
May 8, 2026
Dane County Sheriff's Office announced it booked Erling Antonio Zamora-Rivera after his arrest by Madison Police Department for repeated sexual assault charges involving a child.
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April 30, 2026
Sheriff Kalvin Barrett spoke about relocating 1,500 Ridglan beagles into new homes following recent demonstrations at an area facility. He thanked partner agencies for their response while encouraging residents interested in adopting or supporting rescued animals.
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April 21, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture denied Dane County Sheriff's request to join an inspection at Ridglan Farm after public concern over animal welfare. DATCP said it continues independent inspections and confirmed Ridglan Farms will give up its dog seller license by July 1.
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April 21, 2026
A suspicious item resembling an improvised explosive device was found on a Dane County Sheriff's Office squad car while deputies served legal papers in Madison. Authorities later identified it as an airsoft grenade wrapped in black tape. Officials continue investigating how and when it was placed there.
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April 19, 2026
A protest outside Ridglan Farms remained peaceful following several arrests related to an attempted break-in a day earlier. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett praised demonstrators' cooperation while highlighting continued law enforcement support.
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April 17, 2026
A Dane County jail resident faces charges after allegedly attacking a sheriff's deputy during disciplinary procedures on April 12. The injured deputy was treated at a local hospital and has since been released. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett commented on the risks deputies face daily.
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January 26, 2026
The Dane County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of Cesar Daniel Ordonez Gonzalez on several serious charges including firearm possession violations and thefts across different jurisdictions within Wisconsin
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January 26, 2026
Manuel Raul Cadena Erazo was arrested by Stoughton Police for third-degree sexual assault and child enticement charges with an additional immigration hold placed later.
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November 18, 2025
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has announced the booking of Jackson Eduardo Aleman Sotelo on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, disorderly conduct, and immigration violations following his arrest on October 28, 2025, in Madison.
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November 4, 2025
FOIA Request to Dane County Sheriff's Office regarding License Plate Reader (LPR) Scan Logs or Activity Counts on November 4, 2025.
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