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Barron, Wisconsin · BarronBARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - A lengthy investigation that culminated in the arrest of Joshua Sergent, age 40, of Barron, WI, has resulted in nearly a dozen felony charges including sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. Following Sergent’s arrest he appeared for a bail bond hearing and the Hon. James Babler ordered a $5,000 signature bond for Sergent. Read the full story below:See the Story
Insider: Signature Bond Ordered For Barron Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Child
Rice Lake · Rice LakeRICE LAKE, Wis. — Dave Greschner sees stuff that most of us don’t. Greschner, of Rice Lake, has spent much of his 70 years in the outdoor haunts of northern Wisconsin capturing details that most of us would miss because we move too fast, aren’t paying attention or simply haven't yet learned to “see” as he has.
Luckily for us, Greschner has assembled bits and pieces of a lifetime outdoors into a new book, his first, “Soul of the Outdoors, Ref…See the Story
Wisconsin author reflects on 'Soul of the Outdoors' in new book
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Cumberland · CumberlandBARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - A death investigation in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, has led to a serious criminal conviction for 39-year-old Rosemarie Hart, formerly of Cumberland, WI. The case, which began with a welfare check in May 2023, has culminated in a conviction of 2nd-degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. Hart has been sentenced in Barron County Circuit Court on her conviction. The homicide charge was dismissed as part of the settlement negoti…See the Story
Insider: Former Cumberland Resident Receives Felony Conviction From Barron County Fatal Overdose Case
Chetek · ChetekBARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - An investigation into suspected sharing of child pornography online has led to a criminal conviction for Jarel Flory, age 35, of Chetek, WI. The Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) assisted the Barron County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation. Criminal charges were filed against Jarel Flory, age 35, of Chetek, WI, following a law enforcement investigation into suspected online sharing of child por…See the Story
Chetek Man Sentenced On Conviction For Possession Of Child Pornography
Rice Lake · Rice LakeRICE LAKE, WI -- On Wednesday, the Rice Lake Police Department issued the following update on the search for missing Melissa Davis and request for community assistance. Press Release On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Rice Lake Police Department, with the assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, and Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory conducted a thorough search of the residence last know to be occupied by Melissa Davis. A land a…See the Story
Rice Lake Police Seek Community Help In Search For Missing Woman Melissa Davis
Memorial Day · Barron CountyBy WQOW staff Click here for updates on this story BARRON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WQOW) — A tragic crash on Memorial Day 2023 left three people dead, including two children, in Barron County. On Thursday, the DA said no criminal charges will be filed in the case. The crash involved a van with 10 people inside, and a car with four people inside. It happened on Highway 25 near County Road A, north of Ridgeland. A 54-year-old in the van died, as w…See the Story
Year after fatal crash, DA says no charges will be filed
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