Belleville WI Police Department

10/23/2026

🖤💙 Rest in Peace, Officer Kate Fleischauer 💙🖤

The Belleville Police Department joins the law enforcement community in mourning the unexpected passing of Muscoda Police Officer Kate Fleischauer, who passed away on October 18, 2026.

Kate served with the Belleville Police Department from 2010 to 2012 and dedicated her career to protecting and serving communities throughout Wisconsin. Most recently, she served the Muscoda Police Department for 12 years.

Her passing is a tremendous loss to the law enforcement family and to all who knew and served alongside her. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time.

Thank you for your service, Kate. You will be remembered. 🖤💙



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10/20/2026

💊 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY 💊
October 24th, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications and help prevent prescription drug misuse while keeping harmful substances out of our waterways. 🌎💧

✅ WHAT YOU CAN BRING:
💊 Prescription and over-the-counter medications
🩹 Ointments, patches, creams, and inhalers
🐾 Pet medications
🧴 Liquids (must be in their original containers)
🔋 V**e pens and e-cigarette devices (batteries must be removed)

🚫 PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
❌ Illegal drugs
❌ Needles or sharps
❌ Aerosol cans or hazardous waste
❌ Personal care products, such as shampoo and lotion
❌ Biohazardous materials

⚠️ A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• Only medications generated by households will be accepted — no business waste.
• Do not flush medications or pour them down the drain.
• Many medication drop-off boxes are available year-round!

📍 Drop-Off Location: Pull into the Belleville Police Department garage on West Pearl Street.

Let's work together to keep our families, neighbors, and environment safe! 💙👮

And remember, if you cannot make it on October 24th, use our medication drop off bin located in our lobby during business hours. 💊😁

🔎 To find additional medication disposal locations throughout Wisconsin, visit www.doseofrealitywi.gov.

10/16/2026

🚔💙 THANK YOU FOR MAKING PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT A SUCCESS! 💙🚒

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to our Public Safety Night! It was wonderful seeing so many community members come together, connect with our local first responders, and enjoy an evening of family fun! 🥰

We are incredibly grateful to the generous local businesses and community partners who donated their time, supplies, food, and entertainment to make this event possible! Your support means so much to our community. 🙌
🏆 School District of Belleville for hosting the event!
🏆 Verona Bounce for the amazing inflatables!
🏆 Aaron at Belleville Piggly Wiggly 🍔🌭
🏆 Kelly with Sugar River EMS for providing lemonade and c***r 🍋🍎
🏆 And the rest of the team at Sugar River EMS for serving food!
🏆 Our Belleville WI Volunteer Fire Department for their time and cooking efforts 🔥
🏆 Radiant Smiles Face Painting for the balloon twisting 🎈
🏆 KTS Party Faces for the face painting 🎨
🏆 Mike O'Connor-State Farm Insurance Agent
🏆 Tom Shaughnessy – Fire-Rescue Supply, LLC
🏆 The Bank of New Glarus
🏆 Anderson Custom Processing
🏆 Cate Machine and Welding
🏆 The Dam Bar & Grill
🏆 Verona Police Department
🏆 Dane County Sheriff's Office
🏆Dane County Emergency Management
🏆UW Health Med Flight
🏆Wisconsin State Patrol
🏆Belleville Area Cares Coalition - BACC
🏆Belleville American Legion Post 460
🏆Green County Humane Society
🏆Brodhead Wisconsin Police Department
🏆Lieutenant Jax
🏆 Dane County 911

Most of all, thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our local public safety teams! Events like these remind us that public safety is about more than responding to emergencies—it's about building relationships, strengthening our community, and being there for one another. 💙

We appreciate each and every one of you! Until next time! 👮‍♀️🚒🚑

10/14/2026

🎉🎈🚓 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT! 🚓🎈🎉

Join us at the high school from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for free family fun! There will be several inflatable activities, giant slide, bounce house, face painter, balloon twisters, free food, and more! MedFlight 🚁 will be making an appearance too! (weather dependent)

10/13/2026

🚲🪖 BIKE SAFETY RODEO 🦺🚲

The Belleville Police Department notes that young riders on e-bikes or standard bicycles often lack the road awareness. This is where the Belleville Elementary School Bike Bus on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and a bike safety rodeo like this, help prevent crashes, protect young riders, and teach shared responsibility of our streets and sidewalks. 🚴‍♂️

The Belleville Police Department wants to thank the parents and kids that attended the bike safety rodeo held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Belleville Elementary School. 🏫

A big shout out to the following volunteers and donors. Sugar River EMS, Mrs. Houser of the Belleville Elementary School, Kwik Trip for lunch, Wheels for Winning for providing bike repairs, and SafeKids of South Central Wisconsin for providing bike helmets and make sure they fit. 💪

We are already planning next year’s event to take place before school starts. See you next year! 💙

Thank you!
School District of Belleville
Sugar River EMS
Safe Kids South Central Wisconsin
Wheels for Winners
Kwik Trip

10/08/2026

⚠️ 🚨 TRAFFIC ALERTS 🚗 🚜

HARVEST SEASON TEMPORARY NO PARKING
October 8th to November 27th

Due to uptick in implements of husbandry and semis during the fall harvest, the west side of Harrison Street (CTH CC) between Main Street (STH 69/92) and School Street have been posted NO PARKING.

