The Vernon County Sheriff's Office concludes a busy week
The Vernon County Sheriff's Office engaged in a variety of law enforcement and community service activities for the week ending October 24. Sheriff Roy Torgerson released an overview highlighting ongoing operations, emergency responses, and key incidents handled by deputies throughout the county.
Deputies responded to multiple traffic incidents and impaired driving offenses across several municipalities. Notable incidents included a two-vehicle collision on County Road K caused by improper lane usage, as well as separate arrests for operating under the influence in the Town of Hamburg and along State Highway 35 in Bergen. A traffic stop on US Highway 14 near the county line resulted in the apprehension of both the driver and a passenger wanted on multiple outstanding domestic abuse and drug charges.
Community safety calls and property crime investigations also comprised a significant portion of the weekly report. In La Farge, law enforcement assisted after a young child wandered out of a daycare facility uninjured. Deputies investigated property crimes including stolen hunting boats in Bergen, criminal damage to a vehicle in Hillsboro, shoplifting incidents in Readstown, and a burglary involving a missing safe on Prestegard Road in Kickapoo. Additionally, authorities initiated investigations into suspected financial exploitation of elderly residents in Viroqua and followed up on well-being concerns in Ontario.
Todd Coppernoll oversees local news for WRCO and WRCE radio in Richland Center. Having served Richland Center as Mayor for three terms, Todd brings a unique perspective, and a familiar voice to the news. The focus is local, and so is the reporter.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.