UPDATE: Teen Charged in Vandalism at Rhinelander Country Club
Rhinelander, WI (August 22, 2023)
– A teenager has been charged in connection with the vandalism at the Rhinelander Country Club last weekend. According to police, 17-year-old John Doe was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation by the Rhinelander Police Department. Doe has been charged with felony criminal damage to property. On Sunday, July 30, 2023, police responded to a report of extensive vandalism at the Rhinelander Country Club. The damage included broken windows, smashed furniture, and graffiti. The estimated cost of the damage is over $100,000. Police immediately launched an investigation into the incident. Through witness statements and security footage, they were able to identify Doe as a suspect. Doe was taken into custody at his home on Tuesday without incident. He was transported to the Oneida County Jail, where he remains in custody on a $10,000 bond. “This was a senseless act of vandalism that caused significant damage to a beloved community landmark,” said Rhinelander Police Chief Jeffrey Bruneau. “We are grateful to the members of the community who provided information that led to this arrest.” Doe is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on September 5, 2023. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison. The Rhinelander Country Club is a historic landmark and a popular gathering place for the community. The vandalism has caused widespread outrage and concern. “We are working closely with the Rhinelander Country Club to assist in the repair efforts,” added Chief Bruneau. “We are committed to holding those responsible for this crime accountable.” Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Rhinelander Police Department at (715) 365-5931.
UPDATE: Teen charged in vandalism at Rhinelander Country Club
Rhinelander, Wis. (WAOW)
— A 17-year-old boy has been charged with several felonies in connection with vandalism at the Rhinelander Country Club. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says the teen was arrested on Thursday, July 27, 2023, after deputies were called to the country club for a report of damage. Investigators say the teen broke into the clubhouse and caused damage to the interior, including breaking windows, smashing furniture, and setting a small fire. The teen is charged with burglary, criminal damage to property, and arson. He is being held in the Oneida County Jail on a $10,000 bond. The Rhinelander Country Club is a private golf course and country club located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The club was founded in 1922 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in the state. The vandalism at the Rhinelander Country Club is the latest in a series of similar incidents at golf courses in Wisconsin. In recent months, golf courses in Green Bay, Appleton, and Wausau have all been vandalized. Investigators are still trying to determine if the incidents are connected.