On January 26, 2024 the New Lisbon Police Department signed a criminal complaint with the Juneau County District Attorneys Office regarding a GoFundMe theft scam. The GoFundMe scam titled Romellow “Mellow” Dawson Memorial and Support was organized through Facebook in February of 2022 by a New Lisbon resident. The Funds were intended to be provided to the beneficiary of (deceased) Romellow Dawson for funeral expenses and family financial assistance. The intended beneficiary contacted the our department to file a complaint, and a criminal investigation was opened. Through the course of the extensive investigation, the investigating officer obtained information regarding the GoFundMe account and associated banking records. The Investigating Officer was
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