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Kirk Brown




By The Chippewa Herald
Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:37 AM CST

Charges are pending against a town of LaFayette businessman arrested on drug charges last week after allegedly selling crack cocaine to an undercover police informant.

Kirk Brown, 50, owner of Kirk Brown Excavating, 5422 169th Street, is free on $2,500 cash bond. He is to appear in court Feb. 3, at which time a criminal complaint is normally filed.

According to a search warrant document filed in Chippewa County Court this week, controlled drug buys by confidential informants targeted one of Brown’s employees, identified as Robert E. Kent, 46. The buys led to the setting up of a controlled buy from Brown on Sept. 8 during which Brown allegedly boasted of the purity of the crack cocaine. Multiple controlled buys were set up with Kent and Brown in the following weeks, including at Brown’s business.

Investigations of the activities at Brown Excavating continued into December. The search warrant was served late last week and Brown appeared for a bond hearing Dec. 12.

Searches were conducted at Brown’s business, home and cabin. Found in the search were a number of firearms, scales, drug paraphernalia and containers of suspected marijuana. No cocaine was found.

Kent’s residence was also searched, but there is no indication of any illegal substances seized. Kent has not been arrested.

Formal charges have not yet been filed. Typically, a criminal complaint is filed prior to the court date given at the bond hearing, in this case, Feb. 3.


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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 29, 2008 9:32 PM:

" Brown 6 months prior to his arrest, while his employee & himself were under investigation were SELLING COCAINE to undercover agents, Brown was driving on a suspended license for an alcohol conviction received while on probation for obstructing a police officer, Anyway, given a ticket for speeding and NOT for driving without a license, then a month later given a ticket for driving without a license which by the way was dismissed by the prosecutor,Brown then was given a ticket for driving a truck and following to closely, one would assume that it was to another vehicle, But with the plea deals flying like they were, It must have seemed like an airport in that DA OFFICE Brown Should have pleaded INSANITY cause thats what He had to have been Not to think something was going on.

Maybe the lucky streak Brown was having should have been an indication, the Ridiculous pleas all the driving stuff and Brown NEVER thought, Seems a little early for Xmas

If KENT is as smart as his partner Brown, Roy Gay should Check CHARTER and see where Kent Forwarded his cable service, Probably find him up in bloomer "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 29, 2008 2:17 PM:

" If i were a judge/candidate, I'd expect a motion to dismiss the charges against brown, except one count of sales of cocaine, which brown will plead guilty to, brown will also agree to co-operate with the investigation, the marijuana possession and paraphernalia charges will be "read in" and thereby forgiven and Browns Jail sentence will seem more like "Ernest goes to treament Kamp" than it will "Kirk Brown goes to Prison"

If what Mr. Gay the ADA alleges in the paper is contained in the affidavits and can be proven to a reasonable certainty.

BROWN will be found guilty of the charges. He is Guilty of being A COCAINE dealer.

Part of a judges obligation to people he Judge's is to see that not only does the state not unnecessarily invade the freedom of one of its citizens but that the state properly safeguards and Prosecutes those that are Accused of crimes against all Citizens.

Justice is truly only arrived by what Judges Define by Action. The judge that accepts a plea deal here, says more about US than it says ABOUT Him "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM:

" let me law and order it for you, Jack McCoy The District Attorney would be at Rikers island (chippewa jail) informing the BAD guy ( brown), what the state thinks and what it can prove. The fact that Brown was arrested Doesn't mean he was guilty of anything. The affidavits of the UCI (under cover informants) the information relied upon by the judge to Secure the warrants for search and subsequent arrest of brown are the materials in question under review. The state is deciding if federal statutes or state laws are to be used for prosecution. remember in this state jeopardy doesn't attach to a state crime and a person can be found guilty of the same drug crime twice once at state level and second federal level. CCE (continuing a criminal enterprise , RICO federal statutes can be applied if the state can prove Brown used the drug money to conduct business in specific ways.


