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On August 8, 2020 at 11:34 PM, the Middleton Police Department responded to several reports of shots fired in the 3000 block of Northbrook Drive. Multiple shell casings were located at the scene. No injuries were reported, but in the days following the incident a homeowner on Northbrook Drive discovered a bullet hole through their bedroom window.

Responding officers were only a short distance away at the time of this call and observed a vehicle quickly leaving the area. That vehicle was occupied by Leander H. Jones III. After further investigation, Detectives have developed probable cause to arrest Jones for Recklessly Endangering Safety and Felon in Possession of a Firearm related to this incident. These charges were referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office today. Jones remains in the Dane County Jail on a Probation Violation. This appears to be a domestic-related incident and is still being investigated. Additional charges may be forthcoming.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Middleton Police Department at 608-824-7300, Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or on the web at P3TIPS.COM. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $1,000 in cash rewards for tips that lead to an arrest and can remain anonymous.

Captain Travis Kakuske
Middleton Police Department
608-824-7300
Incident number MI20009720

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