Burglary Suspects Arrested - Town of Rock Creek

This is a follow up to a previous new release about this incident. On November 13th, we sent out a news release regarding a burglary to a home in the Township of Rock Creek. That residence had been damaged in a structure fire in October.

During the course of the investigation two suspects identified and arrested on a probation hold. They currently being held in the Eau Claire County Jail. Charges for this burglary to a dwelling have been forwarded to the Dunn County District Attorney:

Michael A. Tenney, 33 YOA, 428 Vine St. # 2, Eau Claire, WI

Ryan J. Weiss, 38 YOA, 428 Vine St. # 2, Eau Claire, WI

During the course of the investigation we found a number of items had been taken. One of the items was a signed Michael Jordan basketball jersey. That item still has not been recovered. We however have learned that Michael Jordan was contacted about the stolen jersey and has since made contact with the victim and replaced that jersey.

Anyone having information regarding this burglary or any stolen property are asked to contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office or anonymously at dunncocrimestoppers.com.

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Residential Burglary - Town of Rock Creek

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in recovering items which were taken in a burglary to a residence.

On October 11th, 2017 a structure fire occurred, in the Township of Rock Creek, in which it displaced the family from the residence.

In the early morning hours of November 2nd, 2017 a family member arrived at the residence to discover two unknown male subjects with a vehicle behind the residence. When asked what they were doing they stated they were “looting the house.” They then left the residence with a garbage can full of items.

As a result of follow up investigation one male subject was taken into custody. This investigation continues.

One item taken from the residence, and believed to have been sold by the suspect(s), is a signed red #45 Michael Jordan Jersey. This item is particularly valuable to the family as it was signed for their six-year-old daughter who was suffering from a life threatening disease through the “Make a Wish Foundation.”

Anyone recently purchasing this item or having information on it is asked to contact the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office or anonymously at dunncocrimestoppers.com.

Subject Struck by Vehicle - City of Menomonie

As a result of the completed investigations regarding the Menomonie Police Department squad vs. pedestrian crash conducted by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol which occurred on Sunday October 15, 2017 at 1:02 a.m. the following charges will be issued:

Pedestrian: Brett Schulte

Charges:

1) WI S.S. 125.085(3)(b) Identification Card Violations 17-20 yrs.

(Intentionally carries an official identification card not legally issued to him or her)

2) WI S.S. 125.07(4)(b) Underage drinking violation-possesses or consumes

17-20 yrs.- 1st violation

3) WI S.S. 346.29(2) Standing in roadway

Operator of the Menomonie Police Department squad car: Sergeant Jason Barneson

Charges: None

On Sunday October 15, 2017 at 1:02 a.m. the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was requested to investigate a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the City of Menomonie. The crash involved a pedestrian being struck by a Menomonie Police Department squad car. The crash location was on Wilson Avenue west of 2nd Street West. Dunn County Deputies and the Menomonie Fire Department were dispatched to the scene.

Since that date the crash has been under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol. As part of that investigation, a blood sample was received from Sgt. Jason Barneson of the Menomonie Police Department and Brett Schulte the pedestrian. The blood test indicates that neither Barneson or Schulte had drugs in their blood sample. It also showed that Sgt. Barneson had .OO BAC (blood alcohol content) in his sample and that 20 year old Brett Schulte’s sample showed he had a BAC of .195, which is twice the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle.

The investigation included a review of the in-squad video that showed Brett Schulte laying crossways on the road with his head near the centerline. It also showed that Sgt. Barneson took an evasive action attempting to miss Schulte.

On Monday, November 6th, an additional news release will include any charges that will be a result of this investigations.

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