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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            Work Release Center Phone - (920) 787-6659                        County Coroner - (920) 787-3321
Jail Fax - (920) 787-6524                Work Release Center Fax - (920) 787-6658                           (Sheriff's Dept. Dispatchers will
(430 East Division - Wautoma)                (213 West Park Street - Wautoma)                                          page the Coroner)

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

Mission Statement

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
Dick Reese, Vice Chair
Donna Kalata, Secretary
Mark Kerschner
Bill Haag

Sex Offender Releases (click here)

Traffic Fatalities
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2001---4
2002---6
2003 ---4
2004---7
2005---4
2007---5
2008---8
2009---6

ITEMS FOR SALE

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CRIME STOPPERS ADS

Week of January 31, 2010

During the evening of January 30, 2010 an unknown culprit removed several items from an ice shanty on Gilbert Lake in the Town of Springwater . The items included 4 fishing poles, a Mr. Heater and Coleman Lantern. Residents are encouraged to remove all valuables from their fishing shanties each day. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of January 24, 2010

Crimestoppers is seeking information on the following individual who has had a warrant issued for their arrest. Do not attempt to apprehend, but notify law enforcement or Crimestoppers at 800-800-5219.

Nathan J. Krahn M/W Age 30 Last known address is Wautoma
Blonde hair Blue eyes 5’6” 135 lbs.

Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of January 17, 2010

Between January 13^th and 18^th unknown culprits removed 5 copper buss bars from a tower site on STH 21 in the Town of Coloma . Each buss bar is 2’ X 4” X 3/8” and they were valued at $400.00 each. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219 remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of January 10, 2010

Several snowboards and skis have been reported stolen from Nordic Mountain Ski Hill in the Town of Mt. Morris during the last few weeks. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219 remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of January 3, 2010

During the evening of Thursday, December 3, 2009 a gold hood ornament in the shape of a buffalo was stolen from the hood of a truck parked in the Silvercryst parking lot in the Town of Marion . Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219 remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of December 27, 2009

Within the last month a hunting cabin in the Town of Plainfield on Akron Drive was forcibly entered. Hunting equipment and clothing valued in excess of $5000.00 was stolen. Stolen items included game cameras, bow, DVD, TV & binoculars. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219 remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of December 20, 2009

Between 11:30 pm on December 16^th and 10:00 am on December 17^th unknown culprits entered a residence on CTH YY in the Town of Marion . Stolen items included cash, laptop computer , DVD’s and firearms. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219 remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of December 13, 2009

At 4:45 am on Friday, December 4, 2009 a vacant house north of Saxeville was reported to be on fire. Responding personnel extinguished the suspicious fire and the cause remains under investigation. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, Wisconsin Arson Tipline at 800-362-3005 or arsontipline@dof.state.wi.us, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of December 6, 2009

On or about Thanksgiving a residence on East Street in the Village of Plainfield was entered without permission. Cash in excess of $8000.00 was stolen. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of November 29, 2009

Theft of irrigation pipe, wire and fixtures has been reported in the Towns of Plainfield, Oasis, Hancock, & Dakota. It is likely that these thefts are resulting in sale of the stolen items as scrap. The repair and replacement of this irrigation equipment results in a huge loss to the farmer. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of November 15, 2009

This Fall on several occasions large amounts of brush and leaves have been dumped on the road and ditch on 9^th Ave. south of CTH C in the Town of Deerfield . Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of November 8, 2009

During the first few days of November a house in the Town of Saxeville on CTH E was forcibly entered. A Playstation II was stolen and the antlers were broken off several wild game mounts. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of November 1, 2009

On October 27, 2009 at 9:00 am a dog was shot on its owner’s property in the Town of Rose on 15^th Rd. with a .22 caliber firearm. A mid-size pick-up with red & blue graphics was observed leaving the area. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of October 25, 2009

Between the 17^th & 19^th of October nine “Rustic Road” signs were either stolen or vandalized in the Town of Richford near Cumberland Ave. between 9^th Ave. and 7^th Dr. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of October 18, 2009

During the evening hours of Friday, October 16, 2009 unknown culprits attempted to start a fire on the Waushara Country Club golf course using a bench and gasoline. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of October 11, 2009

