Unsolved Crimes

 

September 06, 2008

Sometime during the evening hours of Saturday, September 6, 2008, machinery parked near the tennis courts in Soldiers Grove was operated without permission and was damaged.  An unknown person or persons drove two road rollers and a self propelled asphalt paver around the Soldiers Grove Park striking a swing set and causing over $10,000 dollars damage to the park and machinery.  
The equipment is privately owned and was being used to restore the park from this years flood damage.

August 28, 2008

On Thursday, August 28, 2008 at approximately 2:20 a.m., a fire was reported at Cabela’s in the City of Prairie du Chien Crawford County, Wisconsin.  The police department later notified the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and firearms for assistance.  After a preliminary investigation these agencies are now asking assistance on any information on the cause of the fire.  If any information is received that leads to the closure of this investigation a cash reward of up to $13,500.00 will be paid.  Individuals can call Crawford County Crime stoppers and remain anonymous.

August 21, 2008

Sometime between the hours of 7:30 am and 12:00 pm on Thursday August 21, 2008, someone burglarized a house on CTH B near the Towerville area. Forced Entry was made into the residence and cash was taken.   

April 23, 2008

On April 23, 2008 The Crawford County Sheriff's Department received a report of breaking and entering at 59239 Kettle Hollow Rd. Eastman, WI.  
A door to a shed was discovered open and damaged. Items originally from the shed were located on the owners property on and near a logging road. Items located - long silver / black jack, black base plate for the long jack, blue Allied 20 ton jack, blue jack handle, red jack with wheels, red jack handle, black tire wrench, shovel with wood handle, and a bottle of brake fluid. It appeared someone had attempted to go up the hill on the logging road with a vehicle and got stuck. A GMC mud flap was also located on the logging road. 

December 22, 2007

On December 22, 2007 the Crawford County Sheriff Department received call from Campbell ’s One Stop gas station in Soldiers Grove stating someone hit the control box which operates the car wash. They stated they reviewed the security camera’s and had a suspect vehicle which is described as a newer Dodge Ram 1500 Ext. Cab short box possible gold or silver color.

The damage to the control box occurred at 6:08 am on December 22, 2007 and the estimated cost of repairs is $15,000.00 dollars. The damage to the truck is going to be on the front bumper and minimal.

 

August 21, 2007

On Tuesday night August 21, 2007 someone entered the Gays Mills Amoco station through a locked back door and stole numerous items.  Items stolen include cigarettes, liquor, Mt Dew and Rental DVD movies.  This burglary and theft occurred during the recent flood which had closed the Station due to severe flooding inside the station.  The water had subdued and cleanup had begun prior to the break in. 
 

July 14, 2007

On Saturday, July 14 2007, the Prairie du Chien Police Department received a report of criminal damage to property and entry into a locked dwelling at the historic Brisbois House.  The persons who entered the house expelled a fire extinguisher inside causing an enormous amount of damage to the exhibits inside and the interior of the house.

March 29, 2007

On Thursday, March 29, 2007 the Prairie du Chien Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle at approximately 5:45 AM.  The vehicle was described as a 1994 Silver Mercury Tracer with Iowa registration. On Friday, April 6, 2007 at approximately 9:00 AM it was reported by a land owner on STH 171 in Clayton Township that he had located an abandoned vehicle on his property. It was later discovered that abandoned vehicle was the stolen vehicle from Prairie du Chien.  Upon inspection of the vehicle it was discovered that portions of the interior were removed from the vehicle, including but not limited to the center counsel and passenger seat.

January 20, 2007

On Saturday, January 20, 2007 the Prairie du Chien Police Department investigated a burglary at Edwards Plumbing, Heating and Appliance Center located at 1200 South Marquette Road in the City of Prairie du Chien. The front North entrance door had the glass broken out of it and the door was open when an employee on 01/20/07 discovered it at approximately 8:00 a.m. Inside the store the main service counter had been ransacked and a cash drawer had been ripped from under the counter an pried open and approximately $150.00-$200.00 had been taken from the cash drawer. At this time these items have also been reported missing:

1. Bosch front load washer model # WFR2460UC.

2. Bosch front load dryer model # WTA3510UC.

3. Tractor Supply brand two-wheeled dolly with pneumatic tires, which converts into a 4-wheeled appliance dolly.

4. Carrier brand 60,000 BTU home furnace model #58MVB060F14

December 28, 2006

On December 28, 2006 the Prairie du Chien Police Department received a call on a missing adult from the City of Prairie du Chien.

SHANNON L. FISCHER

Born: 03-04-1983

Gender: Female

Height: 63 inches

Weight: 140 lbs.

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Race: White

Circumstances of disappearance: Unknown. Shannon was last seen between 5-8 pm at a friend’s residence in the vicinity of the 200 block of W. Blackhawk Ave. in Prairie du Chien, WI on December 18, 2006. Shannon last spoke to her mother on December 16, 2006. Anyone having information regarding SHANNON L. FISCHER please contact:

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

1-608-326-2421

Or the Crawford County Crime Stoppers.

The Crawford County Crime Stoppers in conjunction with the Prairie du Chien Police Dept are seeking information about the whereabouts of Melinda Gilbertson.  Anyone with information regarding Melinda Gilbertson's current address is asked to please call or e mail the Crawford County Crime Stoppers
 
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