ECORSE, Mich. – The city of Ecorse’s controller is behind bars in Wisconsin, facing charges of attempted burglary, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
Timothy Sadowski, 42, who oversees Ecorse’s city finances, was arrested Wednesday morning, April 1, after a series of incidents in Columbia County, Wisconsin, according to authorities.
Incident unfolds on interstate, in woods
On Tuesday, Wisconsin State Patrol alerted the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office that a man had exited his vehicle following a disturbance on the interstate in the town of Dekorra and fled into the woods.
Shortly after, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call reporting an attempted break-in at an occupied home in the same area. Multiple law enforcement units responded, but the suspect retreated back into the woods.
Sadowski found the following morning
Sadowski was located the next morning, walking along a highway outside the village of Poynette. Investigators say he may have entered several vehicles and possibly buildings in the area. He was also found with items authorities believe may be stolen property.
City of Ecorse responds
Ecorse City Attorney Edward Plato says there are many moving parts to the situation and that he is working with the Ecorse police chief to gather all the facts. Sadowski is currently on unpaid administrative leave, and temporary employees are covering his duties, Plato confirmed.
WDIV visited Ecorse City Hall to seek comment from staff, but employees declined to speak. The mayor and city council president were also contacted via email, and responses were pending at the time of publication.
The investigation remains active.