Firework Incident

On July 5th, 2025 at approximately 9:53 pm deputies of the Sauk County Sheriff's Office responded to E3336 Minicreek Road in the Town of La Valle for the report of a person injured by a firework. Upon arrival Deputies located a 46 year old male identified as Jeremiah Mcquiston of La Valle, WI. Mcquiston had sustained injuries to the upper part of his body as well as a significant injury to his right wrist. Bystanders had already began lifesaving measures and were assisted by the responding deputies. 

La Valle Fire, La Valle First Responders, and Reedsburg EMS arrived shortly after and continued life saving measures which were unsuccessful and Mcquiston was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff