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In compliance with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Senne v. Village of Palatine, 695F3d597 (7th Circuit, 2012), and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (“DPPA”), 18 U.S.C. §2721 et.seq., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is no longer releasing personal information under the DPPA unless it falls under a permissible use. Personal information obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, including an individual’s date of birth, drivers license number, social security number, home address, telephone number, photograph and medical or disability information is prohibited from disclosure unless one of the permissible uses applies. Permissible uses are listed in 18 U.S.C. 2721 (b).

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Community Notification
06/16/2025
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information pursuant to WI Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense.
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Internet Crimes Against Children Arrest
06/12/2025
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division arrested a 27-year-old Town of Trenton man Thursday morning at Slinger High School in connection with an ongoing Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber tip of unlawful images being uploaded in the Village of Grafton. The possible suspect was identified as a Town of Trenton man and Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives began a formal investigation.
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Personal Injury Crash
05/25/2025
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 2:23 AM, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two-vehicle crash on I-41 at Holy Hill Rd in the Village of Richfield. The incident was reported by both a passerby on the interstate and another subject that heard the crash from a business in the area. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from Germantown Police Department were dispatched to the scene.
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Injury Crash
05/22/2025
On May 22, 2025, at approximately 12:19 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a crash detection alert in the area of Highway 144 and County Trunk K in the Town of Polk. Multiple 911 callers then confirmed the crash involved injuries. Law Enforcement Officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Slinger Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol, along with the Slinger Fire Department and Lifestar Ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival of the first deputy, it was determined the vehicle had extensive damage after rolling. The passenger of the vehicle was located and sustained serious injuries. The operator sustained minor injuries. The passenger was transported to a regional trauma center.
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Death Investigation
05/21/2025
The search for a 62-year-old Town of Trenton man who was wanted after missing a court date relating to multiple felony charges on Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court, ended early Wednesday morning and a death investigation is underway in the Town of Barton.
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House Fire
05/20/2025
On May 20, 2025 at approximately 1:35 am, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a house fire at a single family residence in the 3400 block of Maple Drive in the Village of Richfield. The fire was reported by the property owner.
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Barn Fire 25-17652
05/17/2025
On 5/17/25 at 5:10 am, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center took a call from a motorist passing by that saw smoke was coming from behind a residence at 4219 Hwy 175. A Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was dispatched to the area and upon his arrival he located a 25ft by 40ft steel barn on fire. St. Lawrence Fire was dispatched to the scene. They were assisted by Allenton FD, Hartford Fire and Rescue, Slinger FD, Richfield FD and Kohlsville FD.
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