Executive Summary
- A homicide suspect was arrested Thursday morning in the Town of Randolph, Wisconsin, following a tactical operation.
- A shelter-in-place order was temporarily issued for nearby homes and a local school as a precaution.
- Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or details regarding the homicide investigation.
- The operation was a multi-agency effort involving local and federal law enforcement.
A suspect in a homicide investigation was arrested Thursday morning in Columbia County, Wisconsin, following a coordinated tactical operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The arrest took place around 9 a.m. at a residence in the Town of Randolph, near the Village of Cambria.
According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, precautionary measures were implemented during the operation. Nearby homes and the Cambria-Friesland Schools were instructed to shelter in place, and local roads were closed for approximately one hour to ensure public safety. Officials confirmed the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or provided details regarding the specific homicide case to which the arrest is connected. The Sheriff’s Office stated that there is no longer a danger to the community following the operation.
The successful arrest was the result of a collaborative effort. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and its Emergency Response Team worked alongside the Sauk County Emergency Response Team, Madison Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistance was also provided by Dells-Delton EMS, Reedsburg EMS, Cambria EMS, the Cambria Fire Department, and the Columbia County Highway Department.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to process the scene. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.