Vernon County Sheriff’s Report 7-20 Thru 7-27
7/20 A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to speak with a cyclist regarding a dark colored SUV that had driven unnecessarily close to a group of cyclists traveling on County Road SS. The incident was captured on a cyclist’s taillight video camera. Investigation is ongoing.
7/21 A sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin after radar indicated a vehicle was traveling at 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver was cited for speeding.
7/21 Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a residence on Pine Avenue in the City of Hillsboro after receiving a report of child abuse. The child was evaluated by EMS at the scene and released. The suspect was processed for Child Abuse-Recklessly Cause Harm, Strangulation and Suffocation, and Criminal Damage to Property and transported to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
7/22 A minor two-vehicle crash was reported to have occurred on County Road P in the Town of Clinton. Both vehicles were able to drive from the scene and reported no injuries.
7/22 Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received report of a horse with a halter running loose near the 5600 block of State Highway 82 in the Town of Franklin. The owner was located and the horse was returned.
7/22 A traffic stop was initiated in the 3300 block of State Highway 56 in the Town of Harmony for a vehicle traveling 85 mph in a 55 mph zone. The driver was cited for speeding.
7/24 Theft of a package delivered to a residence on East Main Street in the Village of La Farge was reported. Investigation is ongoing.
7/25 Deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Sterling after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. The incident did not rise to the level requiring an arrest and the persons were separated.
Call Type |
This Week |
2025 Year to Date |
Alarm Responses |
6 |
346 |
Animal Related Issues |
35 |
767 |
Assisting Municipalities |
41 |
974 |
Crimes Against People |
19 |
505 |
Crimes Against Property |
12 |
376 |
Domestic Crimes |
3 |
93 |
Fire Responses |
25 |
1515 |
K9 Calls |
1 |
40 |
Medical Responses |
39 |
1092 |
Mental Health Cases |
2 |
124 |
Missing Person Investigations |
4 |
49 |
Public Talks |
0 |
75 |
Safety Escorts |
9 |
132 |
School Walk Throughs |
0 |
315 |
Search and Rescues |
1 |
8 |
Security Checks |
99 |
3664 |
Serving Legal Documents |
15 |
472 |
Suspicious Activity |
26 |
495 |
Threat Investigations |
0 |
43 |
Traffic Accidents |
22 |
597 |
Traffic Related Investigations |
115 |
3503 |
Vehicle Lockouts |
10 |
194 |
Weapons Investigations |
0 |
8 |
Unclassified Calls for Service |
57 |
1664 |
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE |
566 |
18112 |
COUNTY JAIL ADMISSIONS |
12 |
376 |
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