Fatal Farm Accident - Town of Menomonie

On Monday July 9, 2018 at 2:57 PM the Dunn County 911 Center received a 911 call regarding a male trapped in a hay baler. Dunn County Deputies and Menomonie Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to the scene in the 6900 block of 513th St, Menomonie Township.

Upon arrival Deputies found that the operator of the round baler had gotten caught in the baler and was deceased.

The deceased male, age 67, was from rural Menomonie. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time pending notification of family.

Also assisting on scene was the Dunn County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Updated Information:

The name of the deceased is Danny Eckert, age 67 of Menomonie, WI

Missing Man Found by Deputies After Fatal ATV Crash - Town of Otter Creek

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information regarding the location of Joseph Tireman, 30 years old, from Wheeler, WI. Tireman was last seen in the Village of Wheeler on 06/05/18 around 7pm. Tireman was last seen wearing a black cut off shirt and red shorts, operating a yellow 2016 Polaris ATV with current Wisconsin registration. Tireman’s family is concerned for his welfare as this behavior is not normal for him.

Anyone with information regarding Tireman’s location is asked to contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office at 715-232-1348 or to remain anonymous contact Dunn County Crime Stoppers at dunncocrimestoppers.com.

Update:

This morning at about 10:43am Mr. Tireman was located deceased by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Ace Helicopters by air off 610th St in Otter Creek township. It appears that he was attempting to negotiate a curve in the gravel roadway on his ATV when he went off the road causing the ATV to overturn into a tree. Mr. Tireman and his ATV were over an embankment off the roadway and were unable to be seen from the roadway. No foul play is suspected in this crash.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is handling the ATV crash report.

Attempted Homicide - Town of Tainter

On Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 10:42 PM the Dunn County E-911 Center received a report of an adult male that had sustained a gunshot wound. The incident occurred in the 5900 block of Cty Rd D in Tainter Township.

The victim was transported by ambulance to Mayo-Eau Claire. The victim sustained one gunshot wound and was conscious during transport.

The victim that sustained a gunshot wound to his leg was identified as Bruce R. Sundstrom, age 48 of rural Colfax. The victim is expected to recover from the injury sustained.

The victim and the suspects in this incident are acquaintances.

The maroon Jeep that was one of the vehicles reported to have left the scene after the shooting was recovered near Boyceville, WI this morning. This vehicle had been stolen from Hudson, WI.

The suspects, Goplen and Blank, have not yet been taken into custody.

On May 30th, 2018 the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a high speed pursuit of a red Volkswagen Jetta stolen out of Woodbury Minnesota. This chase extended into Pepin County where the chase was discontinued. The suspected operator and passenger were Golpin and Blank who are wanted in our attempted homicide.

On May 31st the Barron County Sheriff’s Office received information on the location of the suspects being observed at the Dollar General Store in Rice Lake. Upon arrival at the business the red Jetta fled the scene with a unknown number of occupants. The Jetta was lost during the chase but reacquired returning to the Dollar General. At this time both suspects were taken into custody. Both subjects are currently being held at the Dunn County Jail.

In Custody:

Shawn Harris Goplen, Male/white, age 34, 5’11”, 300 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes, of Red Wing, MN

Kari Lynn Blank, Female/white, age 36, 5’5”, 190 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, of Ellsworth, WI