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Man’s Body Found After Jumping Off Tour Boat in Wisconsin River
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by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
On Sunday, August 24th, a 41-year-old male was reported to have jumped from a tour boat on the Wisconsin River.
At approximately 12:16 PM today, the male’s body was recovered. At this time, no foul play is suspected, though the investigation remains ongoing.
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in this search and recovery:
Juneau County Boat Patrol
Wisconsin DNR
Sauk County Sheriff’s Office
Sauk County Dive Team
Wisconsin Dells Police Department
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
Kilbourn Fire Department
Missing Juneau County Man Found & Now Faces Criminal Charges
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A missing Juneau County Man has been found but now faces criminal charges.
While searching for Blake Olson, his van was located between 25th St and 28th St in Necedah Township. Authorities searched the area and found Olson inside a nearby residence.
Blake Olson was taken into custody and has been charged with:
Armed Burglary (943.10(2)(b))
Felony Theft (943.20)
Felony Criminal Damage to Property (943.01(2))
Operating Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent (943.23)
This remains an ongoing investigation. Further updates will be shared as available.
Monroe County Authorities Looking for Man Avoiding Child Sex Crime Trial
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Monroe County authorities are looking for a man who failed to appear for his child sex crimes trial Monday.
Judge Todd Ziegler issued a bench warrant for 53 year old Ruben Tirado, who was due to face a jury trial for five felony counts including child sexual assault, child enticement and soliciting a child for prostitution, per court records.
Tirado was released on GPS monitoring and a $15,000 cash bond while he awaited trial. That GPS device was tampered with and removed on Saturday.
The GPS was later found in a ditch. Tirado’s whereabouts are currently unknown.
Royall School Board 8-25 Agenda
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City of Mauston Meetings 8-26
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Former Dells Man Arrested in South Carolina for Child Sexual Assault
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
In late 2024, Wisconsin Dells Law Enforcement began an investigation into a child sexual assault that allegedly occurred in 2012. As a result of the investigation, on June 4th, 2025, charges of 1st Degree Sexual of a Child were filed against Jeremy Allen Schertz (52yo, formerly of the Wisconsin Dells area).
On June 25th, 2025, a nationwide warrant was issued for Schertz’s arrest. Schertz was located and taken into custody by the Horry County Police Department (South Carolina) on August 12th, 2025. Jeremy has been extradited to Wisconsin to face the charges.
We would like to thank the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Horry County Police Department for their diligence in locating and taking into custody the suspect.
The charges are merely an accusation of criminal conduct where probable cause existed for an arrest. The individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Juneau Count Arrest Report 8-22
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