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CF man arrested on suspicion of fifth drunk-driving incident
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man has been arrested on suspicion of OWI-5. Cassidy J. Muecke, 38, 113 W. Grand Ave., appeared in Chippewa County Court on Friday on possible charges of operating while intoxicated-fifth offense, operating after revocation, failure to install an ignition interlock device and a probation violation. Judge James Isaacson set a $500 cash bond and a return date for June 18. ...
Man accused of threatening to shoot up Chippewa Co. Courthouse now in mental hospital
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A man accused of threatening to shoot up Chippewa County Courthouse is now in a mental hospital. Court records confirm that 40-year-old Harley Alcala of Bandera, TX is in a mental hospital. According to court records, Alcala is charged with make terrorist threats, battery or...
1 man in critical condition following water rescue
CHETEK, Wis. (WEAU) - Two La Crosse men were rescued Saturday night from the water near the docks at a bar-restaurant in Chetek. According to a news release from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, the Barron County 911 Center received calls about two people in the water near the docks at Pokegama Lakeside Cantina in Chetek, Wis.
Man who led police on high-speed chase sentenced to two months jail
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Eau Claire man convicted of drunk driving and fleeing from authorities in May 2023 will serve a two-month jail sentence. Paul W. Smith, 62, 3006 W. Cameron St., pleaded no contest Tuesday in Chippewa County Court to OWI-3 and fleeing or eluding an officer. A more serious charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety was read-in and dismissed. Judge Benjamin Lane ordered the jail sentence, effective immediately,...
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