North Freedom Man Charged with Sexual Assault to a Child

On February 5, 2012, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a juvenile female who had been sexually assaulted at an apartment in the Village of West Baraboo.

Upon further investigation and after interviewing all parties involved, it was learned that two separate incidents had occurred. Chase M. Tangney, age 18 of North Freedom, was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Under 16 Years of Age.

If convicted of this Class C Felony, Tangney may be fined up to $100,000.00 or imprisoned up to 40 years, or both.

Anyone with information on these crimes or any other crime are 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.

Sheriff Chip Meister