Black River Falls Man Arrested for Possession Appears in Jackson County Court

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 -- 3:00 PM

One of two men arrested for possession in Black River Falls appeared in Jackson County Court on Monday.

On September 23rd of 2024, 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 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, 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.

English appeared in Jackson County Court on Monday. He waived his preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him, which include possession with intent to deliver narcotics and felon in possession of a firearm.

However, a plea hearing was scheduled for April 21st.

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