Sheriff's

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
David Peterson, Sheriff
430 East Division
Wautoma, WI 54982
Phone (920) 787-3321
Fax (920) 787-7685
Jail Phone - (920) 787-6591                       County Coroner - (920) 787-3321
Jail Fax - (920) 787-6524                              (Sheriff's Dept. Dispatchers will
(430 East Division - Wautoma)                            page the Coroner)

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The WI Statewide VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can
use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody
status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification
when the offender's custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the WI
Statewide VINE system is 888-868-4631. The service is provided to assist
Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.

PERSONNEL
Lt. George Peterman - Chief Deputy/Jail Administrator (920) 787-0476
Lt. Jeff Nett - Patrol (920) 787-6514
Tim Ganzel - Emergency Management (920) 787-6571
Lt. Randy Thurley - Detectives (920) 787-0474
Sgt. Curt Olson - Detective (920) 787-0478
Sgt. Jim Lietz - Detective (920) 787-0458
Lafe Hendrickson - School Liason
Darlene Mastricola - Administrative Assistant
vacant - Humane Officer
Sally Sroka - E911 Supervisor

The mission of the Sheriffs Department is to enhance the quality of life for those people living and visiting in Waushara County by providing quality police service to the community. Protection and service will be accomplished by impartial protection of individual rights while maintaining public trust in the credibility, integrity, fairness, excellence and professionalism of the members of the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department. The Department is committed to teamwork and Community Policing through personal interaction with the people we serve to ensure the best quality of life in our community, and by equitable enforcement of the laws of Waushara County and the State of Wisconsin within the framework of the United States Constitution to preserve and advance democratic values. We take pride in our community, our department and our commitment to the welfare and protection of the citizens of Waushara County. We place great emphasis upon human life and make every effort to treat all people with dignity, respect and compassion.

Law Enforcement Committee (usually meets the lst Wednesday of each month)
Norm Weiss, Chair
Mark Kerschner, Vice Chair
Donna Kalata, Secretary
Dennis Wedde, Alternate

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Barbeque grills and a metal gate were stolen from a county park in the Town of Deerfield . Report any suspicious activity especially in secluded areas immediately to law enforcement. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Several trailers and campers were broken into and damaged at Flannagn’s Campground in the Town of Leon . Stolen items included hand tools, televisions, coins, DVD, & CD’s. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening hours of Friday, January 13, 2012 two buildings in the Village of Lohrville on CTH N were forcibly entered. Numerous hand tools and tool boxes were taken. Some of the stolen items were later recovered in the area on the Bannerman Trail. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Crime Stoppers is seeking information on the following two individuals who have had warrants issued for their arrest. Do not attempt to apprehend, but notify law enforcement or Crime Stoppers at 800-800-5219.

Trevor S. Rehwinkel M/W Age 29 Last known address Plainfield
Brown hair Brown eyes 5’11” 145 lbs.

Justin William Smith M/W Age 23 Last known address is Wautoma
Blonde hair Blue eyes 5’8” 155 lbs.

Wire thefts from irrigation systems in the Town of Hancock on CTH KK and the Town of Deerfield on Beechnut Ave. Report suspicious activity in farm fields or persons that have large amounts of scrap wire. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

A resident in the Town of Marion on 20^th Lane reported that at 4:00 am on December 16^th an unknown culprit attempted to gain access to an unattached garage by striking and damaging the door with a large hammer or axe. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime during the evening of Wednesday November 30, 2011 a 2010 red Subaru Forester was stolen from a residence on Cypress Road in the Town of Marion . The vehicle was involved with mailbox vandalisms in the Town of Springwater before being recovered on CTH NN in the Town of Saxeville If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime on November 12 or 13, 2011 a residence on CTH Z in the Town of Marion was burglarized. Items taken included a ring, ear rings and cash. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

