Report on Public Disorder and Legal Violations in Wisconsin
1. Disturbance at the VFW Hall
A report of a public disturbance was received from a VFW hall. Staff at the scene reported that a heavily intoxicated woman had become violent, using her handbag to attack others and refusing to leave the premises as requested.
When police arrived, patrons pointed toward the door, where the woman was arguing with the bar staff. She refused to cooperate with law enforcement and continued causing a scene. As a result, she was arrested for obstructing law enforcement and disorderly conduct. During her arrest, she made threats against the officer, the county, and the entire United States.
She was detained for three days before being released on June 5, 2024.
2. Pursuit and Arrest of Shane Kudrna – A Fugitive on the Run
Late one afternoon, a police officer in Holmen, Wisconsin, noticed a blue sedan parked in an emergency vehicle-only traffic area. The car then continued moving in the wrong direction. When the officer turned around to initiate a stop, the driver immediately sped away and maneuvered to evade capture.
Police later identified the driver as Shane Kudrna, 37, a man with a criminal record for resisting law enforcement and fraud dating back to 2009. He also had an active outstanding warrant. During his escape, Shane drove at high speeds, cutting off other vehicles to block police pursuit.
After leaving the highway, he abandoned his car in a church parking lot, changed his clothes to alter his appearance, and fled through a residential area. Officers later found the abandoned car and discovered that the temporary license plate was fake. Upon searching the vehicle, police found drug-related paraphernalia and counterfeit checks.
Around the same time, a vehicle theft report was filed just a few blocks from Shane’s last known location. The stolen vehicle was identified as a black Dodge Ram, which was later found abandoned behind a shopping center.
After securing the area, police discovered Shane inside the shopping center. Upon his arrest, officers found two counterfeit $100 bills and the key to the abandoned sedan in his possession. Further investigation revealed that Shane had purchased the original vehicle using a fraudulent check, which was rejected due to insufficient funds.
Shane was charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Fleeing law enforcement
- Reckless endangerment
- Vehicle theft
- Fraud
Additionally, he was fined over $2,000 for traffic violations. Initially, Shane was granted bail at $10,000, but after a subsequent arrest for theft and fraud, he was released again on a mere $25 signature bond.
Currently, he faces seven unresolved criminal cases across three different counties and remains wanted by authorities.
3. Drunk Driving Accident in Hope, Wisconsin
One afternoon in April 2024, police received a report of a truck rollover accident in Hope, Wisconsin. An off-duty police officer was driving on the highway when he noticed a truck swerving dangerously, crossing lane markers, and nearly causing a collision. When the truck suddenly made a sharp turn, it completely overturned.
The driver, a 26-year-old man from Milwaukee, was pulled from the wreckage and showed clear signs of severe intoxication. When questioned about his alcohol consumption, he admitted to drinking large amounts of whiskey and vodka while driving. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.297—nearly four times the legal limit for commercial drivers.
He was arrested for drunk driving and fined over $2,400. Following his trial, he was convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI), but other charges were dropped.
4. Traffic Violation and Police Resistance by Dylan
In July 2023, during an annual festival in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a police officer observed a vehicle running a red light directly in front of him. Upon stopping the vehicle, the driver was identified as Dylan, 26, who had prior convictions for resisting law enforcement and theft.
Dylan exhibited aggressive behavior, showed clear signs of intoxication, and reeked of alcohol inside the vehicle. When asked to take a breathalyzer test, he deliberately manipulated the results by not providing sufficient breath samples. Further investigation revealed that Dylan was on probation and had a driving ban in place.
During his arrest, Dylan resisted, threw himself on the ground, and pretended to have an asthma attack to avoid being taken into custody. While being transported to the hospital, he spat in an officer’s face. After being booked into jail, he continued to act aggressively.
As a result, Dylan was charged with:
- Resisting law enforcement
- Disorderly conduct
- Violating probation conditions
He was fined over $2,200 in traffic violations, jailed for 11 days, and had his driver’s license revoked for six months.
Conclusion
These incidents highlight serious violations of public order and law, including drunk driving, evading law enforcement, fugitive pursuits, and obstruction of justice in Wisconsin. Strict law enforcement and appropriate legal measures remain crucial to maintaining community safety and public order.