One in custody on charges of sexual battery on a minor
Staff ReportOn Jan. 12, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. Following an…
Read MoreVandalism incident reported at Wausau ballfield
AMBER PATINOThe Town of Wausau recently reported an act of vandalism in the bathrooms at the ballfield located next to the…
Read MoreWCSO and FHP pursue armed suspect after high speed chase
According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), on the morning of January 7, a Florida State Trooper was conducting traffic enforcement…
Read MoreTraffic stop near Quail Hollow Boulevard leads to drug arrests
According to a release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol near Quail Hollow Boulevard on December…
Read MoreWarrant arrest results in drug seizure, additional charges
On Dec. 29 a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a white female, Ashley Simmons, outside a residence on Olie…
Read MorePursuit leads to arrest on multiple charges
On December 21, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on…
Read MoreWCSO high speed pursuit ends in arrest
On December 19, 2025, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation at…
Read MoreTraffic stop leads to discovery of narcotics
On Thursday December 11, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing…
Read MoreTwo in custody after traffic stop in Vernon
On December 9, while on patrol in Vernon, investigators with the Washington County Drug Task Force attempted to stop a…
Read MoreOne arrested for alleged sexual battery
On December 2, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible sex offense involving a minor. After an…
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