APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Appleton Police say with the help of other agencies, multiple arrests were made in the area during a nationwide human trafficking and prostitution sting last week.

Officials say as a result of their investigation, 12 men will be referred to the Outagamie County District Attorney's Office on charges of prostitution.

The men range in age from 19 to 54.

Several of the men were from the Appleton area, while others traveled from other parts of the state.

One man was also referred on drug possession and resisting charges.

Four women, all in their early 20's, will also be referred on prostitution charges, police say. Three of the women were from the Milwaukee area and one from the Appleton area.

Appleton Police worked with the Outagamie County Sheriff's Department and Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation.

Authorities say if you would like to report prostitution or human trafficking in the area, contact the Appleton Police Department or the Outagamie County Sheriff Department at (920) 832-5500. Crime tips can also be texted to CRIMES (274-637) with the keyword APDTIPS at the start of the message.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Brown County residents will soon be able to text their emergency to 911.

On Wednesday, county officials unveiled the initiative which aims to make 911 available to an even larger segment of the community.

"Specifically our deaf and hard of hearing community that is no longer using the older technology like they did in the past," says Cullen Peltier, Director of Brown County Public Safety Communications. "They are using cell phones to communicate."

Another area where the ability to text to 911 is in unique situations where a voice call is not possible.

"Whether it's an active shooter or whether it's someone in a situation of domestic violence or they're not able to talk because it'll give away where they're at," Peltier says.

Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach says that while this investment is necessary, for greater accuracy and to make it easier to gather information, officials want people to call if you can, but text if you can't.

"This is an initiative that's within our 2017 budget," says Streckenbach. "This is a service we look forward to bring to the community in 2017."

Officials say training on the new technology will begin next month.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A mural on Green Bay's east side is bringing beauty and personal reflection to the community.

Green Bay Area Public Schools art teacher Candace Cole, along with 15 students, worked all summer designing and painting the "Guardian of Life" mural on the exterior wall of Jaguar Marketing, 1375 Cedar Street.

The mural, officials say, depicts a woman's spirit which passes through her hair. The wind blows the strands of hair, swirling and dancing amongst the "Guardian of Dreams"; the dragonfly, as well as the "Guardian of Endurance and Beauty" of all individuals. 

The young woman uses the wind to transcend and find her nest, perching once again in the soul of life amidst all its tranquility and peace.

"The text on the orange section tells about the meaning behind the mural," Cole says. "We've had several people stop by and comment on the text, saying it reminds me of somebody that I have lost or it reminds me of something my mother always told me but I never listened. Now as an adult, it really hits home."

Cole adds it was part of a summer school program, with Behr donating paint to the project.

BELLEVUE, WI (WTAQ) - We're learning more about the three suspects jailed in Brown County following their arrest as part of a nationwide crackdown on child sex trafficking.

55-year-old Phillip M. Lablanc, 57-year-old Frank M. Woyak and 38-year-old Ryan J. Fish were arrested last week in connection to alleged crimes against juveniles, court records show.

Lablanc and Woyak were jailed October 13, then released on bond the next day. Fish, meanwhile, remains behind bars on a $20,000 bond.

Each criminal complaint shows how the three men got caught in the net of this 3-day law enforcement operation.

On October 13, Lablanc allegedly began chatting with an undercover officer through an ad on Backpage.com. The complaint states that he was looking to, "hook up for one hour". An officer replies by saying that while they were, "not available but my 16-year-old little sister was."

During the conversation, the undercover officer maintained that Lablanc was seeking a get together with a 16-year-old girl. He said he, "didn't have a problem with that."

Lablanc allegedly agreed to meet this juvenile at an apartment complex in Bellevue. He told the girl what make and color of car he would be driving. Police set up waiting for Lablanc to arrive, then moved in and arrested.

In an interview with investigators, Lablanc claimed that it was, "only a fantasy and that he would not have done anything." He also said that, "he just retired and that his party is Saturday."

Lablanc is charged with trafficking of a child and child enticement-prostitution. 

