(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 four’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 four’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.
“There must be accountability for the actions and in-actions of state employees,” says Schmidt. “As the sheriff, I’m angered at how these men were treated and how they died.”
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 – 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 – Wisconsin Statute 946.12(1) – 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 – Waupun Correctional Institution Warden
