The Sconi

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

The Sconi, a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department. 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, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime.

The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The Sconi emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, The Sconi has requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.

Additionally, it is noted that The Sconi is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.

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.