Waushara County Sheriff's Office

10/23/2026

Jail Administrator Peschke, Sgt. Brecht and Deputy Midthun recently completed Advanced Drive The Road Leadership Training, hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Thank you, Adams County, for the invite. Congratulations to our staff on this accomplishment! Your commitment to professional development reflects your dedication to both your profession and the community you serve!

10/22/2026

Celebrating our new recruits! All were sworn in by Judge Blader and officially pinned by loved ones! Welcome to our team!

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the Waushara County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Leschke, Pelegrin and Young all graduated from Fox Valey Tech's law enforcement academy today and will be starting their field training program with us next week. All three recruits excelled at the academy, and we are excited to welcome them to our team!

09/18/2026

In Loving Memory of Dawn Peterson🖤💙

The Waushara County Sheriff's Office extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of retired 911 Dispatch Supervisor Dawn Peterson, who passed away on September 12, 2026.

Dawn dedicated 28 years of service to the Waushara County Sheriff's Office, serving our community from behind the radio as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor. Throughout those years, her voice was there for countless citizens during their moments of need and for the law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel who depended on her.

Although the years pass and the voices in the Communication Center change, those who dedicated their lives to serving our community remain a part of our Sheriff's Office family and our history.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Dawn's husband, former Sheriff David Peterson, her family, friends and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.

Thank you, Dawn, for your dedicated service. Your voice may be silent, but your service, your memory, and the lives you touched will not be forgotten.

Rest In Peace!

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View Dawn L. Peterson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/15/2026

Thank you Wild Rose Classic Car Show for the generous donation to the Waushara County Sheriff's Office K9 unit. We appreciate your support!

09/13/2026

👮‍♀️💙 National Police Woman Day! 💙👮‍♀️

The Waushara County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and celebrate the incredible women who serve and protect our community.

Thank you for your dedication, courage, compassion, and commitment to making Waushara County a safer place. We appreciate everything you do each and every day!

Thank you for your service!