Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

06/14/2026

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a single-vehicle rollover crash near W1951 Highway HH in the Town of Calumet, Fond du Lac County.
Deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene along with personnel from the Calumet Fire Department and the Calumet County Sheriff's Office. While emergency responders were en route, additional information indicated that five to six occupants were involved in the crash. Due to the reported number of occupants and the severity of the incident, additional ambulance resources were requested.

Preliminary investigation indicates a sport utility vehicle traveling westbound on Highway HH failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a culvert and driveway, became airborne, collided with a utility pole, and subsequently rolled over.

The driver, a 16-year-old female from Sheboygan, and a 15-year-old passenger were transported by ambulance to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. A 16-year-old female passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
A 15-year-old passenger was transported by helicopter to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. Another 15-year-old passenger was transported by his parents to St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan for medical evaluation. A 14-year-old passenger was not injured and was released to a parent at the scene.

Based on the preliminary investigation, impairment appears to be a contributing factor in the crash.

The 16-year-old driver was arrested and transported to the Fond du Lac County Jail on suspicion of Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Members of the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to assist with the investigation. The crash remains under active investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.

Highway HH was closed for approximately five hours while emergency personnel responded to the scene and investigators processed evidence.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following agencies and organizations for their assistance: Calumet Fire Department, Mount Calvary Ambulance, City of Fond du Lac Ambulance, Kiel Ambulance, Wisconsin State Patrol, Calumet County Sheriff's Office, ThedaStar Air Medical Transport, and WE Energies.

Sergeant Victor Schneider

06/12/2026

June is Internet Safety Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness around online safety among youth. The Sheriff's Office is a proud partner agency of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This task force is committed to protecting our youth online and holding accountable those who commit internet crimes against children .

Take a moment to watch this internet safety video developed by the task force.

06/12/2026

In partnership with Fond du Lac Police Department, please see the option for receiving emergency alerts if you plan on attending Walleye Weekend this year. Wishing our anglers and attendees a safe and fun-filled weekend!

NEW FOR WALLEYE WEEKEND 2026

Your safety is our priority.

This year, the Fond du Lac Police Department is launching a dedicated RAVE Emergency Alert System for Walleye Weekend attendees, providing real-time emergency notifications directly to your phone.

To opt-in, text: WALLEYEWEEKEND26 to 78015

By opting in, you'll receive important alerts from the Fond du Lac Police Department and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Communications Center, including:
⚠️ Severe weather notifications
⚠️ Emergency park evacuation information
⚠️ Public safety alerts
⚠️ Assistance locating lost children or vulnerable individuals
⚠️ Other critical event-related updates

The system is designed to keep festival attendees informed when every second matters.

✅ Opt-in takes only a few seconds
✅ You can opt out at any time
✅ The notification list will automatically expire on Monday, June 15

Whether you're attending for a few hours or the entire weekend, we encourage everyone to enroll before arriving at the festival.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay safe.

06/10/2026

Today we gathered as a group of employees took the oath of office as new employees here at the Sheriff's Office, while others were officially sworn in to new positions and had their official badge pinning.

We welcomed new employees Ashley Bell (Correctional Deputy), Gabriella Reuter (Communication Deputy), and Sabrina Abel (Records/Program Assistant).

Patrol Deputies Ethan Aisbet, Austin Eck, Brice Galloway, and Jackson Wagner officially had their badge pinning, which was done by a family member of their choice.

We also celebrated the promotions of Correctional Deputy Julian Tobias to Correctional Sergeant; Correctional Sergeant Rob Beistle to Lieutenant/Assistant Jail Administrator; and Lieutenant/Assistant Jail Administrator Tyler Broderick to Captain/Jail Administrator.

Additionally, retired Correctional Sergeant Kevin Koelbl was presented his official plaque by Sheriff Waldschmidt honoring his 25 years of service.

Congratulations to all!

06/10/2026

Date: 06-09-2026
Incident: Disorderly Conduct/Pursuit
Authority: Sgt. Tyler Ho**ig

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the Fond du Lac County Communications Center was notified of a road rage incident on Interstate 41 near Johnson Street in which a driver and lone occupant of a pickup truck was making hand gestures towards, and following another sedan.

