Criminal Incidents and Police Responses
Below are incidents related to crime and how the police responded in various locations across Wisconsin in recent years.
Burglary Incident in Oakley, Wisconsin (December 21, 2022)
On December 21, 2022, police received a report of a burglary in progress in Oakley, Wisconsin. The caller reported that a man, later identified as Christopher Lamb, 40 years old, was breaking into their house. Upon arriving at the scene, the police discovered footprints in the snow leading to the back of the house and heard noises coming from the garage. Inside, they found Christopher with a bag containing several stolen items from the house.
When the police drew their weapons and issued commands, Christopher complied by lying down on the ground. He had entered the house through the back door, where the door had been broken. Christopher admitted to struggling financially and needing money to support his drug addiction. He had a long criminal history and had previously broken into this same house only two weeks earlier.
Christopher was charged with three felony counts of burglary, attempting financial fraud, forgery, criminal damage to property, and stalking, with repeat offender status. After being arrested, he was granted a bond of $11,000, only to be arrested again on similar charges.
Physical Altercation in Wausau, Wisconsin (February 10, 2023)
On February 10, 2023, police received a report of a physical altercation in Wausau, Wisconsin. The victim, Anna, 18 years old, became aggressive after discovering that her sister had discarded $100 worth of drugs in a pill bottle. After an argument with her family, Anna left the house in a black car.
Police stopped the car and arrested Anna for underage drinking and other criminal behaviors. During a search, devices used for smoking methamphetamine and THC were found. Methamphetamine found in Anna’s room was confirmed to be illegal drugs.
Disturbance at a Bar in Lafayette, Wisconsin (May 2023)
In May 2023, police received a report of a disturbance at a bar in Lafayette, Wisconsin. Kevin, 39 years old, was causing a ruckus and arguing with other patrons. He was arrested after refusing to cooperate with the officers. During the arrest, Kevin resisted and threatened the officers, injuring one in the process.
Kevin was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, criminal damage to property, and other charges. His cases went to court, and he was required to post a large bond.
Drunk Driving Incident in Lafayette, Wisconsin (June 4, 2022)
On June 4, 2022, police stopped a green Camaro driven by Noel Alhalmi, 21 years old, after noticing she ran a red light. Noel admitted to drinking and driving under the influence. A breathalyzer test revealed her blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit.
Additionally, police discovered that she had used fake identification to purchase alcohol underage. Noel was arrested and faced charges related to driving under the influence and consuming alcohol while underage. She was sentenced depending on the charges involved.
Summary
All the above incidents highlight serious issues related to crimes such as burglary, drug use, disturbances, and resistance to police. These events emphasize the importance of handling criminal situations seriously and the need for police to act with patience and decisiveness while protecting citizens’ rights and enforcing the law. Criminal actions like theft, drug use, disturbances, and resisting law enforcement threaten public safety and order and should be dealt with fairly and