Drugs & Firearms Seized Near Ontario
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 2 suspects and seized a large amount of drugs and firearms, after a search warrant in the Town of Sheldon, near Ontario.
On September 16th, shortly after 4:30 p.m. a search warrant was served at an address on Opportunity Rd, Ontario, WI. During the search of the residence, investigators located over two pounds of methamphetamine, as well as lesser amounts of suspected heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, and other narcotics and prescription pills.
Along with the drugs, investigators located 25 firearms of different make, model, and caliber, some of which are believed to be stolen.
Gabriel Wilcox, 34, and Ember Powell, 28, were both arrested for maintaining a drug trafficking place, with additional charges pending the completion of the investigation. Wilcox is restricted from possessing firearms due to previous felony convictions.
The investigation was a joint effort between the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group (WCMEG), and the Richland- Iowa- Grant Task Force. The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office, Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, and Richland Center Police Department also assisted in the investigation. The warrant was served by the Monroe County Combined Tactical Unit.
Source: WRJC.com
-
Wisconsin PM News Summary
by Raymond Neupert on January 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wisconsin State Patrol hiring for trooper and inspector positions (MADISON) The Wisconsin State Patrol is hiring. The state agency is looking for troopers and inspectors. Applicants must have a two-year associate degree or a minimum of 60 […]
-
Titletown Report for 1/14/2025
by Bill Scott on January 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Packers move from their loss to the Eagles on Sunday to the transition into the offseason on Monday.
-
Wisconsin AM Sportscast
by Bill Scott on January 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The Vikings joined the Packers as one-and-done teams in the NFC playoffs. Green Bay personnel drawing interest for job openings around the NFL. Greg Gard shoots for win #200 when the Badgers host Ohio State in Big Ten action tonight.
-
Wisconsin AM News Summary
by Sean.Maloney@learfield.com on January 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Republican-authored voter ID amendment up for vote in Assembly (MADISON) A voter ID amendment is up for a state Assembly vote today. The Republican authored measure to enshrine Wisconsin’s voter ID law in the State Constitution is on its […]
-
Thew in custody for Juneau County triple homicide Bond set at $5 Million
by WRJC WebMaster on January 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
-
Local Prep Scores from the Weekend
by WRJC WebMaster on January 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
-
Royall Blasts Riverdale Despite Slow Start
by WRJC WebMaster on January 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
-
Wisconsin AM News Summary
by Raymond Neupert on January 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Send a vet a Valentine this year (UNDATED) The Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs is asking for Valentines for veterans. Program Specialist Jodi Barnett says the Valentines get delivered to three Veterans Housing and Recovery Program locations […]
-
Man Arrested in Dells for 4th OWI
by WRJC WebMaster on January 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
WISCONSINREPORT.COM (WiscReport.com) is not affiliated with Wisconsin Government or any state agency, department, entity, or other website or printed publication with Wisconsin in it’s name. Established in 2002, we operate completely independent from political parties and other forms of outside influence. Our Mission is to report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We are WiscReport on Twitter and Facebook. A Morbizco Internet Media online publication. – WisconsinReport.com.
Learn More about WisconsinReport.com.
