Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office

08/04/2026

Happy Retirement, Sgt. R. Nazario! 💙

After more than 32 years of dedicated service, Sgt. R. Nazario is retiring from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.

Since joining the agency in 1994, Sgt. Nazario has proudly served in a variety of specialized assignments. He spent 15 years in Patrol as a Truck Inspector, was one of the original members assigned to the Bike Unit when it was first established, and later served on the Motor Unit, where he had the honor of escorting and protecting numerous Presidents, dignitaries, and world-renowned figures, including Paul McCartney and Janet Jackson.

Throughout his career, Sgt. Nazario became known not only for his experience and dedication, but for his positive attitude, infectious personality, and willingness to always step up and help others. Whether mentoring fellow deputies, volunteering for an assignment, or bringing a smile to those around him, his impact has been felt across our agency.

Thank you, Sgt. Nazario, for your 32 years of honorable service, your commitment to excellence, and the countless lives you've touched along the way.

Congratulations on your well-earned retirement. We wish you and your family many years of happiness, good health, and new adventures. You will be greatly missed!

💙 Thank you for your service, Sgt. Nazario, and congratulations on a well-deserved retirement!

08/04/2026

One week ago, on July 27, 2026, ’s K-9 Handler Deputy S. Mindel and his partner, Ryker, were seriously injured when a distracted driver struck their squad on I-41.

Today, our hearts are full as we welcome K-9 Ryker home, certain of three things: he is resilient, his bond with Deputy Mindel is unbreakable, and you, our community, have been unwavering in your support.

This incident serves as an important reminder:

📵 Distracted and drowsy driving can change lives forever. Put the phone down. Stay alert. If you're too tired to drive, don't. No text, call, or destination is worth risking a life. Help keep our roads safe. 💙

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary staff at WVRCWaukesha who provided exceptional care to Ryker. Your compassion, expertise, and dedication made all the difference.

💙🩹 Ryker still has a long road ahead and will likely require ongoing medical care. In the coming days, we'll share how you can support his recovery. Thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.

Welcome home, Ryker. We are so grateful you're back where you belong. 💙🐾

07/31/2026

On this day 14 years ago, the family lost a beloved member when Deputy Sheriff Sergio Aleman was killed in an automobile crash in the line of duty. He was 49 and had been a servant-leader in Milwaukee County for 18 years.

Deputy S. Aleman, a United States Navy veteran, is memorialized on panel 49-E: 28 at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

May his memory continue to be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

: July 31, 2012

07/29/2026

It's been a heck of a week for our units, folks. But as they say, all's well that ends well. Early this morning, quick thinking from 's Deputy M. Hobbs prevented a tragedy on US-45.

Around 2:18 a.m., a wrong-way driver headed south in the northbound lanes had already passed 22 vehicles and driven straight through an active construction zone — putting road workers directly in harm's way. Deputy Hobbs, with K-9 Creed aboard, was first on scene and, after maneuvering to intercept the vehicle or compel the driver to stop, made the split-second call to position his squad in the vehicle's path. This move led to the wrong-way vehicle striking Hobbs's squad, only causing minor damage to both vehicles, and most importantly, stopping the wrong-way driver. Neither Hobbs nor Creed, a 4-year-old Shepherd-Malinois mix, was injured. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 39-year-old woman who told deputies she was en route to pick up her child, was uninjured and was taken into custody for OWI 1st — testing at nearly five times the legal limit. She was later booked on additional charges, including 2nd Degree Reckless-Endangering Safety.

This comes just days after Deputy S. Mindel and K-9 Ryker were struck on the same freeway system by a driver who told deputies he was fatigued nearing the end of a long road trip. Two incidents, one week — and a sobering reminder of just how dangerous our highways can be and what deputies risk when they confront that danger head-on.

We're grateful for the likes of Hobbs and Mindel, and for K-9 Creed's and Ryker's service, too. Speaking of which, here's to Ryker's recovery.🙏

07/28/2026

Meet Deputy Sheriff S. Mindel and his partner, 6-year-old Shepherd-Malinois Ryker, two of ’s finest. Mindel and Ryker were injured early Monday morning on I-41 in Oak Creek, when a driver, claiming fatigue on the tail end of a long road trip, slammed into Mindel’s/Ryker’s squad, as it, with emergency lights flashing, blocked lanes to redirect traffic and protect those involved in another crash that had occurred a short while earlier.

Mindel, thankfully, is recovering. Ryker…is still fighting to recover.

Those red and blue lights are hard to miss. If you are too fatigued to drive or to see emergency lights ahead of you, pull over and rest! If you’re driving with another adult, ask them to take a turn behind the wheel. Whatever you do, don’t just “plow” forward, because this can happen.

If you’re so inclined, think a positive thought or say a prayer for Ryker.

07/24/2026

Hey, we know these guys! Eat your veggies, fellas. Just no store bought salad mix…for now.

Some of Milwaukee’s finest came through!

07/23/2026

Happy Thursday, friends! Join us, please, in a special shout-out to Patrol Division Deputy A. Yacks, who recently snared a "high flier," AKA speeder, who had no business on the freeway - and not just because of the lead foot. Upon pulling over the driver, a 44-year-old man, on southbound I-894 @ Oklahoma Ave., Deputy Yacks discovered that his driver's license was suspended... and not for the first time. This driver had been convicted 18 times previously for Operating While Suspended. If you think that's 18 times too many, we agree! Deputy Yacks arrested the driver and had his vehicle towed.

Thank you for your vigilance, Deputy Yacks!

07/21/2026

Happy Tuesday, friends! It's almost that time of year again - time for 's third annual . FYI, National Night Out was established in 1984 by Matt Peskin, founder of the National Association of Town Watch, to promote law enforcement-community partnerships and crime prevention. Originally a simple initiative asking neighbors to turn on their porch lights and sit outside, it has grown into a massive annual celebration held throughout the month of August. Last year, more than 400 people joined us for NNO for food, fun and games, raffle prizes, and demonstrations and exhibits by MCSO, Milwaukee Fire Department, and FBI specialty units like Drone, K-9, Maritime, and Bomb Squad.

So, please, save the date for the MCSO's 2026 National Night Out: August 20, 4:30-7:30 PM, at Veterans Park, along Milwaukee's Lake Michigan lakefront. And if you lead a business or nonprofit and want to set up a resource or vendor table, please scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

07/14/2026

Happy Tuesday, friends! Hope you’re staying cool, and we hope you can join us tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, July 15, for a community pop-up event at Clark Square Park, 2330 W Vieau Place, starting at 4:30 PM. Will be there for at least a couple of hours. The “legendary” Hyundai-sized grill will be serving up hotdogs, brats, etc. MCSO team members, along with our partners, Milwaukee Police Department, Safe & Sound, Inc., City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety, and Milwaukee County Parks, will have fun for kids, resource information for families, employment information for MCSO, and, again, good grub. See you there!

07/08/2026

Freeway Closure I43 North Bound/Investigation

For Immediate Release Incident: Fatal Crash Incident Date/Time 07/08/206 12:04am Location: North Bound I43 at the Capitol Drive off ramp Current Road Status: Full Closure-All North Bound Lanes are closed between Keefe Ave Off Ramp Capitol Drive Off Ramp Summary: The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Offi...