The following is the press release from the Interim Milton Chief of Police Jerry Schuetz and Superintendent of Milton Schools Bernie Nikolay regarding today's bomb threat situation at Northside Intermediate School in Milton.
At approximately 8:47 am Officers of the Milton Police Department were dispatched to Northside Intermediate school for a report of a possible bomb on a school bus parked in the parking lot at the school, accompanied by threats made by a student on the bus. The bus driver evacuated all students from the bus when he saw a student with a device that looked like a bomb with batteries and wires on it. The bus driver further indicated that he heard a student nearest the device state that he had a bomb and threatened to detonate the device either on the bus or in the school.
The bus driver notified school district administration immediately who pursuant to their critical incident response plan evacuated all students and staff and sent them to Milton Middle School. The Milton Police Department requested the assistance of the Rock County Sheriff’s office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Unit, maintaining a perimeter around the bus until responding units could arrive. The joint of Milton/Town of Milton Fire Department and EMS were also staged on standby throughout the incident.
At approximately 10:45 am the Rock County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team approached the bus and was able to successfully negotiate with the 11 year old student, encouraging him to move away from the device and exit the bus. The student did so and was taken into custody without incident. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s office bomb squad removed the device from the bus and safely destroyed it. The device was a child’s video game with a series of wires and batteries attached to it simulating a bomb like device. There were no actual explosives associated with this incident.
As a precautionary measure, law enforcement personnel and school district administrators did a cursory search of the school. Nothing suspicious was found. The 11 year old student remains in police custody at this time.
Parents of students at Northside school were notified of the incident via the District’s phone messaging system. School was cancelled for the remainder of the day and will resume as normal on Thursday, March 17th, 2011.
NOTE: Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court rule 20:3.6, trail publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Police Commission Selects New Police Chief
Please read the press release below that went out to local media outlets related to the Milton Police Commission's selection of a new Chief of Police:
After interviewing highly qualified candidates for the position of Police Chief on March 12th, 2011 and taking into consideration input from civic leaders, selected community members and city staff, the City of Milton Police Commission has selected Daniel L. Layber to serve as the City’s next Chief of Police. Mr. Layber accepted the conditional offer of employment from the Police Commission over the weekend.
Prior to appointment to the position, Mr. Layber must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, psychological & medical examination and drug screening as required by Wisconsin Statutes. The timeline to complete this process has not yet been determined but will be done as soon as practical. The final stage in the appointment process will include Milton’s City Council approving the terms of a compensation package associated with Mr. Layber’s appointment to the position.
Mr. Layber has been the Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for the past 19 years. He has been employed with the DCI since 1983 acting in a Special Agent capacity before his promotion to supervisor. The DCI is tasked with investigating crimes of statewide importance such as homicides, arson, drug trafficking, public corruption and internet crimes against children. Mr. Layber is a graduate of the FBI National Academy which is a three month law enforcement executive management course in Quantico, Virginia. He has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Senario College and advanced training in many areas of law enforcement such as SWAT Commanders school and the DCI Death Investigation School. Mr. Layber also served in the US Army as a Military Policeman and Military Police Investigator from 1979 to 1983 in California and Germany.
Mr. Layber is married and has five children and is currently living in the Town of Genesee in Western Waukesha County.
"The Police Commission was very pleased with the quality of the candidates presented by Moffett & Associates," said Commission Chairperson Dave Ostrowski, "In addition, civic leaders, community members and city staff were also able to meet the finalists and were likewise impressed with them." Ostrowski further stated, "While the choice between the finalists was difficult, we felt Mr. Layber would be the best overall fit with both the community and the police department; having the skills and expertise to continue and expand on the excellence already demonstrated by the department under the leadership of Jerry Schuetz."
After interviewing highly qualified candidates for the position of Police Chief on March 12th, 2011 and taking into consideration input from civic leaders, selected community members and city staff, the City of Milton Police Commission has selected Daniel L. Layber to serve as the City’s next Chief of Police. Mr. Layber accepted the conditional offer of employment from the Police Commission over the weekend.
Prior to appointment to the position, Mr. Layber must successfully complete a thorough background investigation, psychological & medical examination and drug screening as required by Wisconsin Statutes. The timeline to complete this process has not yet been determined but will be done as soon as practical. The final stage in the appointment process will include Milton’s City Council approving the terms of a compensation package associated with Mr. Layber’s appointment to the position.
Mr. Layber has been the Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for the past 19 years. He has been employed with the DCI since 1983 acting in a Special Agent capacity before his promotion to supervisor. The DCI is tasked with investigating crimes of statewide importance such as homicides, arson, drug trafficking, public corruption and internet crimes against children. Mr. Layber is a graduate of the FBI National Academy which is a three month law enforcement executive management course in Quantico, Virginia. He has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Senario College and advanced training in many areas of law enforcement such as SWAT Commanders school and the DCI Death Investigation School. Mr. Layber also served in the US Army as a Military Policeman and Military Police Investigator from 1979 to 1983 in California and Germany.
Mr. Layber is married and has five children and is currently living in the Town of Genesee in Western Waukesha County.
"The Police Commission was very pleased with the quality of the candidates presented by Moffett & Associates," said Commission Chairperson Dave Ostrowski, "In addition, civic leaders, community members and city staff were also able to meet the finalists and were likewise impressed with them." Ostrowski further stated, "While the choice between the finalists was difficult, we felt Mr. Layber would be the best overall fit with both the community and the police department; having the skills and expertise to continue and expand on the excellence already demonstrated by the department under the leadership of Jerry Schuetz."
Monday, March 7, 2011
Rock County Clean Sweep 2011
Rock County Clean Sweep 2011 for all Rock County residents will be held at the following locations:
The Rock County Rx Round Up will be held on April 30, 2011. Additional information on this event will be posted as it becomes available. If you are unable to take your prescription medications to the round up, please place them in the Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box located outside of the Milton Police Department, 120 Parkview Drive.
- Friday, April 29, 2011, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Milton Public Works Garage, 620 W. Madison Avenue, Milton, WI 53563
- Saturday, April 30, 2011, 8 a.m. to noon at Beloit Public Works, 2351 Springbrook Court, Beloit, WI 53511
The Rock County Rx Round Up will be held on April 30, 2011. Additional information on this event will be posted as it becomes available. If you are unable to take your prescription medications to the round up, please place them in the Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box located outside of the Milton Police Department, 120 Parkview Drive.
Milton Fourth of July Parade Seeks Entrants
The following press release was sent to the media last week regarding the Milton Fourth of July Parade Presented by Air Products. Click here to access the Parade Entrant registration form.
Applications to participate in the Milton Fourth of July Parade are now available at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3 and on the City of Milton website (www.ci.milton.wi.us). The 2011 parade theme is Stars & Stripes, and awards will be presented for “Best Use of Theme.” The Milton Fourth of July Parade is presented by Air Products.
Participants are asked to submit completed applications to City Hall by June 17, 2011 at Noon. In an effort to assist with planning, no late registrations will be accepted. Registrations for horses need to include documentation of the last Coggins test in order to be eligible to participate in the parade. All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, and a copy of their driver’s license is required with the registration form.
The Celebrate Milton Committee is also looking for volunteers to help at the parade by lining up parade participants. If you are interested, please contact Inga Jacobson at 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.
For additional information about the parade contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.
Applications to participate in the Milton Fourth of July Parade are now available at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3 and on the City of Milton website (www.ci.milton.wi.us). The 2011 parade theme is Stars & Stripes, and awards will be presented for “Best Use of Theme.” The Milton Fourth of July Parade is presented by Air Products.
Participants are asked to submit completed applications to City Hall by June 17, 2011 at Noon. In an effort to assist with planning, no late registrations will be accepted. Registrations for horses need to include documentation of the last Coggins test in order to be eligible to participate in the parade. All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, and a copy of their driver’s license is required with the registration form.
