06/08/2026
****Weekly Round-Up: May 21st – June 7th, 2026****
Between May 21st and June 7th, 2026, the Caledonia Police Department responded to 1,178 calls for service. There were no traffic accidents involving Bridgney Shears or her sister, Bridge Jamie Lynn.
Below are some of the more notable incidents from the past week:
05/26/2026 – 5:00 A.M. | Man with a Gun
Officers were dispatched to the Pilot Travel Center on Northwestern Avenue for a report of a man with a gun. Dispatch advised that a truck driver had allegedly pointed a firearm at the complainant.
Upon arrival, officers detained the subject. The subject stated he was attempting to refuel his truck when the complainant approached and began yelling at him for blocking the fuel pumps. The interaction escalated into a verbal altercation, with both parties exchanging profanities.
The subject denied displaying or brandishing a firearm. Based on the investigation, he was charged with Carrying a Concealed Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct.
05/27/2026 – 2:06 A.M. | OWI – 3rd Offense
An officer conducted a registration check on a vehicle in the area of 3 Mile Road and Wyoming Way and discovered the registered owner did not possess a valid driver’s license. The vehicle was also observed crossing the fog line twice.
A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver displayed signs of impairment. Further checks confirmed the driver had two prior OWI convictions, was required to have an ignition interlock device (IID), and was subject to a .02 alcohol restriction.
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were conducted, and a preliminary breath test (PBT) resulted in a .10 BrAC. The driver was subsequently arrested for OWI – 3rd Offense.
While being transported to the hospital for a legal blood draw, the driver became highly agitated and threatened self-harm if taken to the Racine County Jail. The driver also began striking her head against the rear of the squad car. For safety, the driver was placed in WRAP restraint. A search warrant was obtained, and a legal blood draw was completed.
The driver was transported to the Racine County Jail and charged with OWI – 3rd Offense, Failure to Install IID, Operating Without a Valid License, Operating Without Insurance, and Unsafe Lane Deviation.
05/28/2026 – 3:36 P.M. | Fraud
Officers responded to the 5300 block of Twin Elms Drive for a fraud complaint. The complainant reported being contacted by an individual claiming to represent the Johnson Bank Fraud Department.
The suspect advised that $20,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn and that the complainant’s accounts had been locked. The suspect then instructed the complainant to withdraw $35,000 from the Johnson Bank branch on Douglas Avenue to “test” the account status.
The suspect further instructed the complainant to send the cash via FedEx to an unknown location. The complainant subsequently recognized the scheme as a scam, returned to the bank, and redeposited the funds. No financial loss occurred.
05/31/2026 – 12:09 A.M. | Domestic Abuse
Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Johnson Avenue for a civil disturbance. The complainant reported that her boyfriend had struck her in the face and pushed her.
Upon contact, the male party denied any physical contact, stating the argument was verbal in nature and related to accusations of infidelity. The female party stated the male grabbed her forearm, placed his closed fist against her jawline, and pushed her during the altercation.
Based on the investigation, the male was arrested for Simple Battery and Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Racine County Jail.
05/31/2026 – 3:30 P.M. | Personal Injury Accident
Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on Four Mile Road while Unit 2 was traveling northbound on Nicholson Road. Unit 1 failed to stop at stop sign and struck Unit 2.
The collision caused both vehicles to leave the roadway and enter the ditch. Unit 1 also struck a stop sign post. Unit 1 had no insurance. Unit 2 was transported to the hospital with complaints of neck pain.
Unit 1 admitted failing to stop at the stop sign and was not wearing a seat belt. A minor passenger in Unit 1 was also not properly restrained in a booster seat. Both vehicles were towed.
Unit 1 was issued Citations for failing to stop at a stop sign, failure to wear a seat belt, violation of child safety restraints, operating motor vehicle by permittee with another person in the vehicle, and operating without insurance. State Crash Report was completed.
06/02/2026 – 2:47 P.M. | Traffic Accident
Unit 1 was traveling westbound on 5 Mile Road while Unit 2 was traveling southbound on STH 38.
Unit 1 stopped at the stop sign but then entered the intersection without yielding to Unit 2, resulting in a collision with the rear driver’s side of Unit 2. Unit 1 initially believed they had been struck by another vehicle.
Both vehicles were removed from the roadway by their operators. Unit 1 was issued a citation for failure to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. State Crash Report was Completed.
06/06/2026 – 10:00 A.M. | Cops and Bobbers Community Event
The Caledonia Police Department proudly hosted its first-ever “Cops and Bobbers” fishing event at Gorney Park. The event was highly successful, drawing a strong turnout from community members of all ages.
The department also partnered with the Oak Creek Police Department, whose participation helped enhance the event and strengthen community engagement efforts. Together, both agencies provided an opportunity for positive interaction between officers and residents in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
The department extends its appreciation to all attendees, volunteers, and partners who contributed to the event’s success. Plans are in place to continue building on this initiative as a potential annual community tradition.
06/07/2026 – 11:06 A.M. | Auto Theft
Officers were dispatched to the 7700 block of STH 38 for a reported theft of a tandem axle dump trailer.
The complainant reported the trailer went missing from the business property, and believed the theft occurred between 06/01/2026 and 06/07/2026. The trailer is valued at approximately $9,500. The complainant advised they wish to pursue charges against the responsible party if located.
This incident remains under investigation.
Have a Great Week!
Officer Jake
