(Juneau) The county’s top cop says the alleged felonious acts of Brian Hellenbrand and Richard Hron will not be tolerated in Dodge County. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says he is thankful that no one was injured during the two pursuits as it is very dangerous for all involved when someone flees from law enforcement. He adds that his agency will responsibly pursue these individuals and hold them accountable.
Schmidt says their actions must always weigh the importance of holding those who commit crimes responsible and the safety of citizens, while also acting as a deterrent for others who may consider this type of behavior in the future.
The sheriff also is reminding the public to stay alert when driving and when you see an emergency vehicle, immediately pull over to the side of the road and stop. Schmidt notes the sooner a motorist stops, the safer everyone on the road will be.
He says you never know if that emergency vehicle is responding to a medical emergency, an armed robbery, or if they are pursuing someone who is fleeing law enforcement. Schmidt asks all drivers to be safe and if they find themselves about to pulled over, a decision to flee is a costly one and could cause a serious crash and cost someone their life.