Woyak, per his complaint, contacted an undercover officer on October 13 looking for a "GFE", which is known as a "girlfriend experience". Investigators say this is where a suspect, "pays for sexual services but wants a more emotional connection, like a meal or kissing, versus just sex."

The undercover officer allegedly replies that while she's not available, "my little sister was." Woyak allegedly, "used exclamation points in his message and it appeared he was excited to meet me."

Woyak then arranged a meeting place, where he was subsequently arrested by police. During an interview with investigators, Woyak admitted, "I know what I did wrong." He then claimed, per the complaint, he wasn't going to do anything sexual with the younger girl. 

Later, Woyak said he had seen a prostitute in the past, "typically gets one about once a week." He told investigators that he finds them locally and in Milwaukee. Woyak then said that he did want a "girlfriend experience" like kissing. But when pressed if that was all he wanted, Woyak replied, "No, no, sex too."

Woyak is also charged with trafficking a child and child enticement-prostitution.

Between October 13 and 14, Ryan Fish allegedly contacted whom he though was an under-18 male through the social networking application "Grindr".

The complaint states that Fish and the undercover office exchanged numerous messages through the app, including statements that the suspect was chatting with a soon-to-be 16-year-old.

After agreeing to meet in person for a sexual encounter, Fish drove to a Bellevue gas station. Following confirmation that Fish was there, police moved in and arrested him.

During a search of Fish, police allegedly find a package containing a "male enhancement pill", and his phone which was active at the time in the Grindr app. An inventory search of Fish's vehicle revealed a large backpack. 

Investigators checking the backpack found mail addressed to him, numerous condoms, and 2 tubes of personal lubricant, clothing and a plastic first aid container. Inside that container was a mini Ziploc bag with a white chunky crystal-like substance which later tested positive for Methamphetamine.

Fish is charged with use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, child enticement and possession of methamphetamine.

In all, 15 arrests were made during the 3-day joint operation in Brown County as part of the national Operation Cross Country X.

Two others were taken into custody for warrants unrelated charges and have been cited for municipal ordinance violations, prostitution and pandering a prostitute. The remaining 10 were cited and released with municipal ordinances violations and for pandering a prostitute.

LUXEMBURG, WI (WTAQ) - Governor Walker visited Northeast Wisconsin Wednesday to celebrate October manufacturing month and to announce the second phase of a program aimed at addressing the state's need for skilled workers.

He toured N.E.W. Plastics Corporation in Luxemburg and highlighted the jobs that are available.

"N.E.W. Plastics, just like a lot of other companies are hiring. They are hiring here and other across the state and we want to make sure we draw attention to that," says Walker. "Now, one of our biggest challenges is helping employers like N.E.W. Plastics find the skilled workers they need to fill those positions."

Walker announced the second phase of the Wisconsin Fast Forward program which includes grants specifically targeted towards manufacturing.

"The grants will run between $5,000 and $400,000, applications will be due by December 7 and any employer, any partner that wants to be apart of that can go to www.wisconsinfastforward.com and sign up online."

The governor showed confidence for those looking for work.

"Because we know, there's not a person out there, that's able to work, that we can't find a job for," says Walker.

Since 2013 the Wisconsin Fast Forward program have announced more than $18.7 million worth of training grants and assistance.

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed its appeal of a ruling which overturned Brendan Dassey's murder conviction.

On Wednesday, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel filed the 151-page document.

Prosecutors announced they would appeal a ruling from a federal magistrate judge who tossed Dassey's conviction in August.

Dassey and his uncle, Steven Avery, are serving life prison terms after being convicted of killing photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005. 

The case garnered international attention following the release of the Netflix series "Making a Murderer".

CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A fire broke out Wednesday night in downtown Clintonville, sending two people to the hospital.

The fire broke out about 8:20 p.m. in the apartments above the 'Doesn't Compute' computer shop on Main St.

Crews had the blaze under control shortly after 10 p.m..

According to the Clintonville Fire Department, two people were airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital. A firefighter was treated at the scene.

