News Release for 10/22/2012 to 10/24/2012

THEFTS
10/23/2012 Theft of a bicycle from a residence on USH 12 in the Township of Sumpter.

BURGLARY
10/22/2012 Theft of a go cart and several tools from a storage unit on STH 33 in the Township of Excelsior.
10/24/2012 Theft of a washing machine from a garage area at a residence on Linn Street in the Village of West Baraboo.
10/22/2012 Theft of approximately 60 feet of copper wire and two wheelbarrows from a residence on STH 123 in the Township of Baraboo.
10/23/2012 Theft of some prescription medication and some jewelry from a residence on USH 12 in the Township of Sumpter.
10/24/2012 Theft of two computers and four watches from a residence on Birnam Woods Road in the Township of Baraboo.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE
10/22/2012 Damage to two stainless vents near the bathrooms at the ballpark in the Village of Rock Springs.
10/23/2012 Damage to two residences on River Street in the Village of Merrimac. Someone shot paint balls at the residences.
10/24/2012 Damage to two political signs at a residence on Bluff Road in the Township of Merrimac. Someone shot paint balls at the signs.

Anyone with information on these crimes or any other crimes is encouraged to call the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (847-7285). Callers may be eligible for cash rewards and can remain anonymous.

FOUND PROPERTY
None to report at this time.

OWI ARRESTS
10/22/2012 Carlos Salazar Cruz was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 3rd offense and Operating After Revocation 2nd offense.
10/23/2012 Christopher J. Sweet was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 5th offense.
10/24/2012 Steven W. Heath was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 4th offense.

TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED FROM 10/22/2012 TO 10/24/2012
Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (16-19 mph) – 3
Exceeding Speed Zones, etc. (20-24 mph) – 1
Fail to Stop/Improper Stop at Stop Sign – 2
Handicap Parking Violation – 1
Improper Display of License Plate/Tag/Decal – 1
Inattentive Driving – 1
Non Registration of Auto – 4
Operate After Rev/Susp of Registration – 1
Operate Motor Vehicle w/o Insurance – 12
Operate Motor Vehicle w/o Proof of Insurance – 10
Operate w/o a Valid License – 2
Operating After Suspension – 15
Operating While Intoxicated – 3
Operating While Revoked – 2
Ride in Vehicle w/o Wearing Seat Belt – 1
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (11-15 mph) – 1
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (16-19 mph) – 2
Speeding in 55 mph Zone (20-24 mph) – 1
Vehicle Operator Fail Wear Seat Belt – 2