Genoa City Man Accused of Pulling Knife During Cemetery Road Rage Incident, Given $10,000 Cash Bail

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TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — A 45-year-old Genoa City man accused of pulling a large knife on another driver during a road rage confrontation near a cemetery was given a $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors argued he posed a danger to the community.

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