This week’s suspect is Bill J. Lane, 53, of Onalaska, who is being sought by the Department of Corrections on a no-bail warrant after escaping prison while serving a term for child molestation, second degree. His last known address is on the 3400 block of SR 508 and he has been known to use the names William and Billy Joe.
If you know the location of Lane, contact the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or, to leave an anonymous tip for a possible cash reward, call Lewis County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-748-6422.
Lewis County’s Most Wanted is a publication of Town Crier in conjunction with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Its purpose is to lower crime rates by educating the public about repeat offenders and wanted individuals. Those who use this information to confront, intimidate or harass suspects will be prosecuted by Lewis County.
Note: The Sheriff’s Office has since reported this warrant is no longer active.