8-14 Waupun Officer Crime Spree Latest

Waupun city officials are coming to grips with an alleged crime spree by a local police officer. They were informed first thing last Monday morning about the crimes Lieutenant Bradley Young allegedly committed earlier that morning. The 22-year veteran of the department is alleged to have gone on a crime spree that included burglaries, car thefts and a high speed chase in multiple counties. City Administrator Kyle Clark says it is a surreal situation and city staff felt disbelief at first. They and the community have been through a range of emotions over the week.   On Thursday a Burnett County judge set a $50,000 signature bond for Young. No charges have been brought yet. The Waupun Police Department has placed him on administrative leave.