MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in a crash that injured two men early Sunday in Manitowoc.

Police say the one-vehicle rollover crash happened at the intersection of N. 8th Street and Albert Drive just before 2:30 a.m.

The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, entered a ditch and rolled over an unknown number of times, according to police.

A 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, both from Manitowoc, were taken to the hospital. The passenger is in critical condition, while the driver suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police are investigating a stabbing incident on the city's east side.

Authorities say it happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of E. Walnut Street.

Officers were called to a fight between two men, and one of them had a knife. A 41-year-old man left the scene and was found at a different residence.

That man had been stabbed and was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He's also being held on charges in connection with this incident.

Police say there are no other suspects in custody at this time.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A former U.S. Marine Corps captain and a Green Bay native says he's running for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District seat.

Mike Gallagher formally announced his bid Sunday.

“We cannot accept a future in which a broken tax code and out-of-control regulations slowly strangle the middle-class and, with it, the American dream,” Gallagher said in a statement. “We cannot accept a future where the federal government increasingly meddles in our daily lives and threatens the constitutional liberties we’ve fought and bled for. We cannot accept a scenario where we bankrupt the country and send the bill to the next generation, and that generation loses a sense of how special it is to be an American.”

Gallagher was deployed to Iraq twice and served as a commander of intelligence teams during his military service. He plans to make an 11-county tour in 11 days to get his name out there.

Last month, Congressman Reid Ribble announced he would not seek re-election. 

The other candidates include Republicans Terry McNulty, Wisconsin State Senator Frank Lasee, and Independent Wendy Gribben.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police have arrested a woman in connection with the use of counterfeit $100 bills at area businesses.

27-year-old Ashlee N. Cherney is behind bars under a probation hold. Police are recommending charges of uttering forgery and theft by fraud.

Police say the investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call them at (920) 448-3200. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers by phone at (920) 432-7867, by text message to 274637 with the keyword GBTIP or online.

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CRIVITZ, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities continue to investigate the death of a pedestrian in northeast Wisconsin.

Marinette County sheriff's deputies say a 24-year-old Crooked Lake man was walking on County Trunk W near Crivitz just after midnight Sunday, when he was struck by a vehicle.

Officials say the unnamed victim may have been under the influence from alcohol, but the 51-year-old Crivitz woman who was driving the vehicle was sober.

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - An Appleton home is damaged by fire early Monday morning.

Fire crews were called just after 12:45 a.m. to 3223 Crestview Dr. 

The person inside the home was watching TV when he heard a crackling sound in the wall near the fireplace. Once the room began to fill with smoke, he used a fire extinguisher on the fire in the fireplace.

The man then went to the basement and saw a glow in the floorboards under the fireplace. He got everyone out of the house safely and called 911.

Firefighters quickly doused the flames, and they remained on the scene for about two-and-a-half hours.

Investigators say the fire started when embers from the fireplace fell through a gap in the unit. The floor around the fireplace was damaged and part of the chimney structure was also damaged. There was moderate smoke damage on the first floor of the house.

Damage was estimated at about $30,000.

The house had working smoke detectors.

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's one-of-a-kind spearing season for sturgeon was only one-third as successful as last year.

The state DNR says only 703 of the large fish were taken from Lake Winnebago and adjacent lakes up the Fox River, before the 16-day season ended Sunday.

The harvest was miniscule compared to last year's total of 2,160.

DNR biologist Ryan Koenigs blames a reduced water clarity, which made it harder to spearers to see their targets.

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RIPON, WI (WTAQ) - The state fire marshal is helping Ripon authorities investigate a downtown fire in which a 32-year-old man died.

Police say Stephen Dahlke was found unresponsive after smoke emerged from a seven-unit building Saturday afternoon on Ripon's main street. He died later at a Ripon hospital.

Officials say the fire damage was contained to Dahlke's apartment, while other parts of the structure had smoke and water damage -- and the victim was the only person living in his unit.

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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A Pulaski teenager was attacked in downtown Madison while in town for the state high school wrestling tournament.

According to Madison police, the 17-year-old victim was crossing a street behind a group of friends around 1:50 a.m. Sunday. Two cars and a minivan drove in the teen's direction. He put his hand to stop them and the lead car stopped just inches from his hand.

The teen put his hand on the hood of the car. Police believe this angered the people inside the vehicles. The teen told officers 6 to 8 people got out of the caravanning vehicles, punched him, knocked him down and stomped on his head twice.

The teen's friends ran back to the scene, and the attackers got back inside their vehicles and drove off. The whole incident lasted about 30 seconds.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he needed stitches for his head injuries.

The attack happened in the 500 block of Conklin Place, which is between the Kohl Center - the site of the wrestling tournament - and the state Capitol.

Madison police say the suspects were described as black males. Some were traveling in a white Dodge Intrepid, others in a blue Dodge Grand Caravan.