However,the application of these statutes against Kirk Brown would take more experience than the Judges, Prosecutor and US prosecutor are capable of in our little corner of the state.
Watch the WARRANT SERVICE IN CHIPPEWA "

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Chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 26, 2008 5:13 PM:

" has anyone seen if Kirk as been charged with a crime? It seems to take forever for any criminal to be charged !

Were is he now anyway? "

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really45 wrote on Dec 24, 2008 7:28 PM:

" rainmaker, I do believe that alan_shore_cp&s was being sarcastic ref to holierthanthou's post. "

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really45 wrote on Dec 24, 2008 7:23 PM:

" Mind ya business says he is a "good man who loves his family." According to CCAP and other open records law documents, he loved his wife enough to kick the crap out of her in 2005 and then threaten to kill her if she called the police. Then he obstructed the police. Sounds like a great guy to me. He also has a prior drug conviction. The more I learn about the guy, the more I want to befriend him. What a nice, loving man. "

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hollierthanthou wrote on Dec 24, 2008 4:59 PM:

" I do forgive. And Hopefully GOD, mine and this worlds. Will forgive you!! "

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correctthinking wrote on Dec 24, 2008 2:09 PM:

" This goof also got busted for his umpteenth charge of following too close with his truck. Brownie is a menace to himself and others, he got busted, and his backside needs some serious jail time and the help he needs to get clean and get his life back. "

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rainmaker wrote on Dec 24, 2008 2:03 PM:

" alen shore cp&s. I suppose the next thing you are going to tell us is that Santa Claus is not real, or that the earth is only 5,000 years old. Kent and Brown wouldn't be in all this trouble if they would have been prescribed ridalin when they were in kindergarten. Finally, if ads start showing up with 7th grade daughters for sale, its your fault. "

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Chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 24, 2008 1:37 PM:

" To Jane Doe:

Open your eyes! You say Kirk should be in treatment? Come on! No more chances!! he needs to be punished!

By the way, one post stated Kirk loves his family. .....Loves family so much he lived in his shop! Not with the family. Loves them... ..so much that he sold crack, pure crack...

As for Rays Beach...he won the bid.... give him credit only if he donated his time. Which I know he did not, because I live in Lafayette. "

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jollyroger wrote on Dec 23, 2008 11:13 PM:

" Lets see if we can get Janedoes plan into action. Then I can deal drugs and get rich,and if I get caught I'll just say I am supporting my habit and avoid jail time. "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:48 PM:

" I have a question. I am interested in selling my youngest daughter into slavery as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. She is a Seventh grader, Strong and polite, always cleans the table when it’s her turn, What would a good price for her be.
The herdsman on my father’s dairy insists on milking the cows on the Sabbath. Exodus 21:7 clearly says he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself or is it okay to call the Monroe County Sheriff. Here is one that is really important because we have a lot of sports fans in this town: Touching the skin of a dead pig makes one unclean. Leviticus 11:7 If they promise to wear gloves, can the Cardinals, The Packers and the Badgers Still Play Football?
Does the whole town really have to be together to Stone my older brother, for planting different crops side by side? Can I burn my mother in a small family gathering for wearing garments made from two different threads?
when I cite your Book I look Ridiculous…the Difference being that I can tell
We’ll Try him Convict him and punish him, you Forgive "

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watchingintently wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:13 PM:

" Note to all drug dealers:
According to some you are just "sick" so you need not be held accountable for your actions of selling your drugs to our children and our friends. Sorry you don't feel well, get well soon.
Strange, I always thought it was ok to dislike the neighborhood drug dealers. I guess my teachers, parents and the police were way off base. "

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janedoe wrote on Dec 23, 2008 6:58 PM:

" For those of you leaving negative comments, i dont think you know how addiction works, it is a disease, these people are literally sick. i personally know someone addicted who is very close to me and it is very hard for me to see them like that. They start out doing the drug and eventually end up selling it to support their habit, it is very sad. But, that doesnt mean they are bad people, they make bad choices. With the right help and commitment they can get healthy. Its just really sad to see some of you on here saying he needs to be punished or send him to jail. What about a mandatory intensive treatment program? and if he cant commit to that, and if he is found guilty, then he should do some jail time. "

