Watertown Man Accused of Poisoning Wife With Weed Killer
12/01/09 - A Watertown man is accused of poisoning his wife with weed killer. 54-year-old Peter Zubke is charged with a felony count of Placing Objects in Edibles, Domestic Abuse for allegedly slipping the herbicide into her soda and coffee over a three to four week period ending in mid-June. The victim says she became suspicious because her soda looked like dishwater soap, was “very sudsy” and tasted “bitter.” Home brewed coffee was said to be “foggy” and store-bought coffee tasted like bleach or chemicals. She also found a bottle weed killer under her kitchen sink and while her husband does lawn work for a living, she noted that he never used that particular type of poison and typically kept herbicides in the garage. Zubke denied the allegations and told investigators instead that his wife has a “bad tongue” and does not have very good taste buds. According to the criminal complaint, he later told his wife and said he made a mistake by trying to dilute the chemicals in the coffee pot before spraying the weed killer outside their home. He reportedly said he must have forgotten to clean out the coffee pot. Toxicology tests from the State Crime Lab confirm the chemicals found in the coffee and soda were the same ones found in the bottle of weed killer kept under the kitchen sink. If convicted, the felony charge carries a maximum sentence of three and-a-half years in prison. Zubke is free on a $100 signature bond and will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on January 14.
Oconomowoc Pastor Killed in Weekend Wreck
12/01/09 - A weekend traffic crash has killed a pastor from Oconomowoc. Authorities say the Reverend Gregory J. Schrimpf died in an accident as he traveled home Saturday afternoon from a Thanksgiving celebration in Minnesota. The 57-year-old was a passenger in a van that slammed into a parked tractor-trailer along Interstate 90 near Oakdale around 3:30pm. His wife and son were transported to a Tomah hospital where they were treated and released. Schrimpf served a pastor of Good Shepherd for four years and was president of the Cooperating Churches of Oconomowoc.
Dump Truck Rubble Catches Fire in Horicon
12/01/09 - The Horicon Fire Department responded to a dump truck fire Monday afternoon. Chief Jim Bandsma says crews responded to Highway E and Swan Road just before 12:30pm. The truck, which is owned by Terry Kohn of Dalton, was hauling rubble to a landfill from a home that had recently been demolished. The driver saw the rubble catch fire and he dumped his load along the side shoulder of Highway E. There was minimal damage to the truck and no injuries. Firefighters were on scene for about 90 minutes. A front-end loader was brought in to dispose of the roadside rubble.
Counterfeit Bill Passed At BD Wal-Mart
12/01/09 - A counterfeit bill was passed at the Beaver Dam Wal-Mart on Sunday. Deputy Police Chief Dan Schubert says the store called in the discovery around 10:30am after they received a “bleached” $5 bill that had a $100 bill printed over it. It was the same type of “washed” bill that was discovered last week at a Hustisford business. Authorities say pens used to identify counterfeit bills indicate that washed bills are not counterfeit, because they are printed on actual treasury paper. So in addition to the pen, police say business owners should be performing a second check, by holding a flashlight to the bill to see if a second president can be seen.
BD Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
12/01/09 - A Beaver Dam man sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle accident Monday morning. Authorities were called to the 700 block of Park Avenue around 10:30am. The 55-year-old was traveling westbound on Park when he swerved to miss an eastbound car that was turning left in front of his bike onto Keller Blvd. The motorcycle overturned after striking a curb. The operator was transported to the Beaver Dam Community Hospital for treatment.
BDPD Investigates Business Burglary
12/01/09 - The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a burglary to a storage shed behind a furniture store. Deputy Chief Dan Schubert says the breaking and entering at 125 Dodge Drive was reported Saturday morning. The suspect rammed his vehicle to strike the shed to gain access. A chainsaw was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Suspects Sought in Paintball Shooting Spree
12/01/09 - Dodge County authorities continue their search for the suspects involved in a weekend paintball shooting spree. Over a dozen homes and business in Burnett and the city and town of Beaver Dam were targeted on Friday and Saturday. No arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dodge County Sheriffs Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Charter Emerges From Bankruptcy
12/01/09 - Charter Communications has emerged from bankruptcy. One of the state’s two largest cable companies filed for Chapter-11 protections in late March. It struck a deal with most of its bond-holders to reduce their debt by eight-billion dollars, while adding three-billion in new equity. Now, Multi-Channel-Dot-Com says Charter will issue new stock no sooner than 45 days – or sometime after the middle of January. Charter C-E-O Neil Smit said the restructuring would create a strong company for its customers, communities, employees, and vendors. He says they’ll focus on enhancing Charter’s experience for customers, while generating new cash-flow.
Can’t Depend On Snow Race A Go Regardless of Weather
12/01/09 - A sled dog race will be held in Fond du Lac on Saturday, even if there’s no snow. Up to 50 teams from around the country will compete in the sixth annual “Can’t Depend on Snow” race at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Organizer Mike Schwandt says the last thing the racers want is warm weather – because the dogs will have less stamina. And if there’s mud, they’ll have to use an alternative path – because they don’t want to damage the golf course. The race benefits the Make-a-Wish Foundation. And with the recession, it’s not as easy to raise money. Schwandt says he’d love to get five-thousand-dollars – but he’ll take what the community can give. He says most activities at the event cost five-dollars or less, making it more affordable.
