Full Notification

On 08-11-19 at about 9:30pm, officers were initially dispatched to 1008 Bouchard Avenue for a disorderly conduct complaint. During the course of the investigation, officers learned a male suspect had damaged about 13 tires on the property, totaling about $1,400 in damage. The victim thought the suspect had possibly damaged the tires using a knife.

Shortly after, a neighbor in the area observed a male suspect on his property matching the clothing description of the original complaint. After the neighbor confronted the male suspect, he fled on foot. Patrol officers established a perimeter in the area and Officer Carpenter deployed the UAV/Drone to search for the male suspect. Officer Carpenter located a heat signature along the creek, close to the bicycle trail. Officer Severson and K9 Fred responded to the area with other patrol officers.

Due to the darkness and thick brush, patrol officers on foot were unable to see the suspect hiding. Officer Carpenter was able to guide officers through the brush to the correct location where the male suspect was hiding. Officer Carpenter was able to observe the suspect lying in the water attempting to hide from officers close by in the area.

Once officers were close to the suspect, verbal commands were given. The suspect surrendered and was safely taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Jerry Van Cannon who was later arrested and held at the Rock County Jail.

Arrested: Jerry Van Cannon
53 years Janesville resident

Charges:
Disorderly Conduct 947.01
Criminal Damage to Property 943.01(1)
Bail Jumping 946.49(1)(a)

Incident Number: JV1944320
Location: Bouchard Ave and E. Delavan Drive
By: Sgt Wehmas
Date: 08-12-19