October 17, 2025 – Dodge Co., Wi – In July 2025, the sheriff’s office received a fraud complaint in Lomira regarding an individual using fraudulent identification to obtain funds from a banking institution. The actor was able to obtain checks totaling $160,000 from another individual’s home equity line of credit.
An investigation by our Lomira Contract Deputies took place, and a suspect was identified and ultimately arrested. The arrested individual was 43-year-old Jesse A. Clingan of Hartford, Wi.
The investigation is still ongoing to determine if there are any other outstanding suspects, so no further information will be released at this time.
Our Lomira Contract has been a huge success, as exemplified by this arrest among many others. Lomira law enforcement services are led by Sergeant Don Counard.
Sergeant Counard has a long history as a law enforcement officer, a detective, and a supervisor.
His professionalism and the professionalism of those who work directly for him have brought tremendous value to the residents of Lomira and Dodge County, which we all can be proud of.
Questions may be directed to Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt.