Several calls were received this week reporting possible brush fires in progress that turned out to be controlled burns being conducted by the property owners. Sheriff Torgerson includes related attachments (See blow) for your information regarding applicable ordinances, but most importantly, if you plan to burn brush, we ask that you to call Vernon County Dispatch at 608-637-2123 (option1) to report your burn and to call back once you have finished so that fire departments and other resources are not dispatched unnecessarily. Dispatch will then be able to relay if there are any burn bans in place. We appreciate your cooperation.
1/8 Deputies initiated a traffic stop on County O in the Town of Bergen. The driver had a revoked license and after initial evaluation, appeared to be driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and charged with Ignition Interlock Device Tampering, Operating After Revocation, and Operating While Under the Influence-3rd. Driver was transported to the Vernon County Detention Center.
1/10 A deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on US Highway 61 just south of Readstown and initiated a traffic stop after radar gave a reading of 73mph in the 55mph zone. The driver admitted to driving faster than the posted limit while on their way to work. The driver was cited for speeding.
1/10 Dispatch was notified that a horse was in the roadway near South Garden Street in the Village of Ontario. A deputy responded but was unable to find the animal. A second caller stated the horse was now on West South Street just off State Highway 131. The horse was caught and secured at a nearby property. The owner was notified so that they could retrieve the horse.
1/10 Dispatch received a call regarding a car versus deer accident on the 600 block of West South Street in the Village of Ontario. The driver reported that the car was still operational and that the deer was injured but still alive on the south side of the road. A deputy responded and dispatched the animal. The driver reported no injuries.
1/11 A deputy initiated a traffic stop near Vang Road and US Highway 14 in the Town of Coon. The driver received a warning for no working taillights.
Call Type This Week 2025 Year to Date Alarm Responses 8 19 Animal Related Issues 20 30 Assisting Municipalities 30 47 Crimes Against People 14 21 Crimes Against Property 6 11 Domestic Crimes 4 5 Fire Responses 22 31 K9 Calls 1 2 Medical Responses 36 58 Mental Health Cases 4 6 Missing Person Investigations 1 3 Public Talks 1 1 Safety Escorts 1 6 School Walk Throughs 22 26 Search and Rescues 1 1 Security Checks 135 253 Serving Legal Documents 14 30 Suspicious Activity 12 18 Threat Investigations 3 3 Traffic Accidents 16 26 Traffic Related Investigations 158 214 Vehicle Lockouts 7 10 Weapons Investigations 0 0 Unclassified Calls for Service 39 53 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE 594 938 COUNTY JAIL ADMISSIONS 12 18
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON AN ABOVE CRIME, OR ANY CRIME, CALL THE VERNON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT 608-637-8477 OR 1-800-657-6868.
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Roy Torgerson, Sheriff
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