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10/08/2026

Thank you to Divine Savior Catholic School for inviting the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office to this morning's Faith & Blue Mass. We appreciate your prayers, support, and the opportunity to come together with our community!

10/06/2026

We're hiring! We're looking for certified officers to join our team as Court Security Deputies. Great for new officers looking to get started, retired officers who still want to be part of a law enforcement team, and current officers who want to put in a few more hours. Schedules are very flexible. Unsure if this is for you? Call us. We'll be glad to do a job shadow or discuss the position.

10/05/2026

Week 4 of the Citizen's Academy was a great one! It was all about the Jail and K9s.

Sgt. Kickhaver and K9 Odin stopped in and went over all things K9 police dogs do. The dogs are always a hit!

The jail is another favorite of our guests. Lt. Arndt took the group on a tour of the jail and Deputy Nilsestuen discussed what happens in an emergency in the jail. The group learned about the CERT team (Correctional Emergency Response Team) and the gear they use when responding to a tactical crisis.

Another week in the books; another week of learning about the Sheriff's Office. Thanks to our awesome group who has been a pleasure to spend our Wednesday nights with.

10/04/2026

Do you know what the Live Today, Put it Away program is?

It is a safe storage for fi****ms. It was designed for Veterans who were struggling with mental health; however, is now for anyone struggling with mental health and is in need of a place to keep their fi****ms until they are ok.

Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is 1 of 4 places in Ozaukee County that you can safely store your fi****ms if you're in a mental health crisis.

Learn more by clicking on the QR code or go to www.betherewis.com.

10/03/2026

**UPDATE - 10-03-26 @11:10pm**
**SUSPECT IN CUSTODY**

On Saturday, 10-03-26 at approximately 9:35pm, suspect DAVID J. SITAR was taken into custody in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.

Thank you to the Winthrop Harbor Police Department (IL), Zion Police Department (IL), Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, Pleasant Prairie Police Department, and the WI Department of Corrections, Probation and Parol for their assistance with this investigation and the suspect's apprehension.

The coordination among all involved agencies was instrumental in locating the suspect and taking him into custody.

We would also thank the public for their assistance for sharing our news release. Your support helps us keep our communities safe.

**NEWS RELEASE**

**Public’s Help Needed to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run That Critically Injured an 11-Year-Old Boy**

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating 37-year-old DAVID J. SITAR, the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left an 11-year-old boy hospitalized and in critical condition.

The crash occurred on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, at approximately 6:36 pm in the 1500 block of N. Port Washington Rd. in the Town of Grafton. SITAR is suspected of driving a white 2013 Ford Econoline work van that struck the boy, who was riding a bicycle, as the van exited the residential area. SITAR left the scene shortly after the crash.

SITAR is described as 37-years-old, male, white, approximately 6 feet tall, and 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

The van has been located and recovered, but SITAR’s whereabouts remain unknown. Investigators believe he may be in the Kenosha area and may be relying on family, friends, or rideshare services for transportation.

SITAR has active felony warrants through the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office for First-Degree Reckless Endangering Safety, Hit and Run Causing Injury, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License Causing Great Bodily Harm. SITAR also has an active warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole.

We urge anyone who has seen SITAR, provided him transportation, or knows his current whereabouts to contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office at 262-284-7172. Please reference case number 26-22307. Rideshare drivers and others who may have recently transported him are encouraged to report any information that could help investigators locate him.

Even a small detail could help investigators locate the suspect and provide answers for the boy and his family. Please share this release to help reach others who may have information.

10/02/2026

It was Donut Day with the Sheriff at St. Paul's School in Grafton!

Barrett cashed in on his prize from National Night Out and Sheriff Knowles showed up in his 4th grade classroom with donuts for all! The students had the opportunity to ask questions about the Sheriff's Office as they enjoyed their snack. Barrett was excited to share that his dad is a police officer too!

Thank you to Ms. Anderson for letting the Sheriff invade her classroom. And congrats to Barrett for winning this prize!

10/01/2026

We're cruising along with our Citizen's Academy program. Week 3 was another great week with lots of great questions.

We spent time with DA Lindsay learning about the court system. We also learned about court security from Deputies Dreblow and Ronan.

These are two important pieces of the criminal justice system that are not often talked about and it was a good opportunity for the group to see it in person.

09/30/2026

****Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Aurelian’s AVA to Answer Non-Emergency Calls****

The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office consolidated Communications Center has implemented a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform from Aurelian, Ava, to help manage non-emergency calls for service. Ava is now actively assisting with routine and non-urgent calls, allowing dispatchers to focus on emergency communications and radio traffic.

The most important thing for callers to understand is that AVA should not be used like a phone tree. Ava holds a natural conversation with callers. Tell Ava exactly what you are calling about. Do not press “0” or say “dispatch” or “jail”. If you want to file a complaint, describe the issue. If you want to post bond for someone in our jail, say that directly. Clear descriptions help Ava route callers to the correct division or person as quickly as possible.

“This change will not impact staffing levels or reduce the quality-of-service residents and public safety agencies rely on,” said Sheriff Knowles. “This is about creating more capacity in our system to better serve the community, especially during periods of high call volume.”

The Ozaukee County Communications Center is a fully consolidated dispatch center, providing services for all seven police departments, the Sheriff’s Office and seven fire departments in Ozaukee County. In 2025, the center handled 113,538 non emergency calls and 17,612 911 calls, highlighting the importance of tools that support workload management without compromising service. This year, 911 calls are up 17% from 2025.

Ava is designed to handle routine or non urgent calls, reducing demand on dispatchers while ensuring callers receive timely assistance. If Ava determines that a call meets criteria for an emergency, it will automatically transfer the caller to 911. The system has undergone extensive training and is proficient in Spanish.

No jobs are being eliminated because of this implementation. Instead, Ava is expected to help alleviate staffing pressures and improve overall system efficiency.

“Many callers may not even realize they’re speaking with an AI system,” Sheriff Knowles added. “The most important takeaway is that this technology allows our dispatchers to focus on what they do best; managing 911 emergencies.”

09/29/2026

Thank you to the Belgium American Legion Post for stopping in and presenting Dispatcher Angel with a $200 gift card for her family to help out during her husband's deployment. 🇺🇲

Angel is married to Deputy Joe Tracy who was recently deployed. Deputy Tracy serves in the Air National Guard.

Thank you Deputy Tracy for your service to our country and thank you Dispatcher Angel for holding down the fort while Joe is deployed. ❤️🤍💙

09/28/2026

*********UPDATE: 09/28/26 7pm*********
Subject is in custody.Tactical situation has ended. Law enforcement will be present at the residence. There is no threat to the community.

S. Main Street has been reopened. Thank you for ypur patience.

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Tactical situation in progress. CTH O/S. Main Street in the Village of Saukville is shut down between Cedar Sauk Rd. and S. Green Bay Rd. No vehicles are being allowed thru. North/South traffic is being diverted to Colonial Pkwy or CTH W. The situation is contained. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

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1201 S Spring Street
Port Washington, WI
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+12622847172

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http://www.ozaukeesheriff.com/

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