Hustisford Man Hears From Wife in Haiti
1/15/10 - A Hustisford family is breathing a sigh of relief today after hearing the voice of a loved one from Haiti. David Strysick heard from his wife Carol yesterday (Th) morning. Carol Strysick, a Moraine Park Technical College nursing instructor, had been in Haiti since last week as part of a crew of volunteers. She was scheduled to return this Saturday but her husband says they now hope to return in a week to 10 days. In addition to having basics like food and water, Strysick says it sounds like they are in good hands. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Melissa Elliott of the Waukesha County town of Merton also contacted her family yesterday. The news was not as good for a La Crosse man. 25-year-old Ben Larson was staying in a building that collapsed when Tuesday’s earthquake hit. The Red Cross estimates that 45-thousand to 50-thousand people were killed in the seven-point-oh earthquake.
If you’re thinking about flying to Haiti to help the earthquake victims, hold it. Several groups say it’s a bad time to go, because the country’s so chaotic at the moment. They say if you go you’re responsible for your own bed, food, and water. Otherwise, they’d be taking scarce resources from those who are there. Meanwhile, state officials are warning folks about the scam artists which pose as charities in times like these. They suggest giving to reputable groups like the Red Cross – be wary of e-mail solicitations – use checks or credit cards– and never provide personal financial information to a solicitor unless you make the contact. The easiest and safest way to donate is by texting the word “Haiti” to the #90999. When you do that a $10 donation is made and the charge will appear on your monthly cell phone bill.
Oconomowoc Murder Suspect Apprehended in Oklahoma
1/15/10 - A fast-thinking trucker helped capture the Wisconsin murder suspect who escaped from custody in Arkansas. Authorities said Timothy Lyon of Utah might have avoided a gun battle with his actions – and maybe saved his own life. As it was, 26-year-old Justin Welch was arrested without harm yesterday, about 34 hours after he allegedly stabbed a guard and stole the van that was transporting him to Waukesha to face charges in a murder-for-hire case. According to police, Lyon met Welch at a truck stop in Sallisaw Oklahoma – and he gave Welch a ride. But Lyon got suspicious when he saw a gun in Welch’s bag. So he stopped a short time later. And after Welch got out of the truck, Lyon sent a text message to authorities. And a few minutes later, Sallisaw Police caught up with the truck. As officers approached, Welch tried to grab the bag with his gun – but Lyon had thrown it out the window. Police said they had to drag Welch out of the truck, but he went to jail without further incident. In Wisconsin, Welch is accused of killing Kimberly Smith of Oconomowoc. Prosecutors said Welch was hired by a man in a bitter custody dispute with Smith.
If you’re thinking about flying to Haiti to help the earthquake victims, hold it. Several groups say it’s a bad time to go, because the country’s so chaotic at the moment. They say if you go you’re responsible for your own bed, food, and water. Otherwise, they’d be taking scarce resources from those who are there. Meanwhile, state officials are warning folks about the scam artists which pose as charities in times like these. They suggest giving to reputable groups like the Red Cross – be wary of e-mail solicitations – use checks or credit cards– and never provide personal financial information to a solicitor unless you make the contact. The easiest and safest way to donate is by texting the word “Haiti” to the #90999. When you do that a $10 donation is made and the charge will appear on your monthly cell phone bill.
Oconomowoc Murder Suspect Apprehended in Oklahoma
1/15/10 - A fast-thinking trucker helped capture the Wisconsin murder suspect who escaped from custody in Arkansas. Authorities said Timothy Lyon of Utah might have avoided a gun battle with his actions – and maybe saved his own life. As it was, 26-year-old Justin Welch was arrested without harm yesterday, about 34 hours after he allegedly stabbed a guard and stole the van that was transporting him to Waukesha to face charges in a murder-for-hire case. According to police, Lyon met Welch at a truck stop in Sallisaw Oklahoma – and he gave Welch a ride. But Lyon got suspicious when he saw a gun in Welch’s bag. So he stopped a short time later. And after Welch got out of the truck, Lyon sent a text message to authorities. And a few minutes later, Sallisaw Police caught up with the truck. As officers approached, Welch tried to grab the bag with his gun – but Lyon had thrown it out the window. Police said they had to drag Welch out of the truck, but he went to jail without further incident. In Wisconsin, Welch is accused of killing Kimberly Smith of Oconomowoc. Prosecutors said Welch was hired by a man in a bitter custody dispute with Smith.
