Racine County Sheriffs Office

Racine County Sheriffs Office The Racine County Sheriff's Office: Your Safety is our Priority! The jail's rated capacity of 876 persons make it one of the largest in the state.

We provide the following specialized functions:
Metro Drug Unit
Civil Process Unit
Consumer Fraud Investigation
Criminal Investigations Bureau
Water Patrol
SWAT Team
Dive/Rescue Team
Crisis Negotiatiors

The Sheriff's Office is also responsible for the operation of the Racine County Jail. Social Media Comment Policy

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f's Office (RASO) managed social media web site containing any of the following inappropriate forms of content are not to be permitted and are subject to removal by the Sheriff or his/her designees:
a. Profane, obscene, discriminatory, or pornographic content and/or language;
b. Content that could compromise an ongoing investigation;
c. Personal identifying information of any person, except as allowed under the Freedom of Information Act;
d. Defamatory or personal attacks;
e. Threats to any person or organization;
f. Posts/comments in support of, or in opposition to, any political campaigns or ballot measures;
g. Solicitation of commerce, including but not limited to advertising of any business or product for sale;
h. Conduct in violation of any federal, state or local law;
i. Encouragement of illegal activity;
j. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
k. Content that violates a legal ownership interest, such as a copyright or trademark, of any party. Repeated or egregious violations of this policy may result in being “banned”, or disabled from the ability to post further comments. Additionally, we ask that friends/family of RASO personnel do not “tag” personnel (linking those police employees to any personal social media accounts they may have) in posts/comments on the Racine County Sheriff's Office managed social media sites, both to protect police personnel privacy and for safety concerns. The Racine County Sheriff's Office use of social media is provided as a public service to increase communication with the community. This page is not constantly monitored, and should never be used to report crimes or requests for police service. The RASO disclaims liability for comments on its social media pages posted by any person or entity other than the Racine County Sheriff's Office official account, and inclusion of comments does not imply endorsement by the RASO. Furthermore, the RASO disclaims liability for ads, links, videos, promoted content or comments accessible from any external web page. The responsibility for external content or comments rests with the organizations or individuals providing them. Any inclusion of external content or comments does not imply endorsement by the RASO. The RASO cannot edit any posts made on its social media sites, however, the RASO reserves the right to remove or hide comments that do not adhere to our post/comment policy.

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dickie’s Bar for its generous donati...
06/22/2026

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dickie’s Bar for its generous donation of a fire suppression tool.

The donation was presented to Captain Madrigal during the benefit held on June 13, 2026, in support of Jeff Kaestner. The fire suppression tool was donated through the Racine County Tavern League of Wisconsin, of which the owner of Dickie’s Bar, Tom Durgom, is a proud member.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community partners and organizations whose generosity helps us enhance public safety and better serve the citizens of Racine County.

Thank you again to Dickie’s Bar and the Racine County Tavern League of Wisconsin for your support and commitment to our community.

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office 🇺🇸Today we honor the American flag.  Since June 14, 1777, the ...
06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office 🇺🇸

Today we honor the American flag. Since June 14, 1777, the Stars and Stripes have represented the courage of those who serve and protect our nation, both at home and abroad.

At the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, we proudly stand behind the flag and all it represents. We are grateful for the men and women of our Armed Forces, first responders, veterans, and every citizen who works to strengthen our communities each day.

As Old Glory waves across Racine County today, may it remind us of the freedoms we cherish and the responsibility we all share to serve one another with respect, integrity, and pride.

Please join us in celebrating Flag Day and honoring the red, white, and blue. 🇺🇸

MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH ON I94: One Serious InjuryOn Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 4:08 a.m., Racine County Sher...
06/08/2026

MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH ON I94: One Serious Injury

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 4:08 a.m., Racine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a five-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 94 near mile marker 335.4, just south of Highway 11.

The Racine County Communications Center was first alerted to the crash through an automated iPhone emergency notification and subsequently received multiple 911 calls reporting damaged vehicles blocking several lanes of traffic.

Deputies arrived within minutes and immediately shut down all northbound lanes of I-94 to protect motorists and emergency responders. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office later assisted by shutting down I94 at HWY KR.

Deputies located a 30-year-old City of Racine woman trapped inside her vehicle. Personnel from the South Shore Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated the woman from the vehicle. She was transported by ambulance to Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, where she was met by Flight for Life and flown to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The only other individual transported from the crash was a 53-year-old City of Racine man, who sustained minor injuries.
The Racine County Sheriff’s Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) and Drone Team responded to assist with the investigation and scene documentation.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a silver Toyota Corolla operated by the 30-year-old woman was struck from behind by a silver Cadillac operated by the 53-year-old man. Following the initial collision, both vehicles remained within the travel lanes. Additional northbound vehicles subsequently encountered the crash scene and were unable to avoid colliding with the disabled vehicles, resulting in a five-vehicle crash.

The northbound lanes of I-94 remained closed for approximately five hours while emergency personnel treated the injured, investigators processed the scene, and crews removed damaged vehicles and debris. The interstate was fully reopened at approximately 9:00 a.m.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Traffic Management Center advised investigators that no video footage of the crash is available.

