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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
12/03/2024
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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House Fire
11/12/2024
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 4:17 am, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a house fire at a single-family residence in the 6700 block of Jansen Dr N in the Town of Barton. The fire was reported by the homeowner. She was able to evacuate the residence along with the remaining three occupants and their dog.
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Community Notification
10/25/2024
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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Residential Fire - Town of Kewaskum
10/14/2024
On October 14, 2024 at 11:26 am, the Washington County Sheriff's Office Communications Center took a report of an active kitchen fire at a town of Kewaskum residence located at 3404 Hwy 28. An adult homeowner had observed flames in the kitchen just prior to dialing 911. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Kewaskum Fire personnel were immediately dispatched to the residence.
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10/13/2024 Residential Structure Fire in the Town of Farmington
10/13/2024
On 10/13/2024 at 7:41pm, the Washington County Sheriff's Office Communications Center took a report of a residence on fire on Trading Post Trail near County Hwy A. A passerby reported that flames were visible from the attic/roof area. Fillmore Fire and Deputies were subsequently dispatched to the scene. Fillmore Fire quickly upgraded the response to the MABAS Box level.
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10/11/2024 House Fire
10/11/2024
On 10/11/24 at 5:35pm, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center took a 911 call from a homeowner, who reported, their garage was on fire at 5861 Monches Rd in the Town of Erin. Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and the Richfield Fire Department were subsequently dispatched to the scene.
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