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Janesville Police Department
Friday January 3rd, 2025 :: 08:37 p.m. CST

Advisory

Attempted Homicide Arrest

On 01-03-25 the Janesville Police Department was able to make arrests stemming from the shooting incident that occurred on 12-17-24 at 333 N. High St. Apt. 6.  A search warrant was served at 333 N. High St. Apt. 6 by the Janesville Police Department SWAT team.  Assistance was also provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF Task Force. 
 
During the search warrant, Deonte Foster was taken into custody for Attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide.  Just prior to the search warrant, Cerissa Cleveland was arrested at another location for Harboring a Felon.  Both were held at the Rock County Jail on their charges pending their initial court appearance.

The Janesville Police Department is no longer looking for individuals involved in this incident.
 
Arrested:
 
Deonte L. Foster 41 year old male
Janesville resident
 
Charges:
 
Attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
 
Arrested:
 
Cerissa A. Cleveland 35 year old female
Janesville resident
 
Charge:
 
Harboring a Felon
 

Incident Number: JV2455701
Location: 333 N. High St. Apt. 6
By: Sgt. Dammen
Date: 01-03-25
 
 
 
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.
 

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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

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