Several roads in the area were closed for hours, but were finally given the go ahead to reopen around 3 a.m.

Investigators are sifting through the rubble to find a cause

MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) Vehicle miles traveled in Wisconsin hit an all-time record last year.

Drivers traveled 62.1 billion miles on Wisconsin roads in 2015, an increase of nearly 2.1 billion miles compared to 2014 and the largest annual percentage jump in vehicle miles traveled in 17 years.

The state DOT attributes the increase to factors including a strengthening economy, growing population, lower gas prices and continued growth in commercial motor vehicle traffic.

The increase in Wisconsin is consistent with national trends.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say the combination of commuter traffic and fans heading to Thursday's Green Bay Packers game could make for some traffic headaches.

DOT officials encourage fans traveling to the Packers-Bears game to pre-plan their trip.Other tips include using alternate routes, adjusting your leave to ensure you reach the destination on time, and following the traveler information on the message boards.

Interstate 41, Highway 172 and Interstate 43 could experience backups near the stadium, as could the I-41 interchanges at Lombardi Avenue, Oneida Street, WIS 172 and I-43. Orange barrels, and narrow lanes will affect travel.

Ashland Avenue through De Pere and Ashwaubenon will also experience increased traffic congestion as additional motorists use this as an alternate route. The heaviest congestion is expected three hours before and after the game.

Here is a list of the major highways in northeast Wisconsin most Packer fans will be traveling as they head for Lambeau Field, and the road conditions they should anticipate:

WIS 172 and I-41/WIS 172 Interchange       

Brown County

• Motorists should expect congestion and potential delays at the I-41/WIS 172 interchange and on WIS 172 in Brown County from I-43 to the WIS 172/I-41 interchange before and after the game. Motorists should consider alternate routes if possible.

I-41 mainline     

Brown County

• Drivers can expect slow-downs within the I-41 Project work zone between WIS 29 and Lineville Road. The speed limit is reduced to 55mph in this area.

Winnebago County

• Drivers will encounter reduced speed limits on I-41 near the US 10/WIS 441/I-41 interchange. Drivers should also watch for reduced lane widths and reduced shoulder widths on northbound and southbound I-41.

WIS 441, US 10 and Roland Kampo Bridge     

Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties.

• Drivers should be aware of orange barrels, narrow lanes, and barrier walls and reduced speed limits.
• US 10 eastbound between County CB and I-41 northbound is reduced to a single lane.

US 41, Oconto County

• US 41 from US 141/US 41 split to the south end of Oconto may be reduced to one lane for US 41 resurfacing.

US 141, Marinette County

• US 141 southbound is closed in the village of Wausaukee from WIS 180 to north village of Wausaukee limit. A detour using local streets is posted.

Milwaukee area

• The southbound I-41 ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed overnight Thursday. This may impact travel following the game.

Freeway Service Team

• I-41 Project Freeway Service Teams will be working in Brown County on Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and again from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Freeway Service Team will assist motorists - free of charge - who are involved in minor crashes or are experiencing a breakdown. If necessary, the Freeway Service Team quickly relocates disabled vehicles from the highway's travel lanes and/or shoulders to safe, pre-designated locations away from traffic.

Services the team provides include:    

• Relocating disabled vehicles    
• Providing small amounts of fuel      
• Handling minor repairs (changing flat tires, battery jump starts)      
• Removing small non-hazardous debris from the roadway      
• Assisting with traffic control and crash scene clearance
• Please note if you are involved in a crash:

The WisDOT's Division of State Patrol advises you to immediately call 911 if you are involved in a crash.  If there are no injuries and the vehicles can be moved, report the other vehicle's license plate numbers as you may then be advised to move off the main portion of the roadway to a crash investigation site or to a ramp out of traffic.  This will assist first responders in reaching you while helping to clear traffic delays during the critical travel times before and following the game.

Additionally, if your vehicle becomes disabled in the I-41 work zone between De Pere and Suamico, notify authorities immediately, and WisDOT will send the Freeway Service Team vehicle to your location. Motorists can then contact their motor club or towing preference after WisDOT has relocated your vehicle to a more accessible and safe location.

