Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for 5th Offense OWI Near School Zone in Elk Mound

ELK MOUND, WI – April 8, 2025 – 8:23 A.M. – A Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the Village of Elk Mound near the intersection of Highway 12 and Juniper Street. The driver, who claimed he had traveled to Elk Mound to purchase laundry detergent, was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

Deputies administered field sobriety tests and continued their investigation, ultimately leading to later preliminary breath test (PBT) result of 0.234 BrAC. The driver was found to be restricted to a .02 BAC limit and required to operate a vehicle only with an ignition interlock device due to prior offenses.

The driver was identified as Brian Matthew Brunner, age 55, of Menomonie, WI. He was arrested and booked into the Dunn County Jail, pending a bond hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025. The following charges will be referred to the Dunn County District Attorney’s Office:

 WI SS 346.63(1)(a) – Operating While Under the Influence (5th Offense)

 WI SS 347.413(1) – Operating a Vehicle Without Required Ignition Interlock Device

 WI SS 343.44(1)(b) – Operating After License Revocation

The location of the traffic stop was in close proximity to school bus routes and within a few blocks of local schools—areas frequently traveled by our community’s youth. This incident serves as a sobering reminder that impaired driving can occur at any time and underscores the ongoing importance of highway safety and enforcement efforts to protect all members of our community.

Sheriff Kevin Bygd

D25-00497 5th Offense OWI Near School Zone - Elk Mound.pdf

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Suspect Apprehended After High-Speed Pursuit from Dunn into Pepin County

TOWN OF DUNN - April 5, 2025 - 11:53 PM - A Dunn County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle for excessive speed on Highway 25 southbound leaving the vicinity of Downsville, WI. The motorcycle accelerated to speeds in excess of 100 MPH and refused to stop for the deputy.

The pursuit lead southbound into Pepin County where the deputy was able to see the license plate on the motorcycle as it turned onto US Highway 10 West. Due to the excessive speeds and the deputy obtained the license plate, the pursuit was terminated for safety of the occupant and the community.

Deputies conducted follow-up investigation and on April 6, 2025, arrested 21 year-old Alexander William Wuorenma of Shell Lake, Wisconsin. He was booked into the Dunn County Jail.

The following charges were referred to the Dunn County District Attorney:

• Operator Felony Flee/Elude Officer

• Resist/Obstruct an Officer with Intent to Mislead

• Misdemeanor Bail Jumping

Wuorenma was also issued traffic citations for illegal muffler, speeding, reckless driving, passing in a no-passing zone, operating left of center, and operating a motorcycle without a class M license.

Fatal Hit & Run Crash to Pedestrian - 17 Year-Old Arrested for Homicide by OWI in the Town of Dunn

DATE OF RELEASE: March 29th, 2025

INCIDENT #: 25-00449

SUBJECT: Fatal Hit and Run Crash

AUTHORIZED BY: Sheriff Kevin Bygd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at approximately 7:14 am, the Dunn County Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a female lying in the ditch that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle on County Highway Y, between 330th Ave and 370th Ave, in the Town of Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, a woman was located just off of the roadway with fatal injuries. The Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Information was received about the location of the possible striking vehicle and operator. Immediate follow up was conducted and the vehicle involved was located. The 17 year old female operator of the striking vehicle was subsequently arrested for OWI 1st Offense, Hit and Run Causing Death, Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Motor Vehicle as well as additional traffic offenses.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notifications to the family.

Sheriff Kevin Bygd

25-00449 Fatal Hit and Run Crash.pdf

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