As a citizen of Milton who lives quite close to the Hicke's, I am concerned about the family posting bond. Does anyone have information on whether they would keep him on house arrest or any form of physical restriction if released. Also, will the public be notified before he is released? He committed this crime out of anger and desperation. How much more desperate and angry would he be if released and facing life in prison? He would have nothing to lose.

well i feel really saddened for the little boy geeze look what he has to live with,the subject wanted his mom to hurt like he was ,well in a sence she is look what that little boy has to live with,my granddaughter came home from school with a paper about it, he goes to school where she goes she was really saddened .my feeling go out to her mom and his family its awful thing to go thru,my commendations to our janesville police dept job well done

"sons who observe violent fathers have a 1,000% greater chance of becoming violent with their own partners than do boys from nonviolent homes."
http://www.cwla.org/voice/0512survivors....

God bless that little boy. I hope he has good family.

26 weeks of group on educating them on power and control. It is too late for those who are in prison for murdering there girlfriends or wives and the women who have lost their lives but what about those who are still living in fear in their own homes? And men who are getting a slap on the wrist for domestic violence related crimes

the police handled this situation beautiful. who knew if there were other weapons in the truck. thank you to all who responded. You did the job you are paid to do extremely well

This man is a violent offender. His court records show that. It's a shmae that poor girl didn't call the police to report the repeated threats. He will get life for this needless killing. It's also a shame that Wisconsin isn't a death penalty state, this murderer deserves it.

PRISON HA! he needs to be put to death! give us the death penalty to remove this type of man from society

This guys needs to be in prison for life
He better not get out on bail
He is sick
He is dangerous and he should NOT be out here

My sincerest sympathies to all who are affected by this horrible tragedy.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers who risked their lives and did an excellent job. It's great to see overwhelming support for them.

Regarding educated vs non-educated, some of the people I know who do not have post-high school education have an enormous amount of common sense, moreso, than those highly educated.

Thank you to the JVL Gazette for timely and comprehensive reporting.

jaf2--Thanks for your post.
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Scenario. Police shoot driver of fleeing truck going 90 mph. Truck goes out of control, smashing into at least three vehicles, killing two adults and one child. Truck then jumps a curb, crashes into a house, explodes into flames, seriously injuring two elderly people eating breakfast.
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Yup. That's better than the ramming scenario. No doubt about it.

All I have to say is I do not have a degree so I am uneducated. However, I do have feelings and opinions that being said I am glad he is in jail I hope he stays forever. And great job to our police departments. I am glad to hear this little boy is being taken care of could you imagine if he had no one. God bless the family.

love it when uneducated people comment on these articles! My guess… a post like this comes from someone without a college degree, certainly without any experience even in a pre-law class. It seems like those with all of the answers have no idea about the judicial system, what it takes to be a successful lawyer, and certainly how difficult the district attorney’s job is. Hey guy, you just keep goin’ fishin’ – it’s probably not a good idea to post anymore, you sound like an idiot!
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i am guessing you are not very educated as well since your whole post was just a bunch of garbage

In the rare cases where a defendant is believed to be dangerous to the community at large, bail may be denied.
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this is a case that bail should be denied he is a danger to everyone

Isn't there a charge for side swiping a police squad?

Good one, rodrigo! (Hand clap). My thoughts exactly.

i am sorta happy with the charges, but i still feel the death penalty should be invovled for cases like this...being family this still sucks but damon is in a safe place right now and is going to be loved forever

beeferer: You're right. Maybe we need to...uh oh...here it comes....SLOW DOWN. *lol*

BostonBill & rodrigo- Shame on you for your comments about MiltonGuy. Regarding his comment:"I love it when uneducated people comment on these articles!", he obviously was tooting his own horn. I know it's not nice to brag, but the poor guy must be proud of himself for successfully posting a comment. And MiltonGuy- Now that you have mastered the mechanics of the posting procedure, it's time to work on content.

Let us all step back and see the whole picture. He's got a million dollar bond. He's going nowhere. For his whole life.
That's all that really matters--at this point. Thank God and JPD.

metromilton,
I would like to say I agree with you, that the PD could have done what the people of Wisconsin choose not to...(trying to write this in a manner that won't get deleted by staff) BUT...I would prefer that they sent him into a tree by himself at 90 MPH rather than having a 90 MPH pickup that is effectively driverless and 100% out of control had they used the more cost-effective method. That could have turned into a much bigger tragedy.

I didn't know you needed a college degree to post a comment.