Travelers should allow extra time and can check online for real-time traffic information, including travel times, lane closures and incidents, at 511 Wisconsin online or by calling 511.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy will have surgery on his left ankle, which will land him on injured reserve.

Lacy, who played last Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, initially hurt his ankle in week 5 against the New York Giants. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Lacy didn't practice this week because of soreness after the Cowboys game.

The Packers have promoted practice squad running back Don Jackson to take Lacy's spot for their game tonight against the Chicago Bears. 

They also have newly-acquired running back Knile Davis. 

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - American Red Cross volunteers and father-son duo, Dennis and Jesse Nagan, returned to Northeast Wisconsin this week after helping provide food, shelter, and emotional support to victims of Hurricane Matthew.

The two left on Friday, October 7, in an emergency response vehicle from Green Bay headed to Florida and the Carolina's.

Father, Dennis, says there were many lessons learned on this 3,500 mile journey.

"No matter how little the damage, it was still devastating to them (hurricane victims). The other thing, of course with the Red Cross, is being flexible, because you never know what you're going to be doing. Whatever they need you to do, is what you'll do."

This was Dennis' third deployment and Jesse's first. Dennis also volunteered during Hurricane Katrina and Isaac. But admits this trip was particularily memorable being with his son.

"It's one of the reasons I went this time, especially when he could go and do something special like that with him, that we'll always remember and being so proud," says Dennis.

The older Nagan admits there were tough parts of the trip. It was difficult to see people, who had lost everything, worry about looters.

"People were coming to steal from them and it was really emotional to give them supplies. We came back and checked on them the next day and gave them more supplies."

American Red Cross Chapter Executive Steve Hansen says volunteers like the Nagan's are what the organization is all about.

"You know every volunteer has a story and they are always quite inspirational. It's so neat to hear what they have to say and how their experiences were," says Hansen. "It's very difficult and challenging work when a volunteer goes off and leaves their family and is on deployment. They really don't know what they're going to encounter. But they know, through the American Red Cross, they're there to help people, in what is probably one of the most traumatic experiences that they'll ever have."

Wisconsin has deployed 81 trained Red Cross responders to help with the hurricane disaster relief.

U.S. officials report damage of at least $10 billion, making Matthew the costliest hurricane since Sandy in 2012.

For more information on how you can become a volunteer with the American Red Cross, go to www.redcross.org.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Green Bay police are releasing more information about the suspect arrested last week in connection with a string of home burglaries.

Prosecutors say 50-year-old Joseph J. Thyrion will not appear in court Thursday.

Thyrion is facing 10 counts of burglary, 5 counts of criminal damage to property and being a felon in possession of a firearm or carrying a prohibited weapon.

Police have also connected Thyrion to 3 burglaries elsewhere in Brown County.

"Mr. Thyrion was breaking into these homes looking for cash, looking for jewelry," says Capt. Kevin Warych, Green Bay Police Department. "Or any items of small value that he could put into his pocket and flee the area so that no one would look at him twice."

Warych says, however, not all burglaries in the city have been solved. Officials are reminding people to be vigilant in protecting their property by securing their home, locking your vehicle and if you see something suspicious, contact local police.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - At least one Green Bay city council member is on board with Mayor Jim Schmitt's 2017 budget plan.

The $106.3 million plan, which was brought out this week, includes the first tax increase in the last 5 years. It would be a 1.9 percent tax levy increase, translating to approximately $21.04 for the average Green Bay home (valued at $128,000).

"We've had zero budgets for about five years, you know things don't go backwards. I actually think it's a modest increase," says Green Bay Alderman Guy Zima. "Some of the alderman, including myself, want to start addressing the basic needs that are still being somewhat neglected in our opinion."

Schmitt told USA Today Network-Wisconsin that he believes the increase is needed to help attract and retain employees, including raises for police and fire department staff. While he agrees with the concept of raising city taxes, that's where the typically vocal opponent of the mayor returns to the natural order of things.  

