Latest News And Area Information

LT. BUCHHOLZ BECOMES A CHIEF - Lt. Brad Buchholz has been appoitned the the Chief of Police for the Village of Sharon WI effective 10/3/11. Lt Buchholz has served Fontana for over 13 years in various capacities and we wish hime well on the challenge that lay ahead.

PAY TO PARK - All parking meters have been replaced with Pay to Park stations in the lake front area. If you do not have a current village sticker displayed on the driver's side of your windshield and you park in any of the lots or in marked stalls on Third or High Streets you must make payment at one of the four pay stations.  Pay stations are located in Lot 3 on Third Street, at the intersection of Third and High Streets and at both ends of  Lot #1 by the beach. Parking is checked between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week including holidays. If you wish to contest a parking citation you must make a written request to the PD within 5 business days for a hearing.

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HIRED:  Barbara Doresy has been hired after an extensive selection process to be the new full time administrative assistant effective 4/19/11. Congratulations Barbara.

FEED THE NEED 2010. Once again the PD is collecting foodstuffs and funds to turn over to area food pantries. You can drop of your donation at the PD, call the PD and we will arrange a pick up. Any funds will be receipted for. Canned goods, flour, sugar, mayo, etc are needed. Call for a detailed list. Please help if you can.

INTERNET FRAUD, IDENTITY THEFT: This is the fastest growing crime in the US.  Be cautious of internet and mail fraud/schemes.  For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our links page or pick up a free pamphlet at the Library, the PD or the Village Hall.

BUYER BEWARE - CONTRACTOR FRAUD: The FPD is currently investigating several complaints about contractors who may have violated criminal laws by defrauding homeowners when they failed to deliver promised goods or services. These are difficult cases to investigate and prosecute criminally since in some situation what has happened is a civil matter between the contractor and the homeowner. We strongly encourage our citizens to check out any contractor they are considering employing. Do they have a permanent business address you can visit? Can the contractor show proof of insurance? Are they licensed by the state? Can they provide you with references? Be wary of anyone who answers these questions with a no. Do not give cash for down payments and ask for a receipt when you do pay. You can also check a potential contractor for any pending or past civil/criminal court cases on the CCAP on our links page.

SCAMS AND CON MEN: Recently one of our citizens fell victim to an overseas lottery scam. The citizen had received mail which told her she had won the Australian Lottery for 6.5 million dollars. The con artists convinced her that the winnings were hers if she would pay various taxes and fees. She ended up sending over $200,000.00 to a bogus firm in England.  Remember the old adage " If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is to good to be true". Help us protect others from falling prey, call us immediately when you think someone is trying to scam you or a friend.

MYSTATEUSA.COM NOTIFICATIONS: Law enforcement agencies in Walworth County have a unique tool that allows them to notify the public of special situations by phone. This is how the system works. If there is a unique incident in Fontana such as a missing child, the FPD will have the 911 center activate what is know as the MYSPACEUSA.COM system. A recorded message will be made describing the child and any other information. The dispatch center will then program into the system the area to be notified which could be as small one city block or as large as the whole county. That message will then will be sent to every phone number in the designated area. If you answer the phone you will hear the caller identified as the 911 Center and then the message or it will be left on your answering machine.

PHONE SCAMS -  If you are called by someone claiming to work for a bank even if it is your bank do not give out any personal or banking information. No legitimate bank will call you to ask you for your account info, social security number or other personal information. Sometimes the caller will claim they are conducting an investigation into illegal activity at the bank and your assistance in providing the information is needed. If you are called tell them nothing an call the police promptly.