Fond du Lac, WI Arrests & Jail Records
Table of Contents
- Fond Du Lac County, WI Arrest Records
- How to Search Fond Du Lac County Arrest Records?
- How to Look Up Fond Du Lac County Arrest Records?
- Fond Du Lac County Arrest Statistics
- Fond Du Lac County Sheriff’s Office
- Police Departments in Fond Du Lac County
- Fond Du Lac County Jail
- Prisons and Jails in Fond Du Lac County
How To Search Fond du Lac County Arrest Records?
Fond du Lac County law enforcement agencies make over 4,000 of Wisconsin's average of 200,000 arrests each year. The state's Open Records Law allows public access to arrest records containing suspects' names, birthdates, arresting agencies, and arrest dates. Some records are accessible online at no cost. However, requesters may need processing fees to obtain copies of Fond du Lac arrest records. The state law keeps certain arrest records confidential, accessible only by the Fond du Lac District Attorney's Office, record owners, and other authorized agencies. Examples of confidential arrest records include those involving ongoing investigations, juveniles, and sealed cases.
How To Look Up Fond du Lac County Arrest Records?
The WI Department of Justice, county Sheriff, Police Departments, and Circuit Clerk ensure public access to Fond du Lac County arrest records through the following ways:
Sheriff Arrest Records
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff holds records of persons arrested in the county. To get these records, interested persons can submit the request form via mail or in person to:
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records
180 South Macy Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1273
Phone: (920) 929-3370
Alternatively, requesters can use the Inmate Search system to view the arrest details of individuals currently in the county jail.
Police Arrest Records
You can access arrest records from the Fond du Lac County Police Departments that made the arrest. Major Police Divisions in the county include the following:
- Fond du Lac Police
- North Fond du Lac Police
- City of Ripon Police
- City of Waupun Police
- Campbellsport Police
Requesters can visit the police department's websites for contact details and other instructions for obtaining arrest reports.
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services
The DOJ's Division of Law Enforcement Services provides online access to criminal records via its Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS). Information on these criminal records includes offenders' names, arrest dates, and charges. Online requesters can visit the WORCS portal to search as an unauthorized user. Click on 'Submit New Request' and enter the subject's full name and other essential information. Each search costs $7, payable by credit card or a WORCS Billing Account (for authorized users). After processing the payment, the system will display a list of names corresponding to the submitted details.
Mail requesters must complete the record request form. Afterwards, mail the form together with the $12 processing fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
DLES Crime Information Bureau
Attn: Record Check Unit
P.O. Box 2688
Madison, WI 53701-2688
Phone: (608) 266-7314
The state agency accepts only checks or money orders payable to the Wisconsin DOJ. Mail requests typically require seven to 10 business days to complete.
Criminal Court Records
The Fond du Lac Clerk of Courts is responsible for keeping criminal case files, often including defendants' arrest information. Interested parties can also submit written requests by mail or in person at:
Fond du Lac County Circuit Clerk
160 South Macy Street, 2nd Floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Criminal court records in Fond du Lac are accessible online via the Wisconsin Case Search. Fond du Lac County arrest records are available on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.
Arrest Statistics
The arrest rate in Fond du Lac County is 4,803 arrests per 100,000 persons. Here is a breakdown of arrest figures recorded in Fond du Lac County during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Aggravated Assault | 152 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 20 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23 |
| Larceny | 477 |
| Other Property Offenses | 67 |
| Drug Offenses | 814 |
| Society Crimes | 1,417 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 211 |
| Total Property Crimes | 754 |
| Others | 1,798 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 4,994 |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Justice, UCR Offense and Arrest Data
Fond Du Lac County Sheriff’s Office
It is situated in Fond Du Lac county, Wisconsin with a total number of 123 employees - 4 female, 51 male officers and 68 civilians. Fond du Lac County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0200000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.
- Agency Name: Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office
- State: Wisconsin
- City: Fond du Lac
- Type: County
- Address: 180 S Macy Street
- Phone Number: (920) 929-3390
- Email: sheriff.dept@fdlco.wi.gov
- Website: http://www.fdlsheriff.com/
Police Departments in Fond Du Lac County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Campbellsport Police Department | 177 E Main St | (920)533-5391 |
| Fond Du Lac Police Department | 126 N Main St | (920)322-3700 |
| Rosendale Police Department | 211 N. Grant Street | (920) 872-5050 |
Fond Du Lac County Jail
- Agency Name: Fond du Lac County WI Jail and Juvenile Detention
- State: WI
- City: Fond du Lac
- Type: County
- Address: 63 Western Avenue
- Phone Number: 920-929-3394
- Email: sheriff@fdlco.wi.gov
- Website: http://www.fdlsheriff.com/jail/jail-information
Prisons and Jails in Fond Du Lac County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Taycheedah Correctional Institution | 751 County Road K | 920-929-3800 |