Arrest made in connection with missing Dodge County woman Crystal Rasch

JUNEAU, Wis. — Zachariah Rasch, the ex-husband of Crystal Rasch, was arrested this week according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

Crystal Rasch is the Dodge County woman who was reported missing earlier this week. Her family says they haven't heard from her since June 11.

According to a criminal complaint obtained by TMJ4, Rasch was charged with seven counts of identity theft. Each count accuses Rasch of using Crystal Rasch's debit card on multiple occasions since her disappearance.

Investigators used surveillance video to link him to these purchases.

Rasch allegedly made several trips to stores in Dodge County. Her purchases included carpet cleaner, chemical-resistant gloves, stain remover and drain cleaner.

In total, Dodge County says the purchases total more than $6,500.

Authorities tracked Crystal's cell phone to Adams County, where Zachariah's family owns the property. During a search, investigators found his car, which they believe has significant evidentiary value.

The car is being processed at the Wisconsin State Crime Lab in Madison.

The sheriff's office says the investigation remains a missing persons investigation, but they are treating it as a case in which a serious crime may have been committed.

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