Three crashes, stolen boat motor and dump trailer, fire included in Brown County Sheriff’s Office report

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to dozens of calls last week, including three crashes, reports of stolen property, a fire and a traffic stop that resulted in several citations.

October 1, 2026Updated: October 1, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Three crashes, stolen boat motor and dump trailer, fire included in Brown County Sheriff’s Office report

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