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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Overwhelming community outreach helps Menasha Police Department quickly identify fishing gear vandals
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The two individuals believed to be involved in a recent incident involving were quickly found by police thanks to what they say was an overwhelming amount of help from the community. According to a release from the Menasha Police Department, the individuals involved in the recent fishing gear vandalism incident near the Menasha Locks were positively identified just four hours after the case was made public. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office releases dash cam video of pursuit through airport taxiway Police say this is thanks to what was the overwhelming number of tips and messages from the public that helped to directly lead to the identification of both of the individuals involved in the incident. The department says it also received several calls and messages asking how they could help the young victims, with numerous calls asking how to make donations coming from all throughout the Fox Valley. This wasn't just a case of identifying suspects, it was a powerful example of what happens when a community pays attention and takes action. The support, the outrage, and the generosity we've seen remind us why serving Menasha matters. We're grateful, and we're proud. Lt. Matt Lenss, the Menashsa Police Department While the Menasha Police Department is not actively soliciting donations, officers say the MPD will facilitate the collection of donations from the members of the community who wish to do so. Green Bay Metro Fire Department holding its first-ever 'Rescue Rally' Donations will be accepted at the Menasha Police Department from now through Friday, June 6, at 4:00 p.m. during normal business hours. All donations will be going directly to the victims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Trio arrested in Fond du Lac County after nearly 18-mile pursuit, drove on airport's taxiway
(WFRV) – Following a nearly 18-mile police chase that included places like the Fond du Lac County Airport, I-41 and Highway 151, three people were arrested. According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, on May 19, around 8 a.m., a deputy saw a vehicle on I-41 that was reportedly previously involved in a police chase in Grand Chute. When the deputy turned on their emergency lights, the vehicle allegedly started to flee on Highway 151. During the pursuit, additional deputies joined the chase. The release says the Fond du Lac County Communications Center got a 911 call from a passenger in the suspect vehicle. Police in Wisconsin rescue Illinois man from sinking Jeep, arrested for OWI The caller reportedly was 'screaming for help' and asking to be let out of the vehicle. At one point, the vehicle reportedly left the road and went into a ditch before coming back on the road and hitting a sheriff's squad car. However, the vehicle reportedly regained control and headed toward the Fond du Lac County Airport. The vehicle did end up going onto airport property and onto a taxiway. Authorities say the vehicle left airport property by driving through a field and tried getting back onto I-41. A PIT maneuver by authorities ended up getting the vehicle under control. Two passengers and the driver were taken into custody. The release says a follow-up investigation revealed the occupants of the vehicle were thinking about getting into a shootout with law enforcement during the chase. A K9 later ending up finding a backpack in a swampy area that contained drug paraphernalia. Additionally, a loaded handgun that was allegedly thrown from the vehicle just before the chase ended was found. 'Click it or Ticket:' Wisconsin State Patrol to step up seat belt enforcement Below is a breakdown of the charges that are being referred for those involved: Driver – 27-year-old man from Menasha Felony fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer First degree recklessly endangering safety Felon in possession of a firearm Possession of narcotics Felony bail jumping Passenger – 27-year-old man from Menasha Felon in possession of a firearm Possession of methamphetamine Possession of narcotic drugs Threats to law enforcement Passenger – 31-year-old woman Felony bail jumping (two counts) Possession of narcotic drugs Possession of drug paraphernalia Officials say the chase covered 17.9 miles, and four sheriff's squad cars were damaged during it. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
