Grant County Pursuit to Lead to Charges and a Cassville Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Pursuit Leads to Recommendation of Felony Charges
On August 26, 2026, at 2:10pm, Grant County deputies observed Stephen Henriksen, 43, of Platteville, driving south on Hwy 80 in Platteville Township. Probable cause existed for his arrest on a harassment protection order violation, 3 counts of felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor bail jumping. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on Henriksen that resulted in a pursuit with speeds reaching 90 MPH. The pursuit was terminated just prior to entering Platteville city limits. The Platteville Police Department attempted to stop Henriksen on Union Street. Henriksen did not stop and pulled into his driveway and was witnessed by law enforcement fleeing on foot and entering his residence.
Due to the felony offenses, law enforcement entered the residence to arrest Henriksen. A neighbor notified law enforcement that Henriksen had went out the back door of the home and fled to the North. Henriksen entered a large wooded area near a corn field. A drone was deployed along with multiple officers, but Henriksen was not located.
Additional information will be referred to the Grant County District Attorney's Office, with the recommendation that Hanriksen also be charged with felony eluding, obstructing, and multiple felony and misdemeanor bail jumping offenses.
Motorcycle vs Deer Crash w/ Injuries
On August 27, 2026, at 1:08am, the Grant County Sheriff's Office took a report of a motorcycle vs deer crash with injuries, on Hwy 81, near Cadwell Rd., in Cassville Township.
When deputies arrived on scene, they learned Jason Udelhofen, 48, of Cassville, was northbound on Hwy 81, on a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Udelhofen struck a deer and was thrown off of the motorcycle. Udelhofen was transported to Grant Regional Health Center by Cassville EMS and was later transported by Med-Flight to a hospital in Madison for further treatment. Udelhofen was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office was assisted at the scene by Cassville EMS, Cassville Fire, and Arrow Towing of Lancaster. This incident remains under investigation.