Anyone with information on their identities is urged to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 266-6014.

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - The man charged in connection with two armed robberies in the Fox Valley will stand trial.

41-year-old Justin Posey of Kaukauna will enter a plea Friday to 2 counts of armed robbery, according to online court records.

Posey is accused of robbing an Appleton Walgreens store on January 13 and a Grand Chute hotel on January 25.

Posey is also suspected of committing the armed robbery of a Menasha convenience store back on September 27, in addition to a number of gas drive-offs. Charges have yet to be filed in those cases.

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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WTAQ) - A Sheboygan couple is in trouble with the law after their child had to be hospitalized for eating marijuana edibles during a party.

Sheboygan police say they were called to the Aurora Memorial Medical Center on Sunday afternoon for a report of a 3-year-old child who was rushed to the ER.

Authorities say the child was breathing, but otherwise minimally responsive. The child's parents said they didn't know what was wrong with the kid. 

Tests performed on the child revealed the presence of THC. The child was then transferred to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Investigators found that the family had a birthday party Saturday for another child. At the party, the 28-year-old dad and some of the guests were using marijuana. The father obtained edible candies from Colorado that contained THC and had left them on a table in the house within reach of the children.

After finding the candies missing, both the father and mother figured out the 3-year-old child had eaten them. 

The father was arrested on a charge of child neglect causing bodily harm, and the 25-year-old mom has had a charge of obstructing referred to the district attorney.

Sheboygan Police ask anyone with more information to contact them at (920) 459-3333.

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OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) - Oshkosh police say an 18-year-old man is under arrest after being accused of sexting a minor.

The investigation began after a school resource officer alerted the Oshkosh PD about the teen sending inappropriate photos to at least one underage person using the social media app Snapchat.

He was taken to jail following his arrest in the 300 block of S. Koeller Street on February 25.

The 18-year-old is facing charges of causing a child to view sexual material and exposing genitals to minors. 

Investigators say the suspect had two accounts on Snapchat: Maxwell872 and Jmoney371. Police believe there may be more victims and urge parents to talk with their children to see if any contact was made with either account.

If your child did have contact with either account, you call School Resource Officer David Maas at (920) 252-0233 or Detective Sgt. Joe Framke at (920) 236-5734.

Oshkosh police also remind parents that this is an example of the dangers of using social media, especially for children. Parents are asked to monitor their children's computer and phone usage, as well as educate your children on the dangers of the Internet and social media. 

There are several websites here, here and here that parents can use for tips on having that conversation.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A man who jumped off the Leo Frigo Bridge is getting a second chance at life, thanks to some Green Bay Police officers.

Police were called for a report of a suicidal male on the bridge at 1:34 p.m. Saturday. People near the scene said the man had jumped.

When officers arrived on the bridge, they spotted the man on the girders below the bridge. The cops spoke with the man and learned he was very upset and emotional.

"They were able to use their crisis negotiation skills and their communication skills to negotiate a safe return for this male back onto the bridge," said Green Bay Police Capt. Kevin Warych.

The man was then taken to a local hospital for treatment.

"We don't want that person to get to that point in their life," Warych explained. "We want them to pick up the phone, we want them to extend their hand and say 'Hey I want some help'."

You can learn more about suicide prevention by clicking here.

The Green Bay Police Department says this incident isn't just about recognizing heroic acts of its officers, but the public health problem that is suicide. 

The Brown County Suicide Prevention Coalition provides free training called QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer). For more information about the coalition or to become a member, contact Tana Koss at (920) 436-4360 x1252 or tkoss@familyservicesnew.org.

If you are concerned that a family member or friend may be contemplating suicide, contact the Crisis Center of Family Services at (920) 436-8888 for immediate assistance, 24 hours a day.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Green Bay man is facing multiple charges after being accused of raping his ex-fiancé's friend last fall.

32-year-old Dale N. Micolichek is facing four counts, including second-degree sexual assault/use of force and intimidation of a victim/use or attempt of force.

According to the criminal complaint, Green Bay police were called to an apartment in the 400 block of Fourth Street on October 11, 2015, for a report of a possible sexual assault and disturbance.

Officers arrived and spoke with two women, one of whom was the victim. Both identified the man who forced the victim to have sex as Micolichek.

The victim says that the night before, Micolichek's fiancé left the apartment to go with some friends to get food. Dale was with the victim and 3 other people at the home. 

She told police that the other 3 were sleeping in the living room, while Dale was playing video games in his room. Because she viewed Micolichek like a friend and brother figure, she went to talk with him, adding she's known Dale since 2012 when she moved to Green Bay.

Micolichek, per the complaint, told her he wanted to have sex with her and she replied, "No." Dale believed that no one would find out and that if anyone comes home, he would be able to hear them coming in. 

