News Release for 09/03/2012 to 09/05/2012

THEFTS
09/04/2012 Theft of some flowers from the Oak Lawn Cemetery in the Village of LaValle.
09/05/2012 Theft of approximately 20 electrical motors and some copper wiring from a property on Slotty Road in the Township of Honey Creek.

BURGLARY
09/05/2012 Theft of a rifle from a residence on Terry Town Road in the Township of Baraboo.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE
09/03/2012 Damage to a window on a residence on Wynsong Lane in the Township of Baraboo. It is unknown how the window got damaged.
09/03/2012 Damage to the handle of a refrigerator/freezer at a residence on Fairfield Road in the Township of Fairfield.
09/05/2012 Damage to a window on a business on Linn Street in the Village of West Baraboo. Someone through a brick through the window. It did not appear entry was made and nothing was taken.
09/05/2012 Damage to the siding of a residence on Bluff Road in the Township of Merrimac. Someone threw lime green paint on the siding and poked holes in the siding.

Anyone with information on these crimes or any other crimes is encouraged to call the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (847-7285). Callers may be eligible for cash rewards and can remain anonymous.

FOUND PROPERTY
08/31/2012 A suitcase with miscellaneous clothing and knife block with six knives was found on USH 12 in the Township of Baraboo.

OWI ARRESTS
09/03/2012 Jose Hernandez was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense and Operating a Motor Vehicle w/o Proof of Insurance.
09/03/2012 Michael L. Breneman was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 2nd offense and Driving Too Fast for Conditions.
09/05/2012 Christopher A. Hansen was cited for Operating While Intoxicated 1st offense.

TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED FROM 09/03/2012 TO 09/05/2012
Driving Too Fast for Conditions – 1
Exceeding Speed Zones etc. (11-15 mph) – 2
Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 mph) – 2
Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (20-24 mph) – 1
Fail/Yield While Making Left Turn – 1
Fail/Yield – Uncontrolled Intersection – 1
Illegal Passenger Riding on Motorcycle – 1
Improper Left Turn/Approach – 1
In. Permitee Operating Motorcycle w/o Headgear – 1
Non-Registration of Auto, etc. – 4
Operate After Reg/Susp of Registration – 1
Operate Motor Vehicle w/o Insurance – 4
Operate Motor Vehicle w/o Proof of Insurance – 12
Operate w/o Valid License - 3
Operating After Suspension – 10
Operating While Intoxicated – 3
Operating While Revoked – 4
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (11-15 mph) – 6
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (16-19 mph) – 5
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (20-24 mph) – 5
Speeding on Freeway (16-19 mph) – 1
Vehicle Operator Fail Wear Seat Belt – 13