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Andrew Nelson kept in jail after violent outburst
Andrew Nelson declared insane in Deerfield Wisconsin was lodged in the county jail. He resisted, was handcuffed and shackled, then overpowered after pouring water on the floor and tearing a pillow. Sheriff Dowd and aides finally overpowered him with hot water and planned to move him to Independence for care.
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Andrew Nelson
Deerfield
Wisconsin
Dowd
Fort Dodge
Frank Dowd
Nelson
Sheriff Dowd
Frank Waldron
Independence
Sherif Dowd
Sheriff Wood