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hollierthanthou wrote on Dec 23, 2008 3:08 PM:

" P.S. KIRK AND FAMILY, THERE IS HOPE! YOU JUST HAVE TO GIVE IT YOUR HEART! And Kirk, I know you have one! Iv seen it! I beleive you can change! Your not a bad man, youve just made some bad choices. PROVE EM WRONG! "

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hollierthanthou wrote on Dec 23, 2008 3:02 PM:

" Community-
Too bad not everyone is as blemishless and perfect as you. This is for all you walking with your "hollier than thou" attitude. THOSE WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE!-Jesus. And im not surprised to see plenty of stones have already been thrown. Who are you to judge? Perfect people apparentely, may you be held accountable. Open your eyes! ADDICTION IS A DISEASE! ALL FORMS DRUGS AND ALCOHAL! And if you think that your bad mouthing helps it doesnt. Our community is full of addicts, alcohalics, and many others with problems. I for one have been to the other side of the fence! And now sober, healthy, and walking among you, I am living proof there is HOPE! PEOPLE CAN CHANGE! And a whole lot of good your doing by throwing your ignorant comments around! If you want the community to change, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Maybe start with YOURSELVES. There are many others who need help and at this moment are involved in unlawful or immoral activities. So what are you going to do? Sit there, judge some more? Or reach out, give a hand to those who are sick? The choice is yours! "

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really45 wrote on Dec 23, 2008 1:22 PM:

" Little Miss Mind Ya Business, you seem to be under the impression that no one else knows these people that are being discussed. I have news for you, other people know them and have dealt with them before. I have dealt with Mr. Brown before and so have others that I know. We know what kind of person he REALLY is. He may have you fooled, but those who have their eyes open know the truth. For you to say "it happens all over" as a defense shows how ignorant and naive you really are. So other's beside your buddy Kirk sell drugs. This is true. But you use that to say it is ok for him and to claim he is a "good guy." Sorry kid, "good guys" don't sell crack and bail out murderers from jail with their "dirty" money. Stay in school and try to learn something useful, stay away from people like this and be a productive member of society. One last thing, with my job and the fact that I have children, I have EARNED the RIGHT to pass judgement on dirt bags! "

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Rainmaker wrote on Dec 23, 2008 11:29 AM:

" Does all of this make Kent a drug pusher as well? Why does he skate? "

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jollyroger wrote on Dec 23, 2008 11:07 AM:

" seriously_mind ya buisness ,
Do you realize that this comment section of the online newspaper was made to leave comments? If you don't like it, don't read it. Maybe we could also get rid of law enforcement and the whole court system and just let people "live knowing what they did" as punishment. And for the record, I know Kirk, Julie and knew Ralph. "

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seriously_mind ya buisness wrote on Dec 23, 2008 10:01 AM:

" Wow, I didn't realize what judgemental people we have in this county. I stand by my friends every step of the way. I am a COLLEGE student that is my story!! Like previously stated alan shore, you know NOTHING of these peoples life stories or their actions, which may have been wrong but you know NOTHING so therefore I ask you to keep you rude comments to yourself. Do you think that they don't know what they did and live with that everyday? That to me is punishment enough. They aren't doing anything that hasn't happened MILLIONS of times in the United States, but because this is Chippewa Falls and people here tend to pass judgement on people they don't even know I guess what more could I expect.
I don't even now why I'm wasting my time responding to you people cause your cognitive mindset is OBVIOUSLY off balanced and needs some serious help. THIS KIND OF STUFF HAPPENS EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME- GET THAT INTO YOUR HEAD. WRITING COMMENTS ON HERE ISN'T GOING TO CHANGE THAT, SO IF YOU CARE SO MUCH DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING ON HERE! "

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jollyroger wrote on Dec 23, 2008 9:42 AM:

" seriously_mind ya buisness , I know this much.....your friend killed a man and your other friend is a drug dealer. What's your story? "

