Nine Charged In Connection To Deaths At Waupun Correctional

(Juneau) As a result of the investigation into the four deaths at Waupun Correctional, nine people have been charged.

Fifty-year-old Gwendolyn Peachy of Burnett who is a registered nurse, 29-year-old Brandon Fisher of Fox Lake who is a correctional lieutenant, and 27-year-old Tanner Leopold of Waupun who is a correctional sergeant were arrested in connection to the death of decedent three.

In connection to decedent fourโ€™s death 39-year-old Jamall Russel of Beaver Dam who is a correctional officer, 31-year-old Alexander Hollfelder of Waupun who is a correctional sergeant, 29-year-old Brandon Fisher of Fox Lake who is a correctional lieutenant, and 47-year-old Jessica Hosfelt of Oshkosh who is a registered nurse were arrested.

Also in connection with decedent fourโ€™s death are four individuals facing felony Misconduct in Public Office charges. They are Jamall Russel, 35-year-old Sarah Ransbottom of Oshkosh who is a correctional officer, 41-year-old Jeramie Chalker of Brandon who is a correctional sergeant, and former Waupun Correctional Institution warden Randall Hepp.

Sheriff Dale Schmidt says these investigations has shown blatant disregard for the safety of human beings.

โ€œThere must be accountability for the actions and in-actions of state employees,โ€ says Schmidt. โ€œAs the sheriff, Iโ€™m angered at how these men were treated and how they died.โ€

All nine had their initial appearances in court yesterday (Wednesday) and each one as a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 11th.

Abuse of Residents of Penal Facilities – Wisconsin Statute 940.29 – Class I Felony

  • Gwendolyn Peachey (Vick) – Age 50 of Burnett – Registered Nurse
  • Brandon Fisher – Age 29 of Fox Lake – Correctional Lieutenant โ€“ 2 Counts
  • Tanner Leopold – Age 27 of Waupun – Correctional Sergeant
  • Jamall Russel – Age 39 of Beaver Dam – Correctional Officer
  • Alexander Hollfelder – Age 31 of Waupun – Correctional Sergeant
  • Jessica Hosfelt – Age 47 of Oshkosh – Registered Nurse

Misconduct in Public Office โ€“ Wisconsin Statute 946.12(1) โ€“ Class I Felony

  • Jamall Russel – Age 39 of Beaver Dam – Correctional Officer
  • Sarah Ransbottom – Age 35 of Oshkosh – Correctional Officer
  • Jeramie Chalker – Age 41 of Brandon – Correctional Sergeant
  • Randall Hepp โ€“ Waupun Correctional Institution Warden