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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

Posts/comments on a Racine County Sheriff'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.

🎃🐾 Trunk or Treat with K9 Stella! 🐾🎃Sgt. Anthony LaCombe and K9 Stella along with our Deputy Friendly, Crystal Venegas h...
10/22/2026

🎃🐾 Trunk or Treat with K9 Stella! 🐾🎃

Sgt. Anthony LaCombe and K9 Stella along with our Deputy Friendly, Crystal Venegas had a great time joining families for the Trunk or Treat at The Academy in Mount Pleasant tonight!

They ran into fellow RASO Deputy Phillips and his family, who were out enjoying the Halloween fun. It’s always great to see members of our RASO family spending time together out in the community!

Events like this give our deputies—and our four-legged partners—a chance to connect with kids and families in a fun setting. And, of course, K9 Stella was happy to soak up some extra attention! 🐕‍🦺🎃🍬

Thank you to The Academy for having us and for putting together a great evening for the community!

🎉 WELCOME TO THE RASO FAMILY! 🎉The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome our newest Deputy Sheriffs, Briann...
10/21/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO THE RASO FAMILY! 🎉

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome our newest Deputy Sheriffs, Brianna Zoerner and Austin Preiss, who were officially sworn in this past Monday.

Taking the oath of office marks the beginning of an exciting and rewarding career dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of Racine County.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Sheriff Zoerner and Deputy Sheriff Preiss as they begin this new chapter. We are proud to have you on our team and wish you both a safe and successful career!

Congratulations and welcome to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office! ⭐

🐾 Proud to Represent Our K9 Unit! 🐾Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and other members of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office...
10/11/2026

🐾 Proud to Represent Our K9 Unit! 🐾

Sheriff Christopher Schmaling and other members of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office were proud to represent our K9 Unit at the Racine Policeman’s Ball, hosted by S.O.L.E. (Support Our Law Enforcement) last night.

We are incredibly grateful to Tabitha and the entire S.O.L.E. organization for their continued dedication to supporting law enforcement and K9 programs throughout our community. Their hard work, generosity, and commitment make a meaningful difference for agencies and the K9 teams who serve alongside us every day.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating law enforcement, community partnerships, and the special bond between our K9s and their handlers.

Thank you, S.O.L.E., for all you do to support those who serve! 💙🐾

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜Throughout October, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office joins our communi...
10/08/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Throughout October, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office joins our community in raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting survivors, and recognizing the importance of ensuring help is available to those experiencing abuse.

The Sheriff’s Office is proud to have Deputy Sheriff Julius Barker serving as our Domestic Violence Specialist. In this role, Deputy Barker works closely with victims, investigators, advocates, and community partners throughout all aspects of domestic violence cases. His work helps ensure victims receive support, information, and connections to resources during what can be an incredibly difficult time.

A few weeks ago, Deputy Barker represented the Sheriff’s Office at the Women’s Resource Center Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, joining survivors, advocates, law enforcement, and members of our community in bringing attention to domestic violence and showing support for those whose lives have been impacted by it.

We are grateful for Deputy Barker’s dedication to this important work and for our continued partnership with the Women’s Resource Center, which provides critical services and advocacy to individuals and families throughout Racine County.

Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. This October, we encourage our community to learn the warning signs, support survivors, and remember that help is available.

💜 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. The Women’s Resource Center provides confidential assistance and support through its 24-hour crisis line at 262-633-3233.

Together, through awareness, education, advocacy, and community partnerships, we can continue working toward a safer Racine County.

🐾 Congratulations to Our K9 Teams! 🐾The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to congratulate three of our K9 teams on...
10/07/2026

🐾 Congratulations to Our K9 Teams! 🐾

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to congratulate three of our K9 teams on receiving awards at the W.L.E.C.H.A. Conference!

🏆 Deputy Poelmann & K9 Simba – Meritorious Apprehension Award
🏆 Deputy William Zimmerman & K9 Cain – Meritorious Apprehension Award
🏆 Deputy Clemens & K9 Clyde – Meritorious Narcotics Find Award

Deputy Poelmann and K9 Simba, along with Deputy Zimmerman and K9 Cain, were recognized for their work in a dual K9 apprehension — the first Dual K9 Dog Apprehension Award presented by W.L.E.C.H.A.

Deputy Clemens and K9 Clyde were recognized for an outstanding narcotics find, demonstrating the skill, training, and teamwork that go into every K9 deployment.

We are incredibly proud of these deputies and their K9 partners for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping Racine County safe.

Congratulations to Our Correctional Officer Graduates!The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to congratulate Correc...
10/06/2026

Congratulations to Our Correctional Officer Graduates!

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to congratulate Correctional Officers Corinna M. Folk, Dustin R. Moore, Ziad A. Ali, Cinnamon Sheldon, and Anthony C. Clark on their graduation from the MATC Jail Officer Basic Training Academy on Friday, October 2nd.

