Drugs, cash seized in investigation into Rib Lake gunman
September 3, 2020, 12:06 p.m. — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has released additional information into what led Trinity Keiser to open fire with an AK-47 rifle inside the residence and outside on the street in the village of Rib Lake on August 26.
According to chief deputy Corey Dassow, the incident led to further information being obtained related to an ongoing drug investigation. A search of the property yielded the discovery of a locked safe and drugs. A search warrant was obtained for the locked safe.
Law enforcement seized $36,963 in drug-related money, along with nearly 400 high-grade THC (marijuana) vape cartridges and jars of high-grade THC wax. A 2013 Ford Focus believed to be used in the commission of drug trafficking from California back to Wisconsin was also seized.
Taylor County Sheriff's Office Detective Unit with assistance from the Rib Lake Police Department is handling the investigation. Keiser remains jailed on a $10,000 cash bond for 1st Degree Recklessly Endanger Safety. Additional felony drug charges are anticipated in the near future.
