Vilas County Sheriff's Office

04/15/2025

Happy National Telecommunicators Week to our amazing staff. This week is about supporting all of you and the incredible job you do.

03/19/2025

It's that time again when we show the teachers how to play basketball. The 2025 Books vs Badges fundraiser will be held on April 4th. Doors will be open at 6pm and this year's proceeds will be donated to the Kitzerow Family. Please spread the word and come help out a great cause and a great family.

02/13/2025

Vilas County Residents........Our County has been getting hit hard with scam attempts. An unknown person has been calling people and pretending to be a relative in some sort of trouble. They have also been stating that they are either bail bondsman, or lawyers representing a relative. They are requesting large amounts of cash and stating there is a "gag" order in place and you are not to be talking about it. If you receive a call or someone arrives at your home demanding money for the above situation, please call the Vilas County Sheriff's Office. Please let as many senior citizens know as possible, as these are the targeted age group.

This is an ongoing scam that counties around us are experiencing as well.

02/03/2025

Are you looking for a career change or looking to for a way to serve the community you live in? We are currently taking applications for individuals that would like to help their community and join our team. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please have them reach out to Lt. Lori Scarcelli (715) 479-0615. You may also download an application on our website.

01/09/2025

Thank you for all you do.

12/26/2024

We would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas. On this Christmas, we would like to thank all that helped keep our community safe and those that served on this Christmas Day. Dispatchers, Corrections Officers, and Patrol were provided food by Wild Turkey (Conover) on Christmas Eve and Dublins on Christmas Day. A number of years ago, the Sheriff's Office and the Salvation Army partnered to make Christmas Day special for those in need. The Salvation Army provided presents for those in need and the Sheriff's Office was able to deliver presents today. It truly takes a village. Thanks to all, and have a Merry Christmas.

12/20/2024

Our Helo stuffed K-9's are back in stock. If interested in buying one, please contact Administrative Assistant Erica Buckton at 715-479-0607 or stop in to the Sheriff's Office during business hours.

12/06/2024

NOMINATIONS NEEDED! DEADLINE DEC 17. The Vilas County Sheriff's Office and the Vilas County Veterans Service Office have teamed up to help local Veteran Families for Christmas!

As a community, you know Veterans—your friends, relatives, and neighbors who we are not aware of and who could benefit from some extra blessings this Christmas!

Submit nominations and their address (if known) to the
Vilas County Veterans Service Office:
(715) 479-3629
[email protected]
Facebook Messenger
330 Court Street, Eagle River

12/04/2024

Hey Oneida County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin, it's on like Donkey Kong. Beating you guys has become monotonous.

11/15/2024

We have been notified about a post that has been circulating the Land O Lakes area today. This post is false, Randy was not hit by anything. Randy is a local resident that was riding his bike while adjusting a light on his bike. Randy lost his balance and fell off his bike. Land O Lakes EMS arrived on scene and determined that nothing indicated that Randy was struck by something or someone. Today, our Office investigated this bike accident, not because we thought EMS missed something, but because there was so much concern regarding Randy and what "could of" happened. Again, there is no evidence or reason to believe that Randy was hit by anyone or anything. Randy, unfortunately, fell off his bike and struck his head on concrete.

09/26/2024

08/19/2024

Apparently, it's Scam Monday!!! We have received many calls regarding residents receiving calls from the Sheriff’s Department. The scammers are using local numbers including the Sheriff’s Office actual number.

If they claim to be law enforcement, and say that you have a warrant, owe money for a citation or didn't show up for court please hang up.

DO NOT provide any personal information or purchase gift cards! We will never call to request money, gift cards or payment of any sort.

If it doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.