12/01/09 - A Watertown man is accused of poisoning his wife with weed killer. 54-year-old Peter Zubke is charged with a felony count of Placing Objects in Edibles, Domestic Abuse for allegedly slipping the herbicide into her soda and coffee over a three to four week period ending in mid-June. The victim says she became suspicious because her soda looked like dishwater soap, was “very sudsy” and tasted “bitter.” Home brewed coffee was said to be “foggy” and store-bought coffee tasted like bleach or chemicals. She also found a bottle weed killer under her kitchen sink and while her husband does lawn work for a living, she noted that he never used that particular type of poison and typically kept herbicides in the garage. Zubke denied the allegations and told investigators instead that his wife has a “bad tongue” and does not have very good taste buds. According to the criminal complaint, he later told his wife and said he made a mistake by trying to dilute the chemicals in the coffee pot before spraying the weed killer outside their home. He reportedly said he must have forgotten to clean out the coffee pot. Toxicology tests from the State Crime Lab confirm the chemicals found in the coffee and soda were the same ones found in the bottle of weed killer kept under the kitchen sink. If convicted, the felony charge carries a maximum sentence of three and-a-half years in prison. Zubke is free on a $100 signature bond and will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on January 14.
Oconomowoc Pastor Killed in Weekend Wreck
12/01/09 - A weekend traffic crash has killed a pastor from Oconomowoc. Authorities say the Reverend Gregory J. Schrimpf died in an accident as he traveled home Saturday afternoon from a Thanksgiving celebration in Minnesota. The 57-year-old was a passenger in a van that slammed into a parked tractor-trailer along Interstate 90 near Oakdale around 3:30pm. His wife and son were transported to a Tomah hospital where they were treated and released. Schrimpf served a pastor of Good Shepherd for four years and was president of the Cooperating Churches of Oconomowoc.
Dump Truck Rubble Catches Fire in Horicon
12/01/09 - The Horicon Fire Department responded to a dump truck fire Monday afternoon. Chief Jim Bandsma says crews responded to Highway E and Swan Road just before 12:30pm. The truck, which is owned by Terry Kohn of Dalton, was hauling rubble to a landfill from a home that had recently been demolished. The driver saw the rubble catch fire and he dumped his load along the side shoulder of Highway E. There was minimal damage to the truck and no injuries. Firefighters were on scene for about 90 minutes. A front-end loader was brought in to dispose of the roadside rubble.
Counterfeit Bill Passed At BD Wal-Mart
12/01/09 - A counterfeit bill was passed at the Beaver Dam Wal-Mart on Sunday. Deputy Police Chief Dan Schubert says the store called in the discovery around 10:30am after they received a “bleached” $5 bill that had a $100 bill printed over it. It was the same type of “washed” bill that was discovered last week at a Hustisford business. Authorities say pens used to identify counterfeit bills indicate that washed bills are not counterfeit, because they are printed on actual treasury paper. So in addition to the pen, police say business owners should be performing a second check, by holding a flashlight to the bill to see if a second president can be seen.
BD Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
12/01/09 - A Beaver Dam man sustained minor injuries in a motorcycle accident Monday morning. Authorities were called to the 700 block of Park Avenue around 10:30am. The 55-year-old was traveling westbound on Park when he swerved to miss an eastbound car that was turning left in front of his bike onto Keller Blvd. The motorcycle overturned after striking a curb. The operator was transported to the Beaver Dam Community Hospital for treatment.
BDPD Investigates Business Burglary
12/01/09 - The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a burglary to a storage shed behind a furniture store. Deputy Chief Dan Schubert says the breaking and entering at 125 Dodge Drive was reported Saturday morning. The suspect rammed his vehicle to strike the shed to gain access. A chainsaw was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Suspects Sought in Paintball Shooting Spree
12/01/09 - Dodge County authorities continue their search for the suspects involved in a weekend paintball shooting spree. Over a dozen homes and business in Burnett and the city and town of Beaver Dam were targeted on Friday and Saturday. No arrests have been made in connection with the vandalism. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dodge County Sheriffs Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Charter Emerges From Bankruptcy
12/01/09 - Charter Communications has emerged from bankruptcy. One of the state’s two largest cable companies filed for Chapter-11 protections in late March. It struck a deal with most of its bond-holders to reduce their debt by eight-billion dollars, while adding three-billion in new equity. Now, Multi-Channel-Dot-Com says Charter will issue new stock no sooner than 45 days – or sometime after the middle of January. Charter C-E-O Neil Smit said the restructuring would create a strong company for its customers, communities, employees, and vendors. He says they’ll focus on enhancing Charter’s experience for customers, while generating new cash-flow.
Can’t Depend On Snow Race A Go Regardless of Weather
12/01/09 - A sled dog race will be held in Fond du Lac on Saturday, even if there’s no snow. Up to 50 teams from around the country will compete in the sixth annual “Can’t Depend on Snow” race at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course. Organizer Mike Schwandt says the last thing the racers want is warm weather – because the dogs will have less stamina. And if there’s mud, they’ll have to use an alternative path – because they don’t want to damage the golf course. The race benefits the Make-a-Wish Foundation. And with the recession, it’s not as easy to raise money. Schwandt says he’d love to get five-thousand-dollars – but he’ll take what the community can give. He says most activities at the event cost five-dollars or less, making it more affordable.
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