Well said, rodrigo!

rodrigo: *handshake*

Hey Miltonguy, just in case you have forgotten (or never really knew in the first place) the obligation of the educated district attorney -who's job is surely one of the toughest out there, especially in cases like this- is to serve the people (or "idiots" as you said) that are posting their opinions on this blog as well as the victims and family members of the victims in this tragedy, some of whom happen to be friends of mine. I am assuming that you have had one hell of an educational experience to say such things as "a post like this comes from someone without a college degree", but let me tell you, your education has obviously failed you because really, you are the one who sounds like an idiot. This tragedy has turned our community upside down, and we DO have the right to post our feelings and expectations of our public officials in this matter. I don't agree with most of what gets said on this website either, but MY college education taught me that since I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to have an education, I now have a responsibility to serve my community, not to demean them with my "credentials". So why don't you use a little bit of the wisdom you must have gained at Harvard or wherever your entitled ass went to school and go away now. And quit using the name of my home town in your username, your dragging it through the mud.

Excuse me mister self appointed, the educated one, MiltonGuy. I think you are way out of line with your self righteous post. Do you have some magic intelligence meter at your disposal that shows you the educational level of those who post here? You posted, “I love it when uneducated people comment on these articles! My guess… a post like this comes from someone without a college degree, certainly without any experience even in a pre-law class. It seems like those with all of the answers have no idea about the judicial system, what it takes to be a successful lawyer, and certainly how difficult the district attorney’s job is.”
What’s wrong with you? You have insulted many good, honest and passionate people in here who express their opinions. MY “guess” is that YOUR “guess” is UNEDUCATED. JMO
Oh, by the way, I don’t know “gonefishin”.

I agree, "High Five" to all of rock county who was involved... JPD, Rock County, Beloit Township, City of Beloit, and the folks behind the scenes, the dispatchers.

Also, gratitude felt here for the Beloit Police, Town of Beloit Police departments, and the 911 Center.

Yes, the PD people involved kept the public safe. Good job boys and girls, "high fives" all around...

However, when the use of deadly force is ok'd, why did they decide to wreck two patrol cars trying to stop him??? It would have only taken 1 bullet from the guns they carry that would have not only stopped the chase, but saved we the taxpayers a TON of $$$???!!!!

Whoever made the comment about the cops - I agree - seems like when i read all these blogs all i see is negative comments. Looks like they did what we pay them for... keeping us all safe... Thanks much to Rock County and Janesville P.D. Officers... we appreciate it

I love it when uneducated people comment on these articles! My guess… a post like this comes from someone without a college degree, certainly without any experience even in a pre-law class. It seems like those with all of the answers have no idea about the judicial system, what it takes to be a successful lawyer, and certainly how difficult the district attorney’s job is. Hey guy, you just keep goin’ fishin’ – it’s probably not a good idea to post anymore, you sound like an idiot!

i have bipolar and thats no exscues to kill any one you know there going to play the insanty plea right

I do understand the outrage that Hicke received bond. But unfortunately Hicke has rights until he his proven guilty. I can assure you this loser is not going to be able to post the bond. He probably doesn't have a pot to p**s in.

The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States bars excessive bail. Wisconsin law requires that bail be "only in the amount found necessary to assure the appearance of the defendant". Bail conditions may be imposed to protect the community, and if they are violated, bail is revoked. In the rare cases where a defendant is believed to be dangerous to the community at large, bail may be denied.

Hicke won't be posting bail. You have to post the full amount in Wisconsin. I really want to commend the Janesville Police Department and the Rock County Sheriff's Office. They did an awesome job getting this idiot into custody and keeping the community safe. We really don't commend our police force as much as we should. Thanks to all of the officers involved!! Great work!!!

I don't think this person should have the slightest chance of making bail either but the eighth amendment to the U.S. Constitution says otherwise.
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

i agree that is not a very good way to start out this whole thing, i hope and pray for the sake of your friend and her little boy justice is done in this case, i hope the system does not fail her.

he sure does not deserve to have even the option of bail. i can't understand how they would give someone who is a huge flight risk any type of bail

Bail agencies usually want 10%, so he'd need $100K plus fees. Rock Country still gets the million. I've never done it, so I'm not 100% sure.

not in rock county it is full bail

i think on a cash bail you only have to post 10%. anyone know if thats correct??

I think the bail should be $1 billion.

i know the possibility of him coming up with a million is probably zero, but the fact that they even offered bail is crazy he is a flight risk look what he did yesterday with the cops. i sure hope they do not let this creep off easy