1 dead, 1 taken to hospital by Flight for Life following crash in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY --  One person is dead and another was flown by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital following a crash late Thursday night, Jan. 10 on I-41 near State Highway 28 in Dodge County.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 11:59 p.m. officials were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 41 near STH 28 in the Township of Lomira.The preliminary investigation shows a silver Ford pickup truck was northbound in the southbound lanes of I-41 when it struck a southbound Peterbilt Semi that was in the right lane.The driver of the Ford pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dodge County Medical Examiner.

Madison man killed in rollover crash in Dodge County; speed, alcohol believed to be factors

DODGE COUNTY -- A 38-year-old Madison man was killed in a rollover crash on State Highway 16/60 in Dodge County early Sunday morning, Dec. 9.It happened near Oxbow Road just before 7 a.m.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the driver, now identified as Jack Dennis, was heading eastbound and left the highway on a curve, struck a culvert, and began to roll.

Grinch steals animated talking reindeer display at Beaver Dam's Swan Park

BEAVER DAM -- Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt is on the hunt for someone who stole an animated talking reindeer display from the Beaver Dam Rotary Lights in Swan park.The sheriff, who chairs the Rotary Lights, recently noticed that one of the displays that was recently purchased for the park, was missing.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Dodge County

DODGE COUNTY -- A pedestrian was transported to the hospital by Flight for Life early Tuesday morning, Nov. 13 after being struck by a vehicle in Dodge County.It happened around 5:30 a.m. on US 151 near Jackson Road in the Town of Calamus.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation shows that a 25-year-old Madison man was traveling north on US 151 in the right traffic lane when he struck one of two pedestrians walking along the same traffic lane -- a 24-year-old Fox Lake woman.The right side of the vehicle struck the woman -- and she was thrown into the grass area east of the highway.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle stopped at the scene and was cooperating with law enforcement.

Sheriff's office: Death of male victim in Dodge County believed to be a homicide

DODGE COUNTY -- A death that occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the Town of Lebanon in Dodge County is believed to be a homicide.It happened around 6:15 p.m. on Redwing Road.Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said the body of a male victim was found at that location.Sheriff's officials said one person is in custody on unrelated charges -- and the investigation is ongoing.They said in a news release: "We are unable to release further details at this time, but it is important to note that we believe the public to be safe regarding this incident."

6 years in prison for convicted felon found in possession of 35 firearms

DODGE COUNTY -- A man has been sentenced to prison after 35 firearms were seized from the convicted felon's home in Reeseville when a search warrant was executed in April of 2016.Kirk Lupton, 58, in September pleaded no contest to two counts of sale/possess/use/transport machine guns.

Dodge County sheriff's officials look into concerning Facebook posts, alleging possible abductions

DODGE COUNTY -- Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said Friday, Aug. 31 they've investigated "a number of Facebook posts" by individuals alleging they have been followed on freeways, in stores, at gas stations and other locations, with the authors implying they were the target of possible abductions.According to the sheriff's office, they've found nothing to substantiate these reports -- which have resulted in people having concerns about going out in public, and fearing for their safety.Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt addressed the issue in a statement, saying his office wanted to let everyone know that these reports have been investigated -- and they are not aware of any of these incidents being reported to the sheriff's office by those who alleged these situations occurred.Below is more from Sheriff Schmidt:"Recently there have been a number of Facebook posts alleging that individuals have been followed on freeways, in stores, at gas stations and other locations.

Recognize them? Dodge County sheriff's officials seek persons of interest in 2 burglaries

DODGE COUNTY -- Dodge County sheriff's officials have released photos of suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection with two burglaries.The crimes happened in the Town of Herman on the far east edge of Dodge County over the last few weeks.Sheriff's officials said the people pictured below are considered "persons of interest" at this point.PHOTO GALLERYThe vehicle has been described as a 2010-2014 Mazda 3 with tinted windows.Anyone who is able to identify these individuals, or who may have obtained a license plate number from this vehicle are asked to contact the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office at 920-386-3726.

Man transported by Flight for Life after crash in Dodge County, alcohol believed to be a factor

DODGE COUNTY -- A 21-year-old man from Hustisford was transported to the hospital by Flight for Life following a crash Sunday night, Aug. 19 in Dodge County.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, officials received a report of a one-vehicle crash on Oaklawn Road and Maple Drive around 9:18 p.m.The initial investigation shows the vehicle was traveling east on Oaklawn Road near Maple Drive and failed to negotiate a curve.

3 injured, taken to hospital following vehicle crash on Highway 151

DODGE COUNTY -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Highway 151 near Oakwood Road in Dodge County early Saturday morning, Aug. 18.It happened around 4 a.m. in the town of Chester.According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle was traveling west on Oakwood Road and was attempting to cross over Highway 151 northbound lanes to turn south onto 151.