Langlade County Sheriff's Office

05/11/2026

The Langlade County Sheriff's Office was proud to participate in a short ceremony honoring and remembering Sheriff Edward Buchen who was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 5, 1933. Sheriff Buchen was 56 years of age and had been serving his third term as Langlade County Sheriff. Additionally, City of Antigo Police Chief John "Jack" McArther was also honored by the Antigo Police Department. Chief McArther was killed in the line of duty on June 24, 1905.
Please help us honor and remember these two local law enforcement officers who are also enshrined on the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial in Madison.

05/04/2026

***National Correctional Officer Week***
We are so proud of the Corrections staff here at the Langlade County Jail. Our Corrections Officers work to maintain safety and security in our jail. To all of those who serve in our jail, we say thank you! The service you provide our inmates and our community does not go unnoticed.
"They are called upon to fill, simultaneously, custodial, supervisory and counseling roles. The professionalism, dedication and courage exhibited by these officers throughout the performance of these demanding and often conflicting roles deserve our utmost respect."
-President Ronald Reagan
National Corrections Officer Week, 1984

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Langlade County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officers Logan Combs and Loretta Taunton who graduated from the Nicolet College Jail Officer Academy. They are pictured with Jail Administrator Walrath and Chief Deputy Bauknecht.

04/20/2026

***Update***
Thank you to all that have showed interest in working for the Langlade County Sheriff's Office. All applications have been turned over to the Human Resources department for review. Human Resources should will be reaching out very soon.

04/16/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunications for their commitment, service, and sacrifice.

We are very proud of all of our emergency dispatchers here at the Langlade County Sheriff's Office and want to share with you how valuable they are to all of public safety. Whether your in need of Law Enforcement services, Fire, or EMS our dispatch staff will be there for you when the call is made.

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

***Emergency Information***

Are you prepared? Please share this information with those that do not have access to social media.

02/24/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert ⚠️
The Langlade County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding Sheriff’s Offices have received multiple calls recently regarding someone identifying themselves as a “Deputy Campbell” or other fictional Law Enforcement Officers. The caller indicates that people have either missed jury duties or other serious legal issues that need to be resolved.
THIS IS A SCAM.
A deputy would never call you to inform you that you missed jury duty. Nor would the Sheriff’s Office request payment or gift cards in exchange for missing jury duty or other alleged legal issues.
IF YOU RECEIVE A CALL LIKE THIS:
- Do NOT provide any personal information
- Do NOT send money or gift cards
- Hang up IMMEDIATELY
If you have any questions regarding this scam, please call the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line.

02/05/2026

Langlade County Sheriff's Office is taking resumes for an immediate male corrections officer vacancy with the anticipation of a female corrections officer vacancy in the near future. Please send your current resume to Chief Deputy Dan Bauknecht @ [email protected] or Jail Administrator Heidi Walrath @ [email protected].

01/13/2026

We are excited to share to our local school districts this scholarship opportunity. There are four $1000.00 scholarships available this year. Please see information below.