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Father and son arrested for delivery of heroin as father’s wife dies from overdose

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7 years ago

February 23, 2018

Further charges are pending

Further details have been made public about the father and son who are jailed on drug charges.
A 911 call on Wednesday night sent first responders to the home of Jessica and Shawn Docken in the Town of Onalaska.
33 year old Jessica was overdosing on heroin.
She was taken to Gundersen in La Crosse before dying yesterday.
Shawn, her 54 year old husband is charged with delivery of heroin, possession of marijuana, bail jumping and possession of paraphernalia.
His 28 year old son Matthew is also charged with delivery of heroin.

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.