The Celebrate Milton Committee is also looking for volunteers to help at the parade by lining up parade participants. If you are interested, please contact Inga Jacobson at 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.
For additional information about the parade contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.
Milton Area Youth Center Grand Opening
Below is an announcement from the Milton Area Youth Center about their Grand Opening Celebration.The Milton Area Youth Center is pleased to announce its grand opening scheduled for two days, Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. each of those days. Please stop by to check out our facilities and operation. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to come do a walk through and meet some of our Board members and volunteers. Our location is the lower level of Main Hall on the Historic Milton College Campus. The street address is 513 College St. with parking available in the rear.
Regular programming as an after school drop-in center for School District of Milton students in grades 7 – 9 will begin on Monday, March 28 from 3 – 6 p.m. each day that school is open. Come check us out. Volunteer opportunities are still available. For more information call Jon Cruzan at 290-6465 or Nate Crandall at 322-8824. Check us out on Facebook.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Spring Primary - February 15, 2011
The Spring Primary Election will take place tomorrow, February 15, 2011. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Voting will take place in the break room located on the lowest level of the Shaw Municipal Building, 430 E. High Street. Parking is located in the front and the back of the building.
Click here to view the sample ballot.
Click here to view the sample ballot.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Severe Weather: Blizzard and City of Milton Cancellations
The National Weather Service and Wisconsin Emergency Management officials notified City of Milton and other regional local government officials this afternoon that pending severe weather conditions are anticipated in Milton and throughout Rock County during the next 48 hours. As such, the City of Milton Common Council meeting scheduled for February 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. has been canceled. The meeting will likely be rescheduled for sometime next week. When the re-scheduled date is known, we will post that information on the blog and the City's website as well as update the City's official notice posting sites throughout Milton.
City of Milton Departments have been preparing for what is anticipated to be a very serious weather event, that includes a forecast that as of 2pm this afternoon called for heavy snow fall to begin late Tuesday afternoon up through Wednesday morning that is scheduled to result in between 12-18 inches of snow accumulation. Wind gusts of between 40-50 mph are also scheduled to accompany this storm on Tuesday night which will likely produce significant drifting, making travel extremely dangerous and ill-advised.
Additional information regarding City cancellations and closures will be broadcast and posted on WCLO and posted on all City communication outlets (Facebook, Twitter, website, and Milton Matters).
The Rock County Sheriff's Office issued a weather advisory and winter safe driving tips. Click here to view the information.
We are asking all residents to plan accordingly for this event, making sure they have necessary food, batteries and flashlights (in the event we experience a power outage) and other necessary household items to sustain your family for a few days in anticipation of this significant snowfall and drifting that may be associated with it, all which could make travel nearly impossible. We also ask that you listen to your radio and/or television for updates and other pertinent information related to this storm event.
Sincerely,
-Jerry Schuetz
City Administrator
City of Milton
City of Milton Departments have been preparing for what is anticipated to be a very serious weather event, that includes a forecast that as of 2pm this afternoon called for heavy snow fall to begin late Tuesday afternoon up through Wednesday morning that is scheduled to result in between 12-18 inches of snow accumulation. Wind gusts of between 40-50 mph are also scheduled to accompany this storm on Tuesday night which will likely produce significant drifting, making travel extremely dangerous and ill-advised.
Additional information regarding City cancellations and closures will be broadcast and posted on WCLO and posted on all City communication outlets (Facebook, Twitter, website, and Milton Matters).
The Rock County Sheriff's Office issued a weather advisory and winter safe driving tips. Click here to view the information.
We are asking all residents to plan accordingly for this event, making sure they have necessary food, batteries and flashlights (in the event we experience a power outage) and other necessary household items to sustain your family for a few days in anticipation of this significant snowfall and drifting that may be associated with it, all which could make travel nearly impossible. We also ask that you listen to your radio and/or television for updates and other pertinent information related to this storm event.
Sincerely,
-Jerry Schuetz
City Administrator
City of Milton
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