The crash remains under investigation by the Racine County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Schmaling stated, “This crash is a reminder of how lives can be changed in an instant. We are grateful for the quick response of our deputies, dispatch, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the State Patrol, EMS personnel, and Flight for Life. Our thoughts remain with the injured woman and her loved ones as she continues her recovery."

Please join the Racine County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Wittke & Deputy Sluga on graduating from the Gat...
06/08/2026

Please join the Racine County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Wittke & Deputy Sluga on graduating from the Gateway LE Academy on June 3rd!

We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community. A special congratulations also goes to Deputy Wittke for receiving the Award of Excellence for Sergeant at Arms — a reflection of outstanding leadership and professionalism throughout the academy.

We look forward to the positive impact both deputies will make while serving the citizens of Racine County. Congratulations and welcome to the road ahead!

06/06/2026

🍩 BREAKING NEWS: Atticus has officially been identified as the hole reason National Donut Day exists. 🍩🐾

After a thorough investigation, Atticus determined that the best way to celebrate National Donut Day was to become the donut. We can’t argue with the results.

When he’s not modeling oversized pastries, Atticus is hard at work bringing comfort, support, and smiles to people throughout Racine County. Today, however, he’s focused on the important task of making sure no donut goes unappreciated.

Please join us in wishing Atticus a Happy National Donut Day and let us know:

🍩 Sprinkles or no sprinkles?
🍩 Glazed, chocolate, or jelly-filled?
🍩 Most importantly… does this giant donut make Atticus look extra sweet?

🐾🍩

Today is the day!  Please come out to support the Racine County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit!  So many fun activities planne...
06/06/2026

Today is the day! Please come out to support the Racine County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit! So many fun activities planned, good food and amazing raffle prizes! Meet our K9 deputies and their handlers and enjoy this beautiful weather we are having today! And while you’re there, make sure you pick up some pet supplies from Midwest Pet Feed……they are having some great specials today. Hope to see you there! 🐾🐾🐾

Get your daubers ready!

LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLABORATION LEADS TO CSAM ARRESTIn January 2026, a detective with the Rohnert Park Department of Publi...
06/05/2026

LAW ENFORCEMENT COLLABORATION LEADS TO CSAM ARREST

In January 2026, a detective with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety in California contacted an investigator assigned to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit regarding a tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip involved an individual suspected of possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), commonly referred to as child po*******hy. The detective advised that the suspect had recently relocated from California to the Racine area.

The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Brian E. Ayala. Investigators believed Ayala possessed numerous files containing CSAM within an iCloud account.

The Sheriff’s investigator partnered with the United States Marshals Service to locate Ayala. Through their investigation, they determined that Ayala was residing in the 4300 block of Taylor Avenue in the City of Racine. The investigator subsequently worked with the Racine County District Attorney’s Office to obtain an arrest warrant for Ayala and a search warrant for the residence.

On June 5, 2026, investigators assigned to the ICAC Unit, members of the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Bureau, personnel from the United States Marshals Service, and a Sheriff’s computer forensic analyst executed the search warrant at the Taylor Avenue residence. During the investigation, law enforcement learned that Ayala had no longer been residing at that location and had recently moved to a residence in the 2500 block of Jeanne Avenue in the City of Racine. Prior to departing the Taylor Avenue residence, investigators seized a laptop computer belonging to Ayala.

Investigators then responded to the Jeanne Avenue residence, where Ayala was taken into custody without incident and additional electronic devices were seized. Deputies transported Ayala to the Racine County Jail, where he is currently being held on a $250,000 cash bail on 16 counts of Possession of Child Po*******hy.

The Sheriff’s Office computer forensic analyst is conducting a forensic examination of the laptop and other electronic devices seized during the investigation. Upon completion of the examination, the Sheriff’s Office will forward any additional charging recommendations to the Racine County District Attorney’s Office for review and possible prosecution.

Sheriff Christopher Schmaling stated, “The possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material fuels the continued exploitation and victimization of children. Cases such as this demonstrate the importance of strong partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. I commend our investigators, the United States Marshals Service, and our law enforcement partners in California for their dedication and commitment to protecting children and holding offenders accountable.”

Welcome to our 2 new Corrections Officers!
06/04/2026

Welcome to our 2 new Corrections Officers!

We’re kicking off June by growing the team in some key areas, and we’re excited to welcome four new employees to the organization!

Please join us in welcoming:
Jasmyn Longo – PH Educator
Haylee Castaneda – ROD Clerk
Logan Schoff – Corrections Officer
Antonio Moyao – Corrections Officer

Each of you brings your own strengths, personality, and skills and we’re genuinely excited to have you here.

We’re glad you’re here, we’re rooting for you, and we can’t wait to see the impact you make.

🧦🚔 K9 Gus leaves no area unturned during training at the Racine County Jail!Whether it’s tracking down hidden items, ass...
06/04/2026

🧦🚔 K9 Gus leaves no area unturned during training at the Racine County Jail!

Whether it’s tracking down hidden items, assisting corrections officers with jail searches, or apparently checking the inside of the laundry dryers, K9 Gus is always hard at work. Today’s training proved that no corner goes unchecked and no “ruff” load of laundry gets ignored. 🐾

Great work by K9 Gus and his handler Deputy Schattner and all of our K9 Deputies as they continue to keep their skills sharp and our facilities safe!

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