At 5:00 am on November 14, 2011 a burglary to a business on STH 21 in the Village of Redgranite was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. Responding deputies discovered that a safe had been forcibly entered and approximately $2000.00 in cash was stolen. In addition to damaging the safe 2 windows and 3 doors were damaged. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at approximately 3:00 am a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and 20-30 firearms where stolen from a hunting preserve on Chicago Ave. in the Town of Mt Morris . The truck paint was camo with numerous deer heads and was recovered in Wausau . The firearms included an assortment of pistols and long guns. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the last month on two occasions windows were broken out of trailer parked at Veterans Park in the Village of Plainfield . The trailer is owned by the Threshermans Association and they are offering an additional reward of $100.00 for information which leads to solving this crime. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On Monday, September 26, 2011 between 7:30 and 10:30 in the morning a residence in the Village of Plainfield on STH 73 was forcibly entered by breaking a window at the rear of the house. Cash and miscellaneous jewelry were stolen. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On October 6, 2011 unknown culprits removed 1 red MTD lawn mower, 1 yellow Cub Cadet lawn mower, 1 Stihl weed trimmer and a 5 gallon can of gasoline from a shed on Apache Ave. in the Town of Bloomfield . It is believed that more than one person was involved and they had a trailer. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime from September 7-10, 2011 a 3’ X 5’ cast iron outdoor fireplace was stolen from a residence on Lake Street in the Town of Saxeville . If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening hours of Monday, September 5^th in the Village of Redgranite the tent in the Willow Creek Park was vandalized. A total of 9 of the canvas walls & drapes were cut with a heavy duty knife or other sharp object. The damage was in excess of $1000. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Between Thursday, Sep. 8^th at 7:15 pm and Friday, Sep. 9^th at 7:00 am an unknown culprit drove a vehicle into & damaged a fence gate on CTH C east of I39. The vehicle may have been blue in color. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening of 9/2/11 while the football game was being played at Wild Rose High School several vehicles were entered and had items including cash and I-pods stolen. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the past several weeks several small fires have occurred in the Towns of Deerfield and Oasis within a few miles of the CTH B & CTH O intersection. Although the fires have not resulted in a large loss of property, they are suspicious in nature. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On Saturday August 6th between 2:00 and 3:00 am the Two Oaks Golf Building on CTH F in the Town of Marion was forcibly entered by an unknown culprit. Although it appears that nothing was stolen, the building and equipment was damaged. The culprit may have left as a result of the security alarm. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening hours of Monday, July 25^th or the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 26^th two (2) businesses in the City of Wautoma were burglarized. A large safe containing cash and other documents was taken from one location and cash was taken from the second. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On Friday, July 15, 2011 between 6:30 and 10:30 pm a residence on Chicago Drive in the Village of Redgranite was burglarized. Stolen items include firearms, cash and jewelry. The entire house was ransacked and several things were damaged. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the week of June 13, 2011 two(2) Mercury outboard motors were stolen from a business on STH 21/73 in the Town of Dakota . The motors were a 2009 75 hp and 2006 115 hp. The serial numbers were legible and recorded. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening of Sunday, June 26, 2011 a black 1997 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe was stolen from a driveway in the Village of Hancock . The Wisconsin license plate number is 520CGF and the keys had been left in the vehicle. **Vehicle located on CTH FF between Coloma and Hancock-Still looking for culprit** If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the daylight hours of Friday, June 17, 2011 a garage and residence was forcibily entered on 30^th Drive in the Town of Leon , Waushara County . Items stolen included Makita cordless drill, Milwaukee skill saw and cordless black impact wrench. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On or about May 3, 2011 a brown Farmers State Bank bag containing a large amount of cash was stolen from a business on Main St. in the Village of Wild Rose . If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward. An additional reward is being offered for this incident.

A daytime burglary to a residence on South White River Road in the Town of Dakota occurred on Thursday, May 31, 2011. A complete list of stolen items is being compiled, but a coin collection and computer were among the items taken. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward. An additional reward is being offered for this incident.

