Two Arrested in Black River Falls for Possession

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 -- 1:00 PM

On September 23rd, a Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department located a wanted subject at a residence in the City of Black River Falls.

The subject was identified as 34-year-old Jarred Mortenson of Black River Falls. Mortenson had an active civil bench warrant issued for his arrest through Jackson County. During the investigation, a canine sniff of a vehicle was conducted by a Sheriff’s Office Sergeant and K9 partner. A positive alert and subsequent search of the vehicle located a large quantity of suspected heroin, marijuana, US currency, and a firearm.

The passenger of the vehicle, 43-year-old Thomas English of Black River Falls, was taken into custody for possessing drugs with intent to deliver. He was also arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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