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Vernon County holds law enforcement memorial service
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VIROQUA, Wis. (WXOW) - As a part of National Police Week, community members and law enforcement gathered for a memorial service in Vernon County.
The memorial service is an opportunity for law enforcement to remind the public of the sacrifices made daily by officers in protecting the lives and property of citizens. Each year about 60,000 law enforcement officers are injured in the line of duty and in 2020, 362 officers were killed in the line of duty.
Vernon County Sheriff John Spears says he is grateful for the community support in a challenging year for law enforcement. It s been very overwhelming almost at times the support we have received from the community, said Spears. That s why I asked the community to continue that support even as simple as a thank you means so much to the men and women who serve and to their families. When things are tough they like to have that little bit of ac
Mom and 5-year-old son sustain serious injuries in Vernon County car accident
The mom, Jennifer Melvin, reported to authorities she fell asleep while driving, lost control of her car and ended up hitting a tree
April 11, 2021 8:55 PM Tyler Job
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Courtesy of Vernon County Sheriff’s Office
TOWN OF CHRISTIANA, Wis. (WKBT) – A mom and her five-year-old son both sustained serious injuries in a car accident in the Town of Christiana early Sunday morning.
Vernon County Sheriff John Spears says the accident happened on County Road P near Lars Hill Road at approximately 3:46 a.m.
The mom, 44-year-old Jennifer Melvin, called the Vernon County Communication Center and told 911 dispatch she got into an accident by striking a tree.