Mauston, WI
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Juneau County Arrest Report 8-18
3 months
Two Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Investigation in Adams County
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
As a result of an ongoing Criminal Investigation into allegations of sexual assault to multiple children, Nicole Prutzman, age 39, and James Prutzman, age 46, both of Wautoma, WI were arrested on August 11, 2025 and transported to the Adams County Jail.
Criminal Complaints have been filed and Nicole Prutzman has been charged with Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Two counts of Incest, and Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child. James Prutzman has been charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child, 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child under 16 Years of Age, and Three counts of Incest with Child. Further charges are believed to be updated as the investigation continues.
On August 13, 2025 James and Nicole had their initial appearances in Adams County Circuit Court Branch I, a cash bail for both Nicole and James was set at $50,000 each. At the time of this release, both Nicole and James remain incarcerated in the Adams County Jail.
Due to the gravity of the charges as well as the ongoing investigation, no further details or information will be released at this time.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office.
Necedah Man Station at Fort McCoy Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A Necedah man stationed at Fort McCoy faces three felony charges for possessing child pornography after investigators discovered hundreds of illegal images and videos linked to his online accounts.
Coady Allen Loy, 36, was charged April 14 in Juneau County court with three counts of possession of child pornography. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Loy is currently free on $7,500 bond after initially being held on $50,000 cash. Court records list addresses at Fort McCoy military base, where he has lived since at least May 2025.
The investigation began March 6 when the Wisconsin Department of Justice received a tip about illegal content showing two young girls. Investigators traced the material to internet accounts registered to Coady Schiltz of Necedah, which they later determined was Loy’s former name.
Court documents show investigators obtained search warrants for two messaging accounts. The accounts contained 699 and 375 files respectively, mostly videos and images.
According to the criminal complaint, Loy used these accounts to communicate with other users about trading illegal material. In messages reviewed by investigators, he discussed access to content involving children, saying he was looking to build “my younger stuff.”
The complaint shows Loy had been traveling between Wisconsin and St. Louis for work. Investigators learned he was scheduled to travel to South Korea for military purposes on April 12, just two days before charges were filed.
As part of his bond conditions, Loy cannot have contact with anyone under 18 years old and was ordered to surrender his passport to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department. He is prohibited from using any internet-capable devices except government-issued computers for work and communication with his attorney. He cannot leave Wisconsin.
8-19 Juneau County Board Meeting
3 months
Juneau County Arrest Report 8-14-25
3 months
Rare Lizard Could Have Incidental Taking in Adams County
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the WRPCO Westwind SCA Trail Relocation Project in Adams County.
Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk.
The Wisconsin River Power Company (WRPCO) proposes to relocate approximately 284.2 feet of its Shoreline Commons Area (SCA) trail, which was originally inadvertently placed on private property, onto its own property. Thirty feet of the relocated trail will be an elevated boardwalk connecting the SCA trail to the association’s existing stairway (for dock access). The trail not covered by the elevated boardwalk will have wood chips placed on the trail for easy maintenance.
The presence of the state endangered slender glass lizard is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of one or more lizards.
The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.
Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effects on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the slender glass lizard are available by visiting the DNR Incidental Take Public Notices webpage or upon request from DNR conservation biologist Stacy Rowe at Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the slender glass lizard by Aug. 26, 2025, to:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation Biologist
2514 Morse St.
Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796
Vernon County Sheriff’s Reports 8-3 thru 8-9
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
8/3 A business on Kickapoo Street in the Village of Readstown called to report a theft. The suspect entered the store, stole an item and left out a rear entrance without paying. The suspect’s vehicle was later found at a nearby motel. The suspect was booked for Retail Theft.
8/3 A deputy initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 61 in the Village of Readstown. The driver had a revoked license and drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle. Stolen items from a nearby business were also located. The driver was arrested for Operating While Revoked, Bail Jumping, and Retail Theft and then transported to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
8/3 Deputies were called to a residence on South 6th Street in the Village of Readstown for a domestic disturbance. One arrest was made.
8/6 A deputy was called to a residence on Swenson Road in the Town of Franklin for report of some dogs running at large that had killed some livestock. The owner of the dogs was notified, and property owner’s rights were discussed.
