Brown County Sheriff's Office

Brown County Sheriff's Office Official page of the Brown County Sheriff's Office Upon Cabot's return to England, he was paid his pension by Amerycke.

Although the office of sheriff is thought by many to have originated in ancient England, there are biblical references to such a position existing as early as 600 B.C. There are also those who believe that the United States of America was actually named for a Richard Amerycke, who was the High Sheriff of Bristol, England at the time King Henry VII authorized John Cabot's voyage to seek the New Wor

ld in 1497. Brown County has a very rich historical background. For over 200 years after the arrival of Jean Nicolet in 1634, fur traders and missionaries made this area a base for their operations. The boundaries of Brown County were established by the governor of Michigan Territory in the year 1818 as part of the Northwest Territory, after the American Revolution. The first sheriff in the State of Wisconsin was George Johnson, who was originally installed as the territorial sheriff, and later became the first sheriff of Brown County. Sheriff Johnson played an important role in the trial of Chief Oshkosh, which took place in Brown County. In 1957 with the election of Artley Skenandore, Brown County became the first county to elect a full-blooded Indian to the position of sheriff. Today in Wisconsin, the sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of each county and is elected every four years on a partisan ballot. According to state law, his duties are to enforce the law in the county, take custody of the jail, attend the courts, and serve all processes. The sheriff is responsible to the electorate and can be removed from office by the governor, and then only for just cause.

01/14/2025

The Brown County Sheriff's Office is looking for vacant buildings that could be used for upcoming trainings. If anyone would be interested in assisting the agency and would like further details, please email LT. Dernbach. [email protected]
or call 920-448-6450.

01/13/2025
Today we welcomed two new Correctional Officers to our staff.Aneuris Reyes & Kyle Abegglen.
01/13/2025

Today we welcomed two new Correctional Officers to our staff.
Aneuris Reyes & Kyle Abegglen.

Congratulations to Deputy Randy VonHaden after nearly 25 years of service.  Enjoy your retirement!
01/10/2025

Congratulations to Deputy Randy VonHaden after nearly 25 years of service. Enjoy your retirement!

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01/10/2025

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01/09/2025

Thank you to Congressman Tony Wied for taking time today to appreciate the men and women who serve in law enforcement. We thank you for the support.

Today, January 9th, marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day to honor and thank the brave men and women wh...
01/09/2025

Today, January 9th, marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day to honor and thank the brave men and women who serve as law enforcement officers across the Nation. We are also reminded of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and we remain steadfast in our mission to honor their legacies.

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01/06/2025

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Dart retired after taking drugs off the street from 2017-2024.  Good Boy Dart.  Enjoy retirement.
01/02/2025

Dart retired after taking drugs off the street from 2017-2024. Good Boy Dart. Enjoy retirement.

Welcome new deputies:  Connor Yunk and Patrick Spellman.  Congratulations on your promotion to Investigative Sergeant, J...
01/02/2025

Welcome new deputies: Connor Yunk and Patrick Spellman.

Congratulations on your promotion to Investigative Sergeant, Jordan Hooper.

With the new year, brings a well deserved retirement for K9 Harli.  K9 Harli served our community and agency with his ha...
01/02/2025

With the new year, brings a well deserved retirement for K9 Harli. K9 Harli served our community and agency with his handler, Sgt. Brock Sanborn for nearly 6 years. Hopefully many delicious dog treats and time on the couch are now in your future.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.
01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year.

12/28/2024
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from all of us at the Brown County Sheriff's Office.
12/25/2024

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from all of us at the Brown County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped with this years Fill the Cruiser event.  All groceries and donations were d...
12/23/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped with this years Fill the Cruiser event. All groceries and donations were delivered directly to the NEW Shelter here in Green Bay. Special thanks to the staff at the Bellevue Pick 'n Save and the Village of Bellevue, Wisconsin for the continued support over the years.

Congratulations to Lieutenant Tom Zeigle and Captain Jody Lemmens on their retirements. LT. Zeigle retires after 30 year...
12/20/2024

Congratulations to Lieutenant Tom Zeigle and Captain Jody Lemmens on their retirements. LT. Zeigle retires after 30 years of service. Captain Lemmens retires after 25 years of service. They have been mentors, role models and true examples of dedication to our community and agency. We wish them the best and enjoy the next chapter. THANK YOU BOTH for your service to our community and agency.

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Green Bay, WI
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