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In question also wrote on Dec 23, 2008 6:17 AM:

" OKOKOKOK is posting under a few names now. Read the blather-he has something against Marshfield teachers too, or just teachers in general. "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 23, 2008 3:34 AM:

" seriously did you read your own post, you won't to pass judgment on US as long as we shut up about your friend the Murderess oh and your other friend the drug dealer.

please take just a moment and listen to how ludicrous you sound.
Your friend with the heart of gold, and itchy trigger finger WHO SHOT AN UNARMED MAN AS HE SLEPT was bailed out of jail by her close long time loving friend who bring GUNS to his drug deals.

Lady I really don't want to know anymore about your friends... If i am lucky You don't have anymore of them kind of friends This county Doesn't need them

When you stand that close to these kinds of people Don;t be mad when the rest of us COMPARE YOU TO YOUR FRIEND "

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seriously_mind ya buisness wrote on Dec 22, 2008 11:31 PM:

" also. She is one of the most whole hearted people I know. He loves her and her family so much that he would help her out in her situation that NONE of you even know the littlest details about. So I ask of you to shut up and keep your opinions about something that you know NOTHING about to yourself! "

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seriously_mind ya buisness wrote on Dec 22, 2008 11:29 PM:

" Let me start this off by saying that Im not passing judgement on anyones OPINIONS but you all don't know the truth about what your commenting about! I know Kirk Brown personally and he is a hard working individual who believe it or not did alot of hard honest work for this community. We wouldn't have Ray's Beach the way it is if it wasn't for Kirk. And the comment made that he was probably messed up when accomplishing this fine beach is untrue. Would it have turned out as good as it did if he were messed up on crack. Yes he made a mistake but we all make mistakes over and over again, its apart of life so get over it! He will get punished for what he has done, so get off all of your high horses and let that be that. There are far off worse things that have happened right here in Chippewa Falls than this. He is a good honest hard working man that loves his family and cares for his friends with all his heart and soul. He loves them so much that yes he helped bail out Julie, whom I know personally.. "

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A Concerned Mother wrote on Dec 22, 2008 8:50 PM:

" What an awful man. He mad drug dealers out of his young relatives who sold to all the young people in town. Look at all the young adults that became addidted to drugs because of him. I hope he suffers now for all the suffering he has causesd so many families. "

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chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 22, 2008 5:47 AM:

" Alan Shore....

Wonderful post! I enjoyed reading it over and over again! Let the truth be told! Hopefully Kirk does not get away with this AGAIN! Everytime I go to Ray's Beach, I will now think of the "Guy who did all this work was on cocaine." What a shame.......

And to think the Town of Lafayette gave this person money to do a job which eventually supported his habit and cocaine drug house.....

Chippewa County Judges: Hear our words and make Kirk pay for poisioning the Community! "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 21, 2008 9:17 PM:

" I do remember being introduced to Mr. Brown and thinking, Wow that guy looks like he works hard, I remember He seemed unusually excited about the Ray's beach Project and the ball feilds project, Now I imagine Him Being on some of that " REALLY REALLY PURE CRACK" he told the Undercover agent about and then I revisit the observations made above and suddenly they seem like Side affects of a GUY on COKE and not the actions of a guy excited about digging a hole and then filling it in. "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 21, 2008 9:03 PM:

" Cocaine is a Schedule II Narcotic and on the OFF chance that you are correct, your suggesting that our approach should be “wait till It is a problem before we deal with it” let me ask you, how’d that specific strategic plan work for American Homeland Security prior to September 11. How about Social Security. Your Plan Leaves a lot of unnecessary victims waiting in lines don’t you think. How many different times have we heard law enforcement say , If we would have known ..BLANK earlier…Or If we could have caught this One guy 10 years ago we wouldn’t be in this position now.
My Question is, why the delay until February for reading the charges, Are we going to make some kind of deal before the rest of the story is told, finalize some arrangement before the public can see the hands of justice Re-arrange the cards and Brown Get Away FREE.
Having studied the Law I note that Wisconsin is historically a “Forfeiture State”
If a black guy in Milwaukee uses his escalade or his momma’s house to sell drugs to an undercover agent- He Loses his wheels an his momma’s house. "

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alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Dec 21, 2008 9:01 PM:

" Warning myself before I replied that when you talk sense to a fool he calls you foolish..

