Waupun Man Heading To Trial For Overdose Death
(Waupun) A 40-year-old Waupun man suspected of purchasing the heroin that led to the overdose death of a 23-year-old Fond du Lac man has been … Read more
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Dodge County Jail Receives State Grant To Battle Opioids
(Juneau) The Dodge County Jail was recently awarded a grant for opioid abuse. A total of 16 county jails received word that they would be … Read more
Jury Trial Underway For Reckless Homicide Suspect
(Beaver Dam) A two-day jury trial began Monday for a Beaver Dam man accused of providing the drugs that killed a Reeseville man. Jason Thompson … Read more
Two Waupun Residents Charged In Fond du Lac Overdose Death
(Fond du Lac) First Degree Reckless Homicide charges have been filed in Fond du Lac County court against two Waupun residents in connection to a … Read more
New Trail Date Set For Beaver Dam Homicide Suspect
(Beaver Dam) A week-long jury trial for a Beaver Dam man accused of supplying the drugs that led to an overdose death was rescheduled Tuesday. … Read more
Statewide Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Saturday
(Fox Lake) Saturday is another statewide prescription drug take-back day. Melissa Moore with the Drug Free Communities Program says it’s a day to clean out … Read more
BDPD Annual Report: Drug Crimes On The Rise
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam police chief says cocaine and opium drug related crimes have gone up in 2017. John Kreuziger joined us recently on … Read more
Waupun Woman Facing Homicide Charge For Overdose Death
(Waupun) A Waupun woman has been formally charged in connection with an overdose death. Jackie Meyer is facing one felony count of First Degree Reckless … Read more
State Troopers Now Carrying Narcan
(Lomira) With drugged driving on the increase, state troopers are now equipped with Narcan in case they have to save the life of a person … Read more
Beaver Dam Man Charged With Homicide In Overdose Death
(Beaver Dam) Cash bond was set at $50-thousand dollars Tuesday for a Beaver Dam man accused of supplying the drugs that led to an overdose … Read more
Watertown Man Sentenced For Supplying Drugs That Caused Overdose Death
(Watertown) A Watertown man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for supplying the drugs that caused an overdose death. Terence Jannke was in court … Read more
Beaver Dam Woman Convicted Of Heroin Possession
(Beaver Dam) A Beaver Dam woman will spend 18 months on probation for possessing illegal drugs. Tracy Riel pled guilty Thursday to felony Possession of … Read more
Sheriff Outlines Opioid Challenges Facing Community
12/8/17 – It was a packed house Thursday night as around 150 people turned out to hear a presentation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
Dodge County Joins Class Action Against Pharmaceutical Industry
11/15/17 – The Dodge County Board agreed Tuesday to join a class action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical industry. The Wisconsin Counties Association is partnering with … Read more
BDACT Seeks Writings On Opioid Epidemic
11/13/17 – Three local non-profit groups are seeking help from the community to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic. The Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre … Read more
Dodge County Board To Vote On Joining Class Action Against Big Pharma
11/11/17 – Dodge County officials will decide next week if the region will become a plaintiff in a potential class action lawsuit against the pharmaceutical … Read more
More Counties Filing Lawsuits Against Pharmaceutical Industry
11/8/17 – More than two dozen Wisconsin counties are suing many of the major pharmaceutical companies saying they are responsible for the nation’s opioid overdose … Read more
Plea Entered For Smuggling Opioids Into Fox Lake Correctional
11/6/17 – A Milwaukee man was convicted Monday of mailing controlled substances to an inmate at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution. Calvin Brown Jr. pled … Read more
