On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:12 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a possible overdose at a residence just east of Rice Lake. Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with Rice Lake Fire Department, MMC Ambulance and Lifelink Helicopter all responded to the scene.
Lifesaving measures were attempted on 32 year old Crystal Braden but were unsuccessful. Braden was pronounced deceased at the scene of what the Sheriff’s Department is classifying as a drug overdose of most likely Heroin. This incident remains under investigation.
The Barron County Drug Unit is investigating and have a person of interest in custody in this case. That person fled the scene as lifesaving measures were being conducted. Chris Skar is in custody for his warrant as of noon today
