FOIA Request to St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request has been made by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include arrestee name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of crime, and date of crime.
The Sconi emphasizes the importance of accessing public records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlight that such information is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with their media responsibilities and as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting in investigating governmental agencies—they have requested a fee waiver.
The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to provide insights into government actions and inform the American electorate. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
