Juneau County, New Lisbon

Authorities capture Juneau County man charged with New Lisbon triple homicide
Virgil Thew is charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Elizabeth Kolba, 33, and two girls, ages 12 and 13.
New Lisbon triple homicide suspect arrested in Juneau County
The manhunt for the suspect in a triple homicide has been arrested, according to the Juneau County Sheriff's Office. Virgil Thew, 47, was found Thursday and taken into custody in the city of Elroy. The Juneau County Communication Center received a call just before 4:30 p.
Juneau County has received more than 170 tips in triple homicide as suspect remains at large
Triple homicide suspect Virgil Thew is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached, authorities said.
Man wanted in Juneau County triple homicide captured after days-long manhunt
The Juneau County Sheriff's Office confirmed Virgil Thew, 47, of New Lisbon, was apprehended Thursday in Elroy after being on the run for more than a week.
Juneau Co. authorities take man wanted for triple homicide into custody
The man wanted for homicide in the deaths of three people in New Lisbon is in custody, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The agency said the public is not in danger at this time. Virgil Thew faces three charges of first-degree intentional homicide.
Triple Homicide suspect Virgil Thew captured in Juneau County
PM Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Juneau Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on their Facebook page that They had Virgil Thew in Custody. According to scanner traffic, at […]
Over 100 tips submitted to Juneau Co. Sheriff’s Office in search for man wanted for triple homicide
Virgil Thew, 47, remains missing as of Wednesday. He is wanted on three charges of first-degree intentional homicide.
Tips continue to pour in as Juneau County investigators search for triple homicide suspect
The Juneau County Sheriff's Office said as of Wednesday it has received 172 tips regarding the whereabouts of triple homicide suspect Virgil Thew.
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Man wanted for Wisconsin triple homicide in police custody
The Juneau County Sheriff's Office reports missing and wanted man Virgil Thew has been caught and is in police custody.
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Suspect arrested in the killing of a Wisconsin woman and two girls
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Man wanted in connection to Wisconsin triple homicide arrested
According to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Virgil Thew, a man wanted in connection to a triple homicide, is in custody.
Juneau Co. Sheriff’s Office says Virgil Thew in custody
Police have been looking for Virgil Thew after three people were found dead in a home around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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New Lisbon homicide: Wanted man arrested, 3 dead
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Juneau Assembly approves rezoning over 200 acres of city land for denser housing
It’s just one way the Assembly and city are trying to incentivize developers to build more housing in the borough.