crash in neighboring state Officers from the Madison Police Department assisted Fitchburg officers during the investigation. This marks the 27th unlawfully possessed or used firearm seized by the Fitchburg Police Department in 2025. Police say the seizures are part of targeted enforcement, community tips, and proactive efforts to reduce gun violence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-03-2025
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2 adults wanted for kidnapping as Fitchburg police continue to search for 5 missing children
Arrest warrants have been issued for two adults as Fitchburg police continue to search for five children who were reported missing earlier this week. Ruth Encarnacion and Isael Rivera are both wanted on five counts of custodial kidnapping of a minor by a relative, according to the Fitchburg Police Department. Police on Thursday announced that they were trying to track down Encarnacion, Rivera, and the kids they live with, including 10-year-old Alexandra Rivera, 9-year-old Alejandro Rivera, 5-year-old Alonzo Rivera, 4-year-old Abigail Rivera, and 9-month-old Adonis Rivera. Law enforcement launched an investigation into the family's whereabouts after receiving a missing person report for Encarnacion on Monday. The Department of Children and Families then reported her five children missing on Wednesday. Police noted that preliminary information indicates the family is traveling in a black 2018 Infiniti QX60 with Massachusetts registration 5GCX18. An Amber Alert hasn't been issued because the designation is 'not intended for missing child incidents involving parental kidnapping or child custody situations that lack specific information about the children in imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death,' according to police. The Fitchburg Police Department Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Worcester District Attorney's Office are working together on the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Fitchburg police at 978-345-9650. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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06-03-2025
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Fitchburg police seek help in search for missing mother, her 5 children
A search is underway in Fitchburg for a missing mother and her five children, authorities announced Thursday afternoon. Officers are trying to track down Ruth Encarnacion and her kids, 10-year-old Alexandra Rivera, 9-year-old Alejandro Rivera, 5-year-old Alonzo Rivera, 4-year-old Abigail Rivera, and 9-month-old Adonis Rivera, according to the Fitchburg Police Department. Police believe the family is traveling in a 2018 Infinity QX60 with Massachusetts registration 5GCX18. Police also noted that Isael Rivera could be accompanying them. There were no additional details immediately available. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to contact Fitchburg police at 978-345-4355. Posted by Fitchburg Police Department on Thursday, March 6, 2025 This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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04-03-2025
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Fitchburg police rescue 'unwell' bobcat from the middle of the road near Madison
An unhealthy bobcat was rescued from a Dane County road over the weekend. The Fitchburg Police Department said it was dispatched around 3 p.m. Saturday after someone reported a bobcat sitting in the middle of the road near Commerce Park Drive and Cottonwood Driv. The area is about six miles from downtown Madison and is surrounded by an industrial park, a movie theater and other businesses. The Military Ridge State Trail is about a block away. Fitchburg police said the cat was "being unsafe and stubborn" in the road, and the caller who reported it said the animal "looked unwell." Wisconsin WildCare, a DeForest-based wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization, helped officers safely remove the bobcat. The animal was turned over to its care. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, bobcats can be found in all 72 Wisconsin counties. WiscNews reported that over 46,500 of them call Wisconsin home. Bobcats are generally between 20 and 30 pounds, the DNR says. They have light brown fur with spots and a short tail with black bands on the top. Historically, bobcats are a northern Wisconsin species, the DNR says, but recently, sightings have increased in the central and southern portions of the state. More: Smith: When it comes to wildcats in Wisconsin, bobcats are king This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fitchburg police rescue sick bobcat from the middle of the road
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28-01-2025
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Police: Seven people arrested following several gun-related incidents in Wisconsin
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – Police with a department in southern Wisconsin say seven people are now in custody following several gun-related incidents. According to a release from the Fitchburg Police Department, multiple gun-related incidents occurred over the last three weeks with several of the incidents being deemed 'very concerning circumstances.' Wisconsin man gets 15 months in prison for role in healthcare kickback scheme In the first incident, officials say a 43-year-old man was pulled over for speeding while on Fish Hatchery Road. After police found a loaded handgun inside the vehicle, the man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. A second incident saw a 36-year-old man get arrested after allegedly running from a stolen car. After searching the vehicle, police say a handgun was found. The 36-year-old man had a hold placed on him by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and he was then booked into the Dance County Jail on the following charges: Operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent Felon in possession of a firearm Carrying a concealed weapon Resisting/obstructing an officer Felony bail jumping In the third incident, a 35-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly tried to discard a handgun in one of the creekbeds on the Nine Springs Golf Course. Following a call for service, officers say they saw the suspect open a car, pull out an item, and start to run. Police stopped the man who claimed he was nervous about drugs that he supposedly had in the car. Officers found the gun the man had thrown into the creekbed leading to the 35-year-old being arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail for being in possession of a firearm. In another incident, police report that a 22-year-old man, wanted for his involvement in a bank robbery, was arrested after trying to run from police while armed with a handgun. He was transferred to federal custody. A 27-year-old driver was said to have been recently stopped for not having a license plate and they were arrested for a second offense of OWI. In addition to the OWI offense, the man was booked into the Dan County Jail for carrying a concealed weapon and going armed while intoxicated after officers found a handgun in his car. Police also say a 33-year-old man was recently arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, as well as for disorderly conduct after he allegedly was causing a disturbance at a church service. Church staff was able to successfully de-escalate the situation until police were able to arrive on the scene to arrest the man. Finally, a 24-year-old man was arrested during a traffic stop related to an investigation into a theft. Domestic disturance in Wisconsin ends with a man stabbed, woman arrested Officers found a handgun hidden underneath a seat in the car causing the 24-year-old to be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. It was noted that he already had a previous conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities say that no one was hurt in any of the mentioned incidents and all the firearms involved were recovered. No other information on any of the seven recent incidents is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
