Court Sentences Man Convicted Of Homicide In Fatal Traffic Incident

The Court has sentenced Christopher Peterson, on convictions from a fatal traffic incident that occurred in May of 2020. 

UPDATE: Criminal Complaint Details Alleged Events Leading To Fatal Apple River Stabbing

Court orders $1M cash bond for Nicolae Miu on charges of homicide and attempted homicide.

Stabbing Incident On Apple River Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 4 Injured; Suspect In Custody

St. Croix Sheriff’s Office Requests Anyone With Video Of Incident Contact Them

First Of Two Men Sentenced On Rusk County Double-Homicide Case

Joseph Falk to serve two concurrent sentences of life in state prison without the possibility of parole.

High-Speed Pursuit In Burnett County Results In Felony Charges For Two

Men Allegedly Had A Juvenile In Vehicle With Them During High-Speed Pursuit.

State Patrol Arrests Rice Lake Man In Washburn County For OWI, 5th Offense

The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (drugged driving) 5th offense.

Court Accepts Deferred Agreement On Charge Filed Against Siren Police Chief

The Court has accepted a Deferred Agreement on a case involving Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers.

Court Sentences Trego Man On Convictions From Attempted Homicide Case

Convictions stemming from incident during which man drove his UTV over another individual. 

Man ‘Brandishing Handgun During A Disagreement’ Arrested, In Custody: Police

A 28-year-old male has been taken into custody following an incident where he was allegedly brandishing a handgun during a disagreement

Court Denies Motion To Modify $50K Cash Bond For Man Facing Heroin Charges

Joint Investigation Into Heroin Distribution In Burnett County Resulted In Arrests Of Two Shell Lake Residents

Two Charged With Intent To Deliver Fentanyl Each Receive High Cash Bond

Over 60 Grams Of Suspected Fentanyl Located During Traffic Stop.

Court Sentences Man For Convictions On Child Sex Crimes

Undercover Online Sex Sting Led To Criminal Convictions For Man.

Third Person Sentenced On Convictions From Sawyer County Bar Burglary Investigation

The Court has sentenced Vicki Hirtreiter following charges of burglary of the Black Iron Bar & Grill in Sawyer County.

Convicted Sex Offender To Be Released In Barron County July 26, 2022

*Barron County Sex Offender Information Bulletin*

CyberTip Leads To Arrest Of Spooner Man For Possession Of Child Pornography

Spooner Man Charged With Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.

Narcotics, Weapons Seized After Polk County Authorities Execute Multiple Search Warrants

6 adults were brought to jail, according to Sheriff Waak.

Man Sentenced For Fleeing From Barron County Law Enforcement

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald was injured during pursuit of suspect.

Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictments On Six Wisconsin Cases

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned the following indictments.

Court Accepts Woman’s Plea To Reduced OWI Charge; Orders Sentence

The Court accepts plea to reduced charge stemming from arrest for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence with 5 children in the car.

Man Sentenced On Drug Convictions Stemming From DNR Search Warrant

DNR Search Warrant Regarding Suspected Poaching Uncovered Drug House.

Officers Seize Several Grams Of Fentanyl; Criminal Charges Filed Against Two

Sawyer County Judge, the Hon. John Yackel, orders $25,000 cash bonds for both.

Former St. Croix Casino General Manager Sentenced For Tax Fraud

Leva Oustigoff Jr., 60, of Cumberland, WI, was sentenced by a U.S. District Judge to federal prison for making false statements on his taxes.

UPDATE: 32-Year-Old Dies Of Apparent Drug Overdose; Suspect In Custody

Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a possible overdose at a residence just east of Rice Lake.

Office Manager For Veterinary Hospital Sentenced To One Year For Kickback Scheme

Joleen Minnich, 41, of Chippewa Falls, WI, was sentenced by a U.S. District Judge to prison for wire fraud and filing a false tax return.