In January, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney announced his plans to retire from law enforcement. Mahoney’s replacement, Kalvin Barrett, was officially sworn into office yesterday. Barrett was appointed to the position by Governor Tony Evers last month and will fill out the remainder of Mahoney’s term. For more about his future plans, and major policy […]
Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney to retire from law enforcement
Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney has announced his intention to retire from law enforcement this coming spring. Mahoney will be vacating his seat on May 8th, by which point he will have served in the sheriff’s office for four decades. He’s been the department’s leader since 2006. “You know, I remember fondly standing on the […]
Plans for new county jail move ahead despite pandemic
Last night, a review committee tasked with the construction of a new county jail received a virtual tour of what the new facility would look like. The jail was initially approved by the County Board in 2017, with a budget of $76 million, to build four floors on top of the current Public Safety Building. […]
Republicans Increase Car Theft Penalties, Resources
Motor vehicle thefts in Wisconsin have dropped from their most recent peak in 2015, but Republican lawmakers are calling for stronger penalties and greater resources to combat an apparent upward trend. One bill in the State Assembly would establish a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 days in jail for vehicle theft or fleeing an officer. Another […]