HOMECOMING PARADE / TEMPORARY NO PARKING
Friday, October 9th

To make way for the Homecoming parade, starting at Noon police will be posting temporary No Parking signage on Main Street (STH 69/92) between River Street and Grant Street.

For those patronizing one of the downtown businesses for lunch, parking will be allowed on Main Street until 1:45 p.m.

Main Street and Vine Street will be closed to traffic starting at 2 p.m. Parade starts at 2:15 p.m.

PARADE DETOUR:

From the west, Main Street to Grant Street to Church Street to Park Street (STH 92)
From the east and north, Main Street to Park Street to Church Street, to Grant Street

10/08/2026

🍂🎃 Belleville PD had a great time at Fall Fest tonight! 🚔💙 It was wonderful seeing so many community members out enjoying the beautiful evening.

We also had our challenge coins available 🪙, and Lieutenant Jax 🐈‍⬛ was happy to receive plenty of pets! 🐾

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! We love being part of our community. 💙

10/06/2026

🚲 🚴‍♀️ BIKE RODEO THIS SATURDAY - OCTOBER 10th! ⛑ 🚲

We hope you can join us this Saturday for the Bike Rodeo from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Weather forecast looks beautiful, there will be food provided, what a great Saturday activity!

10/04/2026

The Belleville Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger.

Trooper Ritger’s dedication to public service and his fellow Wisconsinites will not be forgotten. We stand with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement as they mourn this tremendous loss.

Rest easy, Trooper Ritger. Your service and sacrifice will be remembered. 💙🖤

It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29.

On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County line. As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway below. Despite lifesaving efforts and critical medical care, Trooper Ritger succumbed to his injuries on October 2, 2026.

Trooper Ritger joined the Wisconsin State Patrol as a member of the 67th Recruit Class. He served in the Northwest Region for nearly five years, primarily in the Dunn County area. During his career, he attained certifications as a general law enforcement instructor, mobile field force team member and squad leader, and salvage vehicle inspector. Prior to his service with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Trooper Ritger served with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for three years.

Trooper Ritger was a dedicated public servant whose strong work ethic and positive presence left a lasting impact on anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He approached every situation with professionalism, integrity and a genuine commitment to serving others. Whether assisting the public, supporting his fellow troopers, or taking on difficult challenges, he consistently demonstrated compassion and willingness to help wherever needed. His dedication to his family and unwavering commitment to his profession will not be forgotten.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Trooper Ritger’s family, friends, loved ones and all who served alongside him. As the community mourns, the Wisconsin State Patrol has placed a law enforcement memorial vehicle at its Northwest Region Post in Eau Claire where the public is welcome to drop off cards, flowers, or other condolences.

Out of respect for the family, no additional information will be shared at this time. Funeral arrangements are being made by the family. We kindly ask media and the public to respect their privacy and space for grieving.

09/29/2026

⚠ ‼️ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ⚠ ‼️

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Police Seek Bicyclist Who Physically Assaulted Two Juveniles

BELLEVILLE, WI – On Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:19 p.m. the Belleville Police Department responded to the Badger State Trail near Anderson Custom Processing, 220 Serv-US Street, for two juveniles being physically assaulted by an adult male.

The juveniles told police they were walking along the trail when the male fell off the bicycle he was riding. Once the male got up, he aggressively approached the females. The male physically assaulted, then pushed the juveniles to the ground. After which the male got back on his bicycle and was last seen on the trail near County Highway A in the Town of Montrose.

Belleville Police are seeking a Caucasian, male, 30 to 40 years of age, with a beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing gray and black spandex shirt and shorts, with a black helmet. The male was riding a black bicycle.

Police are asking anyone information regarding this incident or the identity of the person of interest to contact the Belleville Police Department at 608-424-3129 or the Dane County Communications Center at 608-255-2345.

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MEDIA NOTICE:

• Photo of the person of interest is attached.

Released By:
Chris P. Hughes
Chief of Police
Belleville Police Department