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UPDATE: Man dead following single-vehicle crash in Lake Hallie
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The victim in Monday’s fatal crash in Lake Hallie has been named. Lake Hallie Police Chief Edward Orgon revealed today that 32-year-old John Buxton of Eau Claire, Wis., was the driver killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened on June 10 around 6:50 p.m. on Highway 53 South.
Altoona police: 2 suspects in custody following chase
ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) - Altoona police say two suspects are in custody following a chase. According to Altoona police, on June 9, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., Altoona Police identified a vehicle in connection to Dane Weber, who was wanted for felony domestic violence charges. Authorities attempted to stop the vehicle....
Trial on hold after defendant fails to appear
EAU CLAIRE — A two-day trial on charges of OWI 5 and PAC 5 appears to be delayed after the defendant failed to appear for a hearing in January. Benjamin Winters, 42, was charged in January 2022 after an Eau Claire police officer watched him drive away from a local tavern. According to the criminal complaint, Winters drove into the middle of the road before stopping and nearly causing a crash. The officer followed him to a gas station, where he stopped. ...
Eau Claire man pleads guilty to 3 counts of arson
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – An Eau Claire man pleads guilty to three counts of arson. 34-year-old Joshua Stromme made the pleas as a repeat offender. 4 additional counts were dismissed but read in. The arson incidents took place in late November and included a portable toilet at Owen...
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