Detectives Seek Witnesses to Altercation Outside Bar

March 05, 2025
Elise Schaffer, PIO, (608) 284-6142
Sheriff's Office

A 36-year-old Madison man was arrested on Sunday, March 2^nd, in connection to an altercation that occurred outside of Jerry’s Place on North Fair Oaks Avenue in the town of Blooming Grove.

Leron D. Smith-Brookins entered Jerry’s Place on Saturday night, March 1^st, to confront a patron at the business. The two men decided to take it outside, and during the confrontation, a box cutter was introduced. Law enforcement learned of the altercation after the 46-year-old victim was dropped off at a local emergency room with life-threatening injuries.

Smith-Brookins is tentatively charged with 1^st Degree Reckless Injury. Dane County Sheriff’s detectives would like to interview witnesses to the events at Jerry’s Place on Saturday night. Messages can be left on our tip line at 608-284-6900 or on our website, https://danesheriff.com/CrimeTips/Other, and Sheriff’s App.