Charges Filed in Tomah Homicide

Charges filed in Tomah homicide

TOMAH, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Charges have been filed against the Illinois man accused of trying to kill a woman in Tomah. 38-year-old Derek Johnson is facing charges of attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and more. Tomah Police say on October 6th, officers were called to an address on Green Acres Avenue for [...]

Suspect in Tomah hammer attack now charged with attempted homicide

A $1 million cash bond is set on Friday for an Illinois man now charged with attempted homicide in a hammer attack in Tomah that severely injured a woman earlier this week. Derek Johnson appeared in court after he was released from a hospital due to his injuries from the the incident. Multiple other charges including aggravated battery were also filed as a result of the Tuesday attack at a Tomah residence. That afternoon, police were called to …

Man charged after Tomah woman says she was strangled and struck with hammer more than 20 times

Official charges have been filed against Derek Johnson, 38, the man accused of trying to kill a woman in a Tomah home on Tuesday.