Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On 04/26/2025 at 12:19pm, the Washington County Sheriff's Office Communication Center took a 911 call of a residence on fire on Cty Tk W north of St Anthony Road. The sole occupant had exited and advised that there was black smoke coming from everywhere. Deputies and Allenton Fire were subsequently dispatched to the scene.

On April 18, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two vehicle crash on Jackson Drive, between Pleasant Valley Road and County Trunk NN, in the Town of Jackson. The caller advised the crash was between a van and a motorcycle. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded along with the Jackson Fire Department. The first responding deputy located the operator of the motorcycle who was severely injured. Life saving efforts were attempted by law enforcement and the Jackson Fire Department, but the motorcycle operator was declared deceased on scene. The motorcycle operator was identified as a 46 year old male from the Village of Jackson.

On 04/17/2025 at 4:06pm, the Washington County Sheriff's Office Communication Center took multiple 911 calls reporting a semi crash on Interstate 41 between Hwy 28 and Cty Tk D. The callers reported that other vehicles were also involved, and that the semi was overturned in the median. Sheriff’s Deputies and State Patrol Troopers, along with Allenton Rescue and Kohlsville First Responders were subsequently dispatched to the scene.

A 24-year-old California man was arrested during a sting on Wednesday afternoon in connection with an attempted fraud against an elderly female in the Village of Richfield. He remains in custody at the Washington County Jail on an ICE detainer and pending charges. The investigation began on Tuesday when the victim received an email purporting to be from a computer tech support service. The email said she would be charged a subscription fee, so she clicked the link to cancel the subscription. Ultimately the suspects were able to gain access to the victim’s bank account and made it appear as if they had accidentally refunded a large sum of money into her account. The victim then received a phone call from someone indicating that she could either return the money by transferring it into Bitcoin or have the cash picked up by the courier. The victim became suspicious and contacted the sheriff’s office.