Sheriff David Zoerner has made the protection of children and families one of the highest priorities of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Under his leadership, the department continues to aggressively investigate internet crimes against children through coordinated efforts between local agencies, state partners, and federal law enforcement. In October 2024, the Kenosha Police Department received a cyber tip involving the distribution of suspected child sexual abuse materia

Sheriff David Zoerner is proud to recognize the work of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) and its role in a complex, multi-year investigation that led to federal charges against numerous individuals involved in a sophisticated interstate vehicle theft and money laundering operation. The investigation began in 2022 when Kenosha County deputies recovered a license plate along a rural highway. The plate was later determined to be associated with a stolen vehicle out of Mi

Sheriff David Zoerner has made the protection of children a top priority of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Under his leadership, the department continues to aggressively pursue individuals who exploit children, working closely with law enforcement partners across state lines to identify, investigate, and prosecute offenders. In February 2024, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Sensitive Crimes Unit received a tip originating out of Rock Springs, Wyoming regardi

Sheriff David Zoerner has made it a priority to aggressively investigate illegal firearm activity and prevent dangerous weapons from reaching the hands of criminals and juveniles. Under his leadership, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department continues to work proactively with local and regional partners to identify and shut down illegal firearm trafficking operations. In May 2024, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detectives, Deputies, and multiple area tactical response te

Sheriff David Zoerner has made it a priority to aggressively target drug trafficking organizations operating within Kenosha County. Under his leadership, the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) continues to work with local, state, and federal partners to identify, investigate, and dismantle narcotics distribution networks that threaten community safety. In April 2026, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office received information from a federal law enforcement partner regarding su

Sheriff David Zoerner has made it clear that protecting Kenosha County requires aggressively targeting organized criminal activity that combines drug trafficking, fraud, and property crimes. Under his leadership, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office continues to prioritize investigations that disrupt criminal networks and remove repeat offenders from the community. In May 2026, detectives with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office Detectives Bureau, the Kenosha Drug Operations G

Sheriff David Zoerner believes that protecting children is one of the most important responsibilities of law enforcement. When allegations of abuse involving minors arise, his administration is committed to acting quickly, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring those responsible are held accountable. In October 2024, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's Sensitive Crimes Unit launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a staff membe

Sheriff David Zoerner believes protecting the community means more than fighting violent crime—it also means safeguarding seniors from criminals who prey on their trust and life savings. Under his leadership, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department works to investigate financial crimes while educating residents on how to recognize and avoid common scams. In 2023, the Sheriff's Department investigated multiple fraud cases in which elderly residents were targeted by criminals p

Sheriff David Zoerner has made disrupting drug trafficking operations a top priority, with a particular focus on removing fentanyl from Kenosha County communities. Through proactive investigations and strong partnerships with local law enforcement, the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) continues to identify and arrest individuals responsible for distributing dangerous narcotics. In August 2023, KDOG detectives, Kenosha County Sheriff's Department deputies, detectives, and

Sheriff David Zoerner believes there is no greater responsibility in law enforcement than protecting children from those who seek to exploit them. Under his leadership, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has made investigating internet crimes against children and holding child predators accountable a top priority. In 2023, the Sheriff's Department's Sensitive Crimes Unit received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the o

Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. Under Sheriff David Zoerner's leadership, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department treats every school safety threat with urgency, professionalism, and coordination to ensure students, staff, and families remain protected. In May 2024, the Sheriff's Department received a tip through the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Speak Up, Speak Out school safety reporting system indicating that a student may have been in posses

Sheriff David Zoerner believes that effective law enforcement begins with strong partnerships between deputies and the community. By combining proactive investigations with information provided by concerned citizens, the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) continues to disrupt drug trafficking operations throughout Kenosha County. In May 2023, KDOG detectives and Kenosha County Sheriff's Department patrol deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the Village of So

Sheriff David Zoerner has made the fight against fentanyl and illegal narcotics one of his highest priorities. Through proactive investigations led by the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), the Sheriff's Department continues to target drug dealers who threaten the safety of Kenosha County families. In April 2023, KDOG detectives, along with Sheriff's Department detectives and deputies, executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Kenosha following a narcotics in

Sheriff David Zoerner understands that the fight against drugs doesn't begin at the county line—it starts by working with state and federal partners to stop international trafficking organizations before their narcotics reach Kenosha County streets. In March 2024, the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), the Sheriff's Department Tactical Response Team (TRT), and the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted a joint operation following

Sheriff David Zoerner believes that protecting families means aggressively targeting violent criminals, convicted felons, and drug traffickers before they can do more harm. Through the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), the Sheriff's Department continues to take proactive action against those who threaten the safety of Kenosha County neighborhoods. In February 2023, deputies received information about a wanted convicted felon living in the Village of Salem Lakes. The suspe

Protecting Kenosha County families begins with enforcing the law and holding drug traffickers accountable. Under Sheriff David Zoerner's leadership, the Kenosha Sheriff's Department continues to aggressively target the illegal drug trade through the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG) and strong partnerships with local law enforcement. In February 2023, KDOG, working alongside the Kenosha Sheriff's Department Tactical Response Team and the Kenosha Police Department Special I