The sedan had pulled into the Target parking lot in the City of Fond du Lac at which time the pickup truck follow and parked nearby. The driver of the pickup exited and was acting erratically at which time the driver of the sedan, indicating to the Communications center he feared for his and his family’s safety, was told to separate themselves and travel to the Walmart parking lot in the City of Fond du Lac.

The pickup truck again followed the sedan to the Walmart parking lot at which time deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office arrived in the area to see the sedan again attempting to separate themselves from the pickup truck. A deputy activated his emergency lights and siren in an effort to stop the pickup truck, however the driver failed to stop and continued following the sedan.

With deputies pursuing the pickup truck it traveled northbound out of the parking lot of Target onto Scott Street, then turned eastbound onto Scott Street. The pickup truck accelerated rapidly in an effort to flee from deputies and continued eastbound on Scott Street reaching speeds of approximately 60mph. The pickup failed to stop at the stop sign near the intersection of Scott Street and Pioneer Road and continued eastbound on Scott Street. With deputies still pursuing, the pickup truck traveled through a green light at a high rate of speed as he turned from Scott Street onto N Peters Ave.

The pickup truck ultimately pulled into Kwik Trip on N Peters Ave. where the sedan had traveled to in an effort to get away from the pickup truck. Kwik Trip was advised to go into lock down procedures. Multiple Deputies and officers from the Fond du Lac Police Department and North Fond du Lac Police Department initiated a high-risk traffic stop and the driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody without incident.

No deputies or officers were injured, and no patrol vehicles or property damage was sustained during the incident.

The driver, a 52-year-old man from Waupaca was charged with following:
• Felony Fleeing/Eluding an Officer
• Four Counts of 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
• Two counts of Disorderly Conduct

Assisting agencies included the City of Fond du Lac Police Department, and North Fond du Lac Police Department

06/09/2026

This past Friday we were privileged to be part of Fond du Lac's Hometown Heroes Bratfest 2026.

This event is dedicated to honoring local veterans, law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel from our community. All the proceeds benefit the local related organizations.

Thank you to all who came out to support this event and thank you to Adashun Jones Real Estate as well as all the sponsors who help organize this event!

06/01/2026

Date: 05-31-2026
Incident: Structure Fire
Authority: Sgt. Logan Will

On Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 2:19pm, the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call from a passerby of a structure fire at 818 Main St. in the Village of St. Cloud.

Deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office, along with the St. Cloud Fire Department, were immediately dispatched to the call. Shortly after the initial call, the homeowners arrived home and were able to confirm that no one was inside the residence with the exception of two dogs.

Upon arrival of the St. Cloud Fire Department, smoke was observed coming from the roof and active fire was located in the kitchen. Fire crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and additional hot spots. The fire is believed to have originated in the kitchen near the stove, while the exact cause remains unknown. No civilians or first responders were injured, however, one of the family dogs perished in the fire.

The home sustained significant smoke and water damage. The fire is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office.

The following fire departments responded to assist: Mt. Calvary, Calumet, City of Fond du Lac, New Holstein, Kiel, St. Anna, Eden, Glenbeulah, Greenbush, and Elkhart Lake.

05/28/2026

Date: 05-27-2026
Incident: Farm Equipment Fire
Authority: Sgt. Brian Bednarek

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a farm tractor fire at Clover Hill Dairy, W4306 Cloverland Drive, located in the Township of Ashford.

A deputy with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and observed a John Deere 9460R tractor fully engulfed in flames on top of a haylage bunker.

The Lomira Fire Department and First Responders responded to the incident.
The tractor was determined to be a total loss. The haylage and bunker sustained minor damage.

The fire is not considered suspicious. No civilians or emergency personnel were injured during the incident.

05/26/2026

Prepared communities start with informed families. We appreciate the efforts of the Fond du Lac County Health Department and Emergency Management to bring this emergency safety resource to local households. Taking time to prepare and talk through emergencies before they happen is one more way we can work together to keep our community safe.

05/22/2026

As we head into the holiday weekend, we encourage everyone to take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

While you’re out enjoying time with family and friends, please help us keep our community safe:

Buckle up
Drive sober
Slow down
Stay alert on the water
Put the phone down

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.