The victim started to scream in order for one of the other people in the home to hear, but there was music playing so she couldn't be heard. She tried fighting Micolichek, but he, "Pulled her ponytail, forcing her backwards off the bed and striking her head on the bed frame." Micolichek began sexually assaulting her, using his hands, biting her and eventually intercourse.

"No, please stop. It hurts," the victim cried. 

Micolichek left the bedroom after he was done, and she went out to the living room after putting her clothes back on and smoked a cigarette. Dale then threatened to kill her if she said anything to anyone. 

When the fiancé returned, the victim didn't tell her and she didn't want to go home to her boyfriend because she felt dirty and ashamed. She spent the night at her friend's house.

The next morning, Micolichek was on his way to work on a farm and had an ax and machete in holsters on the side of his pants. He, "Made it a point to pull up his shirt and show the weapons." The victim began to cry and eventually when the fiancé's mom and stepdad arrived, she explained what happened. The parents told Micolichek to leave.

Dale Micolichek is due back in court Wednesday for his adjourned initial appearance. If convicted on all counts, Micolichek faces more than 55 years in prison.

MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) -  On Monday officers stopped a vehicle in the 1700 block of Revere Dr. They arrested a 24-year-old woman for multiple drug offenses, obstructing an officer, and warrants.

Tuesday morning officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of suspicious activity involving people in two vehicles. Officers arrested a 28-year-old woman, a 29-year-old Sheboygan man and a 30-year-old Madison man on multiple drug offenses, warrants, and probation violations. 

Police say 10.3 grams of meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and money were recovered during these traffic stops.  

The four suspects are facing charges of Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A Green Bay man is facing decades in prison after being charged with raping a woman he met on Facebook.

19-year-old Donnell D. Sanders is charged with first-degree sexual assault/use of a dangerous weapon, strangulation and suffocation, and battery. All 3 counts have repeater enhancers.

According to the criminal complaint, a 24-year-old woman told Green Bay police that she came to the city to visit a friend and her brother on November 29, 2015. 

Around 11 p.m. the friend's brother told her he wanted to go to the casino. The alleged victim gave him a ride then stayed in her car and began texting with a man she knows from Facebook as "Cortez". She told Cortez to pick her up from the casino so they could hang out.  

He picked up the woman, drove her to a downtown Green Bay parking lot where he the alleged assault, and threats on her life, took place. Once it was over, she ran off into the parking lot.

The victim says she heard Cortez yell, "This didn't happen! If you tell anyone I will shoot you!"  

After the victim reported the rape at the police station several days later, officers put together a photo lineup for the woman. She positively identified her attacker as Donnell D. Sanders.

Sanders is due back in court March 8 for his arraignment. If convicted on all counts, Sanders faces more than 60 years in prison.

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MERRILL, WI (WTAQ) - A Merrill man is due in court March 16th, for allegedly waterboarding his girlfriend after he thought she was cheating on him.

Lincoln County authorities say 22-year-old Dylan Van Camp used a washcloth to cover his girlfriend's mouth, and then dumped water on her face to make her talk about who else she was dating.

Officials say the incidents took place last June and December.

Van Camp is charged with nine counts that include stalking, strangulation, battery, and bail jumping.

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WAUSHARA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - The Waushara County Sheriff's Office says a dead animal found hanging in a tree is being investigated as an animal abuse case.

Deputies say they got a report of possible animal abuse near 28th Avenue, north of County Highway Q, in the Town of Leon Monday.

The land is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 

Authorities believe the animal had been put there within 24 hours. A necropsy is scheduled to determine cause of death.

Investigators say they're unsure what kind of animal was found at this time.

If anyone saw a vehicle parked in this area on Sunday or Monday, please call the Waushara County Sheriff's Office at (920) 787-3321. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 800-5219.

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UNDATED (WTAQ) - Thanks to the notoriety from the Netflix series "Making a Murderer", Steven Avery's defense team is hitting the road for a 27-stop speaking tour in the U.S. and Canada.

The series entitled, "A Conversation on Justice," will see Jerry Buting and Dean Strang touch on the Avery case and its broader implications. Both also plan to talk about the American criminal justice system and their experiences with it.

The tour kicks off in Boston on April 16. Highlights of the tour include stops in Minneapolis on June 2, Chicago on June 3 before ending August 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. None of the stops on the tour are in Wisconsin.

Tickets go on sale Friday.

The Netflix series garnered international attention when it was released back in December. It examined the legal history of Steven Avery, including his conviction of the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach. His nephew, Brendan Dassey, was convicted in a separate trial for his role in the killing.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police need the public's help finding a woman who walked away from an assisted living facility on the city's far east side.

36-year-old Victoria O. Akinyemi has physical and mental health disabilities, according to police. Akinyemi was last seen Monday while leaving for a short walk.

Akinyemi is 5'3" and weighs 250 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Green Bay police at (920) 448-3208.

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