Driver stolen truck arrested
A Rice, Wis. man was arrested for stealing a truck and fleeing from authorities on Friday afternoon.
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Headlight violation and K-9 investigation leads to arrest of two
Two individuals were arrested on US Highway 75 on Wednesday evening after being stopped for a headlight violation that was followed by a K-9 investigation.
Flee to elude arrest in Hiawatha
A driver was arrested in Hiawatha while another fled on foot on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Brown County and Jackson County Sheriff’s Offices look for person of interest
Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release about a person of interest related to criminal activities.
Reports of mortgage scam in Brown County
Recently, we have been informed that residents are receiving authentic looking notices in the mail from a local bank, Citizens State Bank, that inform them that their mortgage has been closed.
Horton woman arrested on drug charges
A Horton woman was arrested on multiple drug charges on Friday, Aug. 15.
Hiawatha man arrested for criminal discharge of weapon, multiple charges
A Hiawatha man was arrested in Hiawatha on Tuesday morning.
Brown County Sheriff’s Department
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff John Merchant would like to remind everyone of some of the services we offer, which makes our county a safer place to live and raise a family.
Hiawatha man moved from Brown County Jail to Jackson County Jail
A Hiawatha man who was arrested in February 2023 and sentenced in in December 2024 has been transferred from the Brown County Jail to the Jackson County Jail.
Three arrested in Hiawatha for drug and child endangerment charges
Three Hiawatha residents were arrested for multiple charges, including for drugs and child endangerment, according to a report by Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.