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Two Arrested In The Township Of Spring Green On Drug Charges
Posted Saturday, February 4, 2012 --- 11:45 a.m.
From the Sauk County Sheriff's Department:
On February 2, 2012, the Sauk County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at E4538 Ruetten Drive in the Township of Spring Green.
This search was the result of an investigation that started with an anonymous tip stating somebody was growing marijuana in the general area. The Sauk County Drug Task Force opened an investigation and was able to identify the location listed above.
As a result of the search warrant a sophisticated, large scale marijuana growing operation was found within the residence.
The estimated value of the processed and raw marijuana found during the search is thought to be approximately $130,000.00.
The occupants of the residents were identified as Todd M. Tiedeman, age 44 and Melissa M. Krantz, age 37. Both were arrested for the charges of Manufacture/Deliver Marijuana/THC and Maintaining a Drug Dwelling. Tiedeman was also charged with Felon in Possession of Firearms. The investigation is continuing and possible further charges may be forthcoming.
Both of the drug charges are Class I felonies. If convicted of a Class I Felony, the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000, or imprisonment of up to 3-1/2 years, or both; however, for a repeat offender, the term of imprisonment may increase up to 2 years with prior misdemeanor convictions, and up to 6 years with a prior felony conviction.
A Felon in Possession of a Firearm is a Class G felony. If convicted of a Class G Felony, the penalty is a fine of up to $25,000, or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both; however, for a repeat offender, the term of imprisonment may increase up to 2 years with prior misdemeanor convictions, and up to 6 years with a prior felony conviction.
The Sauk County Drug Task Force consists of officers from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, Baraboo Police Department, Sauk Prairie Police Department, Lake Delton Police Department, Spring Green Police Department, Reedsburg Police Department and Wisconsin State Patrol.
Sheriff Chip Meister says, “This was a very sophisticated operation and the suspects went to great lengths to conceal their criminal activity.”
Sheriff Chip Meister
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by michael Location: sauk city on May 7, 2013 at 11:41 AMThe guy is my father he was just trying to help with child support[ Report Abuse ]
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by D Location: Mazomanie, Wi on Feb 7, 2012 at 05:45 PMThen maybe parents should supervise there 12 year old and 1 year old a little closer!( Trust and COMMUNICATION ) Who is to say that they can not get into our medicine cabinet !!!! There are far many WORSE things in 90% of our home !!![ Report Abuse ]
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by Anonymous on Feb 6, 2012 at 09:21 PMReally? Doesn't harm anyone? So you don't mind if they sell this to your 12 year old kid? And your 12 year old leaves it lying around where your 1 year old gets a hold of it, eats it, and then dies of an overdose? And some people start with an addiction to pot and then it goes from there. Ask hard core addicts what they started with. Most don't go straight to LSD or heroin, etc. And these people were not growing it for personal use. They were selling it! Get real people. Even if it were legal to possess, these two would not be in the realm of that.[ Report Abuse ]
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by D Location: Mazomanie, Wi on Feb 6, 2012 at 05:47 PMOur tax dollars should be going after all the child molesters, crack heads , meth labs,(all in our small communities!) abusive people and all the thefts !!!![ Report Abuse ]
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by Chelle Location: Mt. Horeb on Feb 6, 2012 at 03:29 PMTo the former commenters who think cops are wasting tax payer dollars on busting pot growers: 1) What do you think most heroin addicts start with? Marijuana. 2) Will a drug dealer discriminate and not sell to your kids, your grandchildren, your family members? No. 3) Do police departments benefit financially from busting huge drug operations? Yes, sometimes. Let's not knock the cops for doing their job. They are doing the community a favor getting this type of operation and illegal drug off our streets.[ Report Abuse ]
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by G Location: Reedsburg on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:29 AMI fully disagree with our tax dollars going to feed and house non violent criminals in general. Not that I agree with pot being illegal, but there are better, more useful ways to 'punish' lawbreakers who do not pose a direct threat to society. Perhaps they could enforce more community services, such as cleaning up the town of litter. These people 'manufactured' plants, not bombs. I have witnessed all kind of addicts, and there are far worse things out there to have an 'addiction' to then pot. Now, if these people were using their guns to force people into buying their plants, ok, perhaps the money spent on ruining their lives would be justified, but somehow I have a feeling that isn't the case.[ Report Abuse ]
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by Anonymous on Feb 7, 2012 at 05:38 PM in reply to GI agree with you !![ Report Abuse ]
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by Commonsense Location: WI on Feb 5, 2012 at 11:58 AMWhat a waste of resources! Nobody is being hurt or abused. 'Don't use those drugs... use these drugs over here, made by the pharmaceutical companies!' They are even advertised on TV!(illegal to do in many countries.) Leg is twitchy? When in doubt... Take a pill!!! When was the last time you heard of a report by any medical hospital that they had someone come in a die because of cannabis. It doesn't happen...hasn't happened...ever! This states policy on marijuana is a ridiculous waste of money and a great disturbance on good tax paying peoples lives! I'm tired of paying taxes so the police can arrest poeple involved with marijuana, throw them in jail and then pay more for that! When instead they could tax marijuana users, get a surplus of cash for the police to go after child rapists, or other violent offenders! Maybe spend some of that money on a childs education? Naw, too easy to do. Give the money instead to the Black Market![ Report Abuse ]
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by Andrew on Feb 4, 2012 at 03:29 PMIt's 2012... hard alcohol is a lot more dangerous than weed. Plus marijuana has can treat a variety of medical conditions. It's a travesty of our tax dollars to be arresting anyone because of growing, selling, or consuming weed.[ Report Abuse ]
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by wow on Feb 4, 2012 at 10:43 PM in reply to AndrewIt's hard to believe that you don't understand that weed is just as bad as alcohol. I'm glad my tax dollars are working to eradicate any illicit drugs. Not sure these two are paying their fair share of taxes on the income earned from weed. Oh, by the way, there are several drugs with THC in that doctors can prescribe if needed.[ Report Abuse ]
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