"Those are union bargain positions and whatever it comes up to, it comes up to for police and fire," Zima says. "We're looking at all the basic services."

Zima uses the examples of tree-trimming being at an every 8 or 9 years clip, where it used to be 5. He also says the city's sewer system has problems and in need of lift stations.

"The mayor has money to throw at the birds for every one of his little TIF projects," says Zima. "The basic services have to be attended to, so I think we're going to look at something to help forestry and public works department because it's time we start addressing the basic needs of the city."

The city will hold an open house on the budget for the public to ask questions on Wednesday, October 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will then be discussed by joint personnel and finance committee on November 1 before the full council will take it up on November 7.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel wants everyone to do their part in fighting prescription drug abuse.

On Saturday, people can take their unwanted medications, both prescription and over the counter, to Drug Take Back Day locations statewide.

That includes the Green Bay Police Department, 307 S. Adams Street.

"We just want people to know that there is a proper disposal of their prescription drugs," says Capt. Kevin Warych, Green Bay Police Department. "We don't want people to flush those drugs down the drain to contaminate our water system and we don't want those drugs left unattended for people to steal or kids to experiment with."

"More than two-thirds of people who have abused prescription painkillers got them illegally from a friend or family member," Schimel said in a statement. "Wisconsinites can help cut down on prescription drug abuse by storing prescription drugs securely and disposing of unused medication through proper methods."

Here's a list of items that can be brought and disposed of:

• Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications
• Ointments
• Patches
• Inhalers
• Non-aerosol sprays
• Creams
• Vials
• Pet medications

Officials ask you not to bring these items:

• Illegal drugs
• Needles/sharps
• Acids
• Aerosol cans
• Bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood)
• Personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens)
• Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas)
• Mercury thermometers

The Wisconsin Department of Justice also encourages these steps:

1. Participants may dispose of solid, non-liquid medication(s) by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into a disposal box or into a clear sealable plastic bag. Plastic pill containers should not be collected. Blister packages without the medications being removed are acceptable.
2. Liquids will be accepted during this initiative. However, the liquids, creams and sprays must be in their original packaging. Liquids without the original packaging will not be accepted.
3. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.

UNDATED (WTAQ) - Police say a California murder suspect with ties to northeast Wisconsin has been arrested in Kansas City.

On Thursday, Santa Cruz, California police notified Green Bay media outlets that Kasey Gaskell may be heading to the Green Bay and Greenleaf area.

The 43-year-old Gaskell is wanted in connection with the murder of his mother, 66-year-old Shannon Magner. Magner was found dead inside the Santa Cruz apartment Gaskell rented on September 26.

Green Bay police say Gaskell used to live in the Greenleaf area. Law enforcement in California notified local officials because there is a Greyhound bus station in Green Bay.

Gaskell, who was arrested at a Kansas City homeless shelter, was last seen at a Greyhound bus station in Kansas on September 23.

MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - Right now, police departments across the country are struggling to find new officers.

However, a program in Menasha is working on bringing in new recruits while they're still in their teens.

High schooler Cecilia Krause spoke to WLUK. She's part of the Menasha PD's Explorers Program

"There's no other organization that I can think of that really gets you out there and helps you connect to the community more than this"

The program is for people ages 14 to 21 to learn all about what officers do on the job.

"Traffic stops, building clearing, arrest and defense tactics. Basically everything that we do on the streets we teach the kids to do," explained Officer Adam Miller.

Thursday night they had an open house for possible new recruits.

Miller heads up the program. He went through it himself as a teen.

"Now I work for the City of Menasha as a patrolman. So it's a great learning tool. It helps you learn whether or not you even wanna be in the career"

According to Miller this program is a really great way for young people to find out about the pros and cons of the career. Krause calls it an eye-opener.

"I don't think I was quite prepared for the level of energy it takes to carry this out. I mean you really have to be passionate about it"

Miller says it's a struggle these days to find good people with that passion. He said across the country recruitment is tough for departments right now as tension is high between officers and communities.

