Create And Track Police Department History
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In 2014, Sheriff Adam Bieber was involved in a series of incidents leading to allegations of retaliatory behavior against Detective Wudtke. After Wudtke campaigned against Bieber, Bieber initiated investigations into Wudtke’s conduct, including an unauthorized recording of a command meeting in January 2015. These actions led to Wudtke’s resignation in March 2015. Wudtke filed a […]
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Deputy Ryan M. Schick, 28, faced multiple felony charges including stalking, strangulation, suffocation, false imprisonment, and misdemeanor battery against a colleague with whom he had a prior romantic relationship. The incidents occurred between March and September 2023, often while Schick was on duty. Specific allegations included physical assaults leading to bruising, unauthorized visits to the […]
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In January 2020, Olson was suspended with pay following multiple complaints about his conduct, including allegations of habitual tardiness and inadequate performance. A special board meeting on May 5, 2020, resulted in a unanimous vote to terminate his appointment. Olson filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and First Amendment retaliation, but the court dismissed his […]
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On December 30, 2018, Deputy John Shilts Jr., a seven-year veteran of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) after driving southbound in the northbound lane of Highway A near Richmond Township. A fellow deputy had to swerve to avoid a collision. Shilts was placed on paid administrative leave […]
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Former Deputy Gary Huber was charged with multiple felony counts related to the sexual assault of children between 2010 and 2016. He pleaded guilty to two counts of causing a child aged 13-18 to view sexual activity and two counts of exposing his genitals to a child. In October 2023, he was sentenced to six […]
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In August 2022, Deputy Timothy Buckley was arrested and charged with second-degree sexual assault for allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate. He resigned shortly after being placed on administrative leave. In April 2023, Buckley pleaded no contest to fourth-degree sexual assault, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to four months in jail and fined $200. […]
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Between May 2012 and December 2020, Sergeant David Coughlin, serving as the treasurer/secretary for the Racine County Commanding Officers Association, allegedly embezzled over $20,000 from the union’s funds. The misappropriation was discovered in November 2020 when a new board was elected, and Coughlin failed to provide financial records. An investigation revealed that he had deposited […]
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In August 2018, Deputy Edward Drewitz pursued Deandre McCollum, who fled during a traffic stop. After McCollum crashed his vehicle and fled on foot, Drewitz deployed his K-9 partner, Friday, who apprehended McCollum. Body camera footage shows that after McCollum was on the ground and handcuffed, Drewitz allowed the K-9 to bite him multiple times. […]
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In 2024, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski faced accusations of using inmate labor for his reelection campaign. Inmates alleged they were directed to construct a structure for the county fair, which was later used for Zuchowski’s campaign activities. Additionally, inmates claimed they were involved in setting up a campaign fundraising dinner. These actions raised ethical and legal […]
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Deputy Ben Beaudoin was named in a 2016 lawsuit where plaintiff Ricky Soper accused him and other officers of conducting an unreasonable search by using a grenade and causing property damage. The court permitted the case to proceed against Beaudoin, suggesting potential violations of the Fourth Amendment. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Ben Beaudoin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-ben-beaudoin/)
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In 2016, Deputy Mike Schultz faced allegations in a lawsuit by Ricky Soper, who claimed that Schultz and fellow officers executed an unreasonable search involving the use of a grenade and property damage. The court allowed the case to proceed against Schultz, indicating possible Fourth Amendment infringements. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Mike Schultz](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-mike-schultz/)
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Deputy Anthony Gischia was implicated in a 2016 lawsuit filed by Ricky Soper, who alleged that Gischia and other officers conducted an unreasonable search by deploying a grenade and damaging property. The court permitted the case to proceed against Gischia, citing potential Fourth Amendment violations. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Deputy Anthony Gischia](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-anthony-gischia/)
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In 2016, Deputy Jeff Coey was named in a lawsuit alleging unreasonable search practices. The plaintiff, Ricky Soper, claimed that during a search of his home, officers, including Coey, used a grenade and caused property damage, violating the Fourth Amendment. The court allowed the case to proceed against Coey and other officers. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2012, Jorgenson was reported for inappropriate conduct with a female inmate, N.S., including touching her waist and rear end, and making sexual comments. An internal investigation led to a written reprimand. Later, N.S. admitted to lying in her initial denial, revealing more extensive misconduct. Despite this, the jail maintained the reprimand, and Jorgenson eventually […]
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Between 2012 and 2014, while serving as a correctional officer, Christensen engaged in repeated sexual misconduct with two female inmates, J.K.J. and M.J.J., including vaginal intercourse and oral sex. He resigned upon the initiation of an internal investigation and subsequently pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree sexual assault, receiving a 30-year prison sentence. ## […]