8/6 Deputies responded to a residence on Witcraft Ridge Road in the Town of Genoa for a domestic incident. The suspect left the scene and was later arrested and transported to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and booked for Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct and False Imprisonment.
8/6 The Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation in the Village of Genoa. As a result, a juvenile was taken into custody and turned over to juvenile authorities.
8/7 Sheriff’s deputies assisted Viroqua Police, Viroqua Fire Department, and Vernon County Emergency Management at the location of a damaged gas line along North Main Street, in the City of Viroqua. Traffic was temporarily detoured and a nearby building was evacuated.
8/8 Deputies were sent to assist a driver on Finley Road in the Town of Franklin whose two-year-old locked themselves in a vehicle. Before deputies arrived, the child was able to hit a button to unlock the door. The child sustained no apparent injury in the heat.
8/8 Dispatch received a notification from iPhone Emergency Relay regarding a possible search and rescue needed near a property on Scott Hollow Road in the Town of Liberty. Phone contact could not be made so Viola Fire and Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad were sent for assistance. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke with property owners who stated someone had been working in the woods but there was no emergency.
8/9 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Volden Lane in the Town of Jefferson for a verbal domestic disturbance. One of the people involved left on foot before deputies arrived.
|
Call Type |
This Week |
2025 Year to Date |
|
Alarm Responses |
7 |
363 |
|
Animal Related Issues |
21 |
818 |
|
Assisting Municipalities |
40 |
1056 |
|
Crimes Against People |
10 |
535 |
|
Crimes Against Property |
10 |
405 |
|
Domestic Crimes |
6 |
101 |
|
Fire Responses |
38 |
1584 |
|
K9 Calls |
2 |
43 |
|
Medical Responses |
46 |
1176 |
|
Mental Health Cases |
1 |
126 |
|
Missing Person Investigations |
1 |
53 |
|
Public Talks |
0 |
75 |
|
Safety Escorts |
2 |
141 |
|
School Walk Throughs |
0 |
315 |
|
Search and Rescues |
2 |
11 |
|
Security Checks |
117 |
3899 |
|
Serving Legal Documents |
11 |
504 |
|
Suspicious Activity |
23 |
535 |
|
Threat Investigations |
1 |
44 |
|
Traffic Accidents |
17 |
638 |
|
Traffic Related Investigations |
107 |
3729 |
|
Vehicle Lockouts |
8 |
203 |
|
Weapons Investigations |
0 |
8 |
|
Unclassified Calls for Service |
59 |
1784 |
|
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE |
560 |
19260 |
|
COUNTY JAIL ADMISSIONS |
16 |
404 |
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON AN ABOVE CRIME, OR ANY CRIME, CALL THE VERNON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT 608-637-8477 OR 1-800-657-6868 OR SUBMIT AN ONLINE TIP AT WWW.P3TIPS.COM
Mauston School Board Meeting 8-13
3 months
HILLSBORO MAN CHARGED IN FEBRUARY 2025RURAL VIROQUA CRASH THAT RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES
3 months
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports that criminal charges have been ?led as the result of an ongoing investigation into an early to mid-February 2025 two- vehicle crash in rural Viroqua that resulted in very serious injuries. On behalf of the People of the State of Wisconsin, Vernon County District Attorney Angela Palmer-Fisher ?led four criminal charges, all felonies, with the Office of Vernon County Clerk of Circuit Court Sheila Olson on July 11, 2025.
Robert Joseph Brand, age 22, (21 at the time of the incident) of Hillsboro, Wisconsin is charged with First Degree Reckless Injury, Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Harm and two counts of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety.
A charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until,
proven guilty. Brand made his ?rst appearance in Vernon County Circuit Court on August 5th. He is due
back in court on September 2 nd at 9:00 AM.
I would like to thank the injured victim in this case for their patience and understanding
throughout this investigation that is taking a great amount of time. All ?rst responders are
to be commended for successfully affecting the extensive rescue and ?awless transfer to
our dedicated medical staff. I would also like to thank the community for your countless
prayers. The investigation continues. If you have any information about these crimes or any other
crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 608–637–TIPS (8477) or submit information online at
www.p3tips.com
