Scuba diver arrest warrant - dale batt *please read*

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Scott Rose

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I am a deputy working in warrants for the Dodge County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota. We have an outstanding Felony Arrest Warrant for a DALE HARRY BATT (date of birth 12.19.1962) who is an avid scuba diver.

According to reports, Batt physically assaulted his wife with injuries so severe in the late 90s that she was hospitalized a number of times. Often the assaults were done in front of his 5-8 year old daughter and he often threatened to kill both of them. His assaults included electrocution, strangulation, and broken bones from the abuse. His wife has permanent injuries because of the abuse. Batt was tried and convicted of Felony 3rd Degree Assault causing Substantial Bodily Harm to his victim. While the Sheriff's Office argued he should have been sentenced to prison, he was given a 5 year stayed prison sentence as long as he complied with probation and treatment. That was the last time he was seen here.

Batt is an avid scuba diver. We know he has dived in MN, WI, and MI. He talked about diving among the wrecks in Michigan, and he was seen at the Ghost Ship dive recently in WI. He also dove in Cozumel at least once a year.

We believe he may be using an alias name and date of birth and is still scuba diving. Please take a look at our website and his information. Remember, he may be using a different name so please take a look at his pictures to see if you remember him. Batt has been known to possess guns in the past and has a violent temper.

We would appreciate any information you may be able to provide. Information that would be helpful would include what name and contact information he's using, any phone numbers, and who (if anyone) he was there with diving. Any and all information would be helpful!

Thank you for your assistance.

Deputy Scott Rose
Dodge County Sheriff's Office – Warrants
Mantorville MN
507-635-6200
 

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Best of luck in your search.
 
I'll keep my eyes open and my mask defogged and be on the alert for him.
 
Good use of the internet for a change - kudos Det. Charters and Dive shops would be a good source as well...of course, Batt could be a regular member on here as well.
 
WOW, not sure how to take all that...I guess it kind of throws a wrench in the whole me thinking I dive with nice harmless people thing. I would hope you guys have better resources available than to post on here, but then again it could be in the right place and you might get a good lead...just something I guess I'd rather not see as diving is an escape...lol guess he sees it that way too. Anyways best of luck and if I see him I will definatly make sure he runs out of air and forget any rescue skills I have/had. If hes a PRO you might be able to track his PADI # but I'm sure you already knew that...welcome to the board anyways Mr. Rose
 
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