We are especially proud to recognize Correctional Officer Anthony C. Clark, who earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of his class!

Completing the academy is an important milestone, and we congratulate each of them on their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving Racine County.

Congratulations to all! We are proud to have you as part of the RASO team!

📸 Pictured with Captain James Evans.

METRO AGENTS INTERCEPT CONTRABAND INTENDED FOR RCI INMATEOn September 24, 2026, agents from the Racine County Metro Drug...
10/05/2026

METRO AGENTS INTERCEPT CONTRABAND INTENDED FOR RCI INMATE

On September 24, 2026, agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit were notified by staff at Racine Correctional Institution (RCI) that inmate Taviaun Love, a 25-year-old male, and visitor Ja Meallia Brown, a 29-year-old female from the Green Bay area, were suspected of exchanging narcotics during visitations.

Brown had another visit scheduled with Love for September 29, 2026. Based on recorded telephone calls, investigators developed additional information indicating Brown was again attempting to bring narcotics into RCI for Love.

On September 29, 2026, Racine County Sheriff’s Metro Drug Unit agents and Sheriff’s deputies observed Brown operating her known vehicle while traveling toward RCI. A traffic stop was conducted. Brown was the operator of the vehicle and was accompanied by her three-year-old son. Brown had no connections to the Racine area.

A deputy and his K9 partner conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle, and the K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. During the subsequent search of the vehicle, investigators located Scheduled Four narcotics, ma*****na v**e cartridges, an electronic conducted weapon, and several plastic baggies with the corners removed. When Brown was transported to the Racine County Jail, a bag containing suspected co***ne was also located on her person.

Metro agents worked with Child Protective Services to reunite Brown’s child with his grandmother.

Metro agents forwarded charging recommendations for Brown to the Racine County District Attorney’s Office, and she was charged with the following offenses in Racine County case file 26CF1207:
• Possession of Co***ne (2nd or subsequent)
• Possession of THC (2nd or subsequent)
• Possession of Electric Weapon
• Possession of Controlled Substance
• Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription

Metro agents also forwarded charging recommendations for Love to the DA’s Office.

Sheriff Christopher Schmaling stated, “This investigation demonstrates the importance of our Metro Drug Unit and our partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Narcotics have no place inside our correctional institutions, and we will continue to aggressively investigate anyone who attempts to introduce illegal drugs into a facility. These suspects attempted to conceal their criminal activity by using code words when discussing the smuggling of narcotics. In this case, investigators easily recognized what was being discussed, intercepted the narcotics before they could enter RCI, and prevented them from reaching the inmate population. Job well done!”

*** STILL MISSING, HELP US FIND ANSWERS ***Christopher Winkler, age 19, went missing from Burlington, Wisconsin on Febru...
09/28/2026

*** STILL MISSING, HELP US FIND ANSWERS ***

Christopher Winkler, age 19, went missing from Burlington, Wisconsin on February 16th, 1987. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances and foul play is suspected. Someone knows what happened to Chris. We believe there are individuals who may have information regarding Chris's disappearance. If you know something, no matter how small it may seem, we want to hear from you.

His family deserves answers, and they deserve the opportunity to bring him home. Even if you believe your information may be insignificant, please contact us. What may seem like a small detail could be important to the investigation.

If you have information, please contact Investigator Brittany Bauer 262-721-7685 or Investigator Robert Carlson 262-664-5546, by call or text.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330.

👮‍♂️ WELCOME TO THE RASO FAMILY! 👮‍♂️The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome our newest Deputy Sheriffs, ...
09/28/2026

👮‍♂️ WELCOME TO THE RASO FAMILY! 👮‍♂️

The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome our newest Deputy Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriff Jason Komorowski and Deputy Sheriff Lucas Sucher, who were both officially sworn in today!

Taking the oath is the beginning of an important commitment to serve and protect the citizens of Racine County with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Sheriff Komorowski and Deputy Sheriff Sucher as they begin this new chapter with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. We are proud to have you both on our team and wish you safe and successful careers!

Professional * Prepared * Proud 🚔⭐

🎉 Happy Birthday, K9 Simba! 🎉🐾Please join us in wishing K9 Simba a very Happy Birthday! 🐕💙We’re grateful for Simba’s ser...
09/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, K9 Simba! 🎉🐾

Please join us in wishing K9 Simba a very Happy Birthday! 🐕💙

We’re grateful for Simba’s service, loyalty, and dedication to our community—and, of course, for all the tail wags and personality he brings to the team!

We hope your special day includes plenty of treats, belly rubs, and maybe a little extra playtime. 🎂🦴

Happy Birthday, K9 Simba! Thank you for all you do! 💙🐾

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717 Wisconsin Avenue
Racine, WI
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