Wire from two irrigation systems in the Town of Hancock on CTH C west of CTH GG and 4^th Ave. north of Buttercup Ave. was stolen within the last 2 months. Residents should be aware and report suspicious activity in farm fields. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Two burglaries occurred on or about May 13, 2011 in the Towns of Poy Sippi and Aurora near Borth. In both cases unlocked buildings were entered and numerous tools were removed including: Poulan and Huskavarna chainsaws, weed eater, leaf blower, tackle box, air compressor, propane tanks and torch. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On Tuesday, May 10, 2011 between 1:00 & 4:00 in the afternoon two 16’ sections of boat docks were stolen from a residential property on STH 73 at Chicago Point Rd. in the Town of Marion . One was Shore Master aluminum without the top deck and one was 4’ wide treated lumber with 2X6 top deck. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening of April 26, 2011 two large aluminum containers inscribed with “Specialized Division, St. Cloud, FLA” were stolen from the end of a driveway on Sunny Hill Rd. in the Town of Saxeville. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening of Thursday, April 21, 2011 a truck parked at a tavern on 5^th Ave. in the Town of Plainfield was damaged with a splitting maul. The maul was taken from another vehicle in the parking lot and an estimate to repair the damage is $1200. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the past three weeks a 1967 and a 1969 cream colored Dodge vans and 3 push lawn mowers were stolen from property on CTH EE in the Town of Leon . Both vehicles had collector plates and have been entered as stolen. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the afternoon or early evening of Thursday, April 7, 2011 several items were stolen from a residence on Czech Drive in the Town of Marion . Included on the list was a Bluefin fishing boat and motor, an enclosed utility trailer, a Honda dirt bike, I Pad, leather coat, and cash. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime within the last 2 weeks a garage and residence on 4^th Avenue in the Town of Plainfield was forcibly entered and burglarized. In addition to the damage, there were multiple televisions taken with at least one being valued at $1000. A complete list of stolen items is not available at this time. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On or about March 8, 2011 a blue 1987 Chevrolet S10 truck was stolen from property on 22^nd Drive in the Town of Mt. Morris. The vehicle was towed from the property by another vehicle. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Road signs on Cottonville Ave. between STH 21 and CTH B in the Town of Richford were defaced with light blue paint during the last few days. This created a motorist safety concern in addition to added taxpayer expense for repair. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime between March 5^th and March 8^th unknown culprits stole 2 antique firearms from a residence on 9^th Ave. in the Town of Deerfield . These guns were a single shot shotgun and a single shot .22 rifle with a color picture of a Pony Express Rider on the stock. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening hours of Saturday, February 26, 2011 an unknown culprit threw a 2 ½ lb. hammer through the window of a business on STH 49 in the Town of Poy Sippi . No entry was gained to the building. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Crimestoppers is seeking information on the following individual who has a warrant issued for his arrest. He is also a person of interest in an assault that occurred in the Town of Oasis during October 2010. Do not attempt to apprehend, but notify law enforcement or Crimestoppers at 800-800-5219.

Sidney W. Dhein          M/W Age 61 5’10” 175 lbs. Brown Hair Brown Eyes
                                       Last known addresses include:
                                     N7151 6^th Drive - Plainfield , WI
                                       Highway 13 North-Wisconsin Rapids, WI
                                       3040 Post Road-Plover , WI

During the day time on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 unknown culprits entered private property on Brown Deer Ave. in the Town of Deerfield and removed the following items without permission; four 9:00X20 semi tires, two 9:00X20 rims and four older irrigation pivot gear boxes which may have been Pierce brand. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

At 4:30 Sunday morning February 6, 2011 Jorgies Bar in Borth was forcibly entered and a large amount of cash was stolen. The cash included $600 in quarters and $400 in singles. The suspect appears to be a well built male under 5’10”. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Storage units on Front Street in the Village of Coloma were broken into sometime prior to January 26, 2011. Stolen items included one tan and one purple Luquid Snowboards, Coleman tent, air mattress and three Brian Tipman paintball guns. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

On the evening of Saturday, January 15, 2011 a 2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 380 with Matching bumble bee stickers on the dash and windshield was stolen. The machine became disabled on the Fox River and when the owner returned with a vehicle it had been taken without permission. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

During the evening hours of Monday, January 3, 2011 a business on STH 21/73 in the Town of Dakota was forcibly entered. Stolen items included a Minolta digital camera, flashlight, Sirrus portable radio and cash. An exterior door, cash register and soda machine were damaged. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Approximately 2 weeks before Christmas a residence in the Town of Mt . Morris on Porters Lake Rd was illegally entered. Items stolen included cash, silver dollars, black velvet jewelry case, woman’s watch with gold linked band, necklaces and earrings. If you have information on this or any other crime call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

The Waushara County Sheriff’s Department will provide 1500 free firearm safety kits to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program. The safety kits, which include a gun lock, will be distributed on week days during the months of October and November from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm at the Sheriff’s Department in Wautoma, They will also be available on Saturdays at the Poy Sippi Fire Department from 10:00 to 11:00 am and the Hancock Fire Department from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

Project ChildSafe, a program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, will distribute millions of firearm safety kits throughout the country over the next year. The program is funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, with additional funding provided by the firearms industry.

“We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit so that they can securely store their firearm,” said Sheriff David Peterson. “Each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style gun lock. The locks fit most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The goal is to prevent a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in your home.”

By partnering with Project ChildSafe, Waushara County Sheriff’s Department is participating in a growing national effort to promote firearms safety education to all gun owners. Project ChildSafe will distribute gun lock safety kits to all 50 states and the five U.S. territories.

“We are pleased to have the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department as a Project ChildSafe partner,” said Dee Dee Dockins, spokesperson for the program. “Project ChildSafe is an important step forward in helping ensure that all firearm owners fully understand their responsibilities with respect to the safe handling and storage of firearms.”