The Sconi

FOIA Request to Winnebago County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

The Sconi, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes details such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, and booking photo. Additionally, information about the arresting officers' names, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime is also sought.

This request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The Sconi emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of their request, they have asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.