Martin R. Schulteis, Sheriff at Washington County | washcowisco.gov
Martin R. Schulteis, Sheriff at Washington County | washcowisco.gov
FOIA Request to Washington County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Washington County Sheriff's Department by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive 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, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime.
The Sconi emphasized the importance of accessing these public records for journalistic purposes. As members of the media responsible for reporting news and holding public institutions accountable, they highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver under the Wisconsin Open Records Law due to their role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
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