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Janesville Police Department
Monday August 15th, 2022 :: 05:56 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Suspect Arrested in Yesterday’s Shooting Incident

On 08-15-22 at about 3:00pm, the Janesville Police Department Street Crimes Unit was conducting covert surveillance when they observed the shooting suspect, Nathan Williams driving a vehicle in the area of Kettering Street and Whitney Street.
 
Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on the vehicle and were able to take Nathan into custody. There were no other occupants inside the vehicle during the traffic stop. Nathan was later arrested and transported to the Rock County Jail on the following charges.
 
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has any information about this incident they are encouraged to call the Janesville Police Department at 608-755-3100, the Rock County Communications Center at 608-757-2244, Crime Stoppers at 608-756-3636 or submit a tip on your smartphone using the P3 app.
 
Arrested: Nathan R. Williams (41 years old)
                Beloit, WI

Charges: 2 counts- Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide
                Reckless Engendering Safety While Armed
                Substantial Battery While Armed
                Possession with Intent to Deliver Mushrooms
                Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
                Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
                Possession with Intent to Deliver THC
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  

Incident Number: JV2240401 & JV2240625
Location: Kettering Street/Whitney Street
By: Lt. Wehmas
Date: 08-15-22
 
 
 
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
 

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Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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