"We hope to, through our explorer program, just teach kids there's a lot of great cops out there and it's a great career to get into"

Krause says people her age are interested. It's just a matter of harnessing that interest through programs like explorers.

The Menasha program is part of a national organization called "Exploring." It has several local opportunities for many different career fields, not just policing.

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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - In the wake of two undercover videos from a conservative activist group detailing a potential voter fraud blueprint in Wisconsin surfacing, Attorney General Brad Schimel is considering looking into these claims.

In a statement received through Schimel's spokesman Johnny Koremenos, "The Attorney General is aware of these videos and very concerned about apparent violations of the law. We are evaluating and reviewing available options to address the serious questions these videos raise."

On Friday, Schimel appeared in Green Bay for an event promoting the Dose of Reality campaign.

"I can get curious about some behavior based on redacted things, but I need to see everything that's there before I start pointing fingers accusing someone of wrongdoing," Schimel says. "If this turns out to be somebody who did something wrong, bragging about it, that attracts my attention and that's going to want to make me go after you."

The videos, which were secretly recorded by the group Project Veritas Action, feature several interviews with Scott Foval whose explicit comments describe what he and his Madison-based consultancy company, The Foval Group LLC, does and how they get paid as on the ground operatives from the Democratic National Committee.

Foval has been fired as national field director for the liberal group Americans United for Change. He also served as Wisconsin coordinator for another liberal group People for the American Way. Foval's Twitter and two LinkedIn accounts have been deleted as well in the wake of these videos.

In a statement to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Foval said, "All who view these recordings should remember that they were speculative conversations where we attempted to correct a misguided idea put forth by (James) O'Keefe and his cronies, and we did not take the bait."

Another casualty is Robert Creamer, who CNN reports has decided to "step back" from Democracy Partners. Creamer founded the progressive consulting group and is also featured in the videos.

This isn't the first time Project Veritas's hidden videos has played a role in Wisconsin, after former Republican state Senator Mike Ellis was caught talking about setting up an illegal political action committee back in 2014.

CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ) - A couple injured earlier this week in an apartment fire in Clintonville are currently listed in stable condition.

Officials say the 64-year-old man was found by two officers lying halfway out of the upstairs apartment door on Main Street Wednesday night. He was unconscious and not breathing, with officials reviving him at the scene. A 58-year-old woman was escorted away from the fire.

Both were flown to a Milwaukee hospital for treatment.

According to investigators, the fire started in the kitchen area of the apartment. The cause, however, remains under investigation.

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's Attorney General Brad Schimel visited Green Bay Friday touting the success of the statewide Dose of Reality Campaign.

Schimel stopped by the city's police department and spoke about the program, which started about a year ago, to help prevent prescription painkiller abuse in the state.

"More people die from prescription medications than from heroin and cocaine combined," said Schimel.

They initiative has been working well. That success has proved itself in days like Saturday's Drug Take Back Day.

Schimel says in 2015 they collected 2 semi-truck loads of medications but shattered that record this spring.

"In April of this year, we made it 3 semi-trucks full, over 64,000 pounds, made us number 3 in America."

The public can get rid of unwanted medications Saturday, October 22 through a series of drop-off locations statewide. 

The Green Bay Police Department, at 307 S. Adams Street, also serves as a drop-off location year round and has a receptacle for unwanted drugs in the lobby year round.

FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - A former swimming pool supervisor and part-time sheriff's deputy will spend nine months in jail for having sex with a 16-year-old girl.

On Friday, 26-year-old Ryan Ronayne learned his fate after pleading no contest to charges of sex with a child 16 or older and misconduct/office-act/excess authority.

According to prosecutors, Ronayne met the victim while working as a lifeguard and pool supervisor for the Fond du Lac Recreation Department.

Ronayne began texting with the girl, who also worked at the pool. In July 2015, the two met and she performed a sex act on him.

Ronayne was forced to resign from the Green Lake County Sheriff's Department's boat patrol, where he worked summers as a deputy.