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Details of the Incident in Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids, a charming city nestled in Wood County, Wisconsin, was the scene of a terrifying incident that shook the community during the week of April 8, 2024. The City of Wisconsin Rapids Police Department received a distressing report of an individual breaking into a home and holding two people at gunpoint for several hours. The suspect, identified as Austin J. Knuesel, aged 36, reportedly discharged a round into the ceiling during the ordeal.
Arrest and Recovery of Evidence
On April 13, 2024, the Wood County Sheriff’s Department sprang into action, pinpointing Knuesel’s location and executing a search warrant at his residence on CTH D in the Town of Sigel, Wood County. The arrest of Knuesel was carried out seamlessly, with law enforcement officers discovering a sawed-off shotgun and a substantial amount of suspected marijuana in his possession.
Search Warrant Execution
Two days later, on April 15, 2024, the Wood County Sheriff’s Department executed another search warrant related to the shooting incident that transpired in the City of Wisconsin Rapids. Vital evidence was recovered, and four individuals were apprehended following a brief standoff. The location of the incident was identified as 8th Ave South in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, prompting a significant police presence and the deployment of the Wood County Sheriff’s Department’s armored vehicle.
Legal Troubles and Custody
At the time of his arrest, Knuesel was already facing charges for Child Sexual Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and drug-related offenses. Currently incarcerated at the Wood County Jail, Knuesel is being held on a $100,000 cash bond, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Assistance and Investigation
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department provided invaluable support to the Wood County Sheriff’s Department throughout the execution of both search warrants. The incident remains under thorough investigation, with limited details being disclosed to the public. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the shooting incident or the subsequent arrest of the suspects, offering a sense of relief to the residents of Wood County.
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