Officials locate missing Dodge County woman, person of interest arrested

Updated: 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2021

DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday afternoon, Nov. 7, that 32-year-old Amanda Bahr has been located by authorities.

Bahr was reported missing early Sunday morning, following a domestic incident around 1 a.m. in Hidden Meadows Mobile Home Park in the town of Lebanon.

In a news release Sunday, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced that Bahr had been located safe.

Officials add that Jesse Lafferty, a person of interest in this case, has also been located and taken into custody on outstanding warrants. 

Reports indicate that this case remains under investigation and additional charges will likely follow.

No further information will reportedly be available at this time the case is still an active investigation.


Published 9:52 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2021

DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 32-year-old woman who is potentially in danger. 

According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, a domestic incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in Hidden Meadows Mobile Home Park in the town of Lebanon. As a result of the incident, there are concerns for Amanda Bahr's welfare. 

Jesse Lafferty age 29, also of Hidden Meadows Mobile Home Park, is a person of interest.

Officials say he has two warrants for his arrest.

The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says, it is believed that the residents of Hidden Meadows Mobile Home Park are safe to go about their day, but please keep an eye out for these two individuals and contact the sheriff’s office immediately if they are seen.

Officials say do not approach them. Call 911 or contact the Dodge County Sheriff's Office at 920-386-3726. 

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