Beaver Dam, WI – A Dodge County man was taken into custody Monday morning following a domestic abuse investigation that prompted an emergency alert due to extreme cold weather and concerns for his safety.
According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began investigating a reported domestic abuse incident in the city of Beaver Dam during the early morning hours of Monday, January 26. After interviewing the alleged victim, deputies attempted to locate the suspect, who was believed to have left the area on foot.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jeramie Hurley, 40, of rural Beaver Dam. Due to the freezing temperatures and concern for Hurley’s welfare, deputies established incident command and issued an emergency alert asking residents in the area to be on the lookout.
Initial searches were unsuccessful, officials said. However, shortly after 9:00 a.m., Hurley was located and taken into custody. The sheriff’s office confirmed he was uninjured at the time of his arrest.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has submitted a request to the Dodge County District Attorney seeking the following charges against Hurley:
- Felony false imprisonment
- Felony intimidation of a victim
- Misdemeanor battery
- Misdemeanor disorderly conduct
All requested charges include domestic abuse penalty enhancers.
The Beaver Dam Police Department assisted the sheriff’s office during the investigation and search efforts.
Officials did not release additional details about the incident or the condition of the alleged victim. The case remains under review by the district attorney’s office.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Dodge County Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt.
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