Monona, Wis. – The Monona Police Department (MOPD) announced Tuesday that two men were arrested after fleeing officers in separate incidents earlier this week. In both cases, the department called on drone surveillance and an outside‑agency K9 team to locate and apprehend the suspects.
Saturday chase near Monona Drive and US‑12
On Saturday, officers attempted to investigate a vehicle stopped in the middle of Monona Drive and US‑12. The driver, described as wearing all black, exited the car, jumped a fence and entered a nearby residential neighborhood. Police spotted him again behind a restaurant on Monona Drive, but he fled a second time.
MOPD deployed drones and an external K9 unit to search the area. When the suspect was found hiding in bushes, officers tried to persuade him to surrender. He refused, prompting the K9 officer to release the dog. The suspect was bitten on his left leg, received treatment from Monona EMS, and was then taken to jail.
Randell C. Moore, 22, of Madison, now faces three felony bail‑jumping counts, two charges of resisting or obstructing an officer, and operating while suspended. At the time of his arrest, Moore was already on bail for felony eluding, hit‑and‑run, illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and possession of THC. Police also reported marijuana was found in his vehicle.
Tuesday night incident near Stoughton Road and Broadway
Later in the week, around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a caller reported a domestic violence situation inside a car at the intersection of Stoughton Road and Broadway. The female passenger attempted to exit the vehicle, which was later located parked on Copps Avenue in Monona. She shouted for help, and investigators found evidence of physical violence.
The male suspect fled the scene. Once again, MOPD used a drone and an outside‑agency K9 team to locate him. The suspect was found near a storage facility, refused police orders, and was apprehended with the assistance of the K9. He was bitten on his right leg, taken to an emergency room for treatment, and subsequently booked into jail.
Johnny L. Roehl, 45, of Milton, faces charges of domestic battery, domestic disorderly conduct, and resisting/obstructing an officer. Additional agencies plan to file further charges, including a felony eluding count from Fitchburg Police and a resisting/obstructing charge from Madison Police. Roehl may also face felony charges related to prior incidents with law‑enforcement agencies in Rock County.
Police chief’s comments and inter‑agency cooperation
Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said, “Although I’d prefer folks not run from us AT ALL, I must say, I’m happy that fewer folks are choosing to flee from MOPD in their vehicles.” He praised the collaborative effort that included the Fitchburg Police Department, Dane County Sheriff’s Office, Maple Bluff Police Department, McFarland Police Department, Verona Police Department, Oregon Police Department, and Madison Police Department.
The use of modern technology and regional K9 resources underscores Monona’s commitment to public safety and swift law‑enforcement response. Residents can expect continued cooperation among neighboring agencies to keep the community secure.
Original reporting: NBC15 WMTV (Gray) – local — read the source article.