Foreclosures Down in Dodge, Jefferson, Columbia Counties
1/15/10 - Foreclosures in Dodge County went down 20-percent at the end of 2009. According to the website foreclosurealarm.com, there were 32 foreclosures in Dodge County during the month of December, down from 40 in November. There were similar decreases in surrounding counties. Jefferson County had 25-percent fewer foreclosures over the two-month period while Columbia County was down 13-percent. Not everyone saw their foreclosure totals fall. Washington County is reporting a 12-percent increase while Fond du Lac County was up 2-percent.
Detective: ‘Molestation Cases Hardest Part of the Job’
1/15/10 - A child sexual assault case is one of the hardest parts of the job. That’s according to Beaver Dam Police Detective Ryan Klavekoske who tells us that it’s sometimes difficult to leave a molestation case at the office. Klavekoske joined us on WBEV’s Community Comment last Friday, one day after the sentencing of a Beaver Dam man who molested three pre-teen girls. He was lead investigator on the case of 80-year-old Howard Ohlemiller, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Klavekoske says it takes specialized training to interview victims in a sexual assault case because you can’t ask leading questions without having that interview thrown out in court. He says the most frustrating part of the job is the occasional defendant’s unwillingness to take responsibility for their actions, which occurred in the Ohlemiller case. He denied his guilt and blamed the victims, in both the jury trial and at the sentencing hearing.
Woman Arrested With BAC 5X Legal Limit
1/15/10 - A 24-year-old woman had a blood alcohol level more than 5-times the legal limit when she was taken into custody by Beaver Dam police Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say Alicia Fischer allegedly hit two vehicles before police stopped her on South University Avenue and Stone Street around 4:30pm. Fischer was issued a citation for OWI 2nd offense after she reportedly blew a (point) .437. Police say additional charges are possible.
Legislators Not Pursuing Anti-Tobacco Dollars
1/15/10 - Wisconsin legislators say they will not try to get three-million federal stimulus dollars to campaign for a statewide ban on candy-flavored tobacco. The state’s Health Services Department wanted the money – but the Joint Finance Committee sent the request back to that agency today. Health officials said unhealthy products like cherry-flavored snuff are being marketed directly to school kids. And the department wanted the stimulus money to encourage local communities to ban the products, with the assumption that it would be easier to ban them statewide down the line. Community groups also would have been encouraged not to let stores offer free samples of things like candy flavored chewing tobacco and cigars. But at least one Republican lawmaker said it was not a legitimate way to use federal stimulus dollars. Representative Phil Montgomery of Ashwaubenon says that money’s supposed to be used to provide jobs and help the economy.
Lawmakers Consider Bill To Protect Dead Tenants
1/15/10 - Wisconsin legislators are being asked to make it illegal for landlords to collect rent money from the estate of a deceased tenant. A public hearing was held yesterday on a bill requested by the parents of 19-year-old Andrea Garcia. She died in a highway crash near McFarland last May, and her parents got a letter from her landlord asking to pay the final two months of her lease. Assembly Democrat Spencer Black of Madison introduced the bill at the family’s request. Black says most landlords are sensitive in handling such matters, but not all are. Brenda Konkel of Madison’s Tenant Resource Center says many landlords go to probate court to seek rent that’s due – so the families are not contacted directly. Those against the bill say they rely on leases to guarantee their income each year. John Fischer of the Wisconsin Apartment Association says most cases involve seniors who die – and property owners normally seek payments in probate cases. And he says the bill gets too close to infringing on standard contract loans.
Soldier Returns In Time For Birth
1/15/10 - A Milwaukee soldier returned from Iraq Wednesday to just in time for the birth of his baby. Johana Ortiz went into labor yesterday, just hours before her husband’s plane was scheduled to touch down. She went against her doctor’s advice and drove two-and-a-half hours to Volk Field in Juneau County, where National Guard Specialist Melvin Ortiz was about to land. The 300 soldiers made it there around 4pm, and commanders told Ortiz about his wife’s condition and let him leave the plane first. He ran down the staircase, threw his backpack to another soldier, and rushed to a hangar to hug his wife. Soon after, Johana gave birth to her fourth child – a boy named Eduardo Ortiz.
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