Let’s say that in light of the allegations, the statements contained in the affidavits to secure the search warrants are “true”, and can be proven to a certain lawful standard, beyond a reasonable doubt. If there is there anyone here asking to forgive Mr. Kirk Brown’s transgressions, Stand UP and BE Quiet. If you’re not part of the solution, YOU, are part of the Problem. If Kirk Brown 5 times or “more than once” he was involved with the Acquisition, Manufacture, Possession, Sale or Distribution of Cocaine, at his home, at his work, at his business, in his truck, wherever, Take It All and take it now.
The simpleton that said “cocaine, Is Not even a problem here, Alcohol is a problem”. You sir, should put your beer down and consider this, You can walk into a Bar and BUY a Beer, although there is now some evidence that maybe you should be questioning your choice to drink more of it, You cannot buy COCAINE in a bar, unless Kirk Brown gets his way. "

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chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 21, 2008 5:58 PM:

" Hey Jude, Doug's son is right. We do not know what kind pf person he is. What we do know is this:

Kirk gave money for part of the bailout. He has been involved in drugs in the past. Kirk has done some shabby excavating work, (according to previous posts). Kirk was selling crack cocaine to an undercover agent.

This is what we know. We should concentrate on Kirk and not others. It does make us wonder, however, how the people who bailed Julie out got their money and if/what is any connection.

Marmeg, I am sorry you were offended, please understand it is just in question. "

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marmeg31105 wrote on Dec 21, 2008 12:10 PM:

" Hey Jude, this is Doug Crakers son and I am here to correct you on your ignorant statement! I watched my father come home from working hard every day to earn what he has. He is the best father that has warned me about drugs on a regular basis. To even try to bring him into this class of people is a shame, YOU should feel like a real clown.My father would never respond to anyone that is afraid to talk to him face to face, and new when he did this good deed, that no good deed goes unpunished! "

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jude wrote on Dec 21, 2008 11:45 AM:

" Do you all remember that Kirk and Doug Craker bailed Julie Birtzer out of jail for killing her man!!!!! Where did all that money come from makes a person wonder doesn't it?
Or are they all innocent I am not so sure now. "

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rainmaker wrote on Dec 20, 2008 1:18 PM:

" Hey, Checking in. You didn't happen to be on 90/94 the other night? "

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chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 20, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Hey "checking in"...

It is hard to see the good in someone who was given a second and third chance in his life, only to do this AGAIN! Were you one of his customers who hired him to do work (Excavating work I must say), only to have him screw you? If not, then I can see why you made your comment. We are all entitied to our opinion. Thanks for the post, however, he needs to be punished. "

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checking in wrote on Dec 20, 2008 12:51 PM:

" Kirk may have done wrong but he also has done a lot of good in his life. I wish him good luck with this mess and hope that he has learned his lesson once and for all. Clean it up Kirk you have people around to support you! "

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chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:51 AM:

" To michaelj

Are you defending the cocaine bust? The article mentions nothing about beer. This is serious! "

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michaelj wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:35 AM:

" Beer has and will cause more pain and death in Chippewa than pot and coke ever will.

Hopshead City!!!

:) "

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rainmaker wrote on Dec 20, 2008 10:18 AM:

" I would think the IRS would be interested in reviewing these two fine gentlemen's tax records. I am sure Kent and Brown reported all their income in an honest and responsible manner. Good luck, boys. "

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chippewa County resident wrote on Dec 20, 2008 4:22 AM:

" If my memory serves me right, I remember this guy being in trouble for this in the past! Supposedly dried out! West Central Drug Force, great job! Keep him (and any other drug dealers) away from our kids and the community! "

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