Within the last week farm crops and/or parks have been damaged by vehicles intentionally driving off the road in the following areas; STH 49 & CTH HH in the Town of Bloomfield , 31^st & Badger in the Town of Poy Sippi and CTH WW and Bighorn in the Town of Mt Morris . Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of October 4, 2009

Tree stands were damaged and/or stolen in the Town of Richford near 11^th Dr. and Cree Ave. 15 straps were intentionally partially cut causing the attached ladder to fall with the hunter that was climbing into the stand. 1 gray plastic stand w/camouflaged seat and green ladder was stolen. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of September 13, 2009

On August 18, 2009 at 12:15 am 3 males driving a dark colored F150 Ford Super Crew removed 4 tires and rims from a vehicle parked at Don’s Auto Sales on STH 21/73 in the Town of Dakota . The stolen items are described as black 20” XD Rock Star rims with Toyo Open Country tires. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of September 6, 2009

Within the last two weeks the following items were stolen from a storage building on Cumberland Ave. in the Town of Richford : 3 fishing poles, tackle box, Marine battery, 2 bows, 2 sleeping bags and a tent. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of August 30, 2009

During the evening of August 13, 2009 a 25 hp Mariner motor was stolen from a boat on Long Lake in the Town of Saxeville . There have been other thefts in the immediate area including gasoline and outboard motor gasoline tanks. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of August 9, 2009

During the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2009 at least 42 mailboxes were vandalized in the Lake Alpine area in the Town of Marion. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of August 2, 2009

During the last few weeks a large amount of highway signs have been vandalized in and around Mt. Morris. The signs have been shot with paint balls requiring the signs to be cleaned or replaced. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of June 28, 2009

Within the last week a storage building on CTH Z in the Town of Marion was entered by removing the siding. Stolen items included a 601 MTD Yardman mower w/46” deck, tools, guns, hunting bow and a large amount of scrap copper including welding tips. The property owner’s red & silver Ford truck was used, but returned to the scene a few days later. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of May 24, 2009

A custom built red wood splitter with an 8hp Kohler engine was stolen from a residence on CTH H in the Town of Bloomfield during the evening hours of May 4, 2009. The owner is offering an additional reward for the return of his equipment. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of May 17, 2009

Unknown culprits entered property on CTH Y in the Town of Dakota on May 12^th or 13^th, 2009. There was in excess of $9000.00 worth of farm, irrigation and tools stolen. Stolen items included irrigation end guns, air compressor, LP Furnace, Pioneer chain saw, miscellaneous bolts and wrenches. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of April 19, 2009

A residence in the Town of Wautoma near STH 152 was forcibly entered sometime since deer hunting season. Culprits removed ammunition, coins, jewelry, World War I & II memorabilia and an autographed baseball & football from the residence. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

Week of February 15, 2009

Many Waushara County residents have been contacted via Email, telephone and regular mail with announcements that they have won large sums of money or requesting their personal information. Generally these are schemes to steal your identity or money. Crimestoppers is seeking the identity of the persons involved with this or any other crime. Call 800-800-5219, remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.

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Sex Offender Releases (Adobe Reader format)
Arturo Estrada
Anthony Marvin
Michael Veach
Nathan Witty

Emergency Management Information

Fire Safety Tips
Severe Weather and Tornado Awareness
Winter Driving Information and Winter Awareness Information
American Red Cross
Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management Association
Department of Homeland Security
National Weather Service
FEMA

Project ChildSafe Comes To Waushara County:

1500 Firearm Safety Kits to be Distributed Locally

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.”

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Tips for Avoiding Deer Collision

Be vigilant near dawn and dusk, the most active time for deer.
Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs.
Always wear your safety belt, it reduces your chance of being injured if you hit a deer.
If you see a deer by the side of the road, slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten it away.
When you see one deer, look for another, they seldom run alone.
If a deer looms in your headlights, don’t expect it to move away. Headlights can confuse a deer and cause it to freeze.
Brake firmly when you see a deer in or near your path.
Do not swerve. It can confuse the deer, and it can cause you to lose control and hit a tree or another vehicle.
If you hit a deer, stay in your vehicle. Do not get out and touch the animal. An injured deer can hurt you or itself.
Walking or stopping on the highway is dangerous-you could get hit by an oncoming vehicle.
Get your car off the road if possible and call law enforcement.

Source: Wisconsin Traffic Safety Reporter

More Information: www.deercrash.com & www.dot.wisconsin.gov

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