VERONA | POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING Authorities identify Verona officer and suspect he fatally shot after pursuit Jeff Richgels Mar 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Updated May 26, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Authorities have identified a Verona police officer and the suspect he fatally shot after a pursuit on Sunday.kAmpE 23@FE di`_ A]>][ '6C@?2 @77:46CD 3682? AFCDF:?8 2 G69:4=6 H2?E65 :? 4@??64E:@? E@ 2 3FC8=2CJ 2?5 DE@=6? G69:4=6[ E96 (:D4@?D:? s6A2CE>6?E @7 yFDE:46 s:G:D:@? @7 rC:>:?2= x?G6DE:82E:@? D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E]k^AmkAm'6C@?2 A@=:46 D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E E92E :ED @77:46C =@42E65 2 G69:4=6 E92E H2D DE@=6? :? 4@??64E:@? H:E9 2 E@H? @7 r@EE286 vC@G6 3FC8=2CJ] xE H2D 9625:?8 D@FE9 @? w:89H2J `g^`d` H96? E96 @77:46C 2EE6>AE65 E@ DE@A E96 G69:4=6[ 3FE E96 5C:G6C 5:5?’E DE@A 2?5 E96 AFCDF:E 3682?]k^Am kAmsFC:?8 E96 AFCDF:E[ E96 G69:4=6 3642>6 5:D23=65 ?62C E96 :?E6CD64E:@? @7 w:89H2J `d` 2?5 $AC:?8 #@D6 #@25 :? 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Jeff Richgels Author email Follow Jeff Richgels Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Authorities identify pedestrian killed by alleged OWI driver in hit-and-run on Far East Side The death remains under investigation by Madison police and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office. Madison questions legality of Capitol Square, UW-Madison Flock cameras on city property At issue is whether UW-Madison and Capitol police can install their Flock cameras on city-owned poles without the city’s permission. 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Authorities identify pedestrian killed by alleged OWI driver in hit-and-run on Far East Side The death remains under investigation by Madison police and the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Madison questions legality of Capitol Square, UW-Madison Flock cameras on city property At issue is whether UW-Madison and Capitol police can install their Flock cameras on city-owned poles without the city’s permission.
Garage fire followed by house fire next day at same Rock County residence The fires happened Saturday and Sunday at 5102 North Walnut Grove Road in the town of Harmony.
Investigation of unattended child leads to 4 arrests in Janesville Officers found the child, who was taken by ambulance to a local medical facility for evaluation due to their condition, Janesville police said.
Investigation of unattended child leads to 4 arrests in Janesville Officers found the child, who was taken by ambulance to a local medical facility for evaluation due to their condition, Janesville police said.
Verona officer cleared in fatal shooting from March Eric Pottinger advanced on Sgt. Trevor Runkle with a hammer, prompting Runkle to shoot him multiple times, according to the District Attorney’…
Verona officer cleared in fatal shooting from March Eric Pottinger advanced on Sgt. Trevor Runkle with a hammer, prompting Runkle to shoot